Description
This Transport Saddle spreadsheet from 3D-LABS follows ASME standards and gives instant, checkable results for practising engineers — no manual derivation required.
Transport Saddle (Zick Analysis) Calculation
This Transport Saddle (Zick Analysis) Calculation — Horizontal Vessel Excel spreadsheet provides a complete, code-compliant engineering solution.
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What This Spreadsheet Does
Analyses stresses in horizontal pressure vessels supported on two saddles using the Zick method (L.P. Zick, 1951) — the methodology adopted by ASME VIII Division 1 as the standard for saddle-supported vessel stress evaluation. Used for operating, hydrotest, and transport load conditions.
What’s Inside the Excel File
- Inputs — vessel OD, length, head type, wall thickness, content density, saddle location and contact angle, load case (operating / hydrotest / transport with G-factors)
- Longitudinal bending stress at mid-span and at saddles per Zick
- Tangential shear stress at saddle
- Circumferential stress at horn of saddle
- Compressive stress at saddle
- Stiffener requirement check
- Wear plate sizing if required
- Utilization ratios against allowable stress
Who This Is For
- Pressure vessel design engineers
- Logistics and transport engineers handling vessel shipping
- EPC mechanical teams on horizontal vessel installations
- Vessel fabricators and saddle designers
Codes & Standards Referenced
- Zick L.P. — “Stresses in Large Horizontal Cylindrical Pressure Vessels on Two Saddle Supports” (1951)
- ASME VIII Division 1 — referenced methodology
How It Works
| 1 | Purchase — secure payment |
| 2 | Download — instant Excel access |
| 3 | Enter Values — vessel and saddle geometry, load case |
| 4 | Get Results — Zick stresses with utilization |
File Format & Compatibility
Microsoft Excel (.xlsx). Opens in Excel 2016+, Excel 365, Google Sheets. No macros, no locked cells.
What You Get After Payment
- ✅ Instant download (also emailed)
- ✅ Lifetime access
- ✅ Engineer email support
- ✅ 7-day refund if file fails to open
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Frequently Asked Questions
Two saddles only?
Standard Zick analysis is two saddles. Three or more supports require different distribution methodology.
Vertical vessels?
Zick is specifically horizontal vessels. For vertical vessel supports (skirt, leg, lug), see our pressure vessel workbook.
Custom version needed?
Request a custom quote.
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What’s Included
An instant Excel download with the complete formula set, a worked numerical example, and reference to the governing standard — ready to adapt to your own project inputs.
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What Transport Saddle (Zick Analysis) Calculation — Horizontal Vessel Excel calculates
Transport Saddle (Zick Analysis) Calculation — Horizontal Vessel Excel is an Excel-native engineering calculation tool built by 3D-LABS for engineers, designers, and technical consultants across disciplines. It is used for performing repeatable, verifiable engineering calculations that would otherwise require manual longhand work. Every input is labelled and every output is traceable — the sheet is designed to be checkable, not a black box.
Codes and standards followed
Transport Saddle (Zick Analysis) Calculation — Horizontal Vessel Excel follows industry-standard Engineering codes including ASME, API, AWWA, TEMA, IS, EN, AISC, ACI, and other industry-standard codes. Each formula is cross-referenced to the applicable code clause so your reviewer can trace calculations back to the standard.
If your project requires a different code base (e.g. converting an IS-code sheet to an ASME basis), we can produce a code-variant edition on request. Contact info@3d-labs.com for a variant quote.
What is included in your download
- The Excel calculation file (.xlsx) — fully unlocked formulas, cell-level comments, and a clear input/output layout.
- A sample worked example — realistic inputs plus expected outputs so you can validate the spreadsheet against a known case.
- User notes (PDF) — assumptions, code clauses referenced, and edge-case guidance.
- Revision history — every update to the spreadsheet is logged so you know what changed and when.
- Email support — reply within 24 hours (Monday to Saturday, IST) for questions about the spreadsheet or its use.
Software requirements
Transport Saddle (Zick Analysis) Calculation — Horizontal Vessel Excel runs in Microsoft Excel 2016 or later on Windows and Mac. It is also compatible with LibreOffice Calc and can be imported into Google Sheets (some formatting may shift). No macros are required and no external add-ins are needed — every calculation runs in cell formulas, which means every step is auditable.
Pricing and delivery
Transport Saddle (Zick Analysis) Calculation — Horizontal Vessel Excel is priced at ₹999 (approximate USD equivalent shown in the cart). Delivery is instant — after payment you get a download link immediately and a receipt by email. One-time purchase, lifetime access, no subscriptions or hidden fees.
Payment methods: Cashfree (Indian customers) or PayPal International (customers outside India). Volume discounts are available on bundles of 5 or more spreadsheets from the same discipline — contact sales@3d-labs.com for a bundle quote.
Related tools and services
Engineers who work with Transport Saddle (Zick Analysis) Calculation — Horizontal Vessel Excel often also need:
- Other Engineering spreadsheets from our catalogue of 621 tools in this discipline.
- Our Engineering Design Services — for projects where the calculation is only part of a larger scope and you want the full engineering deliverable produced by 3D-LABS.
- Our online training courses — instructor-led programmes on Engineering topics, including software mastery and code walkthroughs.
- Our engineering e-book library — 115+ technical PDF references covering theory, practice, and code interpretation.
Frequently asked questions
What software do I need to run Transport Saddle (Zick Analysis) Calculation — Horizontal Vessel Excel?
The spreadsheet is delivered as a native Excel (.xlsx) file. It runs in Microsoft Excel 2016 or later on Windows and Mac. It also runs in LibreOffice Calc and Google Sheets (with import), though some formatting may shift. No macros are required — all logic runs in cell formulas so you can audit every step.
Which codes and standards does this spreadsheet follow?
Transport Saddle (Zick Analysis) Calculation — Horizontal Vessel Excel follows ASME, API, AWWA, TEMA, IS, EN, AISC, ACI, and other industry-standard codes. Every formula is cross-referenced to the code clause it implements, so your reviewer can trace the calculation back to the standard. If your project needs a different code, contact us — many spreadsheets are available in code-variant editions.
Are the formulas locked or editable?
All formulas are unlocked and editable. You can adapt inputs, add your own load combinations, integrate the sheet into your own workflow, and audit the logic. We do not password-protect our worksheets — an engineer should always be able to verify what the tool is doing.
What is included in the download?
The download includes: (1) the Excel calculation file with all formulas, (2) a sample worked example showing typical inputs and expected outputs, (3) a short user notes PDF explaining assumptions and code clauses used, and (4) a revision history so you can see how the sheet has been updated over time.
Do you offer support if I have questions?
Yes. Email support with any 3D-LABS spreadsheet purchase — reply within 24 hours (Mon-Sat, IST). We also offer paid tuning if you need the spreadsheet adapted to a specific project (typically USD 50-200 depending on scope). Contact info@3d-labs.com for details.
About 3D-LABS engineering spreadsheets
Transport Saddle (Zick Analysis) Calculation — Horizontal Vessel Excel is one of 621 engineering calculation spreadsheets in the 3D-LABS catalogue — the largest curated collection of code-compliant Excel calculators for practising engineers anywhere. Each sheet is built and reviewed by 3D-LABS engineers who use them daily on real client projects across pressure vessel design, storage tank design, piping stress analysis, structural engineering, heat exchanger design, and FEA services since 2003.
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