Shape factor

Dear all,

what is shape factor? why we conisdered 0.65 to .7? in blast we considered 1? please explain in detail.

thanks

Please read DNV-RP-D101.

Best regards,

Seeing as you don't appear to be in the U.S., the following may not apply. But, if you're looking at wind loads, a good source on shape factors is ASCE #7 - Chapter 6.

Hi Shabeer,

For blast loads, it is called as drag coefficient.

Please read below thread, it is eloborative

http://65.57.255.42/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Main=8633&Number=39220#Post39220

If you still need more info, please let me know

best regards

Rao