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PURPOSE:
1) To allow reduced live loads for tank roofs where allowed by load standards
2) To include unbalanced snow loads on tank roofs
REVISION: 3
IMPACT:
1) Reduce cost where reduced live loads are allowed by load standards;
2) Reduce the likelihood of failures when roofs are subjected to drifting snow loads.
RATIONALE:
General
This version of the ballot addresses comments received in the ballot conducted before the Fall 2007
Refining meeting.
Committee members requested an investigation into more precise loads for tank roofs. The first ballot
addressed only aluminum dome roofs, but committee members requested that any changes to roof loads
apply to all tank roofs. This ballot, therefore, uniformly addresses snow loads, wind loads, and minimum
roof live loads for all tank roofs addressed by API 650.
Loads on tanks were recently revised in agenda item 650-472, which provided more precise loads than
previously required by API 650. For example, API 650 previously specified a 25 psf roof live load for all
tanks in all locations. 650-472 (published in 650s 10th edition, addendum 4) changed this, providing
rules for determining the uniform snow load for the tank based on its location. Changes were also made
to more accurately determine other loads such as minimum roof live load and wind load, and address load
combinations.
The 650-472 load changes were based on ASCE 7, Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other
Structures, but the 650-472 snow load and minimum roof live load were simplified from the ASCE 7
approach. Now that the committee is requesting more precise loads, this ballot proposes to revise 650s
snow load and minimum roof live load requirements to more closely match ASCE 7.
This will have the benefit of reducing costs in low snow load regions where ASCE 7 provides for lower
minimum roof live loads, and making tank design more consistent with accepted practice for other
structures. Another advantage will be to reduce roof failures due to drifting snow loads by addressing
unbalanced snow loads for the first time in API 650.
Wind Loads
This ballot would not change wind loads except that they would be applied to all roofs, including
aluminum dome roofs, which currently have different wind loads based on outdated ASCE 7 arched roof
wind loads. The discussion below provides the rationale for the roof wind load currently in API 650.
ASCE 7-02 (Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures) provides wind pressures for
dome roofs in Figure 6-7. Dome pressures are a function of the tank-height-to-diameter ratio, distance
from the windward edge, and roof profile. These were used in agenda item 650-472 to provide the wind
pressure for doubly curved surfaces, and this ballot proposes to apply these to aluminum domes, since the
ASCE 7 pressure is more accurate than the current API 650 G.4.2.2.1 provisions. The ASCE 7 dome
wind pressure approach is briefly reviewed below.
For typical profiles permitted by API 650 (for steel domes, see 5.10.6.1 and for aluminum domes, see
G.6.2) on an 80 diameter, 48 tall tank, ASCE 7 Figure 6-7 gives an approximate average Cp = -0.97, so
the design wind pressure is
p = qh (GCp - GCpi)
p = 36.4 (-0.97(0.85) 0.18) = 36.4 (-0.94) = 36.6 psf (uplift)
A computation of ASCE 7-02 wind pressure on domes is shown for 3 tanks below, using a dome radius
equal to the tank diameter (D), a typical radius for API 650 tanks (see section 5.10.6 for steel domes and
G.6.2 for aluminum domes), resulting in a dome-height-to-tank-diameter ratio of 0.13:
In each case, the uplift on the windward side is about 3 times the uplift on the leeward side, producing a
net horizontal force in a direction opposite to the wind direction. Therefore, the horizontal effect of the
wind counteracts overturning and can be conservatively neglected.
A 30 psf roof uplift pressure was selected as a reasonable average for all roofs based on the above, and
matches that used for steel roofs in 650.
The ASCE unbalanced distribution can be used to compute an average pressure in the loaded 90 o sector of
1.58 times the flat roof snow load, when the area loaded is accounted for. (Arcs further from the roof
center have more area). This ballot proposes for simplicity to use 1.5 times the flat roof snow load for the
unbalanced load, and apply this over a 90o + 2(22.5 o) = 135 o sector (135/360 = 3/8 of the roofs area).
0.5pf
30o slope
Dome
Elevation
This ballot proposes that roof general buckling and tension ring checks for steel and aluminum domes be
based on the unbalanced snow load since its intensity is greater than the balanced snow load, and the
unbalanced load acts over a sufficiently large portion of the roof to cause general buckling and tension
ring failure.
