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Load Combinations in Roof Design - API 650 Tanks
Hi All, I´ve have a big doubt respect of which Load Combos (section 5.2.2) applies in the design of roof structure; according "5.10.2.1 General" in Roofs section, the design of roof and structure shall consider "5.2.2 a, b, c, e, f, g" load combos, but for example combinations 'a' and 'b' have...- oolivares
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contributing area of roof plates - Annex F
Hello All In Api 650 tanks, compression ring must be designed according to figures F-2. Details 'i' and 'j' clearly states that pieces conforming the compression bar has to be joined with butt welds; details 'a' through 'h' and 'k' in change do not indicate the same. It is supposed to be that...- oolivares
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API 620 ANCHORAGE RATIO
Hello there, Is it possible to have as a result on calculating the anchorage ratio as a negative value, according API 650/620 J<054 but in my calculations I obtain -6.57... because of the parameter "-Wint", by the way my design pressure is 4.3 psig,- oolivares
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