The failure mechanisms and root causes of the collapse of the single-layer reticulated shell dome for a 30,000 m3 slag oil tank were explored. Specifically, macro–micro characterization and physicochemical testing were conducted on the key components of plate joint (including tie rods, gusset plates and bolts) were carried out. Meanwhile, stability analysis of the reticulated shell dome considering geometric nonlinearity was carried out by numerical simulation. And finally, load verification was performed on the bolts. The results show that the physical, chemical, and mechanical properties of the materials for tie rods, gusset plates and bolts all meet the requirements of relevant standards. The predicted critical instability load of the dome is 6.18 times the actual load it bears, which rules out the possibility of the dome collapsing due to the overall stability failure. Analysis indicates that extreme weather (strong winds and heavy rains) and the additional approximately 70-ton concrete waterproof structure led to an excessive actual negative pressure load on the reticulated shell, which in turn caused the shear fracture of the bolts in the plate joints. After the failure of a single joint, load redistribution among adjacent joints was triggered, eventually resulting in the overall collapse of the reticulated shell dome. The incorrect design of bolts in the plate joint system and their insufficient shear strength are the root causes of this dome collapse accident. In addition, suggestions are also put forward to avoid similar collapse accidents for large-scale storage tanks with reticulated shell domes.
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