fluid-structure interaction in concrete cylindrical tanks under harmonic excitations

Authors

kourosh shahverdiani

ali reza rahai

faramarz khoshnoudian

abstract

large capacity cylindrical tanks are used to store a variety of liquids. their satisfactoryperformance during earthquake is crucial for modern facilities. in present paper, the behavior of cylindricalconcrete tanks under harmonic excitation is studied using the finite element method. liquid sloshing, liquidviscosity and wall flexibility are considered and additionally excitation frequency, liquid level and tankgeometry is investigated. the results show a value for wall thickness to tank diameter ratio which may be usedas a guide in the consideration of wall flexibility effects.

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Journal title:
international journal of civil engineering

جلد ۶، شماره ۲، صفحات ۱۳۲-۱۴۱

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