So I am checking a water reservoir (Square 5000 cubic meter capacity) and checking it for seismic loads. I am curious if there is a code reference on what percentage of fill of the water reservoir is appropriate to consider with the full seismic load. Presumably, this reservoir would fill up initially, and then get used throughout the year, so most of the time the reservoir would be at some variable level of water depth. Just seems to be an unlikely scenario for it to be full at the exact time an earthquake hits, but just curious if any reference addresses this issue. Using ACI 350.3, ASCE 7-16, IBC 2018. Also open to opinions.
Thanks for any help or opinions
Thanks for any help or opinions