Performance of a Steel Tank Founded on a Marine Clay

by H. Senapathy, (A.M.ASCE), Bechtel Corp, Gaithersburg, United States,
J. R. Davie, (M.ASCE), Bechtel Corp, Gaithersburg, United States,
L. W. Young, Jr., (F.ASCE), Bechtel Corp, Gaithersburg, United States,



Document Type: Proceeding Paper

Part of: Vertical and Horizontal Deformations of Foundations and Embankments

Abstract:

For tanks on soft clays, the soil is often preloaded before tank construction to increase bearing capacity and minimize post-construction settlement. In the case history described here, not only was the tank area preloaded before construction, but, after construction and hydrotesting, the site plan was modified, requiring the tank to be emptied, moved across the site, and then rehydrotested. The paper describes this unique situation and how the accurate settlement predictions allowed important foundation decisions to be made for the tank in its final location.

Subject Headings: Soil settlement | Storage tanks | Steel construction | Foundation settlement | Clays | Water tanks | Construction sites

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