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Tank annular plate projection length
Thank you for your valuable comments. There is one study which examines the "effect of increased bottom plate projection for tanks with rigid ring wall foundations".In this study, stress analysis had been made at the junction of shell and bottom. I thought that we can inspire from it if...- Surefer
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- Forum: API (American Petroleum Institute) Code Issues
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Tank annular plate projection length
Hi, We are currently changing a tank bottom plate.The annular plates has been cut as per 50mm projection from tank shell plate.But after welding, projection of annular plate remained 42mm.(Maybe becuse of some mistakes as well) API 650 5.4.2 states (Bottom plates of sufficient size shall be...- Surefer
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