Structural Calculations

for

DP Watering SAS
Nominal 98,000 Gallon Bolted Steel Water Tank
Medellin, Colombia

January 27, 2024

Superior Tank Company, Inc.

9500 Lucas Ranch Road
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 912-0580

Job No.17021-M2
 Client: DP Watering SAS Location Medellin, Colombia

Project: 17021-M2 Date: January 27, 2024

Description Design Criteria Designer: AV

Nominal 98,000 Gallon Bolted Steel Water Tank

Specifications: AWWA D103-19; ASCE 7-05
Tank Properties
Tank Diameter, D: = 21.542 ft
Tank Height, Hshell: = 36.208 ft
Overflow Height, H: = 35.000 ft
Design Criteria
Occupancy Category (SUG I) = II [ASCE 7-05 Table 1-1]
Wind Loads
Wind Velocity: = 100 mph
Exposure Category = C [AWWA D103 Section 15.1.1.2]
Gust Factor, G = 1.0 [AWWA D103 Section 15.1.1.4]
Seismic Design Parameters
Seismic Use Group = I [AWWA D103 Section 14.2]
IE: = 1.00 [AWWA D103 Table 2]
Site Class (Soil): = D [AWWA D103 Table 3]
Ss : = 1.125 [GSHAP Global Seismic Hazard
S1: = 0.450 Map]
Fa: = 1.05 [AWWA D103 Table 5]
Fv: = 1.55 [AWWA D103 Table 4]
Ai = Impulsive Design Acceleration: = 0.1839 g
Ac = Convective Design Acceleration: = 0.1215 g
Av = Vertical Design Acceleration: = 0.3780 g
Roof Loading
Roof Live Load, Lr = 25 psf
Roof Dead Load, D: = 4.375 psf
Soil Properties -
Allowable Soil Bearing Capacity(net) = 1,500 psf
Liquid Properties
Liquid Wt: = 62.4 lb/ft3
Spec. Gravity: = 1.00
Material Properties
Plate Material
ASTM A36 Fy = 36,000 psi
ASTM A572-50 Fy = 50,000 psi
Sheet Material
ASTM A1011-40 Fy = 40,000 psi
ASTM A1011-36 (Roof Deck) Fy = 36,000 psi
Structural Material
ASTM A36 Fy = 36,000 psi
Bolts
1/2"Dia.SAE Grade 5 Fy = 92,000 psi
Pipe
ASTM A53-B Fy = 35,000 psi
Anchor Bolts
ASTM A307 Fy = 36,000 psi
Futa = 60,000 psi

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Shell Heights
Height of Fifth Ring : = 4.10 ft
Height of Fourth Ring : = 8.00 ft
Height of Third Ring : = 8.00 ft
Height of Second Ring : = 8.00 ft
Height of Bottom Ring : = 8.10 ft
Shell Thickness[AWWA D103 Section 5.4]
treq = Shell Thickness Required for Net Tensile Stress = 2.6HDsG/(Ft(s-dbh)) [AWWA D103 5-4]
Ft =Allowable Tensile Stress = Min(0.6Fy(1.0-0.9r+3rdbolt/s),0.6Fy,0.4Fu) [AWWA D103 5-7 & 5-8]
H = Height of Liquid = 35.000 ft
D = Tank Diameter = 21.542 ft
No. Staves = 14
γ = Density of liquid = 62.4 lb/ft3
s = Bolt Spacing = 2 in
G = Specific Gravity = 1.00
dbh = Bolt Hole Diameter = 0.563 in
dbolt = Bolt Diameter, dbolt = 0.50 in
r = Force Transmitted By Bolt(s) Divided by Tensile Force [AWWA D103 Section 5.5.3]
N = Bolt Rows
t = Shell Thickness
Shell Shell Ht
Bolt Rows treq (in) t (in) Material Fy (ksi) Fu (ksi) r Ft (ksi)
Thickness (Ft)
Fifth Ring: 12 gauge 1 0.0111 4.10 0.1046 A-1011-40 40 55 1 20.4
Fourth Ring: 12 gauge 1 0.042 8.00 0.1046 A-1011-40 40 55 1 20.4
Third Ring : 10 gauge 1 0.072 8.00 0.1345 A-1011-40 40 55 1 20.4
Second Ring: 7/32" 1 0.114 8.00 0.2188 A-36 36 58 1 18.4
Bottom Ring: 1/4" 1 0.149 8.10 0.2500 A-36 36 58 1 18.4
Bolt Design[AWWA D103 Section 5.5]
Vertical Stave Lap Bolt Loading
Hf = Hoop Force = HγD/2
P = Bolt Force = Hf/(12/S)
an = Net Section Distance = min(s-dbh, 0.85s) = 1.438
Pallow,t = Allowable Tension on Net Section = Ftant
Pallow,b = Bolt Allowable Bearing Force= 1.35FydbolttN
Pallow,s =Bolt Allowable Shear = fvAtsN = 0.6(0.9)/2.2FuAtsN < 0.25FuAtsN
Fu,bolt = Ultimate Tensile Stress Bolt = 120,000 psi SAE Grade 5
n = Number of Bolt Threads Per Inch = 13 threads/in
2
Ats =0.78584(d-0.9743/n) = 0.142 in2
smin = Minimum Edge Distance = (P/N)/(0.6Fyt)[D103 Eq 5-6]
se = Edge Distance = 0.75 in
Tension on Min
Hoop Bolt Net Bearing Shear Edge
Shell Force Force, Section , Pallow,b Pallow Dist.
Thickness Bolt Grade H (ft) (lb/ft) Pbolt (lb) Pallow,t (lb) (lb) (lb) (in)
Fifth Ring: 0.1046 5 2.896 1,946 324 3,067 2,824 4,182 0.13 OK
Fourth Ring: 0.1046 5 10.896 7,323 1,221 3,067 2,824 4,182 0.49 OK
Third Ring : 0.1345 5 18.896 12,700 2,117 3,944 3,632 4,182 0.66 OK
Second Ring: 0.2188 5 26.896 18,077 3,013 5,775 5,317 4,182 0.64 OK
Bottom Ring: 0.25 5 35 23,524 3,921 6,598 6,075 4,182 0.73 OK

