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Multi Cell Rectangular Concrete Tanks of varying sizes

Multi Cell Rectangular Concrete Tanks of varying sizes

Multi Cell Rectangular Concrete Tanks of varying sizes

(OP)
I am designing a multi-cell rectangular tank.  The cell sizes are 6'W x 7'L x 5'H and 6'W x 2.5'L x 5'H.  Every reference I can find discusses how to design the multi-cell tanks, assuming the cells are symmetrical.  Can anyone provide guidance on how to approach this design?

RE: Multi Cell Rectangular Concrete Tanks of varying sizes

Well, I'm not sure of your layout, but I'm guessing there's one common wall.  If the the 6' wall is the common wall, just design it for one tank full and make sure you have the critical reinforcing on both sides.  Corners and the base are almost always critical. The exterior walls are designed independently.
If the common wall is the irregular sides, you'll have to check each tank as full and make sure the corners and bases are reinforced for both cases.  You might be able to use the shorter wall to support the longer wall.
But with those dimensions, if you use a 12 inch wall with #6's each way, each face, (minimum bending reinforcing) it's going to work.

RE: Multi Cell Rectangular Concrete Tanks of varying sizes

(OP)
Thank you.  The 6' wall is the common wall.  Is it reasonable to assume the larger tank is filled and the smaller (2.5' x 6') tank is empty?

RE: Multi Cell Rectangular Concrete Tanks of varying sizes

It comes out the same either way for the common wall unless you're modeling the stuff on a computer and are getting results from adjacent walls.

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