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    Flat bottom beam design

    The beams are meant to stiffen flat bottom so it doesn't bend. I need to size beams to counteract pressure so bottom doesn't bend.
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    Flat bottom beam design

    I need a design method to size beam stiffeners for a 96" OD vessel with internal pressure of 14 psi with a flat bottom. Also need to calculate thickness of flat bottom based on beam spacing. ASME allowable stresses as guide.

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