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Tank Sheeting Summary

Thickness (in) No. of Bolt Rows Stave Width (in)
Deck 0.1046 1 N/A
Fifth Ring 0.1046 1 60
Fourth Ring 0.1046 1 60
Third Ring 0.1345 1 60
Second Ring 0.2188 1 60
Bottom Ring 0.2500 1 60
Bottom 0.1345 1 N/A
Design Wind Pressure [AWWA Section 15.1]
Pw = qzGCf ≥ 30Cf [AWWA D103 Eq 15-1]
Pw = Wind pressure applied to horizontal projected area (psf) = 18.05 psf
G = Gust-effect factor; shall be taken as 1.0 = 1.0
Cf = Force coefficient for cylindrical surface = 0.60
qz = Velocity pressure at height z of the centroid (psf) = 30.09 psf
2
where qz = (λw)0.00256KzKztKdV I [D103 Eq 15-1]
λw = Strength-level to service level factor for wind load = 1.00
Kz = Velocity pressure exposure coefficient at height z of the centroid = 1.02 [ASCE 7-05 Table 6-3]
Exposure = C
z = Height above finished grade (ft) = 36.21 ft
I = Wind importance factor = 1.15
V = Basic wind speed (mph) = 100 mph
Intermediate Wind Girder Check (Flat Panel)
h = 10.625 x 106 t/Paw(D/t)1.5 [AWWA D103 Eq. 15-5]
Pw = Weighted average wind pressure (psf) = 18.05 psf
t = Ave. shell thickness
h = Vertical distance between the intermediate wind girder and the top angle of the shell
t tave h H hallow
Fifth Ring: 0.1046 0.1046 4.104 4.104 20.833 OK
Fourth Ring: 0.1046 0.1046 8.000 12.104 20.833 OK
Third Ring : 0.1345 0.1165 8.000 20.104 27.272 OK
Second Ring: 0.2188 0.1456 8.000 28.104 47.640 OK
Bottom Ring: 0.2500 0.1690 8.104 36.208 69.107 OK
Wind Overturning Anchorage Check [D103 Section 15.2]
Mw = (PwDHshell2/2) = 254,884 ft-lb
W s = Weight of Shell = 18,247 lb
W roof = Weight of Roof = 1,595 lb
W rftr = Weight of Rafters = 573 lb
W c = Weight of Contents, Minimum Water Level (6 in) = 11,371 lb
W = W s + 2/3W roof + 1/2W rftr +W c = 30,968 lb
Dac = Diameter of Anchor Circle = 22.209 ft
N = No. of Anchor Bolts = 14
Pw = 4Mw/(NDac)-W'/N [D103 Eq. 5-13] = Uplift Per Bolt = 1,067 lb > 0 lb, Provide
Anchorage
Wind Sliding Stability Check [D103 Section 15.3]
W f = Weight of Tank Bottom = 2,002 lb
W tot = W s + W roof + W rftr + W c + W f = Total Tank Weight = 33,788 lb
VALLOW = 0.4W tot = Resisting Friction Force [D103 Eq. 15-3] = 13,515 lb
Paw = Wind pressure applied to horizontal projected area (psf) = 18 psf
V = Paw x Hshell x D= Total Wind Shear [D103 Eq. 15-3] = 14,079 lb > 13,515 lb, Anchorage
Required

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Roof Framing Design

wt

wr

L
Rafter Design
Try Rafter Member C3x4.1
Section Properties
d = Rafter Depth 3 inch Channel wr = Rafter Weight 4.1 lb/ft
Fy (ASTM A36) 36 ksi Sx = Section Modulus 1.10 in3
ry = Radius of Gyration 0.40 in Ix = Moment of Inertia 1.66 in4
Zx = Plastic Section Modulus 1.32 in3 Iy = Moment of Inertia 0.19 in5
ho = Flange Centroid Dist. 2.73 in Cw = Warping Constant 0.31 in6
4 r
J = Torsional Constant 0.03 in ts = Eff. Radius of Gyration 0.469 in
c = ho/2√(Iy/Cw) 1.08 E= 29,000 ksi
Roof Configuration & Loading
No. Rafters = 14
Roof Slope = 1 :12
θ = arctan(rise/run) = 4.764 °
L = Design Rafter Length = 9.920 ft
La = Actual Rafter Length = 9.982 ft
lt = Max Tributary Width to Rafter = 4.83 ft
wD = (D)*lt =Max Tributary Dead Load to Rafter = 25.98 lb/ft
wLr = (Lr)*lt =Max Tributary Live Load to Rafter = 120.85 lb/ft
Design Moment
LC 1 (D+Lr)
x = Distance Along Beam to Point of Maximum Moment = 5.69 ft
2 2 2
Mu = W/(3L )(L -x )+wrx/2(L-x) = 11.7 k-in
Yielding Limit State [AISC 14th Edition Section F2.1]
Mn = Mp = FyZx = 47.52 k-in
Lateral-Torsional Buckling Limit State [AISC 14th Edition Section F2.2]
Lb =Unbraced Length = 0.000 in
Lp = 1.76ry√(E/Fy) [AISC 13th ED. Eq. F2-5] = 19.881 in > 0.00 in
L b < L p , thus limit state of Lateral Torsional Buckling Does not Apply
Design Flexural Strength
Mn = = 47.52 k-in
Ωb (ASD) = = 1.67
Mn/Ωb = = 28.46 k-in > 11.7 k-in
OK
Mu/(Mn/Ωb) = = 0.412
Use 14-C3x4.1 Rafters
Max. Rafter Spacing [AWWA D103 Eq. 5-12]
trp = Roof Plate Thickness = 0.1046 in
Fy = Yield Strength of Roof Material = 36,000 psi
W D+Lr = Dead Load and Live Load on Roof Surface = 29.375 psf
Lmax = ((300Fytrp2)/(W D+Lr))0.5 <= 60 inches = 60.0 in
Rafter Spacing = 58.0 in < 60.0 OK

