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Flood load calculations on ringwall foundation

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movasra

Structural
Nov 15, 2007
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Hi,

I am designing a ringwall foundation for a 30' dia tank on a coastal zone in California and I need to include flood load in my foundation design. What would be the right reference to use? ASCE 7-05, Caltrans BDS, or ASCE 24? any comment would be appreciated.
The flood load elevation is 20 ft.
 
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