Intersection between equipment foundation and ground beams
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If the equipment foundation intersects with the frame foundation or ground beam, how should it be generally handled? Can it be constructed as a whole and concrete can be poured at the same time? Will it have any impact on settlement? An experienced friend can introduce it, thank you. This post was last edited by jhshuai on 2008-2-28 08:25 ]
I have encountered this situation. It was just a foundation laid after the house was repaired. I had no choice but to lower a corner of the foundation onto the floor beam! After all these years, I can’t see anything wrong! So, I personally don’t think it has much impact on the settlement! :lol :lol :lol
Well, I'm just talking about my personal opinion. First of all, you have to look at what the equipment is used for, whether it is vibrating or static, and whether there will be any active loads on it. Different functions have different methods. If it is stationary and there are no active live loads on it, then it will be much easier to handle. Treat it as a dead load acting on the frame foundation or ground beam. Calculation is enough, or concrete can be poured at the same time. Just reserve the holes and embedded parts required for the equipment. If the equipment is vibrating or has other requirements, it cannot be handled simply. It must be separated from the original frame foundation, and earthquake-proof requirements must be met to reduce the impact on the original foundation. In that case, the design and construction will be a bit troublesome. This is a personal opinion for reference only.
There are more factors to consider: 1. The basic form of the main body, 2. The weight of the equipment, 3. Whether there is vibration, 4. The settlement requirements of the main body and the equipment. . . . . . If the impact is large, it must be disconnected. You can use the method of raising it on the ground beam. I have done it and it is very good.