Mat Foundation For Tank Farm
Mat Foundation For Tank Farm
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Currently on the preliminary estimate for the design of a mat foundation of a tank farm. The client specified that the mat foundation be used and no piles. The tanks are tall and skinny, with about 400 kips to each tank. The thoughts that come to my mind that are critical are uplift do to wind forces and the moment from tank weight in the concrete. We usually use piles with a tank farm foundation, are there other factors that should be considered in my analysis?






RE: Mat Foundation For Tank Farm
Don't want something like this exaggerated sketch:
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RE: Mat Foundation For Tank Farm
RE: Mat Foundation For Tank Farm
Do the mats need to be liquid tight as part of a containment system?
It's not uncommon to use a ringwall with a slab around (but not connected to it).
RE: Mat Foundation For Tank Farm
RE: Mat Foundation For Tank Farm
Mike Lambert