Documente Academic
Documente Profesional
Documente Cultură
M
, the design level displacement (
S
) is simplified to the inelastic level using the
following equation:
(Eq. 100-15)
where:
M
is as defined above
S
is the displacement corresponding to the code-level design seismic forces
R is the structural system factor.
The analysis used to determine the Maximum Inelastic Response Displacement
(
M
) shall consider P effects. For guidance on this subject, contact the CRTC
Civil/Structural Team.
Earthquake Loads
To design a structure, calculate the forces to be applied to each element of the
structure. The earthquake load (E) on an element of a structure is a result of the
Fig. 100-13Horizontal Force Factors (a
p
and R
p
)
Equipment Description a
p
R
p
1. Vessels (including contents), and their support systems 1.0 3.0
2. Electrical, mechanical, and plumbing equipment and associated conduit
and ductwork and piping such as switchgears, transformers, pumps, and
air-handling units.
1.0 3.0
NOTE:
Refer to UBC Table 16-0 for a more extensive listing of horizontal force factors.
M
0.7R
S
=
Civil and Structural Manual 100 Wind and Earthquake Design Standards
Chevron Corporation 100-23 September 2000
combination of the horizontal component (E
h
) and the vertical component (E
v
), and
can be calculated using the following equation:
(Eq. 100-16)
where:
= redundancy/reliability factor
= 1.0 for nonbuilding structures and for structures in seismic zone
0, 1, or 2
1.0 for structural systems similar to buildings (SSSB) in seismic
zone 3 or 4
E
h
= earthquake load due to either the base shear (V) or the design
lateral force (F
p
)
E
v
= the load effect resulting from the vertical component of the earth-
quake ground motion
= 0.5C
a
ID for Strength Design
= 0 for Allowable Stress Design
The intent of the factor is to encourage the design of redundant lateral force
resisting structures by penalizing non-redundant structures. There are a number of
important benefits to redundancy, one of the most evident being that the failure of
any single element in a non-redundant structure can produce global structural
collapse. Therefore, in order to obtain good seismic performance, the lateral resis-
tance should be distributed throughout the structure so that failure of any single
element will not result in collapse of the entire structure. The factor varies
between 1.0 and 1.5, and takes into account the number of lateral force resisting
elements, the plan area of the structure, and the distribution of the forces to the
lateral force resisting elements. For a structure with an adequate level of redun-
dancy, the factor would be equal to 1.0; whereas a structure with poor overall
redundancy could have a factor of up to 1.5, resulting in design forces that are
50% higher than otherwise required. Contact the CRTC Civil/Structural Team for
guidance on this subject.
Analysis of Existing Facilities
These Design Standards are intended to apply to the design of new facilities. In
general, structures and equipment properly designed in accordance with earlier
codes need not be redesigned to meet the present Wind and Earthquake Design
Standards. However, when any significant modification is made or weight is added
to an existing structure, the design should be reviewed. If required, the structure
should be modified to meet the requirements of the appropriate building code.
Although current building codes do not require the upgrading of existing facilities,
in keeping with Corporate Policy 530 for Safety, Fire, Health, and the Environment,
it may be appropriate to review the design of facilities in critical service. A portion
of that policy instructs management to conduct scientific hazard and risk assess-
E E
h
E
v
+ =
100 Wind and Earthquake Design Standards Civil and Structural Manual
September 2000 100-24 Chevron Corporation
ments, as needed, to identify, characterize, and safely manage any present or future
potential hazards of Company products and operations.
A critical facility is defined as one for which a major failure would cause one of the
following:
1. Develop a condition which would result in serious injury or death.
2. Result in damage to the environment significantly beyond that which the earth-
quake would cause at the site.
3. Result in appreciable loss of revenue.
To evaluate the risk of a critical facility, the following steps are recommended:
1. Determine the existing strength of the structures.
2. Make a judgment as to whether the existing strength is acceptable in light of
current conditions, including the types of risk factors previously noted.
The judgments required to determine acceptability should include evaluation of
structural redundancy and reserve strength. The assessment of existing facilities for
earthquake capacity is not commodity engineering and should be done by qualified
personnel.
Since most assessments of existing facilities are voluntary efforts to mitigate
potential business risks, it is not always necessary or even beneficial to measure a
structures acceptability against the current building code requirements. CRTCs
Civil/Structural Technical Service Team has performed many seismic assessments
of Company owned facilities utilizing Proposed Guidance for Risk Management
and Prevention Program (RMPP) Seismic Assessments. This document was
developed in 1992 by a team of technical experts and industry professionals to aid
in the assessment of seismic risk at existing industrial facilities. In 1998, this
document was revised and renamed Proposed Guidance for California Accidental
Release Prevention (CalARP) Program Seismic Assessments.
Proposed Guidance for CalARP Seismic Assessments evaluates the ultimate
strength capacity of existing structures. The ultimate strength capacity of a structure
is defined here as the ability of a structure to perform inelastically while avoiding
failure. The ultimate strength must be compared to the expected structural demand
resulting from the expected levels of ground shaking at the site. The CalARP guide-
lines utilize the same level of acceptable risk as that defined in the current UBC, i.e.,
the level of ground motion associated with a 10 percent chance of exceedance in 50 years.
For facilities with unacceptably low strength, one of the following should be
considered:
1. Strengthen the facility
2. De-rate the facility to lower the risk of failure. For example, reduce the safe
operating height for tanks.
CRTCs Civil/Structural Technical Service Team is available for counsel regarding
these procedures and judgments.
Civil and Structural Manual 100 Wind and Earthquake Design Standards
Chevron Corporation 100-25 September 2000
115 Allowable Stresses, Soil Bearing, and Stability Ratios
Allowable Stresses for Structural Members
The allowable stresses for structural members for loading conditions including wind
or earthquake loads shall be one-third greater than the stresses allowed for normal
conditions of loading by applicable structural design codes.
Stability Ratio
The stability ratio of the resisting moments about the edge of a foundation to the
overturning moment due to wind loads shall not be less than 1.5.
The stability ratio for earthquake loads shall not be less than 1.0 and the force F
t
, if
applicable, may be omitted when determining the earthquake overturning moment
to be resisted at the foundation-soil interface.
