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seismic design of columns inside perlite-filled cold boxes

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JOHNPIA2

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Nov 9, 2002
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Hello all, I have a question:
How should I approach the seismic design of columns inside perlite-filled cold boxes? The easy way would be to treat each column as free-standing; but would this be a safe approach, considering the effect of piping & other equipment attached, and the perlite? would perlite 'help' the situation or will it make it worse?

Is there a reference source, treating this?
Your opinions will be greatly appreciated, thanks.
 
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