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Base Ring

Inputs
Base configuration double base plate
Base plate material SA 36
Base plate allowable stress, Sp 1.406,139 kgf/cm2
Foundation compressive strength 1.406,139 kgf/cm2
Bolt circle, BC 1.546 mm
Base plate inner diameter, Di 1.350 mm
Base plate outer diameter, Do 1.600 mm
Base plate thickness, tb 25 mm
Gusset separation, w 160 mm
Gusset height, h 250 mm
Gusset thickness, tg 12 mm
Compression ring width 90 mm
Compression ring thickness, tc 20 mm
Anchor Bolts
Material SA 307
Allowable stress, Sb 1.406,139 kgf/cm2
Bolt size and type M24 x 3
Number of bolts, N 12
Corrosion allowance (applied to root radius) 3 mm
Anchor bolt clearance 9,53 mm
Bolt root area (corroded), Ab 1,79 cm2 (AISC 4-147, 9th Ed.)
Diameter of anchor bolt holes, db 33,53 mm
Initial bolt preload 0% (0 kgf/cm2)
Bolt at 0° No
Results Summary
Foundation
Vessel Base V Base M W
Required tr bearing tr comp tr
Load bolt area Base ring gusset
condition (kgf) (kgf-m) (kg) stress
(cm2) (mm) (mm) (mm)
(kgf/cm2)

Wind operating, corroded 71,3 1.369 7.839,4 0 5,21 2,0689 0 0


Wind operating, new 71,3 1.368,4 9.018 0 5,46 2,2759 0 0
Wind empty, corroded 46,7 999,5 7.201,4 0 4,82 1,7704 0 0
Wind empty, new 46,7 1.002 8.380,1 0 5,09 1,9789 0 0
Wind test, new 3,7 993,4 20.792,4 0 7,38 4,1574 0 0
Seismic operating, corroded 1.219,5 8.858,4 7.839,4 1,1725 8,96 6,1211 12,2 5,05
Seismic operating, new 1.402,8 10.047,6 9.018 1,3269 9,56 6,9695 12,98 5,11
Seismic empty, corroded 1.120,2 7.937,4 7.201,4 1,0464 8,51 5,5221 11,53 5
Seismic empty, new 1.303,6 9.129,5 8.380,1 1,2012 9,14 6,3719 12,35 5,06

Anchor bolt load (operating, corroded + Wind)

P = -0,6*W / N + 4 * M / (N*BC)
= -0,6*7.839,42 / 12 + 4 * 1.369 / (12*1,546)
= -96,81 kgf

The anchor bolts are satisfactory (no net uplift on anchor bolt)

Foundation bearing stress (operating, corroded + Wind)

Ac = π*(Do2 - Di2) / 4 - N*π*db2 / 4


= π*(1602 - 1352) / 4 - 12*π*3,35252 / 4
= 5.686,384 cm2

Ic = π*(Do4 - Di4) / 64
= π*(1604 - 1354) / 64
= 1,5866E+07 cm4

fc = N*Ab*Preload / Ac + W / Ac + M / 2*Do / Ic
= 12*3,4891*0 / 5.686,384 + 7.839,42 / 5.686,384 + 10*1.369 / 2*1.600 / 1,5866E+07
= 2,069 kgf/cm2

As fc <= 1.406,139 kgf/cm2 the base plate width is satisfactory.

Base plate required thickness (operating, corroded + Wind)

From Brownell & Young, Table 10.3:, l / b = 0,4077

Mx = 0.01*0,0174*2,069*220,742 = 17,5 kgf

My = 0.01*-0,3794*2,069*902 = -63,6 kgf

tr = (6*Mmax / Sp)0,5
= (100*6*63,57 / 1.406,139)0,5
= 5,21 mm

The base plate thickness is satisfactory.

Check the compression ring for bolt load (Jawad & Farr equation 12.13)
tcr = (3,91*F / (Sy*(2*b / w+w / (2*l)-db*(2 / w+1 / (2*l)))))0,5
= (3,91*0 / (2.531,05*(2*90 / 160+160 / (2*62,99)-33,53*(2 / 160+1 / (2*62,99)))))0,5
= 0 mm

The compression ring thickness is satisfactory.

