I would like to ask how to calculate the horizontal seismic force on large storage tanks in their empty condition
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As the title suggests, GB50341 calculates the horizontal seismic force based on the weight of the medium inside the storage tank. So how should the horizontal seismic force in the case of an empty tank be determined? It can’t be 0, right? The standards for container supports are based on the total weight of the equipment; then is the horizontal seismic force acting on an empty tank calculated using the weight of that empty tank?
Why isn’t seismic force considered when the tank is empty? What’s the reason? Please explain, thank you
The design of chemical processing equipment is primarily focused on the medium contained within it; if nothing is inside, it’s just an empty tank – what else can there be?
With an empty tank, could it tip over during an earthquake? I think we still need to consider the equipment’s resistance to tipping……