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1. Tank Foundation Module The type of storage tanks normally encountered in refinery, petrochemical and other industrial plants have cylindrical shells, essentially flat bottoms, and either cone roofs or float roofs. Tank size may range from 10 to 200 feet in diameter with height from 16 to 56 feet.
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Suggested conditions for Tank Foundation Type is as below.
Conditions to be considered
The subgrade has adequate bearing capacity and acceptable settlements When the anchorage is not necessary
Large tanks, tanks with heavy or tall shells and self-supported roofs impose a substantial load on foundation under shell
Pile supported foundation where soil bearing pressures are very low
Can be used where high foundation uplift forced are encountered resulting form internal pressure or wind/seismic loading to provide for anchorage
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