Thickness of Base Bearing Plate Calculator

✖Difference Outer Radius of Bearing Plate and Skirt are important in the design of cylindrical vessels and storage tanks.ⓘ Difference Outer Radius of Bearing Plate and Skirt [l_outer]			+10% -10%
✖Maximum Compressive Stress is the maximum amount of stress that a material can withstand before it starts to deform plastically or fracture.ⓘ Maximum Compressive Stress [f_Compressive]			+10% -10%
✖Allowable Bending Stress is the maximum amount of stress that a material can withstand before it experiences permanent deformation or failure due to bending.ⓘ Allowable Bending Stress [f_b]			+10% -10%

✖Thickness of Base Bearing Plate depends on several factors such as the load it needs to support, the material used for the plate, and the design requirements for the specific application.ⓘ Thickness of Base Bearing Plate [t_b]

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Thickness of Base Bearing Plate

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`"t"_{"b"} = "l"_{"outer"}*(sqrt((3*"f"_{"Compressive"})/("f"_{"b"})))`

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`"87.66147mm"="50.09mm"*(sqrt((3*"161N/mm²")/("157.7N/mm²")))`

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Thickness of Base Bearing Plate Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Thickness of Base Bearing Plate = Difference Outer Radius of Bearing Plate and Skirt*(sqrt((3*Maximum Compressive Stress)/(Allowable Bending Stress)))
t_b = l_outer*(sqrt((3*f_Compressive)/(f_b)))
This formula uses 1 Functions, 4 Variables

Functions Used

sqrt - A square root function is a function that takes a non-negative number as an input and returns the square root of the given input number., sqrt(Number)

Variables Used

Thickness of Base Bearing Plate - (Measured in Millimeter) - Thickness of Base Bearing Plate depends on several factors such as the load it needs to support, the material used for the plate, and the design requirements for the specific application.
Difference Outer Radius of Bearing Plate and Skirt - (Measured in Millimeter) - Difference Outer Radius of Bearing Plate and Skirt are important in the design of cylindrical vessels and storage tanks.
Maximum Compressive Stress - (Measured in Newton per Square Millimeter) - Maximum Compressive Stress is the maximum amount of stress that a material can withstand before it starts to deform plastically or fracture.
Allowable Bending Stress - (Measured in Newton per Square Millimeter) - Allowable Bending Stress is the maximum amount of stress that a material can withstand before it experiences permanent deformation or failure due to bending.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Difference Outer Radius of Bearing Plate and Skirt: 50.09 Millimeter --> 50.09 Millimeter No Conversion Required
Maximum Compressive Stress: 161 Newton per Square Millimeter --> 161 Newton per Square Millimeter No Conversion Required
Allowable Bending Stress: 157.7 Newton per Square Millimeter --> 157.7 Newton per Square Millimeter No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

t_b = l_outer*(sqrt((3*f_Compressive)/(f_b))) --> 50.09*(sqrt((3*161)/(157.7)))

Evaluating ... ...

t_b = 87.6614702651922

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

0.0876614702651922 Meter -->87.6614702651922 Millimeter (Check conversion here)

FINAL ANSWER

87.6614702651922 ≈ 87.66147 Millimeter <-- Thickness of Base Bearing Plate

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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)

Thickness of Base Bearing Plate Formula

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

What is Design Thickness?

Design thickness refers to the thickness of a structural component that is calculated based on its intended use and the load it will be subjected to. It is a critical parameter in the design of structures, as it affects the strength, stability, and durability of the component.For example, in the design of pressure vessels, the design thickness is calculated based on the maximum allowable stress for the material, the expected pressure, and the diameter and length of the vessel. In the design of beams, the design thickness is calculated based on the maximum bending moment, shear force, and deflection that the beam will experience.

How to Calculate Thickness of Base Bearing Plate?

Thickness of Base Bearing Plate calculator uses Thickness of Base Bearing Plate = Difference Outer Radius of Bearing Plate and Skirt*(sqrt((3*Maximum Compressive Stress)/(Allowable Bending Stress))) to calculate the Thickness of Base Bearing Plate, Thickness of Base Bearing Plate refers to the distance between its two opposite surfaces.Thickness of Base Bearing Plate is an important parameter that determines its strength, stiffness, weight, and other mechanical properties. Thickness of Base Bearing Plate is denoted by t_b symbol.

How to calculate Thickness of Base Bearing Plate using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Thickness of Base Bearing Plate, enter Difference Outer Radius of Bearing Plate and Skirt (l_outer), Maximum Compressive Stress (f_Compressive) & Allowable Bending Stress (f_b) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Thickness of Base Bearing Plate calculation can be explained with given input values -> 87661.47 = 0.05009*(sqrt((3*161000000)/(157700000))).

FAQ

What is Thickness of Base Bearing Plate?

Thickness of Base Bearing Plate refers to the distance between its two opposite surfaces.Thickness of Base Bearing Plate is an important parameter that determines its strength, stiffness, weight, and other mechanical properties and is represented as t_b = l_outer*(sqrt((3*f_Compressive)/(f_b))) or Thickness of Base Bearing Plate = Difference Outer Radius of Bearing Plate and Skirt*(sqrt((3*Maximum Compressive Stress)/(Allowable Bending Stress))). Difference Outer Radius of Bearing Plate and Skirt are important in the design of cylindrical vessels and storage tanks, Maximum Compressive Stress is the maximum amount of stress that a material can withstand before it starts to deform plastically or fracture & Allowable Bending Stress is the maximum amount of stress that a material can withstand before it experiences permanent deformation or failure due to bending.

How to calculate Thickness of Base Bearing Plate?

Thickness of Base Bearing Plate refers to the distance between its two opposite surfaces.Thickness of Base Bearing Plate is an important parameter that determines its strength, stiffness, weight, and other mechanical properties is calculated using Thickness of Base Bearing Plate = Difference Outer Radius of Bearing Plate and Skirt*(sqrt((3*Maximum Compressive Stress)/(Allowable Bending Stress))). To calculate Thickness of Base Bearing Plate, you need Difference Outer Radius of Bearing Plate and Skirt (l_outer), Maximum Compressive Stress (f_Compressive) & Allowable Bending Stress (f_b). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Difference Outer Radius of Bearing Plate and Skirt, Maximum Compressive Stress & Allowable Bending Stress 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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