FEM analysis of the thin-walled horizontal cylindrical storage vessel in the region of the saddle supports is presented in this paper. The influence of longitudinal and circumferential membrane compressive and tensile stresses appearing in the regions of the saddle horns is analyzed.
FEM analysis of the thin-walled horizontal cylindrical storage vessel in the region of the saddle supports is presented in this paper. The influence of longitudinal and circumferential membrane compressive and tensile stresses appearing in the regions of the saddle horns is analyzed. (en)