Leg Supports for Vertical Vessels

DesignCalcs covers un-braced leg column supports for vertical vessels.  The methodology combines a variety of common industry accepted calculations.  The AISC Manual of Steel Construction, The Pressure Vessel Handbook and The Pressure Vessel Design Manual are just some of the references used.  DesignCalcs covers the following options:

  • Three to Twelve Legs
  • Optional repad between the leg and the vessel wall
  • Pipe, Tube, Angle, Channel and W-shape columns
  • Multiple angle of attacks for lateral loads



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