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  1. texasmurphys

    B31.3 Appendix H Question

    Hoping someone will clear up some of my confusion. Looking at the H301 Example in appendix H, it calculates A2 using what looks like the formula A2=d1(Th-th-c) however going back to section 304.3.3(c)(1) A2=(2xd2-d1)(Th-th-c) Can anyone tell me why they use the first formula and not the second...
  2. texasmurphys

    Baffle Design in ASME BPVC Section VIII

    Am I right to assume that the requirements for the design of a baffle in a pressure vessel is contained in the publication ASME BPVC Section VIII? The vessel is designed to this code and there is a requirement to replace a corroded baffle and attached stiffners. I am being tasked to verify...
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    Seismic Loads in Risa Foundation

    Is there a way of adding the Seismic loads to a slab foundation in Risa Foundation. I know there is the insert function in 3D but that is not present in Foundation. Is it that I need to calculate and add the loads to the foundation manually?
  4. texasmurphys

    Seismic Loading with no Liquefaction

    Hey, Hope you guys can help me out. I have a very simple concrete slab in a UBC seismic zone 4. The soil report is saying that there is no chance of liquefaction as ground water levels are lower than 60 feet. Do I still need to apply the seismic loading to the slab if this is the case and if...

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