Differences between the codes in China and Europe on the piling test design method of large-scale LNG storage tank

Based on relevant codes in China and Europe, the maximum load of this piling test is correctly selected according to the LNG storage tank design code in Europe, and it is then compared with the maximum load of piling test under the code in China. Accordingly, the codes in China and Europe on LNG storage tank design and construction are correlated. The method to select maximum load of piling test of LNG storage tank under the Europe codes is summarized, namely, three values (a value that is 2 times of the load on single pile under normal operation conditions, a value that is 2 times of the load on single pile under the OBE condition, and a load value on single pile under SSE condition) are taken, and then the largest value is selected as the maximum load of piling test. According to relevant Chinese codes, the maximum load of piling test of LNG storage tank is analyzed, and some reference formulas calculating the load on piles under the condition of OBE and SSE based on Chinese codes are put forward. The analytical process reflects the common characteristics of both codes on the basic pile design of LNG storage tank.