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Rafter Plate Design [ Roark - 7th Ed. Table 11.2 Case 1l ]

W r0
Mrb

b
a

drp = Rafter Plate Dia. drp

= 21.25 in
ν = poisson's ratio (steel) = 0.290
a = Outer edge radius = 10.625 in
b = Inner edge radius = 4.313 in
r0 = a = Radial location of unit line loading or start of distributed load = 10.625 in
l = Circumference = 2πr0 = 66.759 in
W = Total applied load (force) = P-W c = 4,025 lb
w = Unit line load (force per unit of circumferential length) = W/l = 60.295 lb/in
Fy = Yield strength = 36,000 psi
Ωb = ASD Safety factor for flexure [AISC 360 F1 (1) ] = 1.67
Fb = Fy/Ωb = Allowable flexural stress = 21,557 psi
C8 = 1/2(1+ν+(1-ν)(b/α)2) = = 0.703
C9 = b/α[(1+ν)/2ln(α/b)+(1-ν)/4(1-(b/α)2)] = 0.296
Mrb = (-ωα2/b)(c9/c8) = 665 lb-in
treq = √(4Mrb/Fb) = 0.351 in < 0.500 in, OK
Use 0.500 in. Thick x 21.25 dia. Rafter Plate
Column Design
Column Loading
PD = Roof Load Tributary to Column = 1/3(D) = 653 lb
PLr = Roof Live Load Tributary to Column = 1/3(Lr) = 3,037 lb
RD = Dead Load Reaction of Rafters at Column = 285 lb
W c = Column wt. = 821 lb
W rp = Rafter Plate = 50 lb
P = Total Load (D+Lr) to Column = 4,846 lb, governs
Column Compressive Strength
d = Column Dia. = 8 in (Sch 20 Pipe)
L = Column Length = 36.71 ft
r = radius of gyration = 2.96 in
Ag = Column Area = 6.58 in2
K,(Pinned-Pinned, See AISC 14th Ed. Table C-A.7.1) = 1
Kl/r ≤ 175 [AWWA D100 Section 5.7.3] = 148.8 < 175 OK
1/2
4.71(E/Fy) = 135.6 < Kl/r, use E3-3
Fe = (π2E)/(KL/r)2 [AISC 360-10 Eq E3-4] = 12,924 psi
Fcr = 0.877Fe [AISC 360-10 Eq E3-3] = 11,334 psi
Ωc (ASD) = = 1.67
Pn/Ωc = FcrAg/Ωc [Per AISC 360-10 Eq. E3-1] = 44,638 lb >4,846 lb OK
Use 8" dia. Sch 20 Column

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Base Plate Design

6" Gravel m

tg
Dc
Dg
Grade
d = Column width = = 8.625 in
Allowable Soil Bearing = = 1,500 psf
Ht. Above Grade = = 6 in
Act. Col. Load = = 4,846 lb
Area Req'd at Grade = = 3.23ft2
Diameter (Dc) at Base of Column = = 18in
Diameter (Dg) at Grade = = 30in
Area at Grade = = 4.91 sq ft > 3.23 sq ft
OK
fb = P/A = 19.04 psi (Ref: Roark, Table 24, 2L)
Fb = = 24,000 psi b/a = 0.521
b = = 4.688 in Km Factor (K) = 0.161
a = = 9 in K m = K x f b x a2 = 249 in-lb
tp = (6Km/Fb)0.5 = 0.25 in < 0.375 in, OK

* Use * 18 in dia. x 0.375 in thick baseplate

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Design Response Spectra - General Procedure

Site Location: Medellin, Colombia
Site Class: = D
Seismic Importance Factor, IE: = 1.00
Ss = = 1.125 g (Mapped MCE spectral response acceleration, 5%
damped, at 0.2 sec period)
S1 = = 0.450 g (Mapped MCE spectral response acceleration, 5%
damped, at 1.0 sec period)
Fa = Short Period Site Coefficient = 1.05
Fv = Long Period Site Coefficient = 1.55
SMS = FaSs (Eq 14-1) = 1.181 g (Site Specific MCE spectral response acceleration, 5%
damped, at 0.2 sec period)
SM1 = FvS1 (Eq 14-2) = 0.698 g (Site Specific MCE spectral response acceleration, 5%
damped, at 1.0 sec period)
SDS = USMS (Eq 14-3) = 0.788 g (Design Acceleration, 5% damped, at 0.2 sec period)

