An Introduction to Foundation Design for Equipment Vibrations and Seismic Loadings

Introductory technical guidance for civil, mechanical and structural engineers and construction managers interested in design of equipment foundations to resist vibration and seismic loading. Here is what is discussed:1. INTRODUCTION2. SINGLE DEGREE OF FREEDOM, DAMPED, FORCED SYSTEMS3. FOUNDATIONS ON ELASTIC SOILS4. WAVE TRANSMISSION, ATTENUATION, AND ISOLATION5. EVALUATION OF S-WAVE VELOCITY IN SOILS6. SETTLEMENT AND LIQUIFACTION.