Foundation Soil Bearing Pressures
Foundation soil bearing pressures for loading conditions including wind or earth-
quake loads should be based on sound engineering principles taking into account the
nature of the subsoil and distribution of the load. In the absence of other criteria, the
allowable soil bearing pressures may be increased by one-third when considering
wind or earthquake forces acting alone or when combined with vertical loads.
Allowable Stresses in Pressure Vessel Shells and Skirts
See the Pressure Vessel Manual for allowable stresses in pressure vessels subject to
wind or earthquake loads. Allowable stresses for loading conditions including wind
or earthquake loads are typically higher than stresses allowed for normal conditions.
120 Methods and Calculations
121 Natural Period of Vibration
In the design of flexible structures for earthquake loads and wind-induced vibra-
tion, it is necessary to determine the first mode natural period of vibration of the
structure. The following figures (Figures 100-14 through 100-20), and their accom-
panying equations give the natural period of vibration for several types of industrial
structures. Texts about dynamics of structures tell how to find the periods of more
complex structures. Computer programs with dynamic structural analysis capabili-
ties can also determine periods of structural vibration.
The units used throughout the following formulas must be consistent except where
otherwise noted.
Equation 100-23 in Figure 100-20 is an approximate formula which is sufficiently
accurate for most non-uniform distillation columns and vertical vessels. If a vessel
has a lower section several times the diameter of the upper portions, and the lower
portion is short compared with the overall height (such as a vertical seal drum on
which is mounted a self-supporting flare or vent stack), the period can be more
100 Wind and Earthquake Design Standards Civil and Structural Manual
September 2000 100-26 Chevron Corporation
accurately determined by finding the period of the upper portion, assuming that
displacement and rotation are fixed at its junction with the lower section. For
vessels where the shell diameter or thickness is large in comparison with the
supporting skirt, such as for high pressure reactors, the period calculated from
Equation 100-23 may be overly conservative for earthquake design, and more accu-
rate methods may be justified.
The equations presented in this section ignore the effects of soil-structure inter-
action. Soil-structure interaction can have a profound effect on the natural
period of large vertical vessels on individual pile-supported foundations. All
critical calculations for such vessels should consider this dynamic phenom-
enon. The CRTC Civil/Structural Technical Service Team may be consulted in
these cases.
Figure 100-14 gives the general formula for determining the natural period of
vibration, T, for a one mass structure.
Figure 100-15 gives the equation for determining the natural period of vibra-
tion for a one mass, Bending Type Structure.
Figure 100-16 gives the equations for a one mass, rigid frame-type structure.
Figure 100-17 gives the equation and parameters for determining the natural
period of vibration for a two mass structure.
Figure 100-18 gives the equation for a bending type structure of uniform
weight distribution and constant cross section.
Figure 100-19 gives the equation for the natural period of vibration for a
uniform vertical cylindrical steel vessel.
Figure 100-20 gives the equation for the natural period of vibration for a non-
uniform vertical cylindrical vessel.
Figure 100-21 lists the coefficients for determining the natural period of vibra-
tion of free-standing cylindrical shells with varying cross sections and mass
distribution.
Fig. 100-14Natural Period of Vibration - One Mass Structure
(Eq. 100-17)
where:
y = static deflection of mass resulting from a lateral load applied at the
mass equal to its own weight.
g = acceleration due to gravity.
See Examples 4 and 5 for application.
T 2
y
g
---
\ .
| |
0.5
=
Civil and Structural Manual 100 Wind and Earthquake Design Standards
Chevron Corporation 100-27 September 2000
Fig. 100-15Natural Period of Vibration - One Mass, Bending Type Structure
Fig. 100-16Natural Period of Vibration - One Mass, Rigid Frame Type Structure
(Eq. 100-18)
(Eq. 100-19)
100 Wind and Earthquake Design Standards Civil and Structural Manual
September 2000 100-28 Chevron Corporation
Fig. 100-17Natural Period of Vibration - Two Mass Structure
Fig. 100-18Natural Period of Vibration - Bending Type Structure, Uniform Weight Distribution and
Constant Cross Section
(Eq. 100-20)
(Eq. 100-21)
C
i
v
i
l
a
n
d
S
t
r
u
c
t
u
r
a
l
M
a
n
u
a
l
1
0
0
W
i
n
d
a
n
d
E
a
r
t
h
q
u
a
k
e
D
e
s
i
g
n
S
t
a
n
d
a
r
d
s
C
h
e
v
r
o
n
C
o
r
p
o
r
a
t
i
o
n
1
0
0
-
2
9
S
e
p
t
e
m
b
e
r
2
0
0
0
Fig. 100-19Natural Period of Vibration - Uniform Vertical Cylindrical Steel Vessel
(Eq. 100-22)
100 Wind and Earthquake Design Standards Civil and Structural Manual
September 2000 100-30 Chevron Corporation
Fig. 100-20Natural Period of Vibration - Non-uniform Vertical Cylindrical Vessel Courtesy of the James F.
Lincoln Arc Welding Foundation
(Eq. 100-23)
Civil and Structural Manual 100 Wind and Earthquake Design Standards
Chevron Corporation 100-31 September 2000
Fig. 100-21Coefficients for Determining Period of Vibration of Free-Standing Cylindrical Shells Having
Varying Cross Sections and Mass Distribution Courtesy of the James F. Lincoln Arc Welding
Foundation
100 Wind and Earthquake Design Standards Civil and Structural Manual
September 2000 100-32 Chevron Corporation
122 Wind-Induced Vibration of Steel Stacks and Columns
Introduction
Welded steel stacks and other tall, cylindrical structures such as fractionating
columns are susceptible to large-amplitude oscillations during steady winds of
moderate velocity. These oscillations occur transverse to the mean wind direction
and are driven by the vortices which form the downstream wake. The amplitude of
the oscillations is inversely related to the mass and damping of the structure. Unac-
ceptable oscillations are most likely to be encountered with lightly damped struc-
tures, such as welded steel stacks on rigid foundations, and less likely with lined
stacks, riveted structures, concrete stacks, or columns containing process fluids.
