DesigningPlantFoundations TRNC01913 1 0001

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Designing Plant Foundations

This workbook contains exercises to learn how to design plant foundation in STAAD Foundation Advanced.
TRNC01913-1/0001
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Section 1: Designing Vertical Vessel Foundation
Section Description
In this section, you will learn how to design a vertical vessel foundation in the STAAD Foundation Advanced - Plant Mode.
Skills Taught
 Enter the Vertical Vessel Geometry
 Enter the Vertical Vessel Loading Information
 Specify the Vertical Vessel Design Parameters
 Design the Vertical Vessel Foundation
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Enter the Vertical Vessel Geometry
In this exercise, you will learn how to enter the following geometry parameters for a vertical vessel foundation:
 Geometry: Used to input all the geometric parameters. STAAD Foundation Advanced can model both square and octagonal
footings for vertical vessels.
 Anchor Bolt Geometry: Used to input the pedestal geometry and the anchor bolt arrangement.
1. Launch STAAD Foundation Advanced.

2. In the Start Page, click on the Plant Mode.
3. In the Main Navigator pane, expand the Project Info group and then click on the Create Vertical Vessel Foundation item.
4. In the Vertical Vessel Job dialog, enter the following parameters:
 Unit System: English
 Design Code: US
 Code Version: ACI 318-11
Then, click Next >.

5. In the Geometry dialog, enter the following parameters:
 Unit: inches
 Foundation Type: Octagonal foundation
 Foundation Support Type: Soil Foundation
Vessel Geometry:
 Effective Diameter (Dve): 60 inches
 Effective Height (Hve): 360 inches
Pedestal Geometry:
 Diameter (Dp): 84 inches
 Thickness (Tp): 36 inches
 Bottom of Footing Elevation (B.O.F.): 126 inches
Footing Geometry:
 Diameter (Df): Min. 108 inches, Max. 190 inches
 Footing Dimension Increment: 1.992
 Height (Tf): Min. 30 inches, Max. 54 inches
Overburden and Buoyancy:
 Depth of Water Table (Dw): 240 inches
 Soil Depth (Ts): 12 inches
Then, click Next >.
6. In the Anchor Bolt Geometry dialog, enter the following parameters:
 Unit: Inches
 Bolt Circle Diameter: 72 inches
 Number of Anchor Bolts (Nb): 24
 Bolt Diameter (BD): 1 inch
 Sleeve Diameter (SD): 2 inches
 Anchor Bolt Effective Embedment Depth: 18 inches
Then, click Next >.
7. Keep this model open for the next exercise.
Enter the Loading Information
In this exercise, you will learn how to enter the following loading parameters for a vertical vessel foundation:
 Primary Load Cases: Used to input the primary loads (loads other than wind and seismic).
 Wind Load Generation: Used to input the wind load parameters. You can specify the wind load by directly input the shear and
moment forces or you can specify the wind load by entering the wind load code parameters and having STAAD Foundation
Advanced calculate the wind load.
 Time Period: Used to calculate the wind load and the seismic load calculation according to ASCE 7-05.
 Seismic Load Generation: Used to input seismic load data - either directly or by parameters which the program will then use to
calculate code-specified seismic loads.
 Load Combinations: Used to generate combinations of primary load cases for use in analysis and design.
1. Continue with the model from the previous exercise.

2. In the Primary Load Cases dialog, enter the following parameters:
 Vertical (Axial) Force: kip
 Base Shear: kip
 Base Moment: kip-ft
Standard Loads:
Vertical (Axial)
Force Base Shear Base Moment
Empty Load -12 0 2
Operating Loads -65 0 2
Test Loads -73 0 2
Erection Loads 0 0 0
Then, click Next >.
3. In the Wind Load Generation dialog, enter the following parameters:
 Calculated Wind Load: (selected)
 Wind Speed: 90 mph
 Kd: 0.95
 Kz for: Exp C, Case 2
 Kzt: 1
 I: 1
 G: 0.85
 Cf: 0.82
Then, click Next >.
4. In the Time Period Calculation dialog, enter the following parameters:

