Fragility analysis methods for steel storage tanks in seismic prone areas

HN Phan, F Paolacci… - Pressure Vessels …, 2016 - asmedigitalcollection.asme.org
Catastrophic failure of above ground storage tanks was observed due to past earthquakes
causing serious economic and environmental consequences. Therefore, the evaluation of …

Vulnerability-based design of sliding concave bearings for the seismic isolation of steel storage tanks

HN Phan, F Paolacci… - Pressure Vessels …, 2016 - asmedigitalcollection.asme.org
Liquid steel storage tanks are strategic structures for industrial facilities and have been
widely used both in nuclear and non-nuclear power plants. Typical damage to tanks …