Is ACI 350 applicable to tanks with liquid grease?
Is ACI 350 applicable to tanks with liquid grease?
(OP)
The ACI 350-06 Code (for Environmental Structures) is intended to provide a code that creates concrete structures that contain liquids. This is accomplished by specifying a bit different reinforcement requirements that help keep cracks tight, etc.
I can see this code used for water and waste water type facilities. But if you were designing a tank to hold liquid grease, is there still a need to use 350 (vs. 318)?
The grease is probably about as viscous as water, but with the grease in the material, it seems like the cracks might be self-sealing or something and that rusting of reinforcement wouldn't be an issue with the grease materials.
Thoughts?
Thanks.
I can see this code used for water and waste water type facilities. But if you were designing a tank to hold liquid grease, is there still a need to use 350 (vs. 318)?
The grease is probably about as viscous as water, but with the grease in the material, it seems like the cracks might be self-sealing or something and that rusting of reinforcement wouldn't be an issue with the grease materials.
Thoughts?
Thanks.






RE: Is ACI 350 applicable to tanks with liquid grease?
If you're questioned by superiors or a building official on what kind of design you did to keep a load of grease from washing into the crick, it's nice to say you used the special code for Environmental Structures.
RE: Is ACI 350 applicable to tanks with liquid grease?
Personally, I would still use 350.
Did you ask ACI? If you do and they respond, please post the answer here.
RE: Is ACI 350 applicable to tanks with liquid grease?