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1.0   INPUT

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1.1 Design Options

Tank No  Enter Tank No
Foundation Type  Soil Supported
Tank Type  API 650
Design Standard  British Standard
Unit  SI Unit

1.2 Tank Data

Roof Type  Fixed (Frangible)
Tank Inner Diameter Di =  20000 mm
Shell Height Ht =  15000 mm
Roof Height Hr =  2000 mm
Corrosion Allowance Caf =  0 %

1.2.1 Internal Pressure

Design Pressure Gdesign =  0 kN/m²

Operating Pressure Goper =  0 kN/m²
Test Pressure Gtest =  0 kN/m²
External (Vacuum) Pressure Gexternal=  0 kN/m²
Failure Pressure Gfailure =  0 kN/m²

1.3 Foundation Data

Depth of Foundation Df =  2450 mm
Height of Ring Beam above Ground Hag =  600 mm
Width of Ring Beam Ww =  600 mm
Width in Contact with Fluid Wwf =  450 mm
Thickness of Footing Tf =  600 mm
Width of Footing Inside Ring Beam Wfi =  600 mm
Width of Footing Outside Ring Beam Wfo =  500 mm

1.4   Grade Slab

Grade Slab  None

1.5 Rebars and Anchor Bolt

1.5.1 Reinforcement

Clear Cover for Ring Beam Crb =  50 mm

Clear Cover for Footing Cfoot =  50 mm
 

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Ring Beam and Footing Reinforcement

1.6 Soil
Allowable Increase of SBC for Test SBCt =  20 %
Allowable Increase of SBC for Wind SBCw =  33 %
Allowable Increase of SBC for Seismic SBCs =  33 %
Allowable Safe Bearing Pressure SBC =  200 kN/m²
Unit Weight of Soil γsoil =  20 kN/m³
Angle of Internal Friction Φ =  30 deg
Pressure Coefficient Type K =  Active (ka)
Co-efficient of Friction μ =  0.35
Poisson's Ratio ν =  0.35
Ground Water Depth Hwt =  N/A

1.7 Reinforced Concrete Properties

Density of Steel γsteel =  78.5 kN/m³
Density of Concrete γconc =  24 kN/m³
Strength of Concrete fcu =  35 N/mm²
Strength of Reinforcement fy =  500 N/mm²
Strength of Links fyv =  500 N/mm²
Modulus of Elasticity of Steel Es =  200 kN/mm²

1.8 Material Partial Safety Factors

Concrete in Flexure/Compression γmc =  1.5
Concrete in Shear γmcs =  1.25
Reinforcement γms =  1.15

1.9 Stability Safety Factor

Factor of Safety against Sliding γSlide =  1.5
Factor of Safety against Overturning γOver =  1.5
Factor of Safety against Uplift γUp =  1.2
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1.10   Load Cases

Notation Description
Ds Dead Loads
De Empty Weight
Do Operating Weight
Dt Test Weight
L Live Load
S Snow Load
W Wind Load
Eo Seismic Load
Gdesign Design Internal Pressure
Goper Operating Internal Pressure
Gtest Test Internal Pressure
Gexternal External Pressure
Gfailure Failure Pressure

1.11 Loads Data

1.11.1   Tank Loads

Shear at Tank Base Moment at Tank Base

Description Axial Load (kN)
(kN) (kN.m)
Empty Weight (De) 2850.0
Tank Bottom Plate Weight (Dbp) 28.5
Floating Roof Weight (Drs) 0.0
Operating Weight (Do) 90250.0
Test Weight (Dt) 94240.0
Live Load (L) 285.0
Snow Load (S) 380.0
Wind Load (W) 190.0 475.0 4750.0
Seismic Load - Ring Beam Component (Vs,
950.0 9500.0
Mrw)
Seismic Load - Slab Component (Ms) 9500.0

