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6. MODELLING OF TG FOUNDATIONS
A frame foundation comprises base raft, set of columns and
top deck consisting of (longitudinal and transverse) beams and
slabs. The top deck is made of RCC with required openings,
depressions, raised pedestals, and extended cantilever
projections. There are many ways of representing the model of
a frame foundation using the beam elements, shell elements,
solid elements, or a combination of all of these each with its
associated limitations. A typical conceptual model of a turbine
foundation resting on a bottom raft supported by soil is shown
in Figure 2.Some important considerations to be kept in mind
for the modelling of various components of TG foundations
are given below.