Snow Load on Horizontal Cylindrical Tank
Snow Load on Horizontal Cylindrical Tank
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I was hoping to receive suggestions on figuring out the snow load for a horizontal cylindrical tank.
I read ASCE Chapter 7 Snow Loads which, of course, deals with roofs. I was thinking of trying to apply Fig. 7-2b with an average angle of 45 deg. Tank is outdoors and unheated. Diameter is 10 ft and length is 30 ft. Pg = 60 psf.
I read ASCE Chapter 7 Snow Loads which, of course, deals with roofs. I was thinking of trying to apply Fig. 7-2b with an average angle of 45 deg. Tank is outdoors and unheated. Diameter is 10 ft and length is 30 ft. Pg = 60 psf.





RE: Snow Load on Horizontal Cylindrical Tank
Also, if you are designing to a specific tank code, check there. The code may have specific rules regarding environmental loads.