Structural stress analysis is performed in order to ensure that a structure will fulfill its intended function in a given loads environment. Structure is defined as a system of interconnected members assembled in a stable configuration and used to support a load or combination of loads. This analysis provides the basis for structural design.
Process piping and power piping are typically checked to verify that the routing, nozzle loads, hangers, and supports are properly placed and selected such that allowable pipe stress is not exceeded. It is necessary to evaluate the mechanical behavior of the piping under regular loads (internal pressure and thermal stresses) as well under occasional and intermittent loading cases. This evaluation is usually performed with the assistance of a specialized pipe stress analysis computer programs.
A pressure vessel / Storage tank /Silos .. is a container designed to hold gases or liquids at a pressure substantially different from the ambient pressure. ... Design involves parameters such as maximum safe operating pressure and temperature, safety factor, corrosion allowance and minimum design temperature.
Foundation design is the creation of a construction plan for a building foundation. It is a highly specialized function and usually performed by a structural engineer. The foundation is the structural base that stands on the ground and supports the rest of the building. The typ...