Geotechnical and dynamic design of the foundation for a marble block cutting machine in Puebla City, Mexico. Diseño geotécnico y dinámico de la cimentación para una máquina laminadora de mármol en la ciudad de Puebla, México.

Abstract

This paper presents the geotechnical and dynamic design of the foundation of a marble block cutting machine in
Puebla, Mexico, approached from the geotechnical construction point of view, since foundation engineering is a fundamental part of this discipline, especially the design of machine foundations with rotating parts that generate
dynamic stresses in the foundation and its supporting soil. The foundation consists of a block of reinforced concrete,
the superficial ground where the foundation was to be placed consists of expansive clays, located mainly in the south of the city of Puebla, including the neighborhoods of Agua Santa, San Ramón and the communities located on the periphery of the Valsequillo Dam, including San Francisco Totimehuacán, San Pedro Zacachimalpa and Los Ángeles Tetela. A detailed description of the characteristics of the Italian marble cutting machine, the foundation block and the characteristics that the foundation soil must meet, as specified in the plans provided by the manufacturer, are included. It also describes the exploration and sampling work, the laboratory tests, the results of the geotechnical and dynamic design of the foundation, the construction specifications, and the supervision and quality control of the work.