Chapter 8
Connections to Foundations
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Abstract
To resist loads applied to structures and equipment, it is recommended that all substation structures and equipment be positively anchored to their foundations. Different types of anchorage are used to connect substation structures to their foundations. The most common means of transferring structural reaction forces to the foundations is through anchor rods. This type of anchorage provides an effective transfer of load. The approach for the design of anchor rods in this chapter is based on ultimate strength design loads (also referred to as factored loads). All equipment anchorage assemblies, including anchor rods, should be designed for forces resulting from a structural analysis or tests, whichever is applicable. The specification of the anchor material should be in accordance with the appropriate ASTM standard. Anchor rods should be installed with the use of templates to ensure the rods are installed in the proper arrangements in the foundation. Post-installed anchors include a variety of proprietary anchor rods or anchoring systems that are installed in hardened concrete.
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Substation Structure Design Guide: Recommended Practice for Design and Use
Pages: 143 - 165
Editor: George T. Watson, P.E.
ISBN (Print): 978-0-7844-1617-4
ISBN (Online): 978-0-7844-8517-0
ISBN (Online): 978-0-7844-8518-7
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Published online: Dec 20, 2023
Published in print: Dec 28, 2023
ASCE Technical Topics:
- Anchorages
- Anchors
- Design (by type)
- Energy infrastructure
- Engineering fundamentals
- Equipment and machinery
- Foundations
- Geotechnical engineering
- Hydraulic engineering
- Hydraulic structures
- Infrastructure
- Lifeline systems
- Load factors
- Machine foundations
- Ports and harbors
- Power transmission substations
- Rods
- Structural design
- Structural engineering
- Structural members
- Structural systems
- Water and water resources
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