Improvement of machine foundations using reinforcement

Abstract

The main objective in the design of a machine foundation is to restrict the maximum amplitude of the foundation motion to within the safety limits. When the underlying soil is poorpile foundations are generally used to reduce the amplitude of foundation motion in machine foundations. Analysis results pertaining to a field example in which the foundation response of a foundation for a generator was improved using a reinforced soil technique are presented herein. The numerical simulations with regard to the response of the foundation on the reinforced soil confirm the efficacy of the method adopted. The results show that reinforced soil foundations are viable alternatives to improve foundation response due to dynamic loading.