1.12 Load Combination

1.12.1   Serviceability Load Combinations

No Combination
SLS1 Ds + Do + Gdesign
SLS2 Ds + Dt + Gtest
SLS3 Ds + De + WL + 0.4Gdesign
SLS4 Ds + De + WL + Goper
SLS5 Ds + Do + WL + 0.4Gdesign
SLS6 Ds + Do + WL + Goper
SLS7 Ds + De + WL + 0.4Gexternal
SLS8 Ds + Do + WL + 0.4Gexternal
SLS9 Ds + Do + L + 0.4Gexternal
SLS10 Ds + Do + S + 0.4Gexternal

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1.12.1   Serviceability Load Combinations

No Combination
SLS11 Ds + De + 0.4L + Gexternal
SLS12 Ds + De + 0.4S + Gexternal
SLS13 Ds + Do + 0.4L + Gexternal
SLS14 Ds + Do + 0.4S + Gexternal
SLS15 Ds + Do + 0.1S + Eo + 0.4Gdesign
SLS16 Ds + Do + 0.1S + Eo + Goper

1.12.2   Ultimate Load Combinations

No Combination

ULS1 1.4Ds + 1.4Do + 1.4Gdesign

ULS2 1.4Ds + 1.4Dt + 1.4Gtest
ULS3 Ds + De + 1.4WL + 0.4Gdesign
ULS4 1.4Ds + 1.4De + 1.4WL + 0.6Gdesign
ULS5 Ds + De + 1.4WL + Goper
ULS6 1.4Ds + 1.4De + 1.4WL + 1.4Goper
ULS7 Ds + Do + 1.4WL + 0.4Gdesign
ULS8 1.4Ds + 1.4Do + 1.4WL + 0.6Gdesign
ULS9 Ds + Do + 1.4WL + Goper
ULS10 1.4Ds + 1.4Do + 1.4WL + 1.4Goper
ULS11 Ds + De + 1.4WL + 0.4Gexternal
ULS12 1.4Ds + 1.4De + 1.4WL + 0.6Gexternal
ULS13 Ds + Do + 1.4WL + 0.4Gexternal
ULS14 1.4Ds + 1.4Do + 1.4WL + 0.6Gexternal
ULS15 Ds + Do + 0.4Gexternal
ULS16 1.4Ds + 1.4Do + 1.6L + 0.6Gexternal
ULS17 1.4Ds + 1.4Do + 1.6S + 0.6Gexternal
ULS18 Ds + De + Gexternal
ULS19 1.4Ds + 1.4De + 0.6L + 1.4Gexternal
ULS20 1.4Ds + 1.4De + 0.6S + 1.4Gexternal
ULS21 Ds + Do + 1.4Eo + 0.4Gdesign
ULS22 1.4Ds + 1.4Do + 0.2S + 1.4Eo + 0.6Gdesign
ULS23 Ds + Do + 1.4Eo + Goper
ULS24 1.4Ds + 1.4Do + 0.2S + 1.4Eo + 1.4Goper

1.12.3 Additional Load Combinations

Change in Empty/Operating/Test Wt.  0 %

2.0   OUTPUT

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2.1   Geometry of Tank Foundation

Inner Diameter of Ring Beam Dir=Di−2*Wwf 19.1 m

Outer Diameter of Ring Beam D =D +2*W 20.3 m

or ir w
Overall Depth of Ring Beam H =D +H 3m
rb f ag
Inner Diameter of Footing Dif =Dir−2*Wf i 17.9 m

Outer Diameter of Footing D =D +2*W 21.3 m

of or fo
Width of Footing W =W +W +W 1.7 m
f fi w fo

2.2   Properties of Tank Foundation

Ar=
Base Area of Ring Beam
π 37.1 m²
4
2 2
*(D −D )
or ir

Aif =
Area of Inner Footing Base 2 2 34.9 m²
π*(D −D )
ir if
4

Af =
Area of Footing Base 2 2 104.7 m²
π*(D −D )
of if
4

A =
sr
Surface Area of Soil Enclosed by Ring Beam 2 286.5 m²
π*D
ir
4

A =
sf
Surface Area of Soil Enclosed by Footing Base 2 251.6 m²
π*Dif
4
S=
r
4 4
Section Modulus of Ring Foundation π*(Dof −Dif ) 475.5 m³
32*D
of