Check gusset plate thickness (Bednar chapter 4.3)

Radius of gyration of gusset

r = 0,289*tg
= 0,289*12
= 3,47 mm

Cross sectional area of one gusset

Ag = tg*(b - 0,25)
= 0.01*12*(90 - 0,25)
= 10,038 cm2

Gusset allowable stress

Sa = 0.07031*(17000 - 0,485*(h / r)2)


= 0.07031*(17000 - 0,485*(250 / 3,47)2)
= 1.018,019 kgf/cm2

Gusset axial stress due to bolt load

Sg = F / (2 * Ag)
= 0 / (2 * 10,038)
= 0 kgf/cm2

The gusset plate thickness is satisfactory.

Check skirt thickness for bolt load reaction (Brownell & Young eq. 10.59)

t = 1,76*(F*l / (Mb*hc*Ss))2 / 3*(ODs / 2)1 / 3


= 1,76*(100*0*63 / (371,76*295*1.743,715))2 / 3*(1.420 / 2)1 / 3
= 0 mm

The skirt thickness is satisfactory.

Note: No local skirt reaction is present because the foundation resists the initial bolt preload.

Anchor bolt load (operating, new + Wind)

P = -0,6*W / N + 4 * M / (N*BC)
= -0,6*9.018,04 / 12 + 4 * 1.368,4 / (12*1,546)
= -155,86 kgf

The anchor bolts are satisfactory (no net uplift on anchor bolt)

Foundation bearing stress (operating, new + Wind)

Ac = π*(Do2 - Di2) / 4 - N*π*db2 / 4


= π*(1602 - 1352) / 4 - 12*π*3,35252 / 4
= 5.686,384 cm2

Ic = π*(Do4 - Di4) / 64
= π*(1604 - 1354) / 64
= 1,5866E+07 cm4
fc = N*Ab*Preload / Ac + W / Ac + M / 2*Do / Ic
= 12*3,4891*0 / 5.686,384 + 9.018,04 / 5.686,384 + 10*1.368,4 / 2*1.600 / 1,5866E+07
= 2,276 kgf/cm2

As fc <= 1.406,139 kgf/cm2 the base plate width is satisfactory.

Base plate required thickness (operating, new + Wind)

From Brownell & Young, Table 10.3:, l / b = 0,4077

Mx = 0.01*0,0174*2,276*220,742 = 19,3 kgf

My = 0.01*-0,3794*2,276*902 = -69,9 kgf

tr = (6*Mmax / Sp)0,5
= (100*6*69,93 / 1.406,139)0,5
= 5,46 mm

The base plate thickness is satisfactory.

Check the compression ring for bolt load (Jawad & Farr equation 12.13)

tcr = (3,91*F / (Sy*(2*b / w+w / (2*l)-db*(2 / w+1 / (2*l)))))0,5


= (3,91*0 / (2.531,05*(2*90 / 160+160 / (2*62,99)-33,53*(2 / 160+1 / (2*62,99)))))0,5
= 0 mm

The compression ring thickness is satisfactory.

Check gusset plate thickness (Bednar chapter 4.3)

Radius of gyration of gusset

r = 0,289*tg
= 0,289*12
= 3,47 mm

Cross sectional area of one gusset

Ag = tg*(b - 0,25)
= 0.01*12*(90 - 0,25)
= 10,038 cm2

Gusset allowable stress

Sa = 0.07031*(17000 - 0,485*(h / r)2)


= 0.07031*(17000 - 0,485*(250 / 3,47)2)
= 1.018,019 kgf/cm2

Gusset axial stress due to bolt load

Sg = F / (2 * Ag)
= 0 / (2 * 10,038)
= 0 kgf/cm2

The gusset plate thickness is satisfactory.

Check skirt thickness for bolt load reaction (Brownell & Young eq. 10.59)

t = 1,76*(F*l / (Mb*hc*Ss))2 / 3*(ODs / 2)1 / 3


= 1,76*(100*0*63 / (371,76*295*1.743,715))2 / 3*(1.420 / 2)1 / 3
= 0 mm

The skirt thickness is satisfactory.

Note: No local skirt reaction is present because the foundation resists the initial bolt preload.

