Calling on structural engineers from South Africa.
Please give me your interpretations on notional loads according to the SANS codes regarding ULS partial factors, whether or not it may be omitted in a secondary analysis, and whether it should alternate with other lateral load cases, such as...
Hi deesertfox,
No the tank is supported at its base. Its an existing tank to which I need to install this bracket to support pipes passing at the side.
Hi, desertfox. I have attached a rough sketch. The tank is about 20m high, 7.5m in diameter with an estimated 10mm thick steel wall. I am assessing the tank as if empty. The idea is to weld 10mm base plates to the side of the tank and then I-profiles onto them, knowing this would strengthen the...
I have a large steel tank to which we need to install supports on its sides. The idea is to weld a triangular frame (horizontal beam with a diagonal strut) to the side of the tank. I am concerned that the moment generated by this support will dent the tank and I have no idea where to start to do...
Hi all, first post here. Firstly a thank you to this community. What an invaluable resource!
I have come across a few good practice tips in detailing reinforcement, that aid other parties to provide quality work, such as:
* limiting bar lengths to fit onto a pickup truck for small (residential...
