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Mar 1958
Earthquake Response of Elevated Tanks and Vessels
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Volume 84, Issue 2
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Recent western United States earthquakes, while not being as severe as can be expected to occur, have provided tests of many structures specifically designed to resist earthquake forces. A method of analysis is discussed wherein minor damage to elevated water tank towers and refinery vessels can be satisfactorily explained.
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Journal of the Structural Division
Volume 84 • Issue 2 • March 1958
Pages: 1563-1 - 1563-14
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© 1958 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published in print: Mar 1958
Published online: Feb 1, 2021
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D. F. Moran, AM.ASCE
Chief Structural Engr., Quinton Engineers, Ltd., Los Angeles, Calif.
James A. Cheney, JM.ASCE
Structures Engr., Missile Systems Div., Lockheed Aircraft Corp., Palo Alto, Calif.
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