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Topic: Geotechnical design and analysis
Subject: TANK RING FOUNDATION
 
Author: JULIE 2004-06-13  
     
  HALLO
I was asked to design ring foundation for a tank.my question is how i can load the ring with lateral soil pressure coming vertical from the tank full of liquid.I would appreciate if you could give some formulas or some references
Thank you
 
   

 

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  Author: K. Rainer Massarsch 2004-07-06  
     
  Your problem statement is not sufficient to give you a useful answer. At least you need to indicate foundation conditions and loading on tank (static, cyclic etc.).

The design of tank foundations is rather complex and needs experience.
 
     
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