DIMENSIONING MACHINE STRUCTURE FOR EARTHQUAKE RESISTANCE IN DESIGN STAGE

DS 36: Proceedings DESIGN 2006, the 9th International Design Conference, Dubrovnik, Croatia

Year: 2006
Editor: Marjanovic, D.
Author: Butković, M.; Orčić, B.; Tevčić, M.; Jokić, M.
Section: METHODS AND TOOLS IN DESIGN PRACTICE
Page(s): 199-206

Abstract

Designing the equipment of power plants, petrochemical or similar large plants, mechanical and electrical engineers have to consider, beside the standard load, possible earthquake load as well. Plant equipment is principally standardized products and its redesign in order to satisfy the local earthquake requirements is expensive and time consuming. In this paper the quasi-dynamic FEM method of calculation (QDM) and an optimal seismic intensity for calculation is proposed for design of equipment. The results obtained by QDM were compared with time history dynamic method. The QDM is simpler for designers use and helps them to design equipment, able to satisfy 95% earthquake conditions over the world.

Keywords: earthquake, seismic acceleration, frequency response

Download

Please sign in to your account

This site uses cookies and other tracking technologies to assist with navigation and your ability to provide feedback, analyse your use of our products and services, assist with our promotional and marketing efforts, and provide content from third parties. Privacy Policy.