Design of Machine Foundations (1.4 CEUs)

Name: Design of Machine Foundations (1.4 CEUs)
Price: 1130.5 CAD
Availability: InStock

Course Code: CVL062

This course is divided into four sessions. Each session will be 3 hours in duration. The sessions will be held on July 17- 18& 24- 25, 2026.

This course will be offered in 2027 on the following dates:

July 17, 23–24, and 30, 2027

If you are unable to attend any of the sessions a recording will be made available.

Description

The short course and workshop should be of interest to geotechnical engineers and civil engineers who wish to have a better understanding of the current state-of-the-art with respect to the analysis and design of flexible, rigid and pile foundations subjected to all types of dynamic loads. All key concepts and terminology will be explained, and emphasis will be placed on the practical application of the information provided.

Soil dynamics is the branch of soil mechanics that deals with the behaviour of soil under dynamic loads. Different types of foundations are used to support structures subjected to dynamic loads or vibration producing machines. This course will focus on the analysis and design of these foundations. Topics to be discussed include:

Introduction
Design objectives, design procedure, basic notions, mathematical models, DOFs, types of dynamic loads, foundation types, excitation forces of machines, dynamic soil properties.
Shallow Foundations
Definition of stiffness, damping and inertia, circular shallow foundation, non-circular foundation, embedded footings, impedance functions of a layer on half-space.
Pile Foundations
Pile applications, mathematical models for pile analysis, stiffness and damping of piles, pile groups, interaction factors, impedance functions of pile groups, pile batter.
Dynamic Response of Machine Foundations
Response of rigid foundations in 1 DOF, effects of vibration, response of rigid foundations in 2 DOF and 6 DOF, response of structures on flexible foundations.
Dynamic Response of Hammer Foundations
Types of hammers and hammer foundations, design criteria, mathematical models, impact forces, response of one and two mass foundations, impact eccentricity.
Vibration Damage and Remedial Measures
Damage and disturbance, problem assessment and evaluation, remedial principles, examples from different industries, sources of error.
Computer Workshop –DYNA5
Types of foundations, types of soil models, types of load, types of analysis and types of output, practical considerations, computer work on DYNA5.

Objectives
To develop understanding of the concepts, theories and procedures of design of foundations subjected to dynamic loads. The participants will learn to calculate the stiffness and damping constants of different types of foundations. They will also learn to calculate the response of these foundations under the effect of different types of dynamic loading.

Target Audience
Structural engineers, civil engineers, public works and construction department employees of federal, provincial and municipal governments and engineers responsible for large industrial, commercial or institutional facilities who must deal with different types of foundations.

The course will be of interest to a wide range of practising civil engineers at different stages in their careers. Some familiarisation with soil mechanics is desirable but the knowledge is not required at a specialist level.

After this course, the participants will be able to:

Judge what foundation system should be considered in the design.
Recognize the important aspects of foundation dynamic behaviour; and the limitations of different models used for dynamic analysis of foundations.
Determine the stiffness and damping constants of shallow and deep foundations.
Calculate the response of shallow and deep foundations to dynamic loads.
Find the natural frequencies of foundation systems.
Specify suitable field and laboratory investigation programs for foundations subjected to dynamic loads.
Use DYNA5 for shallow and deep foundation systems.
Develop modelling skills for design of foundations subjected to dynamic loads.
Achieve confidence in the design of foundations subjected to dynamic loads.

Dr. Gamal Abdelaziz, Ph.D., P.Eng

Dr. Gamal Abdelaziz, P.Eng, MSc. has a Ph.D. in Geotechnical Engineering from Concordia University, Montreal, Canada.