Anchor bolt load (empty, corroded + Wind)

P = -0,6*W / N + 4 * M / (N*BC)
= -0,6*7.201,44 / 12 + 4 * 999,5 / (12*1,546)
= -144,57 kgf

The anchor bolts are satisfactory (no net uplift on anchor bolt)

Foundation bearing stress (empty, corroded + Wind)

Ac = π*(Do2 - Di2) / 4 - N*π*db2 / 4


= π*(1602 - 1352) / 4 - 12*π*3,35252 / 4
= 5.686,384 cm2

Ic = π*(Do4 - Di4) / 64
= π*(1604 - 1354) / 64
= 1,5866E+07 cm4

fc = N*Ab*Preload / Ac + W / Ac + M / 2*Do / Ic
= 12*3,4891*0 / 5.686,384 + 7.201,44 / 5.686,384 + 10*999,5 / 2*1.600 / 1,5866E+07
= 1,77 kgf/cm2

As fc <= 1.406,139 kgf/cm2 the base plate width is satisfactory.

Base plate required thickness (empty, corroded + Wind)

From Brownell & Young, Table 10.3:, l / b = 0,4077

Mx = 0.01*0,0174*1,77*220,742 = 15 kgf

My = 0.01*-0,3794*1,77*902 = -54,4 kgf

tr = (6*Mmax / Sp)0,5
= (100*6*54,4 / 1.406,139)0,5
= 4,82 mm

The base plate thickness is satisfactory.

Check the compression ring for bolt load (Jawad & Farr equation 12.13)

tcr = (3,91*F / (Sy*(2*b / w+w / (2*l)-db*(2 / w+1 / (2*l)))))0,5


= (3,91*0 / (2.531,05*(2*90 / 160+160 / (2*62,99)-33,53*(2 / 160+1 / (2*62,99)))))0,5
= 0 mm

The compression ring thickness is satisfactory.

Check gusset plate thickness (Bednar chapter 4.3)

Radius of gyration of gusset

r = 0,289*tg
= 0,289*12
= 3,47 mm

Cross sectional area of one gusset


Ag = tg*(b - 0,25)
= 0.01*12*(90 - 0,25)
= 10,038 cm2

Gusset allowable stress

Sa = 0.07031*(17000 - 0,485*(h / r)2)


= 0.07031*(17000 - 0,485*(250 / 3,47)2)
= 1.018,019 kgf/cm2

Gusset axial stress due to bolt load

Sg = F / (2 * Ag)
= 0 / (2 * 10,038)
= 0 kgf/cm2

The gusset plate thickness is satisfactory.

Check skirt thickness for bolt load reaction (Brownell & Young eq. 10.59)

t = 1,76*(F*l / (Mb*hc*Ss))2 / 3*(ODs / 2)1 / 3


= 1,76*(100*0*63 / (371,76*295*1.743,715))2 / 3*(1.420 / 2)1 / 3
= 0 mm

The skirt thickness is satisfactory.

Note: No local skirt reaction is present because the foundation resists the initial bolt preload.

Anchor bolt load (empty, new + Wind)

P = -0,6*W / N + 4 * M / (N*BC)
= -0,6*8.380,06 / 12 + 4 * 1.002 / (12*1,546)
= -202,96 kgf

The anchor bolts are satisfactory (no net uplift on anchor bolt)

Foundation bearing stress (empty, new + Wind)

Ac = π*(Do2 - Di2) / 4 - N*π*db2 / 4


= π*(1602 - 1352) / 4 - 12*π*3,35252 / 4
= 5.686,384 cm2

Ic = π*(Do4 - Di4) / 64
= π*(1604 - 1354) / 64
= 1,5866E+07 cm4

fc = N*Ab*Preload / Ac + W / Ac + M / 2*Do / Ic
= 12*3,4891*0 / 5.686,384 + 8.380,06 / 5.686,384 + 10*1.002 / 2*1.600 / 1,5866E+07
= 1,979 kgf/cm2

As fc <= 1.406,139 kgf/cm2 the base plate width is satisfactory.

Base plate required thickness (empty, new + Wind)

From Brownell & Young, Table 10.3:, l / b = 0,4077

Mx = 0.01*0,0174*1,979*220,742 = 16,8 kgf

My = 0.01*-0,3794*1,979*902 = -60,8 kgf


tr = (6*Mmax / Sp)0,5
= (100*6*60,81 / 1.406,139)0,5
= 5,09 mm

The base plate thickness is satisfactory.

