vertical vessel fdn design guide

[Vertical Vessel Foundation Analysis and Design Guide]

PURPOSE

This practice establishes guidelines and recommended procedures for the design of vertical vessel

foundations using AFES(=Automatic Foundation Engineering System). AFES can design vertical vessel

foundations as either soil- or pile-supported footings.

CONTENTS

This practice comprises the following:

Create or Open New Project

Setting Soil and Pile Parameters.

Creating New Structure.

Exporting Load Combination.

Assign Foundation Grouping.

Editing footing sizes and other parameters.

Pier and Footing Reinforcement

Set Pile Layout for Pile Foundations.

Import Load Combination for various foundation groups.

Performing Design and Analysis functions.

Quantity BOM(Bill of Material) function

Construction Drawing

Export 3D Modeling Data (PDMS, PDS Frame Work Plus)

There is a need to gather all necessary data from responsible disciplines such as load data of

machine or equipment from Mechanical group, etc. before proceeding to modeling. You can input

loads directly to AFES through the Load Case/Combination feature or import superstructure

analysis result files for foundation analysis and design.

Below figures are foundation types commonly used for vertical vessel equipment supports.

Use : OCT Block Foundation

Use : OCT Block Foundation

Use : OCT Foundation

Design data sample for equipment is shown below based from actual projects. This equipment is a vertical

vessel supported by octagonal shape foundation.

DESIGN DATA

Equipment Design Data

Footing Sketch Sheet

Sample spreadsheet calculation for wind and seismic load is presented below which was applied for actual

project. This kind of calculation can be done by manual, excel, visual basic or in any form provided to satisfy

code and standard requirements.

1. Create or Open New Project

The first step is to enter project specific items. These items include general data, client data and Job data

about a project. General data includes project No. Project Name, Client Name, Site Name, any more. The

client data includes your client manager name, e-mail, number of telephone and fax, address. Job data

includes assigned engineer, supervisor, duration of project, project rate that values the program needs to use

for the specific project.

The Project Number and Structure Name entered in Project Information will display as a menu header

Note: General Data should be input. This data needs to use for the specific project.

To open the existing project, or create a new project, Click on the New/Open Project from Top toolbar

menu

1.1 Create New Project

a) From File menu, select New/Open Project.

A window dialogue will display as shown.

b) Select New Project option then click OK button.

A window dialogue will display as shown.

c) Enter information then click OK button.

Or

1.2 Open Existing Project

a) From File menu, select New/Open Project.

A window will display as shown.

b) Select Open Existing Project.

c) Select a project then click OK button.

2. Setting Soil and Pile Parameters.

Setting of constants options include design information that AFES needs in order to design a foundation.

This includes a number of parameters such as design code, safety factor, bearing capacity of soil, capacity of

pile, material and unit weight, clear cover, allowable increase of soil, allowable increase of pile, strength

reduction factors, supports and anchor bolt options.

In case of New project, set all design parameters from the Setting of Constant form.

2.1 Set Bearing Capacity of Soil from the Setting of Constant command.

a) Click Setting of Constant button.

b) Select Bearing Capacity of Soil tab.

c) Enter name in the Soil Bearing Capacity Name text box.

d) Enter Soil Bearing Capacity (Qa) value.

e) Click Save button.

2.2 Set Capacity of Pile from the Setting of Constant button.

a) Select Capacity of Pile tab.

b) Enter name in the Pile Name text box.

c) Select Pile Type.

d) Select Pile Shape.

e) Enter values for Pile dimensions

f) Enter values for Allowable Capacities.

g) Enter values for Elastic Modulus (Ep) and Pile Area.

h) Click Save button.

3. Creating New Structure.

Every input and output data can be saved in AFES Data Base according to projects, which provide work

efficiency in control over project information. An engineer is able to create a file for a new project, reuse

data from projects conducted previously, or eliminate old and useless data for the users own sake.

3.1 Choose Create New Structure button.

Add : New Structure Name dialog window will appear. Input structure name, and then click on the New

button.

4. Exporting Load Combination.

This function enables us to export load combination data that was saved in text file in AFES program. After

exporting the file, it will be available for import in this program.

4.1. Export Load Combination before assigning group otherwise they will be deleted.

a) Click Load Case/Combination button.

b) Click Load Combination button.

A warning message will appear as shown.

c) Click OK button.

The Load Combination form will appear as shown.

d) Click Export button.

e) Choose directory to save file, assign file name then click Save button.

5. Assign Foundation Grouping.

The Assign Foundation Grouping command is used for assigning group for models with multi-foundations.

This is very important because it eliminates repetitions of commands. Foundations with the same load

combinations are recommended to join in one group.

The available foundation types are as follows;

The foundation modules in red box shown in above figure are normally used for vertical vessel equipment.

At the end of this step, we will create the structure as shown below.

