underground tank
underground tank
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Does ASME Section VIII Div 1 cover construction of underground tanks? Please refer to appropriate reading. I guess one must account for the soil pressure on the tank and hence the depth below surface will need to be considered when it comes to external pressure calcs.





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forum809
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Assuming, of course, that this is your application. However, it has some good guidance on handling soil loads.
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Yes, soil pressure is a "hydrostatic" head on the exterior wall design. Use the service of a Professional Engineer to design the equipment. There's lot more to it than meets the eyes believe me.
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