Foundation analyzing of centrifugal ID fans in cement pla

Hamid Eskandari; Morteza Gharouni Nik; Amir Pakzad

doi:10.1016/j.aej.2016.04.011

Alexandria Engineering Journal (Jun 2016)

Foundation analyzing of centrifugal ID fans in cement pla

Hamid Eskandari,
Morteza Gharouni Nik,
Amir Pakzad

Affiliations

Hamid Eskandari: Department of Civil Engineering, Hakim Sabzevari University, Sabzevar, Iran
Morteza Gharouni Nik: Department of Railway Infrastructure, Iran University of Science & Technology (IUST), Tehran, Iran
Amir Pakzad: Department of Civil Engineering, Hakim Sabzevari University, Sabzevar, Iran

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aej.2016.04.011
Journal volume & issue: Vol. 55, no. 2
pp. 1563 – 1572

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This research was based on a finite-element model (FEM) of large foundations such as induced draft (ID) fans. Three-dimensional (3D) linear analyses were performed under arbitrary static and dynamic loads for various modulus of elasticity of concrete (Ec) (20, 25, 28 and 30 GPa) and reinforcement (Es) (200, 250, 300 GPa). FEM results were compared with the existing ID fan foundations (laboratory-based evidence) to assess the accuracy of simulations made by the FEM. This study validated what constitutes a major departure from current thinking regarding material properties modeling of concrete under various loads to increase foundation for lifetime.

Published in Alexandria Engineering Journal

ISSN: 1110-0168 (Print); 2090-2670 (Online)
Publisher: Elsevier
Country of publisher: Egypt
LCC subjects: Technology: Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
Website: http://www.journals.elsevier.com/alexandria-engineering-journal/

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