Thanks Jed for a such a clear explanation based on experience and theory. I didn't think I could get any response to my question. But, thanks again. It shows that large rectangular steel tanks are fabricated eventhough they could deform substantially with time. I was wondering why on earth...
? The long walls of a 40' x 10' x 10' rectangular stainless steel tank consist of four - 20' x 5' plates welded together. The lower plates on the long wall of the tank has deformed by bulging out and deforming inwards. The lower plates on the opposite long wall has deformed in opposite manner by...