SD1 = USM1 (Eq 14-4) = 0.465 g (Design Acceleration, 5% damped, at 1.0 sec period)

U = (AWWA D103 Section 14.2.7.3) = 2/3

More Severe Seismic Design Category = D (ASCE 7-05 Section 11.6, Table 11.6-1, Table 11.6-2)
Impulsive Acceleration
Sai = Design spectral response acceleration for impulsive components, 5 percent damped,
at the natural period of the structure Ti
λE = Seismic load reduction factor (strength level to service level) = 0.7
TS = SD1/SDS = 0.590
TL = Region-dependent transition period for longer-period ground = 8 s
motion (Fig. 17)
Ti = Natural period of the structure = 0.000 s [Assume 0 per
D103 14.3]
Ri = Response Mod. Factor (Table 5) = 3.0
Rc = Response Mod. Factor (Table 5) = 1.5
For 0 <= Ti <= TS (Eq. 14-5)
Sai = SDS = 0.788 g
For TS < Ti < TL (Eq. 14-6)
Sai = SD1/Ti <= SDS = N/A
For Ti > TL (Eq. 14-7)
Sai = TLSD1/Ti2 = N/A
Ai = λESaiIE/Ri >= 0.36S1IE/Ri [Eq 14-12] = 0.184 g

Convective Acceleration
Sac = Design spectral response acceleration for the convective component, 0.5 percent damped,
at the first mode sloshing wave period Tc
Tc = First mode sloshing wave period
Tc = 2Pi x (D / 3.68g x tanh(3.68H/D))1/2 = 2.679 Seconds
K = Damping scaling factor to convert spectrum = 1.5
from 5 percent to 0.5 percent damping
For Tc ≤ TL [Eq. 14-12]
Sac = KSD1/Tc ≤ SDS = 0.260 g
For Tc > TL [Eq. 14-13]
Sac = KTLSD1/Tc2 = N/A
Ac = λESacIE/Rc [Eq. 14-17] = 0.122 g

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Shell Weight
Shell - Fifth Ring Wt. = 1,326 lb
Shell - Fourth Ring Wt. = 2,489 lb
Shell - Third Ring Wt. = 3,201 lb
Shell - Second Ring Wt. = 5,207 lb
Shell - Bottom Ring Wt. = 6,024 lb
W s = Total Shell Wt. = 18,247 lb
Roof Structure Weight
Roof Wt. = 1,595 lb
Total Rafter Wt. = 573 lb
W r =Total Roof & Rafter Wt. = 2,168 lb
Freeboard
Table 6 Minimum Freeboard Requirements
Risk Category
SDS I&II III IV
SDS < 0.33g None None d
SDS ≥ 0.33g None 0.7d d
Summary of Design Seismic Loads
D/H = 0.62
Ai = Impulsive design acceleration = 0.1839 g
Ac = Convective Design Acceleration = 0.1215 g
W s = Total Weight of Tank Shell = 18,247 lb
W T = Weight of Tank Contents (Eq 14-19) = 796,003 lb
W c /W T = 0.230D/H*tanh(3.67H/D) (Eq 14-18) = 0.143
W c = Effective Convective Weight = 113,510 lb
W i/W t = 1.0-.218(D/H) (Eq 14-17) = 0.865
W i = Effective Impulsive Weight = 688,383 lb
W r = Weight of Roof and Rafters = 2,168 lb
Xs = Height from Bottom of Shell to Center of Gravity of Shell = 14.58 ft
Ht = Total Height of the Shell = 36.208 ft
Xi/H = 0.5-0.094(D/H) [Eq. 14-21] = 0.4417
Xi = Height from Bottom of Shell to Centroid of Lateral Seismic = 15.46 ft
Force Applied to Impulsive Weight W i
Xc/H = (1.0-(cosh(3.67H/D)-1)/(3.67H/Dsinh(3.67H/D))[Eq. 14-22] = 0.8332
Xc = Height from Bottom of Shell to Centroid of Lateral Seismic = 29.16 ft
Force Applied to Convective Weight W c
W f = Weight of Tank Bottom = 2,002 lb
Design Overturning Moment and Base Shear at Bottom of the Shell
Ms = √[(Ai)(W sXs+W rHt+W iXi)2+(AcW cXc)2] [D103 Eq. 14-15] = 2,059,774 ft-lb
2 2
Vf = √[(Ai)(W s+W r+W i+W f) +(AcW c) ] [D103 Eq. 14-23] = 131,418 lb
tb init = 0.1345 in
wL init = 7.9tb√FyHG ≤ 1.28HDG [D103 Eq. 14-29] = 1,257 plf
wL max = 1.28HDG = 965 plf
wrs = 2/3(W r) + 1/2(W rftr) = 1,350 lb
wt = (W s + wrs)/(πD) [Eq. 14-33] = 289.58 plf

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Overturning Ratio
J Anchorage Ratio Criteria
J ≤ 0.785 No calculated uplift under design seismic overturning moment. Tank is self-anchored.