2.3   Load Calculation

[Tank Loads provided by the User / Vendor]

At=
Cross Section Area of Tank 2 314.2 m²
π*D
i
4

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A =π*
ro
D
i
2

Surface Area of Roof

* √ ( 320.4 m²
D
i
2
2
) +H
r
2

Self-Weight of Ring Beam Wrb=Ar*(Hrb−Tf )*γconc 2183.5 kN

Self-Weight of Ring Footing W =(A −A )*T *γ 1507.4 kN

rf f r f conc
Weight of Soil on Footing Inside W =(A −A )*(H −T )*γ 1708.7 kN
sf i sr sf rb f soil

Wsf o=
Weight of Soil on Footing Outside π 1208.9 kN
4
2 2
*(D –D )*(D −T )*γ
of or f f soil
Weight of Soil Interior to Foundation W =(A *T +A *(H −T ))*γ +γ *(H −D )*(A +A )
sf sf f sr rb f soil w wt f sr sf
17059.3 kN
Self-Weight of Shell W =W −D 2821.5 kN
sp e bp
R =
w
A −A
% of Tank Content Load to Ring Beam t sr 8.8 %
At
*100

Rg=
A −A
% of Tank Content Load to Footing Base t sf 11.1 %
At
*100−R
w
Tank Base Plate Load to Ring Beam Wtr=Dbp*Rw 2.5 kN

Tank Base Plate Load to Footing Base W =D *R 3.2 kN

tf bp g
Remaining Tank Base Plate Load D =D −W −W 22.8 kN
bpf bp tr tf
Floating Roof Load to Ring Beam Wrr=Drs*Rw 0 kN

Floating Roof Load to Footing Base Wf r=Drs*Rg 0 kN

Design Floating Roof Load D =W +W 0 kN

f r rr f r
Remaining Floating Roof Load D =D −D 0 kN
rsf rs f r
Design Live Load D =L 285 kN
Ll
Design Snow Load D =S 380 kN
sl
Shell Knife Edge Load W =W −D 2821.5 kN
sk e bp

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Empty Weight to Ring Beam E =W +W 2824 kN

w sk tr
Total Empty Weight Wet=Ewv+Wtf 2827.2 kN

Operating Content Load to Ring Beam O =(D −D )*R 7689 kN

wr o e w
Operating Load to Footing Base O =(D −D )*R 9701.4 kN
wf o e g
Total Operating Content Weight W =O +O 17390.4 kN
ot wrv wf
Remaining Operating Content Weight W =D −D −W 70009.6 kN
otf o e ot
Testing Content Load to Ring Beam Twr=(Dt−De)*Rw 8040 kN

Testing Content Load to Footing Base Twf =(Dt−De)*Rg 10144.3 kN

Total Test Content Weight W =T +T 18184.3 kN

tt wrv wf
Remaining Test Content Weight W =D −D −W 73205.7 kN
ttf t e tt
 

2.4   Buoyancy Load

Buoyancy Load 0 kN
 

2.5   Loads on Foundation

On Top of Foundation
Sl.No Load Case Moment
Axial (kN) Shear (kN)
(kN.m)
1 Dc - Dead (Self) Weight of Concrete = Wrb + Wrf 3690.8
2 Ds - Dead (Self) Weight of Soil = Wsfi + Wsfo 2917.6 17059.3 *
3 BL - Buoyancy Load = BL 0.0
4 De - Dead (Empty / Self) Weight of Tank = Wet 2827.2 22.8 *
5 Drs - Floating Roof Weight 0.0 0.0 *
6 Do - Equipment Operating Content Weight = Wot 17390.4 70009.6 *
7 Dt - Equipment Test Content Weight = Wtt 18184.3 73205.7 *
8 L - Live Load 285.0
9 S - Snow Load 380.0
10 WL - Wind Load 190.0 475.0 4750.0
11 Eo - Seismic Load Ring Beam Component 950.0 9500.0
12 Eo - Seismic Load Slab Component 9500.0
Note * : The loads acting interior to the footing is considered only for Resisting Force Calculation in Sliding Check

