Seismic Loads (Seismic Data Tab)

Component Elevation ratio z/h - Enter a value for the elevation ratio if the vessel is attached to
another structure, such as a building. The ratio, needed for proper analysis, is the height in the
structure where the vessel is attached hx to the average height of the roof hr. Generally, this
value is less than or equal to 1. For more information, see Section 1632.2, UBC 1997.

Component Amplification Factor ap - Enter a value for the component amplification factor ap.
This value varies from 1.0 to 2.5. For vessels a value of 2.5 is typical.

ASCE-2010 Seismic Data

Enter data for the ASCE-2010 seismic code.
Importance Factor I - Enter the occupancy importance factor, I, according to Sections 11.5.1
and 15.4.1.1, based on Table 1.5-2. The importance factor accounts for loss of life and property.
This value typically ranges between 1.0 and 1.5.
Response Modification Factor R - Enter the seismic force factor, R, from Table 12.2-1,
12.14-1, 15.4-1, or 15.4-2, as required. R is usually equal to 2.5 for inverted pendulum systems
and cantilevered column systems. For elevated tanks use a value of 4. For horizontal vessels,
leg supported vessels and others use a value of 3.0.

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