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    Section Modulus

    All things being equal, for dynamic loaded beams, which is stronger-larger section modulus- steel I beam or seel C section, as it applies to steel frames on over the road heavy duty trailers.
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    Head Space Eliptical Tank

    Thanks for the link, but what I need to determine is the haed space in a petroleum transport tank that is constructed as follows Eliptical design 89.5" x 61"; flanged and dished heads. Dish is approx 6" Compt 1 is 128' long and 2600 usg Compt 2 is 91" and 1500 usg Comp 3 is 57" and 1200 usg Comp...
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    Head Space Eliptical Tank

    I am looking for help in determining the head space in an eliptical pertoleum tank as follows 128" long head size width 89.5 head size height 61" tank capacity is 2600 usg. I need to have a minimum of 250 liters of head space to prevent from overloading. How do I calculate the volume Thanks

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