• Journal of the Computational Structural Engineering Institute of Korea
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• v.15 no.2
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• pp.219-235
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• 2002

This paper deals with parametric studies of the structural response of underground LNG storage tanks according to change in design conditions. In the design of underground LNG storage tank, it is requited to determine the optimal tank shape and dimension to represent a more improved structural behavior under many loading conditions and load combinations. Consequently, main factors which affect to the structural response of LNG storage tanks from planning and design up to maintenance, are investigated, and the differences in structural behavior due to those factors are analyzed. On the basis of the obtained results item parametric studies, a guideline for a more reasonable design is introduced.