Tank support
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There is a sedimentation tank with a diameter of 5.2 meters; the upper cylindrical section is 4 meters high, and the lower conical section is also 4 meters high. The weight of the equipment, including the steel supports, is approximately 9 tons, while its operating weight is around 100 tons. A channel steel support ring is placed below the junction of the conical and cylindrical sections to support the entire equipment. Six supports are arranged evenly beneath this support ring; each support is about 2.8 meters tall. It is planned to use steel pipes or H-shaped steel for these supports. Which type is more suitable – steel pipes or H-shaped steel? What size should be chosen? Thank you!
There should be standards to refer to, right?~~~
Both steel pipes and H-shaped steel can be used for this support; calculations are necessary, and the height of the support is also essential, as it is required to ensure the stability of the support
I remember a book that covered this topic; it seemed to be called \"Tower Equipment Design\"
I personally prefer to use H-shaped steel; I plan to use 6 pieces of 200X200 size, with diagonal braces installed on each piece to support them against the channel steel frames. Is that okay?
There must be a basis for this; one cannot rely on guesswork. Unless one has extensive experience, two outcomes are possible: 1) The result will be clumsy and unsightly, as there is a significant visual difference between the drawings and the actual product. Designers who lack experience tend to take a conservative approach for safety reasons, which often results in an unsatisfactory final product that will not meet the client’s expectations. 2. The most terrifying one – I needn’t say anything about it.
I also based my design on some similar devices that are already in use; I increased the specifications and added more support elements: L
The legs are primarily related to the tower’s height, diameter, and load capacity; it’s helpful to read more books on tower design. I encountered a similar situation when designing a distillation tower – I designed it by reading books; I can’t remember the title of the book I used at that time.