0.785<J≤1.54 Uplift occurs but tank is stable for the design load providing shell compression
requirements are satisfied. Tank is self-anchored.
J > 1.54 Tank is not stable and cannot be self-anchored for the design load. Modify the
annular plate if L < 0.035D is not controlling or add mechanical anchorage.
Av(1) = 0.48SDS [D103 14.3.4.3 limited by buckling] = 0.378 g
Av(2) = 0.19SDS [D103 14.3.4.3 not limited by buckling] = 0.15 g
2
J = Ms/(D (wt(1-0.4Av(2))+wL)) [D103 Eq. 14-28] = 3.587 Anchorage
Required!
Seismic Sliding Stability Check
Vallow = 0.4[W s+W r+W i+W c)(1.0-0.4Av(2)) [D103 Eq. 14-44] = Allowable = 312,392 lb
Lateral Shear
Vf = Design Shear Due to Horizontal Design Acceleration = 131,418 lb < 312,392 lb,
No Seismic
Sliding

Shell Compression-No Uplift or Tank is Anchored

t/R = = 0.00193
σc = (wt(1+0.4Av(1))+1.273Ms/(D2)) x 1/(12t) [D103 Eq. 14-31] = 1,995 psi
σe = 1.333σa = 1.333fs [D103 Eq 14-39]
fs = 1.3333(15,000)(2/3)(100t/R)*[2-(2/3)(100t/R)] ≤15,000 [D103 Eq. 5-5] = 4,816 psi > 1,995 psi
OK

Hydrodynamic Seismic Hoop Tensile Stress

Definitions
Ni = Impulsive hoop membrane force in tank shell
Nc = Convective hoop membrane force in tank shell
σT = Total combined hoop stress in the shell
σs = Hoop stress in theshell due to impulsive and convective forces of stored liquid
σh = Product hydrostatic hoop stress in the shell
Bottom Ring:
t = 0.25 in
Y = 35 ft > 0.75D
D/H >= 1.333
Ni = (4.5Ai(GDH)(Y/H -.5((Y/H)2))(TANH(.866(D/H)))[D103 Eq. 14-35] = 152.1 lb/in
D/H < 1.333 and Y < 0.75D:
Ni = (2.77AiGD2)(Y/0.75D -.5((Y/0.75D)2)))[D103 Eq. 14-36] = -42.6 lb/in
D/H < 1.333 and Y >= 0.75D:
Ni = 1.39AiGD2 [D103 Eq. 14-37] = 118.6 lb/in←Governs
Nc = 0.98AcGD2(cosh(3.68(H-Y)/D)/COSH(3.68(H/D)))[Eq. 14-38] = 0.3 lb/in
Nh = 2.6YDG = 1,960 lb/in
av = Vertical Acceleration = 0.38 g
σs = √(Ni2 + Nc2 + (Nh x Av)2))/ts [D103 Eq. 14-34] = 3,002 psi
σh = Nh/ts = 7,841 psi
σ t = σ s + σh = 10,843 psi
Fallow = 1.333Ft = 24,474 psi > 10,843 psi
OK

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Second Ring:
t = 0.2188 in
Y = 26.896 ft > 0.75D
D/H >= 1.333
Ni = (4.5Ai(GDH)(Y/H -.5((Y/H)2))(TANH(.866(D/H)))[D103 Eq. 14-35] = 144.0 lb/in
D/H < 1.333 and Y < 0.75D:
Ni = (2.77AiGD2)(Y/0.75D -.5((Y/0.75D)2)))[D103 Eq. 14-36] = 66.0 lb/in
D/H < 1.333 and Y >= 0.75D:
Ni = 1.39AiGD2 [D103 Eq. 14-37] = 118.6 lb/in←Governs
2 = 0.59 lb/in
Nc = 0.98AcGD (cosh(3.68(H-Y)/D)/COSH(3.68(H/D)))[Eq. 14-38]
Nh = 2.6YDG = 1,506 lb/in
av = Vertical Acceleration = 0.38 g
σs = √(Ni2 + 2 2
Nc + (Nh x Av) ))/ts [D103 Eq. 14-34] = 2,658 psi
σh = Nh/ts = 6,885 psi
σ t = σ s + σh = 9,543 psi
Fallow = 1.333Ft = 24,474 psi > 9,543 psi
OK
Third Ring:
t = 0.1345
Y = 18.896 ft > 0.75D
D/H >= 1.333
Ni = (4.5Ai(GDH)(Y/H -.5((Y/H)2))(TANH(.866(D/H)))[D103 Eq. 14-35] = 119.9 lb/in
D/H < 1.333 and Y < 0.75D:
Ni = (2.77AiGD2)(Y/0.75D -.5((Y/0.75D)2)))[D103 Eq. 14-36] = 114.8 lb/in
D/H < 1.333 and Y >= 0.75D:
Ni = 1.39AiGD2 [D103 Eq. 14-37] = 118.6 lb/in ←Governs
2 = 2.20 lb/in
Nc = 0.98AcGD (cosh(3.68(H-Y)/D)/COSH(3.68(H/D)))[Eq. 14-38]
Nh = 2.6YDG = 1,058.3 lb/in
av = Vertical Acceleration = 0.38 g
σs = √(Ni2 + 2 2
Nc + (Nh x Av) ))/ts [D103 Eq. 14-34] = 3,102 psi
σh = Nh/ts = 7,868 psi
σ t = σ s + σh = 10,971 psi
Fallow = 1.333Ft = 27,193 psi > 10,971 psi
OK
Fourth Ring:
t = 0.1046
Y = 10.896 ft <0.75D
D/H >= 1.333
Ni = (4.5Ai(GDH)(Y/H -.5((Y/H)2))(TANH(.866(D/H)))[D103 Eq. 14-35] = 80.0 lb/in
D/H < 1.333 and Y < 0.75D:
Ni = (2.77AiGD2)(Y/0.75D -.5((Y/0.75D)2)))[D103 Eq. 14-36] = 105.7 lb/in
D/H < 1.333 and Y >= 0.75D:
Ni = 1.39AiGD2 [D103 Eq. 14-37] = 118.6 lb/in ←Governs
2
Nc = 0.98AcGD (cosh(3.68(H-Y)/D)/COSH(3.68(H/D)))[Eq. 14-38] = 8.59 lb/in
Nh = 2.6YDG = 610.3 lb/in
av = Vertical Acceleration = 0.38 g
σs = √(Ni2 + 2 2
Nc + (Nh x Av) ))/ts [D103 Eq. 14-34] = 2,427 psi
σh = Nh/ts = 5,835 psi
σ t = σ s + σh = 8,262 psi
Fallow = 1.333Ft = 27,193 psi > 8,262 psi
OK