Check the compression ring for bolt load (Jawad & Farr equation 12.13)

tcr = (3,91*F / (Sy*(2*b / w+w / (2*l)-db*(2 / w+1 / (2*l)))))0,5


= (3,91*0 / (2.531,05*(2*90 / 160+160 / (2*62,99)-33,53*(2 / 160+1 / (2*62,99)))))0,5
= 0 mm

The compression ring thickness is satisfactory.

Check gusset plate thickness (Bednar chapter 4.3)

Radius of gyration of gusset

r = 0,289*tg
= 0,289*12
= 3,47 mm

Cross sectional area of one gusset

Ag = tg*(b - 0,25)
= 0.01*12*(90 - 0,25)
= 10,038 cm2

Gusset allowable stress

Sa = 0.07031*(17000 - 0,485*(h / r)2)


= 0.07031*(17000 - 0,485*(250 / 3,47)2)
= 1.018,019 kgf/cm2

Gusset axial stress due to bolt load

Sg = F / (2 * Ag)
= 0 / (2 * 10,038)
= 0 kgf/cm2

The gusset plate thickness is satisfactory.

Check skirt thickness for bolt load reaction (Brownell & Young eq. 10.59)

t = 1,76*(F*l / (Mb*hc*Ss))2 / 3*(ODs / 2)1 / 3


= 1,76*(100*0*63 / (371,76*295*1.743,715))2 / 3*(1.420 / 2)1 / 3
= 0 mm

The skirt thickness is satisfactory.

Note: No local skirt reaction is present because the foundation resists the initial bolt preload.

Anchor bolt load (test, new + Wind)

P = -0,6*W / N + 4 * M / (N*BC)
= -0,6*20.792,36 / 12 + 4 * 993,4 / (12*1,546)
= -825,44 kgf

The anchor bolts are satisfactory (no net uplift on anchor bolt)

Foundation bearing stress (test, new + Wind)


Ac = π*(Do2 - Di2) / 4 - N*π*db2 / 4
= π*(1602 - 1352) / 4 - 12*π*3,35252 / 4
= 5.686,384 cm2

Ic = π*(Do4 - Di4) / 64
= π*(1604 - 1354) / 64
= 1,5866E+07 cm4

fc = N*Ab*Preload / Ac + W / Ac + M / 2*Do / Ic
= 12*3,4891*0 / 5.686,384 + 20.792,36 / 5.686,384 + 10*993,4 / 2*1.600 / 1,5866E+07
= 4,157 kgf/cm2

As fc <= 1.406,139 kgf/cm2 the base plate width is satisfactory.

Base plate required thickness (test, new + Wind)

From Brownell & Young, Table 10.3:, l / b = 0,4077

Mx = 0.01*0,0174*4,157*220,742 = 35,2 kgf

My = 0.01*-0,3794*4,157*902 = -127,7 kgf

tr = (6*Mmax / Sp)0,5
= (100*6*127,75 / 1.406,139)0,5
= 7,38 mm

The base plate thickness is satisfactory.

Check the compression ring for bolt load (Jawad & Farr equation 12.13)

tcr = (3,91*F / (Sy*(2*b / w+w / (2*l)-db*(2 / w+1 / (2*l)))))0,5


= (3,91*0 / (2.531,05*(2*90 / 160+160 / (2*62,99)-33,53*(2 / 160+1 / (2*62,99)))))0,5
= 0 mm

The compression ring thickness is satisfactory.

Check gusset plate thickness (Bednar chapter 4.3)

Radius of gyration of gusset

r = 0,289*tg
= 0,289*12
= 3,47 mm

Cross sectional area of one gusset

Ag = tg*(b - 0,25)
= 0.01*12*(90 - 0,25)
= 10,038 cm2

Gusset allowable stress

Sa = 0.07031*(17000 - 0,485*(h / r)2)


= 0.07031*(17000 - 0,485*(250 / 3,47)2)
= 1.018,019 kgf/cm2

Gusset axial stress due to bolt load

Sg = F / (2 * Ag)
= 0 / (2 * 10,038)
= 0 kgf/cm2

The gusset plate thickness is satisfactory.

Check skirt thickness for bolt load reaction (Brownell & Young eq. 10.59)

t = 1,76*(F*l / (Mb*hc*Ss))2 / 3*(ODs / 2)1 / 3


= 1,76*(100*0*63 / (371,76*295*1.743,715))2 / 3*(1.420 / 2)1 / 3
= 0 mm

The skirt thickness is satisfactory.

