Minimum Width of Base Ring Calculator

✖Total Compressive Load at Base Ring refers to the vertical load that is transmitted from the vessel and its contents to the base ring.ⓘ Total Compressive Load at Base Ring [F_b]			+10% -10%
✖Stress in Bearing Plate and Concrete Foundation cause deformation, cracking or failure of the components, which can compromise the integrity of the bolted connection.ⓘ Stress in Bearing Plate and Concrete Foundation [f_c]			+10% -10%

✖Minimum Width of Base Ring formula is typically determined based on the maximum compressive load that the base ring is expected to carry.ⓘ Minimum Width of Base Ring [L_b]

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Minimum Width of Base Ring

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`"L"_{"b"} = "F"_{"b"}/"f"_{"c"}`

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`"12.65251mm"="28N"/"2.213N/mm²"`

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Minimum Width of Base Ring Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Minimum Width of Base Ring = Total Compressive Load at Base Ring/Stress in Bearing Plate and Concrete Foundation
L_b = F_b/f_c
This formula uses 3 Variables

Variables Used

Minimum Width of Base Ring - (Measured in Millimeter) - Minimum Width of Base Ring formula is typically determined based on the maximum compressive load that the base ring is expected to carry.
Total Compressive Load at Base Ring - (Measured in Newton) - Total Compressive Load at Base Ring refers to the vertical load that is transmitted from the vessel and its contents to the base ring.
Stress in Bearing Plate and Concrete Foundation - (Measured in Newton per Square Millimeter) - Stress in Bearing Plate and Concrete Foundation cause deformation, cracking or failure of the components, which can compromise the integrity of the bolted connection.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Total Compressive Load at Base Ring: 28 Newton --> 28 Newton No Conversion Required
Stress in Bearing Plate and Concrete Foundation: 2.213 Newton per Square Millimeter --> 2.213 Newton per Square Millimeter No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

L_b = F_b/f_c --> 28/2.213

Evaluating ... ...

L_b = 12.6525079078174

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

0.0126525079078174 Meter -->12.6525079078174 Millimeter (Check conversion here)

FINAL ANSWER

12.6525079078174 ≈ 12.65251 Millimeter <-- Minimum Width of Base Ring

(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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Wind Load acting on Lower Part of Vessel

Go Wind Load acting on Lower Part of Vessel = Coefficient depending on Shape Factor*Coefficient Period of One Cycle of Vibration*Wind Pressure acting on Lower Part of Vessel*Height of Lower Part of Vessel*Outside Diameter of Vessel

Wind Load acting on Upper Part of Vessel

Go Wind Load acting on Upper Part of Vessel = Coefficient depending on Shape Factor*Coefficient Period of One Cycle of Vibration*Wind Pressure acting on Upper Part of Vessel*Height of Upper Part of Vessel*Outside Diameter of Vessel

Maximum Wind Moment for Vessel with Total Height Greater than 20m

Go Maximum Wind Moment = Wind Load acting on Lower Part of Vessel*(Height of Lower Part of Vessel/2)+Wind Load acting on Upper Part of Vessel*(Height of Lower Part of Vessel+(Height of Upper Part of Vessel/2))

Thickness of Bearing Plate inside Chair

Go Thickness of Bearing Plate inside Chair = sqrt((6*Maximum Bending Moment in Bearing Plate)/((Width of Bearing Plate-Diameter of Bolt Hole in Bearing Plate)*Allowable Stress in Bolt Material))

Total Compressive Load on Base Ring

Go Total Compressive Load at Base Ring = (((4*Maximum Bending Moment)/((pi)*(Mean Diameter of Skirt)^(2)))+(Total Weight of Vessel/(pi*Mean Diameter of Skirt)))

Thickness of Base Bearing Plate

Go Thickness of Base Bearing Plate = Difference Outer Radius of Bearing Plate and Skirt*(sqrt((3*Maximum Compressive Stress)/(Allowable Bending Stress)))

Thickness of Skirt in Vessel

Go Thickness of Skirt in Vessel = (4*Maximum Wind Moment)/(pi*(Mean Diameter of Skirt)^(2)*Axial Bending Stress at Base of Vessel)

