Longitudinal wind load on piperack
Longitudinal wind load on piperack
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Hi,
I have a pipe rack of 60 meter in length, width 4 meter and height of 3 m. Frames are spaced 10 meter along the length.
I applied longitudinal wind load on the columns and beam of the frames which are spaced 10 meter apart. American petrochemical guideline says a judgement has to be used by engineer.
Please advice me the correct procedure for longitudinal wind load on piperack.
I have a pipe rack of 60 meter in length, width 4 meter and height of 3 m. Frames are spaced 10 meter along the length.
I applied longitudinal wind load on the columns and beam of the frames which are spaced 10 meter apart. American petrochemical guideline says a judgement has to be used by engineer.
Please advice me the correct procedure for longitudinal wind load on piperack.






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I like to debate structural engineering theory -- a lot. If I challenge you on something, know that I'm doing so because I respect your opinion enough to either change it or adopt it.
RE: Longitudinal wind load on piperack
I like RISA in these situations, as the area load function allows application of wind load to the projected face of the structural members. I believe it also updates the effective area automatically as member sizes are changed.
RE: Longitudinal wind load on piperack