Hydrodynamic Load On Column
Hydrodynamic Load On Column
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Does anyone have any references or a way to design a column for hydrodynamic loads?
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RE: Hydrodynamic Load On Column
RE: Hydrodynamic Load On Column
RE: Hydrodynamic Load On Column
RE: Hydrodynamic Load On Column
RE: Hydrodynamic Load On Column
You could adapt methods that were designed for concrete dams, which may add a lot of conservatism for a lateral load on a column. One way is to add mass to the column (for a dynamic FEA) based on Westergaard's equation or similar (Zanger or Chopra).
Or you could apply the hydrodynamic pressure distribution (from Westergaard or similar) as a psuedostatic force in addition to inertial forces.
I suggest checking out the online (free) USACOE engineering manuals for intake towers and hydraulic structures. Remember, an intake tower is a cantilever structure in an open reservoir - not the same animal. If you're still working on this, or if someone else is interested, I'll provide references to other papers that may help.