Jul 12, 2013 #1 wadavis Structural Jan 14, 2013 60 0 0 CA Is the seismic design of storage tanks in New Zealand covered by API 650/620? If not what is the equivalent local standard? Is Recommendation for the Seismic Design of Storage Tanks by NZSEE recommended for use instead of API 650 Appendix E? Wadavis E.I.T.
Is the seismic design of storage tanks in New Zealand covered by API 650/620? If not what is the equivalent local standard? Is Recommendation for the Seismic Design of Storage Tanks by NZSEE recommended for use instead of API 650 Appendix E? Wadavis E.I.T.
Jul 12, 2013 #2 IFRs Petroleum Nov 22, 2002 4,632 0 36 US You can use API 650 but you will need the seismic response accelerations for your local area Upvote 0 Downvote
Jul 12, 2013 #3 MRH1335 Structural Jul 9, 2013 4 0 0 US I do agree with IFRs but you could get The PGA or the EPGA and calculate the RRS yourself. Upvote 0 Downvote
Jul 12, 2013 Thread starter #4 wadavis Structural Jan 14, 2013 60 0 0 CA Now to completely show off my ignorance. In North America the regional seismic info can be found in NBCC Appendix C climatic data or ASCE 7, what is the New Zealand equivalent? Is that included in NZS 1170.5? Upvote 0 Downvote
Now to completely show off my ignorance. In North America the regional seismic info can be found in NBCC Appendix C climatic data or ASCE 7, what is the New Zealand equivalent? Is that included in NZS 1170.5?