Wind Load on Square/Rectangular Tanks

[Doodler3D]

Hi,

Referencing ASCE 7-16: Is Chapter 29 the prescribed method to evaluate wind loads on square steel tanks? Alternatively, does a square/rectangular tank behave like an enclosed building and hence is chapter 29 less conservative?

Thank you

 

[HTURKAK]

Yes ..as long as the tank complies with the requirements of clause 29.1.2 Conditions. If square tank , you may use the coeff. at FIGURE 29.4-1 .


If the tank is not open roof tank, yes.. chapter 29 is not less conservative .

 

[Doodler3D]

@HTURKAK, thank you for verifying that.