 Time Period Calculation: Direct Input
 Fundamental Period (T): 0 sec
 Long-Period Transition Period: 8 sec
Then, click Next >.
5. In the Seismic Load Generation dialog, enter the following parameters:
 Seismic Load Generation Calculation: User Defined C.G.
 Center of Gravity from Vessel Bottom: 200 inches
Seismic Ground Motion Values:
 Enter Value Manually: (selected)
 S1: 0.145
 Ss: 0.322
 Site Class: C
Seismic Response Coefficient Parameters:
 Response Modification Factor (R): 2
 Importance Factor (I): 1.50
Then, click Next >.
6. In the Load Combination dialog, enter the following parameter:

 Load Combination Table: ASCE 7-05
Then, click Next >.
Specify the Design Parameters
In this exercise, you will learn how to enter the following design parameters for a vertical vessel foundation:
 Design Parameters: Used to specify the material density, bearing and stability design parameters, and the concrete design
parameters.

2. In the Design Parameters dialog, enter the following parameters:
Material Density:
 Water Density: 62.4 lb/ft3
 Concrete Density: 150 lb/ft3
 Soil Density: 110 lb/ft3
 Consider Buoyancy: (checked)
Bearing and Stability:
 Allowable Bearing Pressure: 3.5 kip/ft2
 Coefficient of Friction: 0.5
 Minimum Stability Overturning Ratio: 1.5
 Minimum Stability Sliding Ratio: 1.5
Concrete Design Parameters:
 Cover: 3 inches
 f’c: 4 ksi
 fy: 60 ksi
 Minimum Bar Diameter: 4
 Maximum Bar Diameter: 9
 Minimum Bar Spacing: 3 inches
 Maximum Bar Spacing: 12 inches
Then, click Finish.
Design the Vertical Vessel Footing
In this exercise, you will learn how to design the vertical vessel footing and to review the results.
2. In the Main Navigator pane, select Vertical Vessel Footing > Design.
3. In the STAAD Foundation Advanced dialog, click Yes to complete the design.
4. In the Calculation Sheet, review the following loading information:
 Wind Load: Calculations were performed to determine the Design Wind Pressure according to the ASCE 7-05 Main Wind Force
Resisting System.
 Seismic Load: Calculations were performed to determine Base Shear according to the ASCE 7-05 Equivalent Lateral Force
Procedure.
 Load Combination: Load Combinations are listed considering Wind/Seismic Loads in combination with the Empty, Operating, Test, and
Erection Loads.
5. In the Calculation Sheet, review the following results:

 Pedestal Design: NG - Dp < Dp_min, Not in Compliance with PIP Standards STE 03350.
 Sliding Check: OK
 Overturning Check: OK
 Soil Bearing Check: OK
Edit the Vertical Vessel Geometry
In this exercise, you will learn how to edit the vertical vessel geometry and then redesign the foundation system to achieve a passing
design.

2. In the Main Navigator pane, click Vertical Vessel Footing > Edit item.
3. In the Data Input Wizard dialog, click on the Geometry item in the left pane.
4. In the Geometry dialog, modify the following parameter:
 Diameter (Dp): 90 inches
Then, click Edit.
5. In the Main Navigator pane, select Vertical Vessel Footing > Design.
7. In Calculation Sheet, notice that the Pedestal Design is now acceptable.
Review the Detail and Schedule Drawing
In this exercise, you will learn how to review the Detail and Schedule Drawing to obtain the finished geometry and reinforcement
results.

2. In the Tabbed View Window, select the Detail and Schedule Drawing tab to review the design results:
 Review the General Arrangement:
 Review the Reinforcement Plan:
PLAN PIER PLAN
 Review the Elevation Section:
Section 2: Designing Drilled Pier Foundations
Section Description
In this section, you will learn how to design a drilled pier foundation in the STAAD Foundation Advanced - Plant Mode.
Skills Taught
 Enter the Drilled Pier Geometry
 Enter the Soil Section Parameters
 Specify the Loading Information
 Specify the Design Parameters
 Design the Drilled Pier Foundation
Enter the Drilled Pier Geometry
In this exercise, you will learn how to enter the following geometry parameters for a drilled pier at various elevations:
 Section Geometry: Used to describe the outside diameter of the pier and the casing thickness (if required).
 Reinforcement Layout: Used to specify the number of bars, the bar size, and the clear cover.
 Section Length: Used to describe the total length of the pile.
1. In the Main Navigator pane, expand the Project Info group and then click on the Create Drilled/Driven Foundation item.
2. In the Drilled Pier Job dialog, enter the following parameters:
 Pile Type: Drilled Shaft
 Unit System: English
 Design Code: US
 Loading Type: Static
Then, click Next >.
3. In the Pier Section dialog, enter the following parameters:

