I'll try to answer each of these as best as I can.
"You say "it's supposed to be constructed of reinforced concrete." Does this mean it will definitely be reinforced concrete, or is it possible that other materials might be used? Are there detailed structural drawings for the reinforcement?"...
Here's another file. Guess it didn't get through before.http://files.engineering.com/getfile.aspx?folder=2d8cbbc0-ee64-4c8c-91fa-50d9d667fc35&file=SPT-S-02_Section_Elevation.pdf
Here are some files that hopefully will give you guys an idea of what the tank is supposed to look like. I know it's capacity is way over designed, as some have remarked. But in this part of the world there's just no telling when the sucker truck will come around. There is a dry latrine just...
Hi Guys - I'm managing a light civil project in Souteastern Afghanistan. We're building a clinic here. The design calls for a septic tank that would be pumped out every few months as opposed to having a leach field. So it's really kind like a holding tank - of sorts. It's supposed to be...
Thanks for all the suggestions guys. Believe it or not, we are taking a lot of them to heart. We started foundation work a few weeks ago and we are waiting on the tank to arrive. And BTW, it IS poly lined. Thanks again.
Steve- In looking over the design, my principal conclusion is that the designers were guarding against attacks and bullet penetrations - which are valid concerns for this part of the world. An iron tank with a brick and plaster housing gives them that sort of protection. I'm ok with that as...
until I get more info, I'm operating under the assumption that I will have to use an iron tank. And true enough - it may be a steel tank. I am also under the current assumption, based on input from you guys, that some sort of liner will be required. I prefer plastic or some poly based...
BTW, to answer gr2vessels question, the water in the tank will input to the clinic as white [potable] and output both grey and black water on the back end. The grey and black water lines are seperate but converge at a septic tank. Will take your advise and look up AWWA bolted and lined tanks on...
Thanks for the replies guys. In general, I don't thiunk this is a very good design. But it's what I have to work with. Also, there is the issue of culture. I've attempted to add a pdf of the prfile elevation drawing. It's my first time at this so I hope I get it right. In it you'll notice a...
Thanks guys. The fact is, I'm using your input as ammo to recommend going with a plastic tank. I'm way out in the boonies here and bringing in a cast iron tank, IMO, is just asking for trouble. The variables are just too wide and long. The client still hasn't addressed whether it will be...
Hi guys - First post on this forum. I am in Aghanistan doing some project management and engineering for a clinic that is being built in a very small village in Helmand Province. The design calls for an above ground water tank made of 3/4 inch cast iron that will be charged by a local water...
