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Thank you all for your reply. I would like to thank also Dr. Ronald Cook and Debu Bhaumik for replying by email. I think now I have so many options to consider. I am not concerned about the footing, the lab strong floor is well detailed so that each rod can resist up to 1000 kN. Using Abaqus model, ...

Hi All, We are upgrading a compression testing machine from 1250 kN capacity to 5000 kN. The reaction frame consists of four W12x87 columns. The column is welded to a 1 1/4" base plate and attached to the footings using two 2" anchor rods. Now after increasing the tensile load on the column, four ...