Mar 27, 2008 #1 sdz Structural Joined Dec 19, 2001 Messages 586 Location AU Does anyone have a good reference for calculating wind loads on pipe racks. It will depend on the sizes of pipes on the rack.
Does anyone have a good reference for calculating wind loads on pipe racks. It will depend on the sizes of pipes on the rack.
Mar 28, 2008 #2 civilperson Structural Joined Jan 13, 2006 Messages 2,399 Location US Most refinery corporations have good guidelines for loads on piperacks, i.e. Exxon, Conoco, BP, Murphy etc. Use the specific client's standard for design. Upvote 0 Downvote
Most refinery corporations have good guidelines for loads on piperacks, i.e. Exxon, Conoco, BP, Murphy etc. Use the specific client's standard for design.
Mar 28, 2008 Thread starter #3 sdz Structural Joined Dec 19, 2001 Messages 586 Location AU This isn't for a refinery. It is for a process plant and the client doesn't have guidelines. Upvote 0 Downvote
Mar 28, 2008 Thread starter #4 sdz Structural Joined Dec 19, 2001 Messages 586 Location AU Found it! See http://www.eng-tips.com/viewthread.cfm?qid=139616&page=3 Upvote 0 Downvote