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Shake table tests are required when applicable standards, regulatory authorities, or project specifications demand physical seismic qualification rather than analysis alone. This guide covers which standards drive those requirements and what they mean for equipment design and fabrication. What Shake Table Testing Actually Is A shake table test subjects a piece of equipment to simulated seismic motion to demonstrate it can survive and remain functional through a defined ground motion event. The equipment is mounted on a platform that replicates

Seismic zone classification is not a checkbox on a design form. This guide covers how seismic zones impact vessel supports, which code requirements drive fabrication scope, and what fabricators need before cutting steel. What Seismic Zone Classification Actually Determines Seismic hazard in the United States is mapped and categorized through the International Building Code (IBC) and ASCE 7, which assigns structures to Seismic Design Categories (SDC) A through F based on the site’s mapped spectral acceleration values and the occupancy

Anchorage details are one of the most commonly flagged items during pressure vessel and storage tank installation reviews. This guide covers what inspectors look for, what causes submittals to get rejected, and how to structure anchorage documentation that passes the first time. Why Anchorage Review Is a Separate Discipline from Vessel Fabrication Vessel fabrication and anchorage design are governed by different codes and carried out by different disciplines, but they have to work together precisely. The fabricator is responsible for