Note: No local skirt reaction is present because the foundation resists the initial bolt preload.

Anchor bolt load (operating, corroded + Seismic)

P = -(0,6 - VAccel)*W / N + 4 * M / (N*BC)


= -(0,6 - 0,2)*7.839,42 / 12 + 4 * 8.858,4 / (12*1,546)
= 1.648,66 kgf

Required area per bolt = P / Sb = 1,1725 cm2

The area provided (1,7852 cm2) by the specified anchor bolt is adequate.

Foundation bearing stress (operating, corroded + Seismic)

Ac = π*(Do2 - Di2) / 4 - N*π*db2 / 4


= π*(1602 - 1352) / 4 - 12*π*3,35252 / 4
= 5.686,384 cm2

Ic = π*(Do4 - Di4) / 64
= π*(1604 - 1354) / 64
= 1,5866E+07 cm4

fc = N*Ab*Preload / Ac + (1 + VAccel)*W / Ac + M / 2*Do / Ic


= 12*3,4891*0 / 5.686,384 + (1 + 0,2)*7.839,42 / 5.686,384 + 10*8.858,4 / 2*1.600 / 1,5866E+07
= 6,121 kgf/cm2

As fc <= 1.406,139 kgf/cm2 the base plate width is satisfactory.

Base plate required thickness (operating, corroded + Seismic)

From Brownell & Young, Table 10.3:, l / b = 0,4077

Mx = 0.01*0,0174*6,121*220,742 = 51,9 kgf

My = 0.01*-0,3794*6,121*902 = -188,1 kgf

tr = (6*Mmax / Sp)0,5
= (100*6*188,09 / 1.406,139)0,5
= 8,96 mm

The base plate thickness is satisfactory.

Check the compression ring for bolt load (Jawad & Farr equation 12.13)

tcr = (3,91*F / (Sy*(2*b / w+w / (2*l)-db*(2 / w+1 / (2*l)))))0,5


= (3,91*1.648,66 / (2.531,05*(2*90 / 160+160 / (2*62,99)-33,53*(2 / 160+1 / (2*62,99)))))0,5
= 12,2 mm

The compression ring thickness is satisfactory.


Check gusset plate thickness (Bednar chapter 4.3)

Radius of gyration of gusset

r = 0,289*tg
= 0,289*12
= 3,47 mm

Cross sectional area of one gusset

Ag = tg*(b - 0,25)
= 0.01*12*(90 - 0,25)
= 10,038 cm2

Gusset allowable stress

Sa = 0.07031*(17000 - 0,485*(h / r)2)


= 0.07031*(17000 - 0,485*(250 / 3,47)2)
= 1.018,019 kgf/cm2

Gusset axial stress due to bolt load

Sg = F / (2 * Ag)
= 1.648,66 / (2 * 10,038)
= 82,121 kgf/cm2

The gusset plate thickness is satisfactory.

Check skirt thickness for bolt load reaction (Brownell & Young eq. 10.59)

t = 1,76*(F*l / (Mb*hc*Ss))2 / 3*(ODs / 2)1 / 3


= 1,76*(100*1.648,66*63 / (371,76*295*1.743,715))2 / 3*(1.420 / 2)1 / 3
= 2,25 mm

The skirt thickness is satisfactory.

Anchor bolt load (operating, new + Seismic)

P = -(0,6 - VAccel)*W / N + 4 * M / (N*BC)


= -(0,6 - 0,2)*9.018,04 / 12 + 4 * 10.047,6 / (12*1,546)
= 1.865,76 kgf

Required area per bolt = P / Sb = 1,3269 cm2

The area provided (3,4891 cm2) by the specified anchor bolt is adequate.

Foundation bearing stress (operating, new + Seismic)

Ac = π*(Do2 - Di2) / 4 - N*π*db2 / 4


= π*(1602 - 1352) / 4 - 12*π*3,35252 / 4
= 5.686,384 cm2

Ic = π*(Do4 - Di4) / 64
= π*(1604 - 1354) / 64
= 1,5866E+07 cm4

fc = N*Ab*Preload / Ac + (1 + VAccel)*W / Ac + M / 2*Do / Ic


= 12*3,4891*0 / 5.686,384 + (1 + 0,2)*9.018,04 / 5.686,384 + 10*10.047,6 / 2*1.600 / 1,5866E+07
= 6,969 kgf/cm2
As fc <= 1.406,139 kgf/cm2 the base plate width is satisfactory.

