Hello guys, after reading some post about this topic, I just wonder if every time we have an opening in skirt support, it is required to replace the area?, what is the calculation method?
Common practice is to replace the area. As far as determining the size of the area allowed for removal one method I have used in the past is found in EN13445-3. I believe that is the method that Coade's PVElite uses as well.
-Blue
Mechanical Integrity Engineer
5 Years Experience (Refinery)
The area replacement calculation is a pressure design consideration, do we need to consider the wind and seismic moments and dead weight on the opening?