Wind Load on Tanks
Wind Load on Tanks
(OP)
When calculating Mf (moment about the shell to bottom joint from liquid) in section 5.11.2 of API 650, wl is the lesser of 0.9HD or 59*tb*(Fby*H)^.5. 0.9HD is significantly less than the other value and appears to have different units. Can anyone explain?
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RE: Wind Load on Tanks
The equations are not dimensionally consistent in the English units, and I assume not in the metric units. That is, I assume tb would be in millimeters, H in meters, etc., and the constant would have unshown units to make it all work. Check the definitions of the terms to confirm the units for them.
RE: Wind Load on Tanks
RE: Wind Load on Tanks
RE: Wind Load on Tanks
Does Mf = (wl)*(Diameter)*(Pi)*(Radius)