5.1 Click Assign Foundation Grouping button.

5.2 Assign group for nodes 1 and 5.

a) Click New button.

b) Assign name from the Group name text box.

c) Select Octagonal from the Group type.

d) Select Non Pile fdn. option.

e) Check Block foundation.

f) Select Non Pile fdn.

g) Select Different size (Each foundation)

h) Select nodes 1 and 5 from the Using node list form.

i) Click Save button.





d) Select Non Pile fdn. option.

e) Select Different size (Each foundation)

f) Select nodes 2 and 6 from the Using node list form.

g) Click Save button.





d) Select Pile fdn. option.

e) Select Different size (Each foundation).

e) Select nodes 3 and 4 from the Using node list form.

f) Click Save button.





d) Select Block foundation.

e) Select Pile fdn. option.

f) Select Different size (Each foundation).

g) Select nodes 7 and 8 from the Using node list form.

h) Click Save button.

The structure outcome is shown below.

6. Editing footing sizes and other parameters.

The Feature Data (Dimension) command is used to define the dimensions and other parameters necessary for

the foundation and piers.

6.1 Edit footing size of group G1.

a) Select G1 from the Group selection in top menu.

b) Click Feature Data/Dimension button.

c) Choose SUPT-01 in the Soil Name selection.

d) Enter values as shown in the Feature form for Footing.






d) Enter values as shown in the Feature form for Footing and Pier.






c) Enter values as shown in the Feature form for Footing and Pier.

d) Click Save button.

7. Pier and Footing Reinforcement

The Reinforcement Data command is used to assign bar sizes and spacing for piers and footings.

Reinforcement bar sizes depend on the design code designated in the Setting of Constant command. Set of

bar array options are available in the Footing option. The arrangement of footing bars are parallel to the X

and Y axis except for Tank1 and Tank2 Ring type modules which are in radial and longitudinal directions.

Below are our based from our company standards.

Minimum Pier Reinforcement

Octagons 4'- 0" to 5'- 10": 8 - #4 vertical with #4 ties at 15 inches maximum.



Octagons larger than 12- 0": 32 - #5 vertical with #5 ties at 15 inches maximum.

Pedestals larger than 8'- 0" in diameter will have a mat of reinforcing steel at the top.

The requirement for additional vertical reinforcing for anchor bolt development will be checked in

accordance with Company Structural Engineering Guide.

From the main tool bar, click the Reinforcement data button. Reinforcement data form will appear as

shown in below figure.

7.1 Block Foundation

a) Set Array Type

Select from the array types of footing reinforcement layout. Different forms for single and double layer

arrangement are presented.

b) Set Footing reinforcement arrangement.

c) Select Save then Close button.

7.2 Octagonal Foundation

a) Set Array Type

Select from the array types of footing reinforcement layout. Different forms for single and double

layer arrangement are presented.

b) Set Footing reinforcement arrangement.

c) Select Pier or footing tab.

Enter the values of footing re-bar as shown.

d) Select Save then Close button.

Fore further discussions, refer to Help documents.

8. Set Pile Layout for Pile Foundations.

The Pile Data command is used to layout and assign piles in the foundation. Regular pile arrangements are

available for circular or rectangular arrays.

This function is activated only when the selected type is Pile fdn. in the Assign Foundation Grouping

command. Define pile features first before proceeding to this function in the Setting of Constant command.

8.1 Set Pile Arrangement for foundation group G3 F5. (Circular Array)

a) Select G3 from the Group selection and 3(F5) from the Pier in top menu.

b) Click Pile Data command.

c) Select Array Wizard tab.

d) Select Origin Point.

e) Select PHC-12 from the Pile Name selection.

f) Set Circular option.

g) Enter Star Angle, No. and Pile Circle Dia. (PCD).

h) Click Regenerate button.

i) Click OK button.

Repeat above steps in creating new circular pile array arrangement then click Add Draw to include to

defined pile arrangement.

8.2 Set Pile Arrangement for foundation group G3-F6. (Rectangular by Coordinates)

a) Select G3 from the Group selection and 4(F6) from the Pier in top menu.

b) Click Pile Data command.

c) Select Coordinates.

d) Select Origin Point.

c) Select PHC-12 from the Pile Name selection.

d) Click Add button 18 times to define 18 piles.

e) Enter coordinate values from the corresponding text boxes as shown.

f) Click OK button.

9. Import Load Combination for various foundation groups.

The Load Case/Combination command is used to define, add, edit or delete load cases and combinations.

Assigned load cases can be combined with factors in accordance with a few design methods and

specifications. Mainly applied load combinations are Allowable Strength Load Combination and Ultimate

Load Combination. Combinations by Allowable Strength Design are normally applied with 1.0 factored

value.

The purpose of the combinations is to take into account soil bearing capacity, sliding, overturning, uplift

check, and pile capacity check for a pile supported foundation.

