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The criteria for line selection for seismic analysis are normally mentioned in the ITB documents if the
construction site falls under seismic zone. If the same is not mentioned then on a broad respect following
lines can be considered:
As per code ASME B 31.3 the longitudinal stresses generated due to sustained and occasional loads should
be within 1.33 times Sh (Basic allowable stress at hot temperature) value. So We have to add Sustained
stress and occasional stress such that the scalar combination of the same remains within the limit specified
by the code. Normally the nozzle load checking is not required for seismic analysis. However few
companies need the nozzle load checking at seismic condition for static equipments. Sometimes the
allowable nozzle load can be increased by 50% for checking in occasional cases. However nozzle load
checking is not required at seismic case for rotating equipments. The following article will describe steps to
perform the static method of seismic analysis in Caesar II.
The first step in static seismic analysis is to collect the seismic coefficient. Sometimes the value of seismic
coefficient is provided directly and sometimes enough data is provided to calculate the same. The following
equation (as per IS 1893) can be used to calculate the seismic co-efficient:
Here Spectral Acceleration Coefficient (Sa/g) = 2.5 (Examples are shown for the sake of a typical
value calculation)
Zone Factor (Z) = 0.16
Response Reduction Factor (R) =3
Importance factor (I) = 1.75
Horizontal Seismic Coefficient (Ah) = 0.12 (X & Z Direction)
This co-efficient value need to be entered in Caesar spreadsheet as shown below:
Check restraint summary for load cases L8 to L11 in the above mentioned figure and check stresses for
load case L16 to L19.