Applying Seismic Loads in Vessel Design by COMPRESS
Applying Seismic Loads in Vessel Design by COMPRESS
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Does any body know why COMPRESS decreases the earthquake load for vertical vessels by 1/3, but does not do it for horizontal vessels (for example when NBC 2005 has been chosen)? I have noticed for both vertical and horizontal vessels, COMPRESS increases the allowable stresses as per UG-23(d) for combination of pressure and wind/seismic. So why again we need to decrease the earthquake load by 1/3 for vertical vessels?
I appreciate any answer that can give more light on it.
I appreciate any answer that can give more light on it.





RE: Applying Seismic Loads in Vessel Design by COMPRESS
thats the moment arm 1/3 (L) we need to multiply the force with factor to get moment.
Thanks