Membrane Cover Uplift
Membrane Cover Uplift
(OP)
Hi,
I have a membrane cover at the top of a 60' high storage tank with 2' of freeboard. The cover droops down and touches the liquid.
Is there a way to calculate what the wind uplift would be on this cover.
Thanks for any suggestions.
Mark
I have a membrane cover at the top of a 60' high storage tank with 2' of freeboard. The cover droops down and touches the liquid.
Is there a way to calculate what the wind uplift would be on this cover.
Thanks for any suggestions.
Mark





RE: Membrane Cover Uplift
One consideration is that the uplift can't significantly exceed the tearing strength of the fabric- I've seen posts elsewhere where this was taken advantage of in awning design and the like.