CHAPTER 14
Analysis of Liquid Retaining Structures for Earthquake Force
14.1 INTRODUCTION
Liquid retaining tanks are used in industry to store different kinds of liquids, such as, water, gaseous, petroleum products, chemicals, and other products. In India, they are used extensively to store and supply drinking water to the community. These tanks are made of reinforced concrete, prestressed concrete, or steel. These tanks can be classified as follows:
- Tanks supported on ground
- Overhead tanks
- Underground tanks
They are further classified based on their geometry:
- Rectangular tanks
- Circular or polygon tanks
The circular tanks consist of a combination of cylindrical, spherical, and conical thin shells. Ring beams are provided at the junction ...
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