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Fifth Ring:
t = 0.1046
Y = 2.896 ft <0.75D
D/H >= 1.333
Ni = (4.5Ai(GDH)(Y/H -.5((Y/H)2))(TANH(.866(D/H)))[D103 Eq. 14-35] = 24.1 lb/in
D/H < 1.333 and Y < 0.75D:
Ni = (2.77AiGD2)(Y/0.75D -.5((Y/0.75D)2)))[D103 Eq. 14-36] = 38.6 lb/in
D/H < 1.333 and Y >= 0.75D:
Ni = 1.39AiGD2 [D103 Eq. 14-37] = 118.6 lb/in ←Governs
Nc = 0.98AcGD2(cosh(3.68(H-Y)/D)/COSH(3.68(H/D)))[Eq. 14-38] = 33.69 lb/in
Nh = 2.6YDG = 162.2 lb/in
av = Vertical Acceleration = 0.38 g
σs = √(Ni2 + Nc2 + (Nh x Av)2))/ts [D103 Eq. 14-34] = 764 psi
σh = Nh/ts = 1550.7 psi
σ t = σ s + σh = 2,314 psi
Fallow = 1.333Ft = 27,193 psi > 2,314 psi
OK

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Foundation Properties
f'c = Design Concrete Compressive Strength = 3,000 psi
Rebar: A.S.T.M. A-615, Grade 60
Ft : = 24,000 psi

Seismic Uplift
N = No. of Anchor Bolts = 14 ea
Ms = = 2,060 ft-k
W' = W s + (1/2W rftr +2/3W roof) = 19,597 lb
Dac = Diameter of Anchor Circle = 22.21 ft
Ps = 4Ms/(0.7NDac) - 0.9(1-0.4Av)W/N [D103 Eq. 5-14, ASCE 7-05 = 36,671 lb > 4,205 lb,
Strength Design Load Combination 7. 0.9D + 1.0E] Seismic Uplift
Governs
Wind Uplift
Mw = (See Page 3) = 254,884 ft-lb
Pw = 4Mw/(0.6Ndac)-0.9W/N [D103 Eq. 5-13, ASCE 7-05 Strength = 4,205 lb
Design Load 5: 0.9D+1.0W] = Uplift Per Bolt

Anchor Design [ACI 318-19 Chapter 17]

Anchor Properties
do = Anchor Bolt Diameter = 1.25 in
hef = le = Embedment Depth = 21.375 in
h = Member Thickness = 30 in
ca1 = ca,min = Distance from center of Anchor to Edge of Concrete = 17 in < 1.5 hef
ca2 = = 25 in
Check minimum edge distance and concrete thickness
cmin = [ACI 318-19 17.9.2] = 3.00 in < 17 in OK
hmin = hef + 2d0 = 23.875 in < 30 in OK
Calculate Steel Strength
nt = thread per inch = 7 threads/in
Ase,N = π/4(do-0.9743/nt)2 = 0.9691 in2
futa = = 60,000 psi
Nsa = Ase,Nfuta [ACI 318-19 Eq. 17.6.1.2] = 58,147 lb
Φ = [ACI 318-19 Table 17.5.3(a)] = 0.75
ΦNsa= = 43,610 lb
Determine Concrete Breakout Strength
Anc = (3* hef)(ca2+ca1) = 2,693 in2
Anc0 = (9* hef2) [ACI 318-19 17.6.2.1.4] = 4,112 in2
ψed,N = 1.0 if ca,min > 1.5hef [ACI 318-19 Eq. 17.6.2.4.1a]
= 0.7+0.3 ca,min/(1.5hef) if ca,min < 1.5hef [ACI 318-19 Eq. 17.6.2.4. = 0.859
ψc,N = (cracked concrete) [ACI 318-19 17.6.2.5.1(b)] = 1.00
ψcp,N = 1.0 for cast-in anchors [ACI 318-19 17.6.2.6.2] = 1
kc = [ACI 318-19 17.6.2.2.1] (Cast-in Anchors) = 24
λ = [ACI 318-19 19.2.4.3] (Normal Weight Concrete) = 1.0
λa = 1.0λ [ACI 318-19 Table 17.2.4.1] (Cast-in Anchors) = 1.0
1.5
Nb = kcλa√(f'c)*hef [ACI 318-19 Eq. 17.6.2.2.1] = 129,907 lb
Ncb = Anc/Anc0*ψed,Nψc,Nψcp,NNb [ACI 318-19 Eq. 17.6.2.1a] = 73,093 lb
Φ = [ACI 318-19 Table 17.5.3(c) Cast-in anchors] = 0.70
0.75ΦNcb = [ACI 318-19 Section 17.10.5.4(b) For Seismic Design = 38,374 lb
Category C, D, E, and F]

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Pullout Strength of Anchor in Tension