2.6   Service Loads on Foundation

Total Vertical Load (max)
Total Vertical Load (min)
Total Shear Total Moment

SLS Comb
(kN) (kN) (kN) (kN.m)
SLS1 26826.0 26826.0 0.0 0.0
SLS2 27619.9 27619.9 0.0 0.0
SLS3 9435.6 9435.6 475.0 6198.8

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Total Vertical Load (max)

Total Vertical Load (min)
Total Shear Total Moment

SLS Comb
(kN) (kN) (kN) (kN.m)
SLS4 9435.6 9435.6 475.0 6198.8
SLS5 26826.0 26826.0 475.0 6198.8
SLS6 26826.0 26826.0 475.0 6198.8
SLS7 9435.6 9435.6 475.0 6198.8
SLS8 26826.0 26826.0 475.0 6198.8
SLS9 27111.0 27111.0 0.0 0.0
SLS10 27206.0 27206.0 0.0 0.0
SLS11 9549.6 9549.6 0.0 0.0
SLS12 9587.6 9587.6 0.0 0.0
SLS13 26940.0 26940.0 0.0 0.0
SLS14 26978.0 26978.0 0.0 0.0
SLS15 26864.0 26864.0 950.0 12397.5
SLS16 26864.0 26864.0 950.0 12397.5
Note : Total Vertical Load (max) - Maximum load condition with no reductions.
           Total Vertical Load (min) - Considers buoyancy and corrosion reduction.
 

2.7   Stability Checks

2.7.1   Uplift Check

Downward Force (kN)

Sl.No Upward Force (kN) FOS Status

Vertical Load
SLS1 26826.0 0.0 100.00 OK
SLS2 27619.9 0.0 100.00 OK
SLS3 9435.6 0.0 100.00 OK
SLS4 9435.6 0.0 100.00 OK
SLS5 26826.0 0.0 100.00 OK
SLS6 26826.0 0.0 100.00 OK
SLS7 9435.6 0.0 100.00 OK
SLS8 26826.0 0.0 100.00 OK
SLS9 27111.0 0.0 100.00 OK
SLS10 27206.0 0.0 100.00 OK
SLS11 9549.6 0.0 100.00 OK
SLS12 9587.6 0.0 100.00 OK
SLS13 26940.0 0.0 100.00 OK
SLS14 26978.0 0.0 100.00 OK
SLS15 26864.0 0.0 100.00 OK
SLS16 26864.0 0.0 100.00 OK

2.7.2   Critical Combinations - Failure Case

No Combination
CLC1 Ds + De + WL + 1.5Gdesign
CLC2 Ds + De + 1.25Gtest
CLC3 Ds + Do + 3.0Gfailure
Note 1: Uplift Combinations are as generated as per API 650 2013 - F.8.2 with corroded empty factor for CLC1

    2: Failure pressure factor for CLC3 is as per cl: 5.10.2.6(d)

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2.7.3   Frictional Resistance Forces for Critical Combinations

Beneficial Frictional Resistance as per API 650 2013 F.8.2

k=
Active Earth Pressure Coefficient
1−Sin(Φ) 0.33
1+Sin(Φ)
2
Force due to Inside Soil Pressure F =0.5*k*γ *H *π*D 1860.64 kN
isoil soil rb ir
2
Force due to Outside Soil Pressure F =0.5*k*γ *(D ) *π*D 1276.02 kN
osoil soil f or

F =k*
roof
D −W
Force due to Floating Roof rs f r 0 kN
A
sr
*H *π*D
rb ir

Fbp=k*
D −W
Force due to Base Plate bp tr 5.53 kN
Asr
*H *π*D
rb ir

F =
oc
(D −D )*k*γ *H
Force due to Operating Liquid Pressure o e soil rb 16971.62 kN
A
t
*π*Dir
 

2.7.4   Uplift Check - Critical Combination

Downward Force (kN)

Sl.No Upward Force (kN) FOS Status

Vertical Load + ∑(Frictional Resis.)