 Pier Height above Ground (PG): 0 ft
 Water Level (WL): 27.5 ft
4. In the Pier Section dialog, enter the following parameters for the first section:
 Section Type: Drilled Shaft - Circular Section wo/ Casing
 Outside Diameter: 60 inches
 Number of Bars 12
Section 1
 Bar Size: 8
 Clear Cover: 3 inches
 Section Length: 14 feet Section 2
Then, click on the Add Section Below button.
5. In the Pier Section dialog, enter the following parameters for the second section:
 Section Type: Drilled Shaft - Circular Section wo/ Casing
 Outside Diameter: 78 inches
 Number of Bars 16
 Bar Size: 8
 Clear Cover: 3 inches
 Section Length: 18 feet
6. In the Pier Section dialog, click Next >.
Enter the Soil Section Parameters
In this exercise, you will learn how to enter the following soil section parameters for a drilled pier at various elevations:
 Layer Depth: Enter the distance from the surface of the soil to the bottom of the soil layer.
 Soil Properties: Enter the soil parameters (such as the soil density, cohesion, and soil stiffness).
 P-Y Multiplier: Enter the scale factors for the P and Y values in the p-y curve.

2. In the Soil Section dialog, enter the following parameters for the first soil layer:
 Layer Type: Soft Clay (API)
 Layer Depth: 12 ft
 Epsilon 50: 0
 Cohesion: 2 kip/ft2
 J Parameter: 0
 P Multiplier: 1
 Y Multiplier: 1
Then, click on the Add Layer Below button.
3. In the Soil Section dialog, enter the following parameters for the second soil layer:
 Layer Type: Sand (API)
 Layer Depth: 30ft

Layer 1
 Angle of Friction: 35 deg
 P Multiplier: 1
 Y Multiplier: 1
Layer 2
Then, click on the Add Layer Below button.
4. In the Soil Section dialog, enter the following parameters for the third soil layer:
 Layer Type: Medium Dense Sand (Reese)
 Layer Depth: 50 feet
 Angle of Friction: 35 deg Layer 3
 Modulus of Subgrade Reaction (K): 0 lb/in3
 Coefficient of Earth Pressure at Rest (Ko): 0
 P Multiplier: 1
 Y Multiplier: 1
5. In the Soil Section dialog, click Next >.
Specify the Loading Information
In this exercise, you will learn how to enter the following loading parameters for a drilled pier:
 Force/Deflection: Enter a shear force or an enforced lateral deflection for each load case.
 Moment/Rotation: Enter a moment or an enforced rotation for each load case.
 Axial Load: Enter the axial load that is imposed on the drilled pier.

2. In the Loads dialog, enter the following parameters for Load 1:
 Force/Deflection: Shear Force
 Shear: 36 kips
 Moment/Rotation: Moment
 Moment: 115.98 kip/ft
 Axial Load: 255.107 kips
Then, click on the Add Load button.
3. In the Loads dialog, enter the following parameters for Load 2:

 Force/Deflection: Shear Force
 Shear: 26.747 kips
 Moment/Rotation: Moment
 Moment: 168 kip/ft
 Axial Load: 255.107 kips
4. In the Loads dialog, click Next >.
Specify the Design Parameters
In this exercise, you will learn how to enter the following design parameters for a drilled pier:
 Reinforcement: Enter the material properties for the reinforcing bars in the drilled pier foundation.
 Concrete: Enter the concrete material properties for the drilled pier foundation.
 Critical Depth for Axial Capacity: Used to instruct the program to calculate the critical depth or to enter a value for it.
 Pile Condition: Used to specify the pile batter angle and the ground slope angle.
 Axial Load Parameters: Used to specify the axial load parameters (such as the factors of safety, the tip and skin resistance, etc.)

