wind and seismic loads
wind and seismic loads
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Hi all,
I am doing FE analysis of horizontal pressure vessel.
The wind and seismic loads should be applied on the CG of the vessel.
As am doing FE analysis, if i apply the load on the CG where this point(CG node) should be connected.
If anyone is having files showing the load directions please send to me.
Thanks
sagar
I am doing FE analysis of horizontal pressure vessel.
The wind and seismic loads should be applied on the CG of the vessel.
As am doing FE analysis, if i apply the load on the CG where this point(CG node) should be connected.
If anyone is having files showing the load directions please send to me.
Thanks
sagar





RE: wind and seismic loads
RE: wind and seismic loads
But if it would help, you should do the reaction caluclations by hand first and then apply the reaction loads to a specific region you're interested in.
RE: wind and seismic loads
FEA and all other programs are very useful, however rubbish in = rubbish out.
A manual hand calculation should be compulsory for all newbies before being let loose on the easy way out using the software.
Why use FEA to do this calculation?
RE: wind and seismic loads
Seismic loads are best applied as an acceleration, using the gravity function for both horizontal and vertical. Wind can be applied to a side or end, based on your calculations to relevant standards.