Table 3 Stress distribution in the skirt region
Load Case | Maximum Stress (MPa) | Stress reduction | |
|---|---|---|---|
Reinforced | Unreinforced | ||
Self-weight | 0.0182 | 0.0346 | 47.40% |
PGA = 0.18 g | 0.2244 | 0.9178 | 75.56% |
PGA = 0.35 g | 0.9269 | 1.2370 | 25.07% |
PGA = 0.70 g | 1.4664 | 1.7833 | 17.77% |