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Partial Vacuum Load on the Roof

Thread starter curlyjackme
Start date Apr 26, 2011

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Apr 26, 2011

curlyjackme

Mechanical

The tank is an API 620 tank with 3psi IP and 2" WC for EP. Is there a reference to calculate the roof partial vacuum load that is applied to the shell in lb/ft for a foundation design. This is the first time to do this type of calculation. Any help is appreciated.