ASCE 7 does not require unbalanced loads for dome roofs with a slope from the eave to the crown of 10 o
or less. If a cone roof is considered to be similar to a dome roof, then a cone roof with a slope of on 12
(3.57o) has a slope less than 10o, for which the only unbalanced load ASCE 7 requires is a partial loading
Roof Design
There are four types of fixed roofs addressed by API 650:
Roof Type API 650 Reference Slope or Radius r Safety Factor on Buckling
Supported Cone Roofs 5.10.4 3.6 o ( on 12); may be 1.67 on column buckling
greater
Self-Supporting Cone 5.10.5 9.5 o < < 37o variable from about 3 to
Roofs less than 2*
Self-Supporting Dome 5.10.6 0.8D < r < 1.2D 4*
and Umbrella Roofs
Self-Supporting Appendix G 0.7D < r < 1.2D 1.65 on general buckling;
Aluminum Dome Roofs 1.95 on member buckling
*Safety factors for self-supporting cone and self-supporting dome roofs are given in Jawad and Farr,
Structural Analysis and Design of Process Equipment.
Fixed roofs will be more accurately designed as a result of this ballot by including unbalanced snow loads
in their design. The table above shows that steel domes and self-supporting cone roofs have higher safety
factors than the other roofs. This is partially due to the fact that API 650 places no tolerances on out-of-
roundness for steel domes and self-supporting cones, so they can have geometric imperfections that
reduce their buckling strength. However, since unbalanced loads will now be considered in their design,
it is reasonable to reduce the steel dome safety factor for unbalanced loads to 3.5 as proposed in this
ballot. The US unit equation for steel dome thickness given in 5.10.6.1 is modified as follows:
rr T
Current equation: t = + C.A. > 3/16 in.
200 45
rr T r U
Ballot equations: Use the greater of t = + C.A. and t = r + C.A. > 3/16 in.
200 45 230 45
where T = balanced load and U = unbalanced load
Designers may use the balloted equations given in 5.10.5 and 5.10.6 or they may perform more precise
analyses if they wish. An example for a self-supporting steel dome is using 5.10.6 using the current 650
approach and this ballots approach is given below:
Given:
Balanced snow load = 20 psf
Unbalanced snow load = 30 psf
Tank diameter D = 80 ft
Dome radius rr = tank diameter D
External pressure = 1 w.c. = 5.2 lb/ft2
C.A. = 0
Assume a thickness of 0.375 in., which weighs 15.3 lb/ft2
Current method:
T = balanced snow + 0.4(external pressure) + dead load = 20 psf + 0.4(5.2 psf) + 15.3 psf = 37.4 psf
Ballot method:
U = unbalanced snow + 0.4(external pressure) + dead load = 30 psf + 0.4(5.2 psf) + 15.3 psf = 47.4 psf
r T 80 47.4
t= r + C.A. = + 0 = 0.357 in.
230 45 230 45
T = balanced snow + 0.4(external pressure) + dead load = 20 psf + 0.4(5.2 psf) + 15.3 psf = 37.4 psf
r T 80 37.4
t= r + C.A. = + 0 = 0.365 in.
200 45 200 45
For this example, the current method and the ballot method give the same result.
11D 2
An = 180
tan sin( ) Ft
Written in dimensionless form, making the applied load a variable, and using sin(180 o/) , this
equation is
D 2 ( LL DL)
An = , which is used in this ballot.
8 Ft tan
BALLOT:
Add unlined words
where
D = nominal diameter of the tank shell (m)
T = greater of load combinations (e)(1)and (e)(2) of Appendix R (kPa)
= angle of cone elements to the horizontal (deg)
to:
D T D U
Minimum thickness = greatest of , , and 5 mm
4.8 sin 2.2 5.5 sin 2.2
where
D = nominal diameter of the tank (m)
T = greater of Appendix R load combinations (e)(1)and (e)(2) with balanced snow load Sb (kPa)
U = greater of Appendix R load combinations (e)(1)and (e)(2) with unbalanced snow load Su (kPa)
= angle of cone elements to the horizontal
where
D = nominal diameter of the tank (ft)
T = greater of load combinations (e)(1)and (e)(2) of Appendix R (lbf/ft 2)
= angle of cone elements to the horizontal (deg)
to:
D T D U
Minimum thickness = greatest of , , and 3/16 in.