2. In the Design Parameters dialog, enter the following information:
 Reinforcement:
 Reinforcement Strength: 60 ksi
 Modulus of Elasticity: 29000 ksi
 Concrete:
 Concrete Strength: 4.25 ksi
 Modulus of Elasticity (Concrete): 3500 ksi
 Concrete Density: 0.15 kip/ft3
 Critical Depth for Axial Capacity:
 Critical Depth Ratio Calculation: Calculate
 Pile Condition:
 Pile Batter Angle: 0 deg
 Ground Slope Angle: 5 deg
 Analysis Input:
 Number of Increments along the Pile: 12
 Axial Load Parameters:
 F.S. End Bearing: 2
 F.S. Skin Friction: 2
 Tip Resistance % for Axial Capacity: 100%
 Skin Resistance % for Axial Capacity: 100%
 Neglected Top Soil Layer for Skin Friction: 24 inches
 Neglected Bottom Soil Layer for Skin Friction: 36 inches
3. In the Design Parameters dialog, click on the Finish button.
Design the Drilled Pier
In this exercise, you will learn how to design the drilled pier foundation and to review the results.
2. In the Main Navigator pane, select Drilled/Driven Pier Foundation > Design.
4. In the Calculation Sheet, review the following Design Calculations:
 Pile Analysis Summary: Passing load case 1 and load case 2
Review the Pile Design Graphs
In this exercise, you will learn how to review the Design Graphs to obtain additional information regarding the pile design.

2. In the Tabbed View Window, select the Graphs tab. Then, select the following parameters:
 Select Pier Section: All
 Select Load Case: All
 Select Graph: Total Capacity vs Depth
3. In the Tabbed View Window, select the following parameters:
 Select Pier Section: All
 Select Load Case: All
 Select Graph: P-Y Curves
Note: STAAD Foundation Advanced performs a lateral analysis of drilled piers based on a nonlinear pile and p-y model for soil.

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Designing Plant Foundations

DO NOT DISTRIBUTE - Printing for student use is permitted

 Enter the Vertical Vessel Loading Information

 Specify the Vertical Vessel Design Parameters

 Design the Vertical Vessel Foundation

1. Launch STAAD Foundation Advanced.

 Code Version: ACI 318-11

Then, click Next >.

 Foundation Type: Octagonal foundation

 Foundation Support Type: Soil Foundation

 Effective Diameter (Dve): 60 inches

 Effective Height (Hve): 360 inches

 Diameter (Dp): 84 inches

 Thickness (Tp): 36 inches

 Bottom of Footing Elevation (B.O.F.): 126 inches

 Diameter (Df): Min. 108 inches, Max. 190 inches

 Footing Dimension Increment: 1.992

 Height (Tf): Min. 30 inches, Max. 54 inches

Overburden and Buoyancy:

 Depth of Water Table (Dw): 240 inches

 Soil Depth (Ts): 12 inches

Then, click Next >.

 Bolt Circle Diameter: 72 inches

 Number of Anchor Bolts (Nb): 24

 Bolt Diameter (BD): 1 inch

 Sleeve Diameter (SD): 2 inches

 Anchor Bolt Effective Embedment Depth: 18 inches

Then, click Next >.

7. Keep this model open for the next exercise.

1. Continue with the model from the previous exercise.

 Base Shear: kip

 Base Moment: kip-ft

Then, click Next >.

 Wind Speed: 90 mph

 Kz for: Exp C, Case 2

Then, click Next >.

4. In the Time Period Calculation dialog, enter the following parameters:

 Fundamental Period (T): 0 sec

 Long-Period Transition Period: 8 sec

Then, click Next >.

 Center of Gravity from Vessel Bottom: 200 inches

Seismic Ground Motion Values:

 Enter Value Manually: (selected)

Seismic Response Coefficient Parameters:

 Response Modification Factor (R): 2

 Importance Factor (I): 1.50

Then, click Next >.

6. In the Load Combination dialog, enter the following parameter:

Then, click Next >.

7. Keep this model open for the next exercise.

1. Continue with the model from the previous exercise.

 Water Density: 62.4 lb/ft3

 Concrete Density: 150 lb/ft3

 Soil Density: 110 lb/ft3

 Consider Buoyancy: (checked)

Bearing and Stability:

 Allowable Bearing Pressure: 3.5 kip/ft2

 Coefficient of Friction: 0.5

 Minimum Stability Overturning Ratio: 1.5

 Minimum Stability Sliding Ratio: 1.5

 Minimum Bar Diameter: 4

 Maximum Bar Diameter: 9

 Minimum Bar Spacing: 3 inches