Hi, I'm looking at minimizing my bolt loads on my tank.
Currently my tank is stable for seismic loads, but the tank has sliding/overturning issues formed by wind which require mechanical anchorage.
This requires I go to Section 5.12 / table 5.21 to calculate my uplift loads. However 5.12.1...
Hi, I have a question about the new API 650 Nov 2009 eddition.
The new code states in 5.10.5.2
"The participating area at the root to shell joint shall be determined using figure f2 and the nominal material thickness less any corrosion allowance shall equal or exceed the following.
pD^2 / (8...