The following is a method for design to avoid wind-induced oscillations for tall
cylindrical structures, including guyed stacks. The method is based on a conserva-
tive interpretation of available data, and will produce reliable results when used with
realistic estimates of structural damping.
Ovalling vibration of thin walled stacks must also be checked.
Critical Wind Velocity
The design objective is to have the Critical Wind Velocity (U
c
) be greater than the
Design Wind Velocity (U
d
), thereby eliminating wind-induced vibration.
The Critical Wind Velocity is the lowest velocity at which wind-induced oscilla-
tions occur. It is computed as follows:
1. Determine the natural fundamental period (T) of the structure (See Section 121,
Natural Period of Vibration).
2. Using the outside diameter of the stack (D), find the Critical Wind Velocity
(U
c
):
(Eq. 100-24)
3. Determine the Mean Steady Wind Velocity (U
m
) at the site, sustained for
approximately 10 minutes. This wind velocity should be referenced to a
particular height above grade (Z), which is 30 feet in most meteorological data.
Note: This is not the Wind Speed Zone used in Section 113 or the Base Shear
Z used in Section 114.
4. Determine the Mean Steady Wind Velocity (U
t
) at the top of the stack (H):
(Eq. 100-25)
5. Calculate the Design Wind, (U
d
):
U
d
= 3U
t
(Eq. 100-26)
If U
c
> U
d
, then the stack is not susceptible to wind-induced oscillation. If U
c
< U
d
,
the following design check is required.
U
c
4.7D
T
------------ =
U
t
U
m
H
Z
----
\ .
| |
0.28
=
Civil and Structural Manual 100 Wind and Earthquake Design Standards
Chevron Corporation 100-33 September 2000
Design Check
The design objective is to have the Design Damping Coefficient (C
d
) be less than
the Structural Damping Coefficient (C
s
) so wind-induced vibration amplitudes will
not exceed acceptable limits.
The Design Damping Coefficient (C
d
) and the Structural Damping Coefficient (C
s
)
are determined as follows.
1. Select an allowable vibration amplitude, Y
a
, which represents the amplitude of
vibrations that could be sustained indefinitely without fatigue damage to the
stack. Use this method to find a good approximation for Y
a
.
a. Define allowable stress range (F
r
) for infinite life. For shells with butt
welded circumferential joint, F
r
is 16 ksi. For shells with fillet welded
circumferential joint, F
r
is 5 ksi. For other types of connections, refer to the
tables in the AISC Manual of Steel Construction, Part 5, Appendix K4.
b. Determine stress per unit-deflection (F
m
) for the fundamental mode shape
of the stack. This may be approximated by:
F
m
= 1.2 F
w
/ Y
w
(Eq. 100-27)
where:
F
w
= the maximum change in stress from a static condition due to
design wind load only.
Y
w
= The maximum deflection from a static condition due to the design
wind load only.
c. Let:
Y
a
= (F
r
/ 2F
m
) (Eq. 100-28)
Note that allowable stress range is divided by two to get single amplitude
allowable stress.
2. Compute M
r
:
(Eq. 100-29)
w = Weight/unit length of the top one-third of the stack. If variable,
average the weight over the top one-third of the stack.
= Weight density of air times /4
= 0.076 lb/ft
3
x /4 = 0.06 lb/ft
3
D = Diameter of the top one-third of the stack. If variable, take the
square root of the length-weighted average of the squared values
of the diameters over the top one-third. For example, for two
sections:
(Eq. 100-30)
M
r
w
D
2
---------- =
D
D
1
2
l
1
D
2
2
l
2
+
l
1
l
2
+ ( )
------------------------------
0.5
=
100 Wind and Earthquake Design Standards Civil and Structural Manual
September 2000 100-34 Chevron Corporation
3. Compute Design Minimum Required Damping Coefficient (C
d
):
(Eq. 100-31)
= A shape factor; use 1.3 for the fundamental mode of cantilever
structures.
4. Select a Structural Damping Coefficient (C
s
) by adding the appropriate frac-
tions listed below (other values for structural damping may be used if they can
be substantiated):
For example, a stack with refractory lining on a 2000 psf foundation would
have:
C
s
= 0.003 + 0.002 + 0.002 = 0.007.
5. If C
d
< C
s
, then wind-induced vibration amplitudes will not exceed acceptable
limits. If C
d
> C
s
, then design alternatives must be considered.
Design Alternatives
1. Lower H/D or increase t, stack wall thickness (to raise U
c
above U
d
.)
2. Increase t or refractory line stack (to increase M
r
and C
s
.)
3. Attach helical spoilers to the top third of the stack. Conservative guidelines for
spoiler design are:
a. Spoilers shall consist of three helical strakes over the top third of the stack
with a pitch of 5D and a height of 0.12D.
b. A conservative estimate for Design Minimum Damping Fraction for a
stack with spoilers is:
(Eq. 100-32)
C
d
0.45
M
r
----------
D
Y
a
-------- 1.0
\ .
| |
0.5
=
Factor Incremental Damping Fraction
Basic Stack 0.003
Refractory 0.002
Basic Column
Empty 0.008
With Liquid Content 0.013
Foundation soil strength:
less than 1500 psf 0.006
1500 psf to 3000 psf 0.002
greater than 3000 psf 0.0
Pile-supported stacks 0.0
Stacks supported atop structures 0.0
C
d
0.30
M
r
---------- =
Civil and Structural Manual 100 Wind and Earthquake Design Standards
Chevron Corporation 100-35 September 2000
Spoilers will be effective if C
s
> C
d
. A lower value of C
d
may be used if it can
be justified.
Note that spoilers increase the effective area and shape factor for static wind
load, which must be accounted for in the design.
4. Attach a damping device to the stack. Several such devices have been used.
Two proven alternatives are hydraulically tensioned guys, and chain impact
dampers.
If Design Minimum Damping is close to the required minimum, so that short dura-
tions of wind-induced vibration will not result in damage, then a reasonable alterna-
tive is to design an auxiliary damping system and provide attachments to the stack
(i.e., padeyes), but defer fabrication and installation of the dampers until after the
stack is erected and actual unacceptable vibration amplitudes have been observed.
