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Question related to calculated seismic forces for cylindrical, flat bottom vertical tank. Tank is anchored at grade.
Per asce 7-02, table 9.14.5.1.1; R = 3.0 for steel tanks.
Can I use R = 3.0 for fiberglass (FRP) tanks?
Per asce 7-02, table 9.14.5.1.1; R = 3.0 for steel tanks.
Can I use R = 3.0 for fiberglass (FRP) tanks?






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I would think you'd use that.
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RE: asce 7-02
Having faced this issue a year or so ago, the research led to the 2003 NEHRP (Chapt 14) which specifically lists fiberglass in the table. (I hope I remembered the reference right). The R value in that document is 3.0.
Good luck.
rd78
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