INTRODUCTION
Design of machine foundation is always considered as a special design since the machine foundation may not be safe, merely by increasing the size of the foundation. Also, failure of the machine foundation can severely damage the costly equipment which may lead to substantial financial loss due to impact on performance of the plant. In the earlier two batches of the course, there was participation from different parts of India as well as there was participation from Australia, Kuwait, Algeria, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Nigeria, Canada, UAE, etc.. Recently, we have received numbers of requests for relaunching the course. Accordingly, we are glad to announce 3rd batch of the course which will commence from 29-MAY-25.
Designing machine foundations involves a variety of complexities due to the dynamic interactions between the machine, the foundation, the soil and the surrounding structure. Following are some of the key areas for which appropriate understanding is required, while performing the design:
- Fundamentals of Structural dynamics
- Effective interface with the machine manufacturer
- Unbalanced dynamic loads from machine
- Fixing details of the foundation
- Thumb rules for preliminary sizing of the foundation
- Soil dynamics
- Restriction on permissible amplitude for the foundation
- Avoiding resonance in all the conditions
- Software application (do’s and don’ts), etc.
In view of the above, we are glad to launch a unique online course (DYN-STR-001) which addresses the step-by-step approach for the machine foundations. We will start with basics of structural dynamics like single degree of freedom, free vibration, forced vibration, damping, multi degree of freedom, resonance, etc. along with examples in the software. Thereafter, we will discuss about different types of machines, dynamic loads generated from the machines, soil dynamics, spring calculations for FEM analysis, etc. We will also address the requirements of design standards such as IS 2974 & ACI 351 3R 04. Finally, we will take up actual modelling in the software for block foundation supporting reciprocating machine, block foundation supporting centrifugal machine and table top foundation supporting centrifugal machine. Detailed dynamic analysis will be performed in the software STAAD.Pro and the important do’s and don’ts will be highlighted for the software application.
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The entire course will be extremely useful for preparation of in-house check-list, working procedure, Do’s and Don’ts, etc. for design of the machine foundations.
WHAT IS UNIQUE ABOUT THIS COURSE?
- The course is designed by the experienced engineer (Mr. Bhavin Shah) who has more than two decades of experience in the field of structural engineering.
- The entire course is designed from the practical aspects which can be readily used in the real projects.
- The course is designed to have an interactive mode so that the problems / doubts of the participants can be addressed effectively.
- A WhatsApp group will be created for quick communication between the participants and the faculty. The participants will be able to share the discussion points, doubts, queries, etc. in the group. The details in the group will be collated for further discussion in the next session.
- All the sessions will be recorded and recording of each session will be shared within few hours. If someone miss out the live session then he/she can go through the recording before attending the next session. After going through the recording, the participants can share their doubts/queries in the WhatsApp group, which will be addressed in the next session.
- Recording will be available with all the participants for 180 days.
- Certificate for participation will be issued on successful completion of the online course. For successful completion of the course, the participant is required to complete the exercises and quizzes during the program.
- The course is designed as a process of learning together.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This course will be useful for following:
- Practicing Structural Consultants
- Senior Structural Engineers in the company
- Junior Structural Engineers in the company
- Owner’s consultants
- Proof checking consultants
- Research scholars, Academicians
- Post Graduate students in Structural Engineering
- Civil engineering students who are interested in Structural Engineering.
COURSE FACULTY
Bhavin Shah – Founder & CEO, SQVe Consultants
Mr. Bhavin Shah is passionate about Engineering profession with two decades of experience. He is having a dream for enhancing the engineering profession in different organisations. He completed graduation in Civil Engineering and Masters in Structures from Sardar Patel University. He is having unique experience of working in the specialized firm of civil / structural consultancy which grew as multidisciplinary firm (VMS), large multidisciplinary firm (L&T Chiyoda Ltd.) and owner-based engineering set up (Adani Infra (I) Ltd.). He worked in different organisations at different levels, starting from junior design engineer to CEO. He is Founder & CEO of SQVe Consultants.
METHODOLOGY
- The entire course is designed in the ONLINE mode.
- The course will spread over ~three weeks with approximate 40+ contact hours.
- During the program, the interaction can be done with faculty and the participants using WhatsApp.
- Fundamentals and the concepts will be demonstrated through study models in the software.
- The online sessions will be conducted using ZOOM software.
COURSE SCHEDULE
| Start Date | 29-MAY-25 |
| End Date | 17-JUN-25 |
| Total contact hours | 40+ contact hours (~20 hrs. online+ ~20 hrs. for assignment) (Sessions will be arranged on Monday to Friday from 8:30 PM to 10:00 PM IST.) |
| Details of sessions | For details of each session, please download the brochure which is attached below. |
FEES FOR THE COURSE**
| For participant from India | Cost per participant shall be 13,650 INR (inclusive of 18% GST). |
| For participant outside from India | Cost per participant shall be 203 USD. |
Fees can be paid in three monthly installments using subscription plan at Razorpay. Connect with us through email for the same: dynamics@sqveconsultants.com
**Discount offered:
- For continuous learner: If you have attended earlier one course of SQVe Consultants than 5% of discount will be offered. For prior two courses, 10% of discount will be offered. For three or more prior courses, 15% of discount will be offered. To avail the discount, please contact us at following email address. We will share unique & temporary coupon code for the same.
- Group participation from a company or institute is encouraged to get the discounts on this course. For more details, pl contact us at : dynamics@sqveconsultants.com
HOW TO REGISTER FOR THE COURSE?
Please click on the following button “Register Now” and you will be directed to the payment page. Your registration will be confirmed after receipt of the payment at portal.
Kindly note that there are limited seats.
Important notes:
- For any payment related queries, please contact us at email address: dynamics@sqveconsultants.com
- Above Payment gateway is configured ONLY for Indian participants. Interested foreign engineers can contact us at the email address : dynamics@sqveconsultants.com. An invoice will be shared through PayPal for online payment.
Feedback of the few participants from the previous online courses:
Your any queries/ doubts related to the course may be addressed to the email address: dynamics@sqveconsultants.com
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