Ovalling Vibration of Thin-walled Stacks
Thin-walled stacks are also susceptible to ovalling vibrations, i.e., oscillations
where the stack cross-section vibrates as a ring. The same aeroelastic phenomena
described in the introduction to this section create this mode of vibration. Ovalling,
however, can be directly prevented by the addition of circumferential stiffeners to
the stack.
Criteria for avoiding ovalling is:
If (Eq. 100-33)
where:
t = stack wall thickness, inch
R = stack radius, inch
U
d
= Design Wind (see Equation 100-26), fps
If stiffeners are required:
1. Choose a spacing of stiffeners, L, such that:
(Eq. 100-34)
2. Calculate the required moment of inertia, I
r
(in
4
), of the added stiffener section
about its center of gravity axis by
(Eq. 100-35)
where:
E = modulus of elasticity at operating temperature in psi
D = Diameter in feet
R = Radius in inches
t
R
---
U
d
10200
--------------- stiffeners are required <
4
L
R
--- 6
I
r
U
d
2.5D
------------
2
0.00334LtR
4
E
-------------------------------- =
100 Wind and Earthquake Design Standards Civil and Structural Manual
September 2000 100-36 Chevron Corporation
3. Select the stiffener section to provide this I
r
. Usually a flat projecting circum-
ferential bar will do this efficiently.
4. Check that stack thickness, t, is large enough to avoid possible vibration of the
shell between stiffeners.
t > 0.003 R (Eq. 100-36)
Example Calculations
See Section 123, Examples 6 and 7, for a demonstration of the methodology for
analyzing wind-induced vibration of steel stacks
123 Examples of Wind and Earthquake Load Calculations
Following are seven examples of wind and earthquake load calculations for several
different structures and supports. These examples are:
Note: Examples 1-5 are based on the 1997 edition of the UBC. The earthquake
design forces specified by the 1997 UBC are based on strength design; whereas in
past editions of UBC the design forces were based on allowable stress design.
Therefore, in order to be consistent with the 1997 UBC, examples 1-5 are strength
design based. If you want to use allowable stress design, the calculated earthquake
forces should be divided by a factor of 1.4.
Example 1Two-Story Concrete Vessel Support Structure
(Assume El Segundo, CA Location)
Earthquake Forces (Transverse directionLoads on one bent)
W = 20 kips (includes structure weight)
Deflections from 1 kip at A and B (calculations not shown):
C
aa
= 0.0384 in., C
ab
= 0.0180 in., C
bb
= 0.0157 in.
Example 1 Two-Story Concrete Vessel Support Structure
(Assume El Segundo, CA Location)
Example 2 Uniform Cylindrical Column
(Assume El Segundo, CA Location)
Example 3 Column of Variable Cross Section
(Assume Salt Lake City, UT Location)
Example 4 Braced-Column Spheres
(Assume Richmond, California, Location)
Example 5 Vertical Vessels with Unbraced Legs
(Assume Richmond, CA Location)
Example 6 Stack Vibration and Ovalling
Example 7 Stack Vibration
Civil and Structural Manual 100 Wind and Earthquake Design Standards
Chevron Corporation 100-37 September 2000
Use Equation 100-20
(Eq. 100-2)
Z = 0.40 (Seismic Zone 4)
I = 1.0
Assume Type S
c
soil.
For El Segundo, N
a
= 1.1 and N
v
= 1.33 (Figure 100-5)
Fig. 100-22Two-Story Concrete Vessel Support StructureSMRSF, EQ Zone 4, Wind Zone 70 MPH
T 2 3.14 ( )
12 0.0384 ( ) 8 0.0157 ( ) 12 0.0384 ( ) 8 0.0157 ( ) | |
2
4 12 ( ) 8 ( ) 0.0180 ( )
2
+ | |
0.5
+ +
2 386 ( )
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
)
`
0.5
=
0.234 sec 0.06 sec > =
Use V
C
v
I
RT
--------W =
C
a
0.40N
a
0.40 1.1 ( ) 0.44 (Figure 100-7) = = =
C
v
0.56N
v
0.56 1.33 ( ) 0.745 = = = Figure 100-8 ( )
100 Wind and Earthquake Design Standards Civil and Structural Manual
September 2000 100-38 Chevron Corporation
Check vs. V
max
:
(Eq. 100-3)
Note: If it is desired to use allowable stress design, the base shear value (V =
3.93
K
) should be divided by 1.4.
(Eq. 100-10)
Base Moment, M
o
= (2.95) (20) + (0.98) (10) = 68.2 k-ft.
Wind Forces (Transverse directionLoads on one bent). Assume wind speed
zone = 70, Exposure B.
Shape Factors: Vessels = 1.4; Open Framework Structures = 1.3
Base Overturning Moment = (0.64) (20) + (0.41) (10) = 16.9 k-ft
Therefore, the Earthquake Moment controls the design.
R 5.6 (Figure 100-11) Special Moment-Resisting Space Frame - Concrete =
V
C
v
I
RT
--------W
0.745 ( ) 1.0 ( )
5.6 ( ) 0.234 ( )
------------------------------- 20 ( ) 11.17 kip Total Base Shear = = =
V
max
2.5C
a
I
R
----------------W =
2.5 ( ) 0.44 ( ) 1.0 ( )
5.6
---------------------------------------- 20 ( ) =
3.93
k
=
V
max
controls!
Use V 3.93
k
=
T 0.7 sec., therefore F
t
0.0 =
W
A
h
A
12 20 ( ) 240 W
B
h
B
; 8 10 ( ) 80 Wh ; 320 = = = = =
F
A
V
W
A
h
A
Wh
---------------- 3.93 ( )
240
320
--------- 2.95 kip F
B
;
W
B
h
B
Wh
---------------- 3.93
80
320
--------- 0.98 kip = = = = = =
F
A
1.4 9 ( ) 4
20
2
------
\ .
| |
1.3 8 ( ) 1.5
11
2
------
\ .
| |
1.0
10
2
------
\ .
| |
+ +
1 000 ,
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0.64 kip = =
F
B
1.4 8 ( ) 2
15
2
------
\ .
| |
1.3 8 ( ) 1.5
11
2
------
\ .
| |
1.0
10
2
------ 10 +
\ .
| |
+ +
1 000 ,
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0.41 kip Total Shear 1.05 kip = = =
Civil and Structural Manual 100 Wind and Earthquake Design Standards
Chevron Corporation 100-39 September 2000
Example 2Uniform Cylindrical Column (Assume El Segundo,
CA Location)
In most columns of constant diameter, the entire mass can be assumed uniformly
distributed over the height. Where there are large concentrations of mass or varia-
tions in cross-section, the analysis should be made as shown in Example 3.
