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API Wind Load : one minute ?

API Wind Load : one minute ?

API Wind Load : one minute ?

(OP)
Hello All,

In API 650 Section 3.11, wind load is specified based on 160 km/hr. But not mentioned 3 sec gust or 10 minutes average wind speed.

Factually, I would like to conversion my wind speed "x" (API maximum speed less than one minutes) to API general calculation speed, e.g., (x/160) to get the wind load.

If you have any ideas, please inform to me.

thank-u.

RE: API Wind Load : one minute ?

The API-650 wind speed is simply a peak velocity, not a 3-second gust.

Steve Braune
Tank Industry Consultants
www.tankindustry.com

RE: API Wind Load : one minute ?

(OP)
Thank you Mr. Braune.

Your answer would be quite helpful to me.

Then, which API code number specify the maximum wind speed less than one minutes? Please let me know.

Thank you again.

RE: API Wind Load : one minute ?

That is not currently addressed in any API standards that I know of.

Steve Braune
Tank Industry Consultants
www.tankindustry.com

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