Combinations referring to Ultimate Strength Design are used for footing reinforcement, pier design, one way

shear check, and taking different factors for various cases.

Below are load cases and load combinations usually used for vertical vessel footing based from ACI code.

Load cases definitions are also discussed for further information. These are also based from our actual

projects.

DESIGN LOAD CASE

A vertical vessel or tower is subjected to the loading conditions mentioned under general loads.

The default load cases for a vertical vessel foundation that AFES generates are as follows:

- Operating Load

- Erection or Empty Load

- Test Load

- Wind Load X Direction

- Wind Load Y Direction

- Earthquake Load Empty X Direction

- Earthquake Load Empty Y Direction

- Earthquake Load Operation X Direction

- Earthquake Load Operation Y Direction

Vertical Loads

Erection Weight: Fabricated weight of vessel, generally taken from vessel drawing, plus internals, platforms,

manways, and piping that are actually erected with the vessel.

Empty Weight: Fabricated weight of vessel plus weight of internals, piping, insulation, fireproofing, and

platforms; generally taken from vessel drawing.

Operating Weight: Empty weight plus weight of operating liquid or catalyst; generally taken from vessel

drawing.

Test Weight: Empty weight plus weight of water required for hydrostatic test; generally taken from vessel

drawing.

It should be determined whether a hydrostatic test will actually be done in the field. It is generally desirable

to design for test weight since unforeseen circumstances may occur.

The above loads should be considered as dead loads when applying load factors used in ultimate strength

design.

Wind Loads

Wind loads should be calculated in accordance with the job specifications and Company Structural

Engineering Guidel: Wind Load Calculation.

Wind loads are normally calculated by the Mechanical group, however, verification by the Structural group

may be required. Wind loads calculated by hand should be compared to the computer printout. If the two

results compare favorably, the mechanical results should be used for foundation design. If the results do not

compare favorably, the differences shall be jointly discussed and resolved.

When calculating or checking wind loads, due consideration should be given to factors which may

significantly affect total wind loads such as the application of dynamic gust factors or the presence of

spoilers on the vessel.

Seismic Loads

In earthquake zones, seismic forces determined in accordance with job specifications, usually conforming

with the UBC (Uniform Building Code), will replace wind forces when greater. Refer to Structural Company

Engineering Guide: Earthquake Engineering, for seismic design considerations and procedures.

Seismic loads calculated by the Mechanical group shall be independently verified as appropriate by the

Structural group.

Thermal Loads

Thrusts due to thermal expansion of piping will be included in the operating load combinations, when

deemed advisable. Dead load factors will be applied to the resultants of piping thermal loadings. Consult

with the Pipe Stress Engineer for any thermal loads that are to be considered.

DESIGN LOAD COMBINATION

The default allowable or unfactored load combinations for a vertical vessel foundation generated by AFES

depend on the concrete design code selected. For eg if ACI code is selected, the combinations are as follows:

