Good Morning pennpiper,
I'm more interested to find out how other people consider loading into the shell generally than in the specific cases I'm looking at (which will actually be everything from vertical overflows to circumferential fire suppresion systems).
We've only recently switched from...
Good Morning Everyone,
I'm checking some pipe supports on an API 650 tank and they are all knee braces (some supporting two pipes so moments can be present). Since the shell plate deflects under loading, I'm inclined to consider it a pinned connection (despite the fully welded connection)...
