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4.2.6.3 Horizontal Torsion (

a
Horizontal torsion (torsion about the II
vertical axis) may be a factor for open v
frame structures. The engineer should a
consider the possibility of torsion in the a
design
2
Consideration should be given to the 01

application points of the wind load, la

especially in cases where the building al
framing is irregular and/or equipment m
locations are not symmetric.
3
d
4.3 PRESSURE VESSELS C4.3 PRESSURE VESSELS al
Ci
Where vessel and piping diameters are For tall slender vessels, vortex Cl
specified, it is intended that insulation, if shedding may cause significant oscillating
present, be included in the projected area. force in the crosswind direction. This
Insulation should not be included for means that the structure may experience
stiffness when checking hID for dynamic significant loads in both the alongwind
characteristics. and crosswind directions at the same
time. Crosswind forces such as vortex
shedding are not addressed in this
document.

4.3.1 Vertical Vessels

4.
4.3.1.1 Use ASCE 7 to calculate
velocity pressures and to obtain gust
effect factors. pI
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4.3.1.2 Simplified Method C.4.3.1.2 Simplified Method

If detailed information (number of I)

platforms, platform size, etc.) is unknown (0
at the time of design of the
lfl
foundation/piles, the following approach
maybe used: di
th

2)

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