400 sin 45 460 sin 45
where
D = nominal diameter of the tank shell (ft)
T = greater of Appendix R load combinations (e)(1)and (e)(2) with balanced snow load Sb (lbf/ft2)
U = greater of Appendix R load combinations (e)(1)and (e)(2) with unbalanced snow load Su (lbf/ft2)
= angle of cone elements to the horizontal
where
D = nominal diameter of the tank shell (m)
T = greater of load combinations (e)(1)and (e)(2) of Appendix R (kPa)
to:
rr T rr U
Minimum thickness = greatest of + C.A., + C.A., and 5 mm
2.4 2.2 2.7 2.2
where
D = nominal diameter of the tank shell (m)
T = greater of Appendix R load combinations (e)(1)and (e)(2) with balanced snow load Sb (kPa)
U = greater of Appendix R load combinations (e)(1)and (e)(2) with unbalanced snow load Su (kPa)
r = roof radius (m)
where
D = nominal diameter of the tank shell (ft)
T = greater of load combinations (e)(1)and (e)(2) of Appendix R (lbf/ft 2)
r = roof radius (ft)
to:
rr T r U
Minimum thickness = greatest of + C.A., r + C.A., 3/16 in.
200 45 230 45
where
D = nominal diameter of the tank shell (ft)
T = greater of Appendix R load combinations (e)(1)and (e)(2) with balanced snow load Sb (lbf/ft2)
U = greater of Appendix R load combinations (e)(1)and (e)(2) with unbalanced snow load Su (lbf/ft2)
r = roof radius (ft)
Appendix G
Current (10th edition, 4th addendum) Replace with:
G.4.1.3 Local and general buckling of the dome G.4.1.3 General buckling The allowable
roof must be considered with a minimum factor of general buckling pressure pa shall equal or exceed
safety of 1.65 applied to the buckling equation or the maximum pressure given in R.1(e) where
method. General buckling of the dome roof shall 1.6 E I x A
be considered either by using non-linear finite pa =
LR 2 ( SF )
element analysis or by the following equation:
E = modulus of elasticity of the dome frame
In SI units: members
108.1 10 6 E I x Ag Ix = moment of inertia of the frame members for
Wa = bending in a plane normal to the dome surface
LR 2 ( SF ) A = cross sectional area of the frame members
R = spherical radius of the dome
where
L = average length of the frame members
Wa = allowable total downward load in kPa SF = safety factor =1.65
Ix = moment of inertia of frame members against
bending in a plane normal to the dome surface in Alternately, pa shall be determined by a non-linear
cm4 finite element analysis with a safety factor of 1.65.
In US units:
2258 10 6 E I x Ag
Wa =
LR 2 ( SF )
where
Wa = allowable total downward load (lbf/ft2)
Ix = moment of inertia of frame members against
bending in a plane normal to the dome surface (in4)
Ag = cross sectional area of beam (in2)
R = spherical radius of the dome in (in.)
SF = safety factor = 1.65
G.4.1.4 The minimum net tension ring area G.4.1.4 Tension Ring The net tension ring area
(exclusive of bolt holes and top flange protrusions) (exclusive of bolt holes and top flange protrusions)
shall be determined per the following formula: shall not be less than:
For domes designed for 3 sec gust wind speeds For domes designed for 3 sec gust wind speeds
Where Where
V = wind speed (3 sec gust) in km/h (mph). V = wind speed (3 sec gust) in km/h (mph).
Note: The velocity pressure of 1.48 kPa (31 lbf/ft 2) Note: The velocity pressure of 1.48 kPa (31 lbf/ft 2)
is based on ASCE 7-98, Category II, Exposure C, is based on ASCE 7-98, Category II, Exposure C,
with an Importance Factor of 1.0. with an Importance Factor of 1.0.
G.4.2.2.2 See 3.11 for tank overturning stability. G.4.2.2.2 See 3.11 for tank overturning stability.
G.4.2.4.1 Roof panels shall be of one-piece G.4.2.2.1 Uniform Load Roof panels shall be
aluminum sheet (except for skylights as allowed by one piece aluminum sheet (except for skylights as
G.8.4) and shall be designed to support a uniform per G.8.4). The roof shall be designed to support a
load of 3 kPa (60 lbf/ft2) over the full area of the uniform load of 3 kPa (60 lbf/ft2) over the full area
panel without sustaining permanent distortion. of a panel.
G.4.2.4.2 The roof shall be designed to support G.4.2.2.2 Concentrated Load The roof shall be
two concentrated loads 1100 N (250 lbf), each designed to support two concentrated loads 1100 N
distributed over two separate 0.1 m2 (1 ft2) areas of (250 lbf), each distributed over two separate 0.1 m2
any panel. (1 ft2) areas of any panel.
Appendix L