Open Concrete Tank - Lateral Design
Open Concrete Tank - Lateral Design
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Hi All,
Would the design of an open concrete tank for lateral earthquake and earth pressure forces essentially be designing four retaining walls, as there is no diaphragm to transmit the lateral forces to the walls running parallel? If not, how do these walls receive the load?
Thanks.
Would the design of an open concrete tank for lateral earthquake and earth pressure forces essentially be designing four retaining walls, as there is no diaphragm to transmit the lateral forces to the walls running parallel? If not, how do these walls receive the load?
Thanks.






RE: Open Concrete Tank - Lateral Design
I like to debate structural engineering theory -- a lot. If I challenge you on something, know that I'm doing so because I respect your opinion enough to either change it or adopt it.
RE: Open Concrete Tank - Lateral Design
RE: Open Concrete Tank - Lateral Design
I like to debate structural engineering theory -- a lot. If I challenge you on something, know that I'm doing so because I respect your opinion enough to either change it or adopt it.
RE: Open Concrete Tank - Lateral Design
And not to spoil your fun in finding it out yourself, but your wall is going to be 2'-0" thick, if not thicker.