Thanks Tx...i've been able to crack it, ur input was really helpful. The next issue is: we are also doing a concrete slab foundation for another tank. What are the detailed steps to take to design a concrete slab foundation (20 ft by 10 ft by 300mm thickness) with three supporting beams below it...
Tanx TX and Mike! Thanks for ur explanation on T&S reinforcement. Let me add some more information so we can get a better picture of the situation:
1) The tank is to be built directly on the fill (crushed stone - sharp sand + an asphaltic coating for water resistance) in the ring wall. No pads...
I am designing a ring wall foundation for an above ground crude oil storage tank and i am using PIP STE03350 as a guide. I clearly understand Hoop Tension (and have been able to find that) and from example 2 in PIP, i do not necessarily have to design for Twist moment since my tank has the same...
