Existing Soil Foundation
Existing Soil Foundation
(OP)
Got this existing storage tank that need to be replace with a new tank. The existing tank is smaller than the new tank 60ft diameter vs 80ft diameter and new tank is 5 ft higher than the old tank. We would like to place the new tank in the same location as the old tank. My question is do I still need to do anything with the existing soil foundation even if we did not have any problem with the old tank? What are the minimum we should do before we build the concrete foundation?





RE: Existing Soil Foundation
RE: Existing Soil Foundation
The old tank is seating on concrete foundation. Since the footprint will change, planning to demo the old concrete foundation and not disturb the existing soil foundation. Just need to add additional soil and new concrete foundation to accomodate the increase in footprint. The new concrete foundation will also protect the tank bottom from corrosion. Would appreciate any recommendations.
Thanks,
AAEC
RE: Existing Soil Foundation
RE: Existing Soil Foundation
A concrete slab foundation will not necessary protect the tank bottom from corrosion. You will need to handle corrosion issues whether you use a concrete slab foundation or a ring wall foundation.
RE: Existing Soil Foundation