Dr. Abdelaziz has served as a senior geotechnical engineer at DST Consulting engineers, Sarafinchin Consulting engineers, Trow Consulting and EBA engineering. Currently he is a Principal geotechnical engineer and managing director with SAGA Engineering, Edmonton, Alberta. His duties include revision of geotechnical design, including slope stability, foundation and machine foundation design, soil investigation, design of cuts and earth fills, evaluation of stability of existing slopes, slope reinforcement using geotextiles, geogrids, soil nails, base reinforcement to support earth fills on soft subgrade soils, erosion protection using geocells matting, rip rap, stabilization of unstable slopes, evaluation of soil bearing capacity to support footing foundations, settlement studies, deep foundations including driven piles, auger injected (CFA) piles, additional support to existing foundations by underpinning utilizing concrete panels, grouting, micro piles, evaluation of earth pressures on retaining walls, security of excavation base, tieback support, etc.

Dr. Abdelaziz has over 35 years of experience in geotechnical and structural engineering and water resources management, foundation design, teaching, research and consulting in Canada and overseas.

Dr. Gamal has designed and delivered over one hundred geotechnical/water resources engineering workshops which are well received by practitioners' engineers in Canada and globally.

Highly energetic proactive accomplished Civil Engineer with 35+ years of Canadian/International experience in Civil Engineering design and construction management. Work includes linear infrastructures, aviation-related projects, military, industrial, institutional, commercial buildings, tunnels design and construction, foundation and geotechnical engineering, slope stability, tailing and dams design and analyses, environmental site assessment and bridges design. Strong expertise in geotechnical engineering techniques and project/construction management methods. Exceptional leadership/team builder and management skills, experienced working with multi-national teams, managed up to 200 technical team members. Thorough knowledge of building codes and standards. Mega projects management experiences. The projects sizes ranged up to 150 B USD.

Dr. Abdelaziz has served in top leadership positions as Program Director, Technical Director, Design Director and Program Director in several of the largest engineering firms in the world – WSP and SYSTRA Corporations.

While his achievements are numerous, some highlights include supervising the design of a capital budget of up to USD $150B under the NEOM Corporation, Saudi Arabia. He developed new clients and provided technical leadership and project management according to the company's global business strategy. Established a full engineering operating firm and developed the business for a new engineering firm including developing the operating model and services. He also holds three degrees to further specialize his knowledge: Ph.D. in Civil and Geotechnical Eng. from Concordia University, Montreal, Canada, M.S. in Geotechnical/Structural Eng. & B.S. in Civil Eng.

Dr. Abdelaziz is a former adjunct professor at University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada, visiting professor at Ryerson University, Toronto, Canada and part time professor at Seneca College, Toronto, Canada.

Dr. Abdelaziz is specialized in numerical modeling for solving sophisticated geotechnical engineering problems with respect to pile foundation and the linear and nonlinear analysis of soil-structure interaction. He designed charts to predict pressures acting on tunnels and developed an analytical model for pile bearing capacity prediction.

Dr. Abdelaziz authored a number of technical papers and delivered numerous internal and external workshops on various geotechnical and Municipal engineering topics. Dr. Abdelaziz has been involved in a number of projects in Canada and overseas, such as tunneling, silos, buildings, retaining structures, siphons, irrigation networks and many other civil engineering projects in terms of design and construction.

Day 1

Basic notions, mathematical models, types of dynamic loads, types of foundations, excitation forces of machines, design objectives, design procedure.
Site characterization and dynamic soil properties
Shallow Foundations: Stiffness and damping of circular and noncircular foundations, embedded footings, effect of inhomogeneity, impedance functions of a layer on half-space.
Shallow Foundations: Effect of inhomogeneity, impedance functions of a shallow layer or layer on half-space, modelling.
Pile Foundations: Mathematical models for pile analysis, stiffness and damping of single piles, pile groups, interaction factors, impedance functions of pile groups.

Day 2

Dynamic Response of Machine Foundations: Response of rigid foundation in 1 DOF, 2 DOF and 6 DOF, Design checklist.
Dynamic Response to Impact loads: Design criteria, mahematical models, impact forces, response of one mass foundation, response of two mass foundation.
Vibration Damage and Remedial Measures: Problem assessment and evaluation, remedial principles, examples from different industries, sources of error.

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