Axial Bending Stress due to Wind Load at Base of Vessel

Go Axial Bending Stress at Base of Vessel = (4*Maximum Wind Moment)/(pi*(Mean Diameter of Skirt)^(2)*Thickness of Skirt)

Maximum Bending Stress in Base Ring Plate

Go Maximum Bending Stress in Base Ring Plate = (6*Maximum Bending Moment)/(Circumferential Length of Bearing Plate*Thickness of Base Bearing Plate^(2))

Compressive Stress due to Vertical Downward Force

Go Compressive Stress due to Force = Total Weight of Vessel/(pi*Mean Diameter of Skirt*Thickness of Skirt)

Minimum Width of Base Ring

Go Minimum Width of Base Ring = Total Compressive Load at Base Ring/Stress in Bearing Plate and Concrete Foundation

Maximum Wind Moment for Vessel with Total Height Less than 20m

Go Maximum Wind Moment = Wind Load acting on Lower Part of Vessel*(Total Height of Vessel/2)

Maximum Bending Moment in Bearing Plate Inside Chair

Go Maximum Bending Moment in Bearing Plate = (Load on Each Bolt*Spacing Inside Chairs)/8

Maximum Tensile Stress

Go Maximum Tensile Stress = Stress due to Bending Moment-Compressive Stress due to Force

Moment Arm for Minimum Weight of Vessel

Go Moment Arm for Minimum Weight of Vessel = 0.42*Outer Diameter of Bearing Plate

Minimum Wind Pressure at Vessel

Go Minimum Wind Pressure = 0.05*(Maximum Wind Velocity)^(2)

Minimum Width of Base Ring Formula

Minimum Width of Base Ring = Total Compressive Load at Base Ring/Stress in Bearing Plate and Concrete Foundation
L_b = F_b/f_c

What is Design Width?

Design width is a term used in engineering to refer to the width of a component or structure that has been designed to meet specific performance criteria. It is often used in the context of designing beams, columns, and other load-bearing members.The design width is determined based on a number of factors, including the expected loads that the structure or component will need to support, the material properties of the component, and the specific design requirements of the project. The goal is to design the component with a width that is sufficient to handle the expected loads without bending, breaking, or deforming beyond acceptable limits.The design width may be different from the actual physical width of the component or structure, as it takes into account the stresses and forces that will be placed on the component during use. The design width may also be adjusted based on other factors, such as the desired level of safety or the need to meet specific code requirements or industry standards.

How to Calculate Minimum Width of Base Ring?

Minimum Width of Base Ring calculator uses Minimum Width of Base Ring = Total Compressive Load at Base Ring/Stress in Bearing Plate and Concrete Foundation to calculate the Minimum Width of Base Ring, The Minimum Width of Base Ring formula is typically determined based on the maximum compressive load that the base ring is expected to carry. Minimum Width of Base Ring is denoted by L_b symbol.

How to calculate Minimum Width of Base Ring using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Minimum Width of Base Ring, enter Total Compressive Load at Base Ring (F_b) & Stress in Bearing Plate and Concrete Foundation (f_c) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Minimum Width of Base Ring calculation can be explained with given input values -> 12652.51 = 28/2213000.

FAQ

What is Minimum Width of Base Ring?

The Minimum Width of Base Ring formula is typically determined based on the maximum compressive load that the base ring is expected to carry and is represented as L_b = F_b/f_c or Minimum Width of Base Ring = Total Compressive Load at Base Ring/Stress in Bearing Plate and Concrete Foundation. Total Compressive Load at Base Ring refers to the vertical load that is transmitted from the vessel and its contents to the base ring & Stress in Bearing Plate and Concrete Foundation cause deformation, cracking or failure of the components, which can compromise the integrity of the bolted connection.

How to calculate Minimum Width of Base Ring?

The Minimum Width of Base Ring formula is typically determined based on the maximum compressive load that the base ring is expected to carry is calculated using Minimum Width of Base Ring = Total Compressive Load at Base Ring/Stress in Bearing Plate and Concrete Foundation. To calculate Minimum Width of Base Ring, you need Total Compressive Load at Base Ring (F_b) & Stress in Bearing Plate and Concrete Foundation (f_c). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Total Compressive Load at Base Ring & Stress in Bearing Plate and Concrete Foundation and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

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