Period of Vibration:
(Eq. 100-22)
Z = 0.4 (Zone 4); Importance Factor, I = 1.0
N
a
= 1.1; N
v
= 1.33 (From Figure 100-5).
Assume Type S
c
soil.
Fig. 100-23Uniform Cylindrical Column: Earthquake Forces
T
7.78
10
6
----------
100
6
---------
\ .
| |
2
12 600 6
0.25
------------------------------
\ .
| |
0.5
0.898 sec = =
t
vessel
t
skirt
---------------
0.625
0.25
------------- 2.5 and 2.5 1.5 therefore, use R 2.2 = (from Figure 100-11) , > = =
100 Wind and Earthquake Design Standards Civil and Structural Manual
September 2000 100-40 Chevron Corporation
From Figures 100-7 and 100-8,
C
a
= 0.40N
a
= 0.40(1.1) = 0.44
C
v
= 0.56N
v
= 0.56(1.33) = 0.745
(Eq. 100-2)
(Eq. 100-0)
Check V
min
:
(Eq. 100-7)
Also, for Zone 4:
(Eq. 100-8)
Note If it is desired to use allowable stress design, the base shear value
(V = 23.21k) should be divided by 1.4.)
T > 0.7 sec, therefore F
t
= 0.07 TV = 0.07(0.898)(23.21) = 1.46 kip (Eq. 100-9)
V-F
t
= 21.75 kip
W wH 600 lb ft ( ) 100 ft ( ) 60 000 lb , 60 kip = = = =
Base Shear, V
C
V
I
RT
---------W
0.745 ( ) 1.0 ( )
2.2 ( ) 0.898 ( )
------------------------------- 60 kip ( ) 22.63 kips = = =
Check V
max
2.5C
a
I
R
----------------W
2.5 ( ) 0.44 ( ) 1.0 ( )
2.2
---------------------------------------- 60 ( ) 30.0 kip = = =
V
min
0.56C
a
IW =
0.56 0.44 ( ) 1.0 ( ) 60 ( ) =
14.78kips =
V
min
1.6ZN
V
I
R
---------------------W =
1.6 0.4 ( ) 1.33 ( ) 1.0 ( )
2.2
------------------------------------------------ 60 ( ) =
23.21kips =
V
min
controls! Use V 23.21 kips =
Civil and Structural Manual 100 Wind and Earthquake Design Standards
Chevron Corporation 100-41 September 2000
When the weight is distributed uniformly along the height, the distribution of the
lateral force V-F
t
given by Equation 100-10 resolves to the triangular distribution
shown in Figure 100-23.
The moment at the top of the skirt, or at any other elevation, can be found by
drawing a free body diagram. For example, M
15
= 1,243 k-ft.
Wind Forces (Wind Zone = 70, Exposure C)
Diam. = 6 ft.-0 in. + 2 (2 in) = 6.33 ft.
Shape Factor = 1.7 - (0.075 D) = 1.7 - (0.075)(6.33) = 1.23
Fig. 100-24Uniform Cylindrical Column: Wind Forces
Base Moment, M
o
F
t
H F
x
h
x
+ 1.46 100 ( )
2
3
--- 21.75 ( ) 100 ( ) + 1 596 k-ft , = = =
Wind Base Shear, V
W
Wind Moment, M
OW
:
F
1
= 1.23(13)(6.33)(15) = 1,520 M
01
= 1,520(7.5) = 11,400
F
2
= 1.23(14)(6.33)(5) = 550 M
02
= 550(17.5) = 9,630
F
3
= 1.23(15)(6.33)(5) = 580 M
03
= 580(22.5) = 13,050
F
4
= 1.23(16)(6.33)(15) = 1,870 M
04
= 1,870(32.5) = 60,780
F
5
= 1.23(18)(6.33)(20) = 2,800 M
05
= 2,800(50) = 140,000
F
6
= 1.23(19)(6.33)(20) = 2,960 M
06
= 2,960(70) = 207,200
F
7
= 1.23(20)(6.33)(20) = 3,110 M
07
= 3,110(90) = 279,900
V
w
= 13,390 lb M
ow
= 721,960 lb-ft = 722 k-ft
100 Wind and Earthquake Design Standards Civil and Structural Manual
September 2000 100-42 Chevron Corporation
Moment at top of skirt:
M
15
= 1.23(14)(6.33)(5)(2.5) + 580(7.5)
+ 1,870(17.5) + 2,800(35)
+ 2,960(55) + 3110(75) = 532.5 k-ft.
Therefore, Earthquake Moment controls the design.
Wind and earthquake moments can be determined similarly at other sections.
Combine the larger of wind or earthquake moment with corresponding gravity
forces at each section and use allowable stresses to determine the required skirt and
shell thickness.
Example 3Column of Variable Cross Section (Assume Salt
Lake City, UT Location)
Period of VibrationUse Equation 100-23 (see Figure 100-20.)
Z = 0.30 (Zone 3); Occupancy Factor = 1.0
Fig. 100-25Column of Variable Cross Section: Natural Period of Vibration
1800
(lb/ft)
(lb)
D
3720 684.86
1200
8000
900
40
3760
1039.76
672.47
2397
2397
Civil and Structural Manual 100 Wind and Earthquake Design Standards
Chevron Corporation 100-43 September 2000
Assume S
D
soil.
Therefore, from Figures 100-7 and 100-8, C
a
= 0.36, and C
v
= 0.54
W = 58.5(1.8) + 23.5(1.2) + 12(0.9) + 8.0 = 152.3 kips
(Eq. 100-2)
Check V
min
= 0.56C
a
IW = 0.56(0.36)(1.0)(152.3) = 30.7 kips (Eq. 100-7)
Therefore, use V = 33.83 kips.
Note If it is desired to use allowable stress design, the base shear value
(V=33.83 kips) should be divided by 1.4.
