In ASCE page 74 (Figure 6-21)
In order to determine the shape (force) coefficient Cf, you need to get h/D from the table.
My question is regarding the definition of h.
Case (I)
If we have tank with height "L = 10ft" on the ground, so the term "h" which will be used in the table
h = 10 ft.
No problem in this case.
Case (II)
If we have tank with height "L=10ft" on a building with height "H= 20ft". There are two opinions:
1- The the term "h" which will be used in the table = H + (L/2) = 25ft. Actuall I found this answer in few references. I really do not understand how did they came up with assumption.
2- ASCE define "h" as height of the structure in feet (look down in the notation) and according to this we should use h = 10 ft.
I have been working for long time with non building structures and I always use h as the height of the structure and I even asked all of my co-workers and all of them use it the same way as me.
Could you please guys give me your feedback.
Thanks
In order to determine the shape (force) coefficient Cf, you need to get h/D from the table.
My question is regarding the definition of h.
Case (I)
If we have tank with height "L = 10ft" on the ground, so the term "h" which will be used in the table
h = 10 ft.
No problem in this case.
Case (II)
If we have tank with height "L=10ft" on a building with height "H= 20ft". There are two opinions:
1- The the term "h" which will be used in the table = H + (L/2) = 25ft. Actuall I found this answer in few references. I really do not understand how did they came up with assumption.
2- ASCE define "h" as height of the structure in feet (look down in the notation) and according to this we should use h = 10 ft.
I have been working for long time with non building structures and I always use h as the height of the structure and I even asked all of my co-workers and all of them use it the same way as me.
Could you please guys give me your feedback.
Thanks