How should the sizes of the steel beams and columns supporting a larger reaction vessel be calculated?
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Dear experts: We have an enamel-lined reactor with a volume of 45 cubic meters. The equipment’s net weight is 21.4 tons, while its operating weight is 55 tons. The diameter of the reactor is 3500 mm. To support this reactor using I-beams or H-beams, what size of beam should be chosen? How should this be calculated? I would appreciate your advice.
The steel frame can be calculated using PKPM; it is advisable to use H-shaped steel, with the specific dimensions determined through calculations
Thank you, but I don’t have PKPM, nor have I used it.