Reinforced Concrete Storage Tank
Reinforced Concrete Storage Tank
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I have designed reinforced concrete structures in the past but have never designed a reinforced concrete tank. We are bidding a job now that will require such a tank and I will be tasked with the design. Does anybody know of a good technical resource or have any experience with reinforced concrete tank design.
This particular tank would be at grade (tank above ground)rectangular tank 14 by 16 and approximately 17 feet tall. Intuitively, I would think the design could be approached as a retaining wall with fluid loading.
This particular tank would be at grade (tank above ground)rectangular tank 14 by 16 and approximately 17 feet tall. Intuitively, I would think the design could be approached as a retaining wall with fluid loading.






RE: Reinforced Concrete Storage Tank
RE: Reinforced Concrete Storage Tank
Once you fix the corners of a wall, such as a tank, it no longer acts like a retaining wall. Tanks with height to length (or width) ratios as low as yours will likely have horizontal moments several times greater than vertical moments.
RE: Reinforced Concrete Storage Tank
RE: Reinforced Concrete Storage Tank
If you could get your hands on some tank design drawings, you'll get some ideas on this. Also, don't forget to have the contractor leak test the tank before he turns it over to the owner.
RE: Reinforced Concrete Storage Tank
In the Dairy Industry we typically design our manure tanks to ACI 318. Many have 8" or 10" walls with single mats of reinforcing.
Better check with the AHJ.
RE: Reinforced Concrete Storage Tank
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