PIP STE03020 Guidelines for Tank Foundation Designs

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Title
Guidelines for Tank Foundation Designs

Process Industry Practices

Publication Date:
May 1, 2005

Scope:

This Practice describes the guidelines for design and construction of non-refrigerated, aboveground storage tank foundations.  Applicable industry specifications are referenced, and the data required to determine the most appropriate foundation for a tank are presented.  In addition, this Practice addresses tank foundations preferred for the different types of soil conditions.  This Practice also includes information on settlement and releveling and procides procedures to address these issues.

Purpose

This Practice provides guidance for the design of tank foundations.

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