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Tank farm is located in seismic zone
Dear members, Currently I am working on the design of steel storage tank foundation for project in Saudi Arabia. Tank diameter is ranging to 25m to 49m. Mechanical group has firm up anchorage requirement. The tanks require anchorage is supported on concrete ring beam foundation and others which...- kezen
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About seismi forces
Should the seismic forces be considered for the calculation of bearing pressure below the earthen tank foundation where tank is directly sitting on the top without any anchorage? Which is governing code for the design of earthen tank foundation considering seismic forces? Learned members...- kezen
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