Has Anyone setup RISA 3D/foundation to do a stability analysis on a hydraulic structure such as a dam that requires USACE load combination? Or some other analysis software?
As per API 650 clause 5.12 tank anchorage, table 5-21a shows uplift load calculation formula including seismic case as U=(4xMrw/D)-W2(1-0.4Av).
The load per anchor equation (tb=U/N) appears to assume that all anchors will share the uplift load equally. However, if I have a cylindrical tank with...