oil storage tank foundation design
oil storage tank foundation design
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Could someone give me a source where I could find a good reference for designing a tank foundation per API 650. This publication give only guidelines and recommendations but no examples are given specially in regards to the seismic loading on foundation. I read somewhere in one of the threads that there is an article written by a certain Irving Boberg. Any idea where the source is. Thanks in advance for any help.
RE: oil storage tank foundation design
RE: oil storage tank foundation design
1. Saddles
2. Columns
3. Uniform and level (bottom in full contact with foundation)
If you can elaborate, I have several ways to do the design.
RE: oil storage tank foundation design
Any recommendations?
RE: oil storage tank foundation design
Unfortunately, I have all my references on the subject in storage - but Bjerrum wrote a good paper about edge failure of a large dia storage tank - London ISSMFE conference. If you want it, let me know an e-mail through thread and I will forward a copy of it to you.
For any good discussion - please advise the following:
soil stratigraphy and relevant soil properties (Atterberg limits, undrained shear strength, effective strenght parameters, consolidation data, sensitivity, etc).
Size of tank, height of tank, nature of liquid (specific gravity).
Nearby problems (e.g., pipelines, slopes, etc.) - but for a tank this size, it should be on level ground for you will need a large containment area with berms. They present their own problem to ensure low permeability.
RE: oil storage tank foundation design
Will it be possible to e-mail the copy of the paper to me also? My e-mail address is
amajumdar@leblanc.com.au
Best regards
AM
RE: oil storage tank foundation design
RE: oil storage tank foundation design
Thanks
RE: oil storage tank foundation design
It is Irving Boberg's paper "Oil Tank Foundations", dated 1951! It only addresses gravity loads.
I believe Boberg was the chief engineer of Chicago Bridge and Iron at that time.
Regards
AEF
RE: oil storage tank foundation design
RE: oil storage tank foundation design
What was the date of the London ISSMFE conference, or the number? I have quite a few of the volumes in my personal library - I'll see if I have it if you can give me an approximate citation.
Please see FAQ731-376 by VPL for tips on how to make the best use of Eng-Tips Fora.
RE: oil storage tank foundation design
RE: oil storage tank foundation design
Please see FAQ731-376 by VPL for tips on how to make the best use of Eng-Tips Fora.
RE: oil storage tank foundation design
Also, don't neglect Appendix E of API 650, and handbooks like Gaylord & Gaylord explain how to design reinforcing for the ringwall.