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  1. JAG11512

    Self Supported Roof Slope?

    Would this be the same for a tank thats 19ft dia. and 32ft high? If 2:12 is acceptable for this tank than thats what i would like to use.
  2. JAG11512

    API 650 5-4b Help!

    Thanks for your help on this. This cleared up alot of questions myself and others. I was always thinking the code was contradicting itself because of that table and footnote.
  3. JAG11512

    Self Supported Roof Slope?

    Do you know of any books that go in depth on Storage tank roof designs? Thanks.
  4. JAG11512

    API 650 5-4b Help!

    Yes the flange is thicker (1/2"). If the shell was thicker than the flange is that when i would refer to the table 5-4b?
  5. JAG11512

    Self Supported Roof Slope?

    How do I determine the slope of a self supported cone roof? Will it always be 2" in 12" or can it be different?
  6. JAG11512

    API 650 5-4b Help!

    IFRs, If I have a shell that is 5/16" thk. and the repad is 5/16" thick will the neck of the manway be 1/4" thk according to the table or is it supposed to be 5/16"thk according to footnote b?
  7. JAG11512

    API 650 5-4b Help!

    I'm having difficulty trying to figure out the thickness of a shell manway. Should I use table 5-4b or always refer to footnote b? Any help would be appreciated.

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