Base plate required thickness (operating, new + Seismic)

From Brownell & Young, Table 10.3:, l / b = 0,4077

Mx = 0.01*0,0174*6,969*220,742 = 59,1 kgf

My = 0.01*-0,3794*6,969*902 = -214,2 kgf

tr = (6*Mmax / Sp)0,5
= (100*6*214,15 / 1.406,139)0,5
= 9,56 mm

The base plate thickness is satisfactory.

Check the compression ring for bolt load (Jawad & Farr equation 12.13)

tcr = (3,91*F / (Sy*(2*b / w+w / (2*l)-db*(2 / w+1 / (2*l)))))0,5


= (3,91*1.865,76 / (2.531,05*(2*90 / 160+160 / (2*62,99)-33,53*(2 / 160+1 / (2*62,99)))))0,5
= 12,98 mm

The compression ring thickness is satisfactory.

Check gusset plate thickness (Bednar chapter 4.3)

Radius of gyration of gusset

r = 0,289*tg
= 0,289*12
= 3,47 mm

Cross sectional area of one gusset

Ag = tg*(b - 0,25)
= 0.01*12*(90 - 0,25)
= 10,038 cm2

Gusset allowable stress

Sa = 0.07031*(17000 - 0,485*(h / r)2)


= 0.07031*(17000 - 0,485*(250 / 3,47)2)
= 1.018,019 kgf/cm2

Gusset axial stress due to bolt load

Sg = F / (2 * Ag)
= 1.865,76 / (2 * 10,038)
= 92,935 kgf/cm2

The gusset plate thickness is satisfactory.

Check skirt thickness for bolt load reaction (Brownell & Young eq. 10.59)

t = 1,76*(F*l / (Mb*hc*Ss))2 / 3*(ODs / 2)1 / 3


= 1,76*(100*1.865,76*63 / (371,76*295*1.743,715))2 / 3*(1.420 / 2)1 / 3
= 2,45 mm

The skirt thickness is satisfactory.

Anchor bolt load (empty, corroded + Seismic)


P = -(0,6 - VAccel)*W / N + 4 * M / (N*BC)
= -(0,6 - 0,2)*7.201,44 / 12 + 4 * 7.937,4 / (12*1,546)
= 1.471,33 kgf

Required area per bolt = P / Sb = 1,0464 cm2

The area provided (1,7852 cm2) by the specified anchor bolt is adequate.

Foundation bearing stress (empty, corroded + Seismic)

Ac = π*(Do2 - Di2) / 4 - N*π*db2 / 4


= π*(1602 - 1352) / 4 - 12*π*3,35252 / 4
= 5.686,384 cm2

Ic = π*(Do4 - Di4) / 64
= π*(1604 - 1354) / 64
= 1,5866E+07 cm4

fc = N*Ab*Preload / Ac + (1 + VAccel)*W / Ac + M / 2*Do / Ic


= 12*3,4891*0 / 5.686,384 + (1 + 0,2)*7.201,44 / 5.686,384 + 10*7.937,4 / 2*1.600 / 1,5866E+07
= 5,522 kgf/cm2

As fc <= 1.406,139 kgf/cm2 the base plate width is satisfactory.

Base plate required thickness (empty, corroded + Seismic)

From Brownell & Young, Table 10.3:, l / b = 0,4077

Mx = 0.01*0,0174*5,522*220,742 = 46,8 kgf

My = 0.01*-0,3794*5,522*902 = -169,7 kgf

tr = (6*Mmax / Sp)0,5
= (100*6*169,68 / 1.406,139)0,5
= 8,51 mm

The base plate thickness is satisfactory.

Check the compression ring for bolt load (Jawad & Farr equation 12.13)

tcr = (3,91*F / (Sy*(2*b / w+w / (2*l)-db*(2 / w+1 / (2*l)))))0,5


= (3,91*1.471,33 / (2.531,05*(2*90 / 160+160 / (2*62,99)-33,53*(2 / 160+1 / (2*62,99)))))0,5
= 11,53 mm

The compression ring thickness is satisfactory.

