"Hyd. Tension" on members that are out of the water


Q: I have several members that are governed by "Hyd. Tension". How can this be since the structure is out of the water?
REV 7.00

A: Your deck model includes cone elements. According to RP 2A-WSD 21st Edition, 3.4.1.c Subparagraph 2, hoop stress must be checked for conical transitions. This provides the same comments in the code check as for hydrostatic collapse. This only applies to MOSES Rev 6.02 and higher.