Review of earthquake engineering of BASF fuel depots in Grenzach
Project overview
Depending on the substance being stored, fuel depots can present a significant risk in the event of an earthquake. In the German town of Grenzach, BASF commissioned a risk-based assessment of its fuel depots in order to identify any need for change and implement measures aimed at reducing the risk.
Expertise involved
Seismic designClient
BASF Grenzach GmbH

Our services
Strategic consulting of client in recording and evaluating earthquake risks, risk-based assessment of the earthquake performance of the fuel depots, calculation of tank behaviour in the event of an earthquake using simple to detailed 3-D models, evaluation of the adequacy of measures, project planning, cost estimation and supervision of earthquake retrofitting measures.