T > 0.7 sec; therefore F
t
= 0.07TV = 0.07 (1.105) (33.83) = 2.62 kip (Eq. 100-9)
V - F
t
= 31.21 kips
(Eq. 100-10)
Shear and Moments: Divide column into segments not exceeding 20% of height.
Base overturning moment, M
o
= 2239.3 k-ft. See Figure 100-26.
Wind Forces (Wind Speed Zone = 70, Exposure B)
Base overturning moment, M
o
= 499 k-ft. See Figure 100-27. The shape factor and
projected area are based on the outside diameter including the insulation. M
(Figure 100-27) is calculated for each section by multiplying average shear in
section by height of section. (Area under shear diagram.) Therefore, M is the
incremental moment at each section, while M
x
is the total moment at each section.
Therefore, Earthquake Moment controls the design.
t
vessel
t
skirt
---------------
0.625
0.25
------------- 2.5 and 2.5> 1.5, therefore, use R 2.2 (from Figure 100-11) = = =
Base Shear, V
C
v
I
RT
--------W
0.54 ( ) 1.0 ( )
2.2 ( ) 1.105 ( )
------------------------------- 152.3 ( ) 33.83 kips = = =
F
x
V F
t
( )
W
x
h
x
Wh
-------------
31.21
7672.7
----------------W
x
h
x
= =
100 Wind and Earthquake Design Standards Civil and Structural Manual
September 2000 100-44 Chevron Corporation
Fig. 100-26Column of Variable Cross Section: Earthquake Forces
Fig. 100-27Column of Variable Cross Section: Wind Forces
62 62
11.7
11.7
11.7
11.7
11.7
21.06
21.06
21.06
21.06
21.06
88.15
76.45
64.75
53.05
41.35
1856.44
1610.04
1363.64
1117.23
870.83
7.55
6.55
5.55
4.54
3.54
10.17
16.72
22.27
26.81
30.35
6.40
13.45
19.49
24.54
28.58
74.83
157.32
228.08
287.11
334.42
74.83
232.15
460.22
747.34
1081.76
5.875
5.875
5.875
7.05
7.05
7.05
32.56
26.69
20.81
229.57
188.15
146.73
0.93
0.77
0.60
31.29
32.05
32.65
33.14
33.57
33.83
30.82
31.67
32.35
32.89
33.35
33.70
181.07
186.06
190.07
0.0
195.94
404.38
1262.83
1448.89
1638.96
1638.96
1834.90
2239.28
5.875 7.05 14.94 105.31
0.49
0.43
0.26
60
73
106
179
192
34
226
22
248
37
285
39
324
41
365
26
391
108
499
Civil and Structural Manual 100 Wind and Earthquake Design Standards
Chevron Corporation 100-45 September 2000
Example 4Braced-Column Spheres (Assume Richmond, Cali-
fornia
Location)
The recommended bracing system for spheres consists of x-bracing connecting
adjacent pairs of columns as illustrated in Figure 100-28. In accordance with Details
of Earthquake Resistant Design in Section 114, the bracing for large spheres subject
to earthquake loads should be effective both in tension and compression to better
resist the lateral forces. The lateral forces are transmitted into the shell by a
balcony girder.
The shear in each panel and the maximum panel shear may be found by the
formulas:
Fig. 100-28Recommended Bracing System for Spheres
100 Wind and Earthquake Design Standards Civil and Structural Manual
September 2000 100-46 Chevron Corporation
(Eq. 100-37)
(Eq. 100-38)
where:
V
p
= panel shear
V
pmax
= maximum panel shear
V = total lateral force
n = number of panels (equal to number of columns)
= angle between the plane of the panel and the direction of the
lateral force.
Earthquake Forces
Period of Vibration:
The period of vibration is found using the general formula for one-mass structure in
Section 121, Equation 100-17. The static deflection, y, is found by determining the
change in length of the bracing resulting from a total lateral load equal to the weight
of the sphere. Deformation of the columns and balcony girder are usually neglected
for one-story structures.
(Eq. 100-17)
Z = 0.4, Zone 4; Occupancy Factor I = 1.0, R = 2.9 (Figure 100-11)
From Figure 100-5, N
a
= 1.2 and N
v
= 1.6.
Assume S
E
Soil (site over Bay mud)
Therefore, from Figures 100-7 and 100-8,
V
p
2V
n
------- cos =
V
pmax
2V
n
------- =
P Maximum force in brace
1
2
---
2 1500
6
---------------------
\ .
| |
36.0
20.0
----------
\ .
| |
450 kip = = =
Change in length of brace
PL
EA
-------
450 ( ) 36.0 ( ) 12 ( )
29 000 , ( ) 8.0 ( )
---------------------------------------- 0.838 in. = = = =
y
sin
----------- 0.838 ( )
36.0
20
----------
\ .
| |
1.51 in. = = =
Period of Vibration, T 2
y
g
-- -
\ .
| |
0.5
=
T 2
1.51
32.2 12 ( )
---------------------
\ .
| |
0.5
0.393 sec = =
Civil and Structural Manual 100 Wind and Earthquake Design Standards
Chevron Corporation 100-47 September 2000
C
a
= 0.36N
a
= 0.36(1.2) = 0.43
C
v
= 0.96N
v
= 0.96(1.6) = 1.54
(Eq. 100-2)
Check V
max
:
(Eq. 100-3)
Note If it is desired to use allowable stress design, the base shear value (V = 556
kips) should be divided by 1.4.
Fig. 100-29Wind Forces for Braced-Column Spheres
Wind Forces (Wind Speed Zone = 70, Exposure C)
Description Projected Area ft
2
Shap
e
factor
Wind
Pressure
psf
Force
k
Sphere Above 40 Elev. 246 0.65 18 2.9
Sphere Between 30 and 40 Elev. 382 0.65 16 4.0
Sphere Between 25 and 30 Elev. 198 0.65 16 2.1
Sphere Between 20 and 25 Elev. 184 0.65 15 1.8
Sphere Between 15 and 20 Elev. 154 0.65 14 1.4
Sphere Below 15 Elev. 92 0.65 13 0.8
Columns & Bracing Above 25 Elev. (1/6)[4(1)(30)+6(.5)(36
)]=38
2.0 16 1.2
Columns & Bracing Between 20 and 25
Elev.
