Maintaining the functionality of the water lifeline networks is a primary objective, not only in
periods of ordinary management but also during emergencies. This paper presents the …

In the field of civil engineering, concrete water storage tanks are considered as hydraulic
structures and take a special place among the constructions. The experience feedback …

The design of concrete elevated water tanks involves several kinds of uncertainties.
Traditionally, the design of these structures is based on a deterministic analysis. Partial …

In the context of seismic risk analysis of chemical plants, pressure vessels are one of the
most sensitive equipment to be considered because of the quantity of hazardous products …

Large regions in many countries are exposed to earthquakes, thus seismic risk evaluation is
a relevant issue and requires specific knowledge development and integration between …

OIL AND GAS TRANSPORTATION LINE components are particularly vulnerable to natural
hazard events. Steel tanks are recognized as the most vulnerable equipment to seismic …

Severe requirements for the safety of industrial equipment are necessary when large
amount of toxic and flammable materials are handled. Among others, structural reliability of …

This case-study is dedicated to the seismic risk assessment of cylindrical fixed-based
reinforced concrete and prestressed concrete water tanks situated in Romania. The fixed …

The wide range of induced effects of earthquakes, from direct damage due to seismic
shaking to indirect damage caused by secondary effects (eg liquefaction, soil densification …

Earthquakes can cause significant damages to industrial liquid storage tanks resulting in
losses of functionality, fires or environmental contamination due to the leakage of hazardous …