Concrete slab for tanks
Concrete slab for tanks
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I am doing a slab for (2) 20K concrete tanks. The tanks are 10'6" diameter each and total weight with water is about 25,000# each.
I need to design the slab to support the weight. The slab will be 37'x37'x6" thick, but I was going to do an interior support that is about 24' x 12' x 9.5" thick to support the tanks. I am thinking that this may not be substantial enough...not sure how to calculate.
I will lay down 6" of crush/run as a base first.
I am planning on a 3000psi mix and using 6x6 wire mesh.
Attached is a detail drawing. Any help is appreciated.
I need to design the slab to support the weight. The slab will be 37'x37'x6" thick, but I was going to do an interior support that is about 24' x 12' x 9.5" thick to support the tanks. I am thinking that this may not be substantial enough...not sure how to calculate.
I will lay down 6" of crush/run as a base first.
I am planning on a 3000psi mix and using 6x6 wire mesh.
Attached is a detail drawing. Any help is appreciated.





RE: Concrete slab for tanks
RE: Concrete slab for tanks
Dik
RE: Concrete slab for tanks
Try this
RE: Concrete slab for tanks
RE: Concrete slab for tanks
The contact stress on the ground is relatively low, bearing is not an issue. I would thicken the perimeter of the 12x24 section and isolate it from the unloaded slab. Develop a good joint configuration and seal it at the perimeter isolation joint.
RE: Concrete slab for tanks
RE: Concrete slab for tanks