(1/6)[228]=38 2.0 15 1.1
Columns & Bracing Between 15 and 20
Elev.
(1/6)[228]=38 2.0 14 1.1
Columns & Bracing Below 15 Elev. (1/2)[228]=114 2.0 13 3.0
Total Wind Force, V
W
= 19.4
Note In computing the slenderness ratio of bracing in an x-braced frame, the effective length may be taken as one-half the
total
length about both axes of the member. Braces should be attached at their point of intersection.
Base Shear, V
C
v
I
RT
---------W
1.54 ( ) 1.0 ( )
2.9 ( ) 0.393 ( )
------------------------------- 1500 ( ) 2026.8 kips = = =
V
max
2.5C
a
I
R
----------------W =
2.5 0.43 ( ) 1.0 ( )
2.9
----------------------------------- 1500 ( ) = 556.0 kips =
V
max
controls.
Use V 556.0 kips =
100 Wind and Earthquake Design Standards Civil and Structural Manual
September 2000 100-48 Chevron Corporation
Therefore, earthquake forces control the design.
Example 5Vertical Vessels with Unbraced Legs (Assume Rich-
mond, CA Location)
Vertical vessels are often supported with legs rather than skirts as represented in
Figure 100-30. Where the legs are braced, earthquake and wind loads may be deter-
mined as in Example 4. Small vessels are frequently supported on legs without
bracing. Usually the legs are considered fixed at the vessel shell and pinned at their
bases. For these cases, the shell must be adequate to resist the bending moments
applied by the legs, or must be adequately stiffened.
Earthquake Forces
Period of Vibration:
Since the stiffness of the shell is usually large compared with that of the legs, the
period of vibration can be found using the general formula for a one-mass structure
in Section 121 (Equation 100-17) assuming the deflection, y, equals the deflection
of the legs resulting from a total lateral force equal to the weight of the vessel. For a
vessel supported on three or more legs symmetrically spaced about the center, y
may be determined from the formula:
(Eq. 100-39)
where:
N = number of legs
I
x
+ I
y
= sum of moments of inertia of one leg about the perpendicular axis
L = length of legs from base to shell attachment
For example shown:
Period of Vibration:
(Eq. 100-17)
Zone 4; Z = 0.40, Occupancy Factor, I = 1.0; Assume S
E
soil
From Figure 100-5, N
a
= 1.2; N
v
= 1.6
y
2WL
3
3NE I
x
I
y
+ ( )
------------------------------- =
y
2 ( ) 15.0 ( ) 5 12 ( )
3
3 ( ) 4 ( ) 29000 ( ) 2.45 2.45 + ( )
-------------------------------------------------------------------- 3.80 in = =
T 2
y
g
---
\ .
| |
0.5
2
3.80
32.2 12 ( )
---------------------
\ .
| |
0.5
0.623 sec = = =
Civil and Structural Manual 100 Wind and Earthquake Design Standards
Chevron Corporation 100-49 September 2000
Fig. 100-30Vertical Vessel with Unbraced Legs
100 Wind and Earthquake Design Standards Civil and Structural Manual
September 2000 100-50 Chevron Corporation
(Eq. 100-2)
Check V
max
:
(Eq. 100-3)
V
max
controls.
Note If it is desired to use allowable stress design, the base shear value (V = 7.33
kips) should be divided by 1.4.
T < 0.7, therefore F
t
= 0.0
Considering the weight, W, uniformly distributed along the shell length, the force V-
F
t
given by Equation 100-10 resolves to a trapezoid, the extended non-parallel sides
of which intersect at the base as shown in the sketch in Figure 100-30.
Earthquake Base Overturning Moment:
For the distribution noted above, the base overturning moment, M
o
, can be deter-
mined by the formula:
(Eq. 100-40)
for design example,
Wind Forces (Wind Speed Zone = 70, Exposure B)
Wind Base Moment M
o
= 0.53(10) + 0.067(2.5) = 5.47 k-ft.
Therefore, Earthquake Moment controls the design.
R 2.2 (Figure 100-11) =
From Figure 100-7, C
a
0.36N
a
0.36 1.2 ( ) 0.43 = = =
From Figure 100-8, C
v
0.96N
v
0.96 1.6 ( ) 1.54 = = =
Base Shear, V
C
v
IW
RT
--------------
1.54 ( ) 1.0 ( ) 1.5 ( )
2.2 ( ) 0.623 ( )
---------------------------------------- 16.85 kips = = =
V
max
2.5C
a
I
R
----------------W =
2.5 0.43 ( ) 1.0 ( )
2.2
----------------------------------- 15 ( ) =
7.33 kips =
use V 7.33 k =
M
0
F
t
H
2
3
--- V F
t
( )
H
3
L
3
H
2
L
2
------------------- + =
M
0
2
3
--- 7.33 ( )
15
3
5
3
( )
15
2
5
2
( )
------------------------- 79.4 k-ft. = =
Civil and Structural Manual 100 Wind and Earthquake Design Standards
Chevron Corporation 100-51 September 2000
The axial loads may be determined using the vessel weight and governing base
overturning moment. The bending moment in the legs at the shell about each prin-
cipal axis (axes of maximum and minimum moment of inertia) may be determined
using the governing base shear.
Example 6Stack Vibration and Ovalling
Check the susceptibility to large-amplitude oscillation and also determine the
required circumferential stiffener size and spacing for the following stack:
H = 180 ft
D = 15.0 ft
t = 0.50 in.
U
m
= 15 fps at elev. + 30 ft
Use Figure 100-19, Uniform Vertical Cylindrical Steel Vessel, for determining
period of vibration.
