GOST 34283-2017 PDF

Full title and description

GOST 34283-2017 — "Сосуды и аппараты. Нормы и методы расчета на прочность при ветровых, сейсмических и других внешних нагрузках" (Vessels and apparatus. Norms and methods of strength calculation under wind loads, seismic influence and other external loads). The standard establishes methods for determining design efforts in elements of pressure vessels and related apparatus caused by wind, seismic and other external actions, and lists required calculations to confirm strength and stability.

Abstract

GOST 34283-2017 provides engineering rules and calculation methods for assessing the structural strength and stability of stand‑alone vessels and apparatus when subjected to wind, seismic and other external loads. It includes procedures to derive design forces and moments, guidance on dynamic characteristics, recommended accelerograms, and mandatory/optional external load cases and checks (including nozzle/connection loads). The standard is intended to be used together with related strength‑calculation standards for pressure equipment.

General information

• Status: In force / Effective (introduced as a national standard of the Russian Federation).
• Publication date: Approved 14 December 2017; introduced / effective from 1 August 2018.
• Publisher: Federal Agency on Technical Regulating and Metrology (Rosstandart) — issued as an interstate (межгосударственный) standard and adopted as a national standard of the Russian Federation.
• ICS / categories: Pressure vessels / mechanical engineering categories (examples cited in registry entries: ОКС/ICS in the 71.x series for boilers/pressure vessels and related classifications).
• Edition / version: Original 2017 edition (GOST 34283-2017). Amendments and corrections have been published subsequently (see national information indexes).
• Number of pages: Approximately 32–33 pages (published commercial and registry copies list 32–33 pp.).

Scope

The standard applies to vessels and apparatus used in chemical, petrochemical, oil‑refining and other industries. It covers standalone vessels and apparatus (those not mutually influencing each other) and defines the methods to determine design loads and required strength/stability calculations under wind, seismic and other external influences. It is intended to be used alongside other GOST standards governing strength calculation of pressure equipment.

Key topics and requirements

• Definition of external load cases relevant to vessels and apparatus: wind, seismic, and other environmental/operational loads.
• Methods to determine design efforts (forces, moments, stress resultants) in structural elements under those loads.
• Procedures for dynamic characteristic evaluation and recommendations for accelerograms (appendices provide dynamic data and examples).
• List of obligatory calculations to confirm strength and stability, including checks for nozzle/connection loads from attached piping.
• Requirements to apply the standard in conjunction with the GOST 34233 series and GOST 34347 for comprehensive strength assessment and technical conditions.

Typical use and users

Primary users are mechanical, pressure‑equipment and structural design engineers, calculation specialists, technical auditors, manufacturers of pressure vessels and apparatus, certification and inspection bodies, and regulatory authorities responsible for equipment safety in chemical, petrochemical, oil & gas and allied industries. The standard is used during design, verification, fabrication review and statutory conformity assessments.

Related standards

Commonly used together with the GOST 34233 series (general and specific strength‑calculation rules for vessels and apparatus), GOST 34347-2017 (steel welded vessels — general technical conditions), and referenced international standards such as ISO 16528 where noted in the foreword and normative references.

Keywords

GOST 34283-2017; pressure vessels; apparatus; strength calculation; wind loads; seismic loads; external loads; stability; design forces; nozzle loads; GOST 34233; GOST 34347.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: GOST 34283-2017 is a межгосударственный (interstate) standard titled "Vessels and apparatus. Norms and methods of strength calculation under wind loads, seismic influence and other external loads" that sets rules and calculation methods for external‑load strength assessments of pressure vessels and apparatus.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers methods to determine design efforts (forces and moments) from wind, seismic and other external loads, lists required calculations to verify strength and stability, provides guidance on dynamic characteristics and includes appendices with recommended accelerograms and additional load cases.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Mechanical and structural engineers, pressure‑equipment designers, manufacturers, inspection and certification bodies, and regulatory authorities in industries such as chemical, petrochemical, oil refining and gas processing.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: As published it is the 2017 edition and was introduced as a national standard of the Russian Federation effective 1 August 2018; registry entries indicate it is in force. Subsequent amendments/corrections have been published in national indexes—users should consult the national standards information system for any newer revisions or amendments.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is intended to be used together with the GOST 34233 series (general and particular strength‑calculation standards for vessels and apparatus) and other related standards (for example, GOST 34347-2017). It also references relevant international standards such as ISO 16528 in its normative references.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Pressure vessels, apparatus, strength calculation, wind loads, seismic loads, external loads, design forces, stability, nozzle loads, GOST 34283-2017.