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API650 Tank- how to fix failed foundation fill
The shell bends down then rises up at concrete ring around center sump. The API653 B.3.3 equation, only allows 2.36in deformation for distance between ring wall and sump concrete, so I think we have an issue. I'm fairly sure it is loss of pad sand. There are unconfirmed reports of one of the 10...- J. Ballard
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API650 Tank- how to fix failed foundation fill
Hello Everyone, I've run into a failure I'm unfamiliar with on API650 tanks and could use some advice. The tank was built in 2018 to API650 App.M, 30'dia x 40'h operating at 350F. The bottom is made of 1/4" A36 and tank sits on concrete ring wall with engineered fill and pad sand inside. We...- J. Ballard
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