Damage Classification

NameCuradelli (2011) - Storage Tank
Hazard TypeEarthquake
Plant Unit TypeStorage Tank
Description

Damage states for spherical tanks according to Curadelli (2011).

States
NoCodeNameDescription
1.DS0No failure

No damage (corresponding to no release).

2.DS1Failure

Loss of 100%, due to the collapse of annular columns (legs) that support the sphere.

ReferencesO. Curadelli, "Seismic reliability of spherical containers retrofitted by means of energy dissipation devices", 2011
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Created: Vincenzo ARCIDIACONO, 2014/03/18 14:54:00 – Updated: Serkan GIRGIN, 2016/03/01 14:25:28

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