ψc,P = (cracked concrete) [ACI 318-19 17.6.3.3.1(b)] = 1.0
Dap = Anchor plate diameter = 4.0 in
tap = Anchor plate thickness = 0.375 in
Abrg = Bearing area of head = 1.82 in2
Abrg-2 = Bearing area of anchor plate = 3.93 in2
Abrg = Governing Bearing Area = 3.93 in2
Np = 8Abrgf'c [ACI 318-19 Eq. 17.6.3.2.2a] = 94,248 lb
Npn =ψc,PNp [ACI 318-19 Eq. 17.6.3.1] = 94,248 lb
Φ = [ACI 318-19 Table 17.5.3(c) Cast-in anchors] = 0.70
0.75ΦNpn = [ACI 318-19 Section 17.10.5.4(b) For Seismic Design = 49,480 lb
Category C, D, E, and F]
Side Face Blowout Strength(when cmin < 0.4hef)
(hef)/2.5 = 8.6 in ≤ 17 in Side Face
Blowout Check Not
Required
Determine Failure Mode [ACI 318-19 Section 17.10.5.3(a) case i]
1.2Nsa = = 69,776 lb
Min(Ncb; Npn) = = 73,093 lb > 69,776 lb OK,
Steel Failure
Governs
Determine Controlling Strength
Nu = Max(Ps, Pw) = 36,671 lb
Nn = Min |ΦNsa; 0.75ΦNcb; 0.75ΦNpn| = 38,374 lb > 36,671 lb OK

Seismic Shear
Vf = √[(Ai)(W s+W r+W i+W f)2+(AcW c)2] [D103 Eq. 14-23] = 131,418 lb
Vallow = 0.4[W s+W r+W i+W c)(1.0-0.4Av) [D103 Eq. 14-44] = = 312,392 lb
Allowable Lateral Shear
Vnet(E) = Vf/0.7 - 0.9Vallow [ASCE 7-16 Strength Design Load = 0 lb
Combination 7. 0.9D + 1.0E]
veq = Vnet(E)/N = Shear Per Anchor = 0 lb < 807 lb

Wind Shear
Vw = Pw*HshellD = 14,079 lb
VALLOW = 0.4W tot = Resisting Friction Force [D103 Eq. 15-3] = 13,515 lb
Vnet(W) = Vw/0.6- 0.9Vallow [ASCE 7-16 Strength Design Load = 11,301 lb
Combination 5. 0.9D + 1.0W]
vwind = Vnet(W)/N = Shear Per Anchor = 807 lb

Vua = max(veq, vwind) = = 807 lb

Anchor Design (Shear) [ACI 318-19 Chapter 17]
do = Anchor Bolt Diameter = 1.25 in
2
Ase = π/4(do-0.9743/nt) = 0.9691 in
Steel Strength in Shear
futa = = 60,000 lb
Vsa = 0.6Ase,Vfuta [ACI 318-19 Eq. 17.7.1.2b] = 34,888 lb
Ф = [ACI 318-19 Table 17.5.3(a)] = 0.65
ΦVsa = = 22,677 lb

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Concrete Breakout Strength in Shear [ACI 318-19 17.7.2.2]

Ie = hef ≤ 8da = Embedment Depth = 10 in
ha = = 30 in
f'c = = 3,000 psi
ca1 = ca,min = Distance from center of Anchor to Edge of Concrete = 17 in
ca2 > 1.5hef 25 in
0.2 1.5
Vb,(a) = 7(le/da) √(da)λa√(f'c)(ca1) [ACI 318-19 Eq. 17.7.2.2.1a] = 45,541 lb
1.5
Vb,(b) = 9λa√(f'c)(ca1) [ACI 318-19 Eq. 17.7.2.2.1b] = 34,552 lb
Vb = min(Vb,(a), Vb,(b)) [ACI 318-19 17.7.2.2.1] = 34,552 lb
Avc = 2(1.5ca1)(min(1.5ca1, ha)) [ACI 318-19 17.7.2.1.2] = 1300.5 in2
Avco = 4.5(ca1)2 [ACI 318-19 Eq. 17.7.2.1.3] = 1300.5 in2
ψed,V = 1.0 if ca2 ≥ 1.5ca1 [ACI 318-19 Eq. 17.7.2.4.1a]
= 0.7+0.3ca2/(1.5ca1) if ca2 < 1.5ca1 [ACI 318-19 17.7.2.4.1b] = 1.0
ψc,V (cracked concrete w/ rebar present) [ACI 318-19 Table 17.7.2.5 = 1.2
ψh,V = √(1.5ca1/ha)≥ 1.0 where ha<1.5ca1 [ACI 318-19 Eq. 17.7.2.6.1] = 1.00
Vcb = Avc/Avco*ψed,Vψc,Vψh,VVb [ACI 318-19 Eq. 17.7.2.1a] = 41,219 lb
Ф = [ACI 318-19 Table 17.5.3(b)] = 0.70
ΦVcb = = 28,853 lb
Concrete Pryout Strength in Shear [ACI 318-19 17.7.3]
kcp = 1.0 for hef < 2.5 in
= 2.0 for hef ≥ 2.5 in = 2.0
Ncp = Ncb = (See Above) [ACE 318-19 17.7.3.1.1] = 73,093 lb
Vcp = kcpNcp [ACI 318-19 Eq. 17.7.3.1a] = 146,187 lb
Ф = [ACI 318-19 Table 17.5.3(c)] = 0.70
ΦVcp = = 102,331 lb
Determine Controlling Strength
Vua = max(veq, vwind) = = 807 lb
Ω0 = Seismic Coefficient = [ASCE 7-16 Table 15.4-2; ACI 318-19 = 2.0
17.10.6.3(c)]
Vmax = max(Ω0veq, vwind) = = 807 lb
ΦVn = Min |Φvsa; ΦVcb; ΦVcp| = 22,677 lb > 807 lb, OK

Interaction of Tensile and Shear Forces [ACI 318-19 17.8]

If Vua ≤ 0.2ΦVn then full strength in tension shall be permitted.
Vua = = 807 lb
0.2ΦVn = = 4,535 lb ≥ 807 lb
Vua ≤ 0.2ΦVn Full strength in tension shall be permitted. Interaction
check of tensile and shear forces not required.

