: To ensure uniform support and alignment, the space between the equipment base and concrete is filled with load-transfer material. ACI 351.1R

A newer standard focusing specifically on the engineering of the anchors used in these specialized industrial applications. Why It Matters

The American Concrete Institute (ACI) Committee 351, titled "Foundations for Static Equipment," was established to develop and maintain best practices for designing concrete foundations that support non-rotating or slowly rotating industrial machinery. The committee’s most influential document is , "Report on Foundations for Static Equipment."

The American Concrete Institute (ACI) publishes several reports under the specifically dedicated to equipment foundations. While there is no single document titled simply "Foundations for Static Equipment," the primary guidance for this subject is found in ACI 351.2R, "Report on Foundations for Static Equipment."

A properly designed foundation per ACI 351 consists of several integrated subsystems. Failing to address any one of them can compromise the entire structure.