Hoop Tension in Design of Steel Structures Formulas

Hoop Tension is the cylinder stress that is exerted on the circular water tank. And is denoted by H_t. Hoop Tension is usually measured using the Kilonewton for Force. Note that the value of Hoop Tension is always negative. Typically, the value of Hoop Tension is greater than 1.

Formulas to find Hoop Tension in Design of Steel Structures

fxHoop Tension generated in RCC Circular Water TankGo

List of variables in Design of Steel Structures formulas

fx Density of Water Go

fx Depth of Water in Water Tank Go

fx Diameter of Tank Go

FAQ

What is the Hoop Tension?

Hoop Tension is the cylinder stress that is exerted on the circular water tank. Hoop Tension is usually measured using the Kilonewton for Force. Note that the value of Hoop Tension is always negative. Typically, the value of Hoop Tension is greater than 1.

Can the Hoop Tension be negative?

Yes, the Hoop Tension, measured in Force can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Hoop Tension?

Hoop Tension is usually measured using the Kilonewton[kN] for Force. Newton[kN], Exanewton[kN], Meganewton[kN] are the few other units in which Hoop Tension can be measured.

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