Check gusset plate thickness (Bednar chapter 4.3)

Radius of gyration of gusset

r = 0,289*tg
= 0,289*12
= 3,47 mm

Cross sectional area of one gusset

Ag = tg*(b - 0,25)
= 0.01*12*(90 - 0,25)
= 10,038 cm2
Gusset allowable stress

Sa = 0.07031*(17000 - 0,485*(h / r)2)


= 0.07031*(17000 - 0,485*(250 / 3,47)2)
= 1.018,019 kgf/cm2

Gusset axial stress due to bolt load

Sg = F / (2 * Ag)
= 1.471,33 / (2 * 10,038)
= 73,288 kgf/cm2

The gusset plate thickness is satisfactory.

Check skirt thickness for bolt load reaction (Brownell & Young eq. 10.59)

t = 1,76*(F*l / (Mb*hc*Ss))2 / 3*(ODs / 2)1 / 3


= 1,76*(100*1.471,33*63 / (371,76*295*1.743,715))2 / 3*(1.420 / 2)1 / 3
= 2,09 mm

The skirt thickness is satisfactory.

Anchor bolt load (empty, new + Seismic)

P = -(0,6 - VAccel)*W / N + 4 * M / (N*BC)


= -(0,6 - 0,2)*8.380,06 / 12 + 4 * 9.129,5 / (12*1,546)
= 1.689,07 kgf

Required area per bolt = P / Sb = 1,2012 cm2

The area provided (3,4891 cm2) by the specified anchor bolt is adequate.

Foundation bearing stress (empty, new + Seismic)

Ac = π*(Do2 - Di2) / 4 - N*π*db2 / 4


= π*(1602 - 1352) / 4 - 12*π*3,35252 / 4
= 5.686,384 cm2

Ic = π*(Do4 - Di4) / 64
= π*(1604 - 1354) / 64
= 1,5866E+07 cm4

fc = N*Ab*Preload / Ac + (1 + VAccel)*W / Ac + M / 2*Do / Ic


= 12*3,4891*0 / 5.686,384 + (1 + 0,2)*8.380,06 / 5.686,384 + 10*9.129,5 / 2*1.600 / 1,5866E+07
= 6,372 kgf/cm2

As fc <= 1.406,139 kgf/cm2 the base plate width is satisfactory.

Base plate required thickness (empty, new + Seismic)

From Brownell & Young, Table 10.3:, l / b = 0,4077

Mx = 0.01*0,0174*6,372*220,742 = 54 kgf

My = 0.01*-0,3794*6,372*902 = -195,8 kgf

tr = (6*Mmax / Sp)0,5
= (100*6*195,79 / 1.406,139)0,5
= 9,14 mm

The base plate thickness is satisfactory.


Check the compression ring for bolt load (Jawad & Farr equation 12.13)

tcr = (3,91*F / (Sy*(2*b / w+w / (2*l)-db*(2 / w+1 / (2*l)))))0,5


= (3,91*1.689,07 / (2.531,05*(2*90 / 160+160 / (2*62,99)-33,53*(2 / 160+1 / (2*62,99)))))0,5
= 12,35 mm

The compression ring thickness is satisfactory.

Check gusset plate thickness (Bednar chapter 4.3)

Radius of gyration of gusset

r = 0,289*tg
= 0,289*12
= 3,47 mm

Cross sectional area of one gusset

Ag = tg*(b - 0,25)
= 0.01*12*(90 - 0,25)
= 10,038 cm2

Gusset allowable stress

Sa = 0.07031*(17000 - 0,485*(h / r)2)


= 0.07031*(17000 - 0,485*(250 / 3,47)2)
= 1.018,019 kgf/cm2

Gusset axial stress due to bolt load

Sg = F / (2 * Ag)
= 1.689,07 / (2 * 10,038)
= 84,134 kgf/cm2

The gusset plate thickness is satisfactory.

Check skirt thickness for bolt load reaction (Brownell & Young eq. 10.59)

t = 1,76*(F*l / (Mb*hc*Ss))2 / 3*(ODs / 2)1 / 3


= 1,76*(100*1.689,07*63 / (371,76*295*1.743,715))2 / 3*(1.420 / 2)1 / 3
= 2,29 mm

The skirt thickness is satisfactory.

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