- Self Weight + Oper

- Self Weight + Oper + Wind X Direction

- Self Weight + Oper + Wind Y Direction

- Self Weight + Oper + EQ X Direction

- Self Weight + Oper + EQ Y Direction

- Self Weight + Erec or Empty

- Self Weight + Erec + Wind X Direction

- Self Weight + Erec + Wind Y Direction

- Self Weight + Erec + EQ X Direction

- Self Weight + Erec + EQ Y Direction

- Self Weight + Test + 0.33Wind X Direction

- Self Weight + Test + 0.33Wind Y Direction

- 1.4Self Weight + 1.4Oper

- 1.05Self Weight + 1.05Oper + 1.275Wind X Direction


- 1.05Self Weight + 1.05Oper + 1.275 Wind Y Direction

- 0.9Self Weight + 0.9Oper + 1.3 Wind Y Direction

- 1.05Self Weight + 1.05Oper + 1.4025EQ X Direction

- 0.9Self Weight + 0.9Oper + 1.43EQ X Direction

- 1.05Self Weight + 1.05Oper + 1.4025 EQ Y Direction

- 0.9Self Weight + 0.9Oper + 1.43EQ Y Direction

- 1.4Self Weight + 1.4Erec or 1.4Empty

- 1.05Self Weight + 1.05 Erec + 1.275 Wind X Direction

- 0.9Self Weight + 0.9 Erec + 1.3Wind X Direction

- 1.05Self Weight + 1.05 Erec + 1.275 Wind Y Direction

- 0.9Self Weight + 0.9 Erec + 1.3Wind Y Direction

- 1.05Self Weight + 1.05 Erec + 1.4025 EQ X Direction

- 0.9Self Weight + 0.9 Erec + 1.43 EQ X Direction

- 1.05Self Weight + 1.05 Erec + 1.4025EQ Y Direction

- 0.9Self Weight + 0.9 Erec + 1.43EQ Y Direction

- 1.05Self Weight + 1.05Test + 0.42Wind X Direction

- 1.05Self Weight + 1.05Test + 0.42Wind Y Direction

For eg if BS81100 code is selected, the combinations are as follows

- 1.6Self Weight + 1.6Oper

- 1.4Self Weight + 1.4Empty + 1.2Wind X Direction

- 1.4Self Weight + 1.4Empty + 1.2Wind Y Direction


- 1.2Self Weight + 1.2Oper + 1.2Wind Y Direction

- 1.6Self Weight + 1.4Test + 0.6Wind X Direction

- 1.6Self Weight + 1.4Test + 0.6Wind Y Direction

- 0.9Self Weight + 0.9Empty + 1.2Wind X Direction

- 0.9Self Weight + 0.9Empty + 1.2Wind Y Direction

- 1.2Self Weight + 1.2 Oper + 1.0 EQ X Direction + 0.5Platform

- 1.2Self Weight + 1.2 Oper + 1.0 EQ Y Direction + 0.5Platform

You can actually create new load combinations through the Load Combination button but in this example,

we will use Import command.

a) Click Load Combination button.

The Load Combination form will display as shown.

b) Click Import button.

c) Access the load combination file then click Open button.

A warning message will appear as shown.

d) Select appropriate button as explained in the warning message form.


Repeat same procedure for the other foundation groups.

10. Performing Design and Analysis functions.

AFES executes Foundation Analysis and Design according to design standards widely accepted. It is

assumed that all external forces are loaded at the center of the piers and the connection between the pier and

the footing is considered to be rigid enough to carry those forces. Strength, stability and sectional design of

components of footing, pier, corbels and tie girders are properly examined.

The design codes of AFES support ACI318-99, 02, BS 8110, Korean, AIJ-WSD99, CP-65 and IS456(2000).

10.1 Click on the Foundation Analysis/Design button to be able to start analysis and design.

10.2 Select Foundation Design New Version.

10.3 Click OK button.

For through discussion on setting other functions such as General, Temperature and Shrinkage/Stability, Tank

Design, Detail Report Option and Contents, you may refer to help menu.

10.4 Using Conventional Rigid Method.

a) Select Rigid Method Foundation Design option.

b) Click Analysis button.

c) Click Report button.

The calculation report will display as shown below.

11. Quantity BOM(=Bill of Materials) function

BOM functions are used for estimate of earthworks including other related items such as excavation, backfill,

disposal, concrete, lean concrete, crushed stone, grout, formworks, protection materials, anchor bolts and

steel reinforcements.

Options for BOM take off for active structure and all structures in a project is supported.

11.1 For Active Foundation structure.

a) From Design menu, select Quantity (BOM) then Take off BOM 3D.

b) Set parameters from the Afes Bill of Material form.

c) Click OK button.

The Bill of Material form will display as shown below.

11.2 For All Foundation structures.

a) From Design menu, select Quantity (BOM) then Take off BOM 3D (All Structure).

b) Set parameters from the Afes Bill of Material form.

c) Click OK button.

d) Check structures to include BOM Take off calculation from the form below.

e) Click OK button.

The Bill of Material form will display as shown below.

12. Construction Drawing

AFES is a completely integrated software package for automatically producing drawings of reinforcing

details for foundations that have been analyzed and designed using AFES. AFES interfaces with AutoCAD

and MicroStation to create a construction drawing with bar-schedule.

The Export DXF File command is used to export the drawing files made from AFES to other programs such

as AutoCAD and MicroStation. Standard drawings are already set up for various design codes.

The program will create the DWG or DXF file format and display a construction drawing through a viewer.

The drawing report consists of the Standards, Layout and Drawing detail including plan and sections of

foundation with reinforcement schedules. You can set from this command the drawing preferences to be

utilized before exporting to AutoCAD.

a) Click Export DXF File button.

A form will display as shown below.

b) Set options from this form.

c) Click OK button.

Drawing details will display as below.

13. Export 3D Modeling Data (PDMS, PDS Frame Work Plus)

Today, plant design works involve many design parts, modeling objects from each part allows other parts to

assess those object on their work process helping streamlining the work process through project completion.

A 3D foundation model of the objects designed by various design parts effectively communicates the

geometric design data. Therefore automating the work process from design to 3D modeling forms an integral

component of reducing overall project cost. With our design to modeling interface from AFES to

Frameworks Plus, you will experience significant productivity.

13.1 Export to PDS

a) Click Export PDS Data button.

A dialogue form will display as shown.

b) Set Output unit and coordinate mapping options.

c) Check Send Model Data to PDS option then click OK button.

13.2 Export to PDMS

a) Click Export PDMS Data button.

A dialogue form will display as shown.

b) Set various parameters accordingly and click OK button.

For further discussions, you may refer to Help PDF manuals.

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