(Eq. 100-22)
(Eq. 100-24)
(Eq. 100-25)
(Eq. 100-26)
Fig. 100-31Base Shear for Vertical Vessels with Unbraced Legs
Item Projected Area (ft
2
) Shape Factor Wind Pressure
Force
(lb)
Shell 5' 10' = 50 1.7-(0.0755) = 1.33 8 532
Legs 5' 0.84' = 4.2 2.0 8 67
Base Shear = 599 lb
w
4
--- 180 ( )
2
179 ( )
2
( )
1
144
--------- 490 959 lb/ft. = =
T
7.78
10
6
----------
180
15
---------
\ .
| |
2
12 959 15
0.50
---------------------------------
\ .
| |
0.5
0.66 sec. = =
U
c
4.7D
T
------------
4.7 ( ) 15 ( )
0.66
----------------------- 106.8 fps = = =
U
t
U
m
H
Z
----
\ .
| |
0.28
15 ( )
180
30
---------
\ .
| |
0.28
24.8 fps = = =
U
d
3U
t
3 ( ) 24.8 ( ) 74.4 fps = = =
100 Wind and Earthquake Design Standards Civil and Structural Manual
September 2000 100-52 Chevron Corporation
Since U
c
> U
d
for this location, the stack is not susceptible to wind-induced
vibration.
Check Ovalling:
(Eq. 100-33)
Ring stiffeners are required. Try spacing equal to 2D.
L = 360 in.
(Eq. 100-35)
Use flat bar 5 in. x 9/16 in., I = 5.8 in.
4
Check thickness necessary to prevent shell vibration between stiffeners:
t
min
> 0.003R
t
min
= 0.50 in.
0.003 R = 0.27
0.50 > 0.27 OK, thickness is adequate
Example 7Stack Vibration
Check the susceptibility of the stack to large amplitude oscillation:
H = 188 ft.
D = 7 ft.
R = 42 in.
t = 0.50 in.
w = 900 lb/ft
U
m
= 15 ft/sec at elev. + 30 ft.
Exposure B
Wind speed zone: 80 mph
t
R
---
0.5
90
------- 0.00555 = =
U
d
10200
---------------
74.4
10200
--------------- 0.0074 = =
t
R
---
U
d
10200
--------------- <
I
U
d
2.5D
------------
2
0.00334 ( ) L ( ) t ( ) R ( )
4
E
----------------------------------------------------
74.4
37.5
----------
2
0.00334 ( ) 360 ( ) 0.50 ( ) 90 ( )
4
29 10
6
3
-------------------
w
b
2
------- + 188 ft ( )
2
0.129 k/lf ( ) 0.056 k/lf ( )
3
---------------------------------------------------------------
0.056 k/lf
2
----------------------- + = =
1 850 k-ft. , = 22 200 k-in. , =
F
w
M
S
-----
22 200 ,
2 771 ,
---------------- 8.01 ksi = = =
Stress/unit deflection, F
m
1.2
F
w
Y
w
------- 1.2 ( )
8.01
9.2
----------
\ .
| |
1.04 ksi/inch deflection = = =
Allowable vibration amplitude,Y
a
F
r
2F
m
-----------
1
2
---
\ .
| |
16
1.04
----------
\ .
| |
7.69 in. 0.64 ft. = = = =
Civil and Structural Manual 100 Wind and Earthquake Design Standards
Chevron Corporation 100-55 September 2000
(Eq. 100-29)
(Eq. 100-31)
Structural damping coefficient, C
s
= 0.003 + 0.002 + 0.002 = 0.007
C
d
< C
s
, therefore wind-induced vibration amplitudes will not exceed allowable
limits.
130 References
1. American Society of Civil Engineers 7-93 Minimum Design Loads for Build-
ings and Other Structures, 1994.
2. International Conference of Building Officials, Uniform Building Code. Copy-
right 1997, Whittier, California.
3. American Petroleum Institute, API Recommended Practice for Planning,
Designing, and Constructing Fixed Offshore Platforms, API RP 2A. Produc-
tion Department, Dallas, Texas.
4. Seismology Committee, Structural Engineers Association of California,
Recommended Lateral Force Requirements and Commentary. 1999 Edition,
San Francisco, California.
5. American Institute of Steel Construction, Manual of Steel Construction,
Chicago, Illinois.
6. Administering Agency (AA) Subcommittee; Region I Local Emergency Plan-
ning Committee (LEPC), Proposed Guidance for California Accidental Release
Prevention (CalARP) Program Seismic Assessments, August 1998.
7. American Welding Society, Structural Welding Code, ANSI/AWS D1.1-8.3.,
Miami, FL.
8. Wiegel, R.L., Ed. Earthquake Engineering. Copyright 1970, Prentice-Hall, Inc.,
Engleweel Cliffs, NJ, 518 pp.
9. Newmark, N.M., and E. Rosenbluth. Fundamentals of Earthquake Engi-
neering. Copyright 1971, Prentice-Hall, Inc., Englewood Cliffs, NJ, 640 pp.
10. Blume, J.A., N.M. Newmark, and L.H. Corning, Design of Multistory Rein-
forced Concrete Buildings for Earthquake Motions. Copyright 1961, Portland
Cement Association (Chapter 5).
11. Tighe, J.T. Dynamic Analysis Methods for Structures in Earthquakes and
Waves. Engineering Department Report, February 1972.
M
r
w
D
2
----------
900
0.060 ( ) 7 ( )
2
----------------------------- 306 = = =
C
d
0.45
M
r
----------
D
Y
a
-------- 1.0
\ .
| |
0.5
0.45
306
----------
1.3 7
0.64
---------------- 1.0
\ .
| |
0.5
0.005 = = =
100 Wind and Earthquake Design Standards Civil and Structural Manual
September 2000 100-56 Chevron Corporation
12. Lockheed Aircraft Corp. and Holmes and Narver, Inc. Nuclear Reactors and
Earthquakes. TID-7024, U.S. Atomic Energy Commission, August 1963, 415
pp.; see esp. Chapters 1 and 6 and Appendix F.
13. Titlow, Joseph D. Steel Stacks: Structural Behavior in Steady Winds and Fire
Protection. Engineering Department Report, December 1968.
14. Kircher, C.A., R. M. Czarnecki, R.E. School, H.C. Shah, and J. M. Gere.
Seismic Analysis of Oil Refinery Structures, Parts I and II. The John A. Blume
Earthquake Engineering Center, Stanford University, Technical Report No. 31,
September 1978.
15. American Society of Civil Engineers. Guidelines for Seismic Evaluation and
Design of Petrochemical Facilities, 1997.