Thus, Use: 1.250 in Diameter Anchor Bolts, Embed 21 3/8 in, Project 24 in above foundation
with 4.0 in. Diameter x 3/8 in thick Anchor Plate

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Anchorage Summary

4"
14 - 1 1/4'' Dia. Anchor Bolts
21.542 Ft Tank Diameter

24'' 14 - 5/16'' Thick

Shear Plates

6"

24" 21 3/8"

2'-6'' Min. Edge Dist. Typ.

Concrete foundation, designed by
others, minimum dimensions shown
are only to accommodate anchor bolts
14-4" Diameter 17'' Min.
only, designer shall size footing based
3/8" Thick Edge Dist.
on design loading as well as provide
Anchor Plates Typ.
minimum edge distances ca1 & ca2
specified above.
Anchor Chair Design

F1

F2

F3 d1
e d2
F4
d4 d3

Tension (P) = Min(AseFy,16Ms/NDac-(1-0.4Av)W/N) [D103 Section = 34,888 lb

5.9.8.2]
(e) = = 4 in
No. of Bolts = = 16 ea
d1 = = 7 in
d2 = = 5 in
d3 = = 3 in
d4 = = 1 in
2Σdi2 = (d12 + d22 + d32 + d42) x 2 = = 168 in2
F1 = Pe*d1/(2Σdi2*2) = 2,907 lb
F2 = Pe*d2/(2Σdi2*2) = 2,077 lb
F3 = Pe*d3/(2Σdi2*2) = 1,246 lb
F4 = Pe*d4/(2Σdi2*2) = 415 lb
Bolt Shear (V) = P/No. of Bolts = 2,180 lb/bolt

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1/2" Dia. , Grade 5 Bolt

d = Bolt Diameter = 0.50 in
2
Ab = π/4d = 0.1963 in2
Fnt = Nominal Tensile Stress [AISC 360-10 Table J3.2] = 90,000 psi
Fnv = Nominal Shear Stress [AISC 360-10 Table J3.2] = 54,000 psi
N = Bolt Rows = 1
Ω = Safety Factor[AISC 360-10 J3.6] = 2
Vtotal = [V2 + (Pbolt/N)2]1/2 = 4,486 lb
Rnv/Ω = FnvAb/Ω = 5,301 lb > 4,486 lb OK
Check Combined Shear & Tension [AISC 360-10 J3.7]
fv = Vtotal/Ab = 22,847 psi
P = F1 = Maximum Bolt Tension = 2,907 lb
F'nt = 1.3Fnt - (ΩFnt/Fnv)fv ≤ Fnt [AISC 360-10 Eq. J3-3b] = 40,844 psi
Rnt/Ω = F'ntAb/Ω [AISC 360-10 Eq. J3-2] = 4,010 lb > 2,907 lb OK
Hold Down Plate
L = Hold Down Plate Span = 4 in
M = PL/4 = 34,888 in-lb
Fb = 0.75Fy = 27,000 psi
t = (6M/(4Fb(4/3)))1/2 = 1.207 in < 1.250 in OK
Therefore, Use: 1.25 Inch Plate
Reinforcing Plate
T = (F1 + F2 + F3)/6" = 1,038 lb/in
M=TxL = 1,038 in-lb
t = 6M/(1.33Fb) = 0.416 in < 0.500 in OK
Therefore, Use: 0.5 in plate

Bent Plate Chair

TRY: Plate Thickness (t) = 0.1644 in
Chair Height (h) = 16 in
V = P/2 = 17,444 lb
Fy = Yield Strength = 40 ksi
h/t = = 97 < 260
kv [webs without transverse stiffeners and h/tw<260 ] = 5
1.10√(kvE/Fy) = = 66 < h/t
1.37√(kvE/Fy) = = 82 < h/t
2
Cv = (1.51kvE)/((h/tw) Fy) [AISC 360-10 EQ G2-5] = 0.582
for h/t > 1.37√(kvE/Fy)
Aw = ht = = 2.630 in2
Vn = 0.6FyAwCv [AISC 360-10 EQ G2-1] = 36,726 lb
Ωv = Safety Factor [AISC 360-10 G1] = 1.67
Vn/Ωv = = 21,992 lb > 17,444 lb, OK

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Bending Capacity:
L = (4")√2 = 5.66 in
M = P/2*L = 98,678 in-lb
2
Zx = th /4 = Plastic Section Modulus = 10.522 in3
2
Sx = th /6 = Section Modulus = 7.014 in3
My = FySx = Yield Moment = 280,576 lb-in
Mn = Mp = FyZx ≤ 1.6My [AISC 360 F11-1] = 448,922 lb-in
Ωc (ASD) = = 1.67
Mn/Ωb = = 268,815 lb-in > 98,678 lb-in
OK

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