Calculate Uplift for Bolting

Are your bolts designed to handle the uplift from moments caused by external forces like wind and seismic loads? 

I commonly see equipment where only the operating case is checked and I’ve even seen cases where the bolt uplift calculation is ignored altogether. Don’t be fooled into ignoring this simple calculation as catastrophic bolt failure can cause severe damage to your equipment.

The empty condition often governs because process weight helps to prevent uplift. Please calculate all design conditions to determine the governing case.