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CLC1 9435.6 0.0 100.00 OK

CLC2 9435.6 0.0 100.00 OK
CLC3 33869.7 0.0 100.00 OK
 

2.7.5   Check for Sliding

Resisting Force (kN)

Sliding Force (kN)

Sl.No FOS Status

Vertical Load * μ ( Hor. Shear Force )
SLS1 39871.2 0.0 100.00 OK
SLS2 41267.7 0.0 100.00 OK
SLS3 9281.2 475.0 19.54 OK
SLS4 9281.2 475.0 19.54 OK
SLS5 39871.2 475.0 83.94 OK
SLS6 39871.2 475.0 83.94 OK
SLS7 9281.2 475.0 19.54 OK
SLS8 39871.2 475.0 83.94 OK
SLS9 39971.0 0.0 100.00 OK
SLS10 40004.2 0.0 100.00 OK
SLS11 9321.1 0.0 100.00 OK
SLS12 9334.4 0.0 100.00 OK
SLS13 39911.1 0.0 100.00 OK
SLS14 39924.4 0.0 100.00 OK
SLS15 39884.5 950.0 41.98 OK
SLS16 39884.5 950.0 41.98 OK
 

2.7.6   Check for Overturning

Distance from Center to Edge of Ring Footing B 10.65 m

r
Sl.No Resisting Moment (kN.m)
Overturning Moment FOS Status
( Vertical Load * Br ) (kN.m)

( Hor. Moments )
SLS1 285696.9 0.0 100.00 OK
SLS2 294152.1 0.0 100.00 OK
SLS3 100489.0 6198.8 16.21 OK
SLS4 100489.0 6198.8 16.21 OK
SLS5 285696.9 6198.8 46.09 OK
SLS6 285696.9 6198.8 46.09 OK
SLS7 100489.0 6198.8 16.21 OK
SLS8 285696.9 6198.8 46.09 OK
SLS9 288732.2 0.0 100.00 OK
SLS10 289743.9 0.0 100.00 OK
SLS11 101703.1 0.0 100.00 OK
SLS12 102107.8 0.0 100.00 OK
SLS13 286911.0 0.0 100.00 OK
SLS14 287315.7 0.0 100.00 OK
SLS15 286101.6 12397.5 23.08 OK
SLS16 286101.6 12397.5 23.08 OK
 

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2.7.7   Check for Bearing Pressure

Base Pressure Max. Base Min. Base

Base Pressure Allowable Base
Under Tank at Pressure Under Pressure Under
Sl.No Under Tank Contact % Pressure Status
Fdn. Level Footing Footing
(kN/m²) (kN/m²)
(kN/m²) (kN/m²) (kN/m²)
SLS1 278.29 339.29 256.27 NA 100.00 249.00 NOT OK
SLS2 290.99 351.99 263.86 NA 100.00 289.00 NOT OK
SLS3 0.09 61.09 103.18 77.10 100.00 315.00 OK
SLS4 0.09 61.09 103.18 77.10 100.00 315.00 OK
SLS5 278.29 339.29 269.31 243.24 100.00 315.00 NOT OK
SLS6 278.29 339.29 269.31 243.24 100.00 315.00 NOT OK
SLS7 0.09 61.09 103.18 77.10 100.00 315.00 OK
SLS8 278.29 339.29 269.31 243.24 100.00 315.00 NOT OK
SLS9 278.29 339.29 259.00 NA 100.00 249.00 NOT OK
SLS10 278.29 339.29 259.90 NA 100.00 249.00 NOT OK
SLS11 0.09 61.09 91.23 NA 100.00 249.00 OK
SLS12 0.09 61.09 91.59 NA 100.00 249.00 OK
SLS13 278.29 339.29 257.36 NA 100.00 249.00 NOT OK
SLS14 278.29 339.29 257.72 NA 100.00 249.00 NOT OK
SLS15 290.39 351.39 282.71 230.56 100.00 315.00 NOT OK
SLS16 290.39 351.39 282.71 230.56 100.00 315.00 NOT OK
Note 1 : NA is displayed for Uniform Pressure distribution where Maximum and Minimum Bearing Pressure are same.

2.8   Ring Beam Design

2.8.1   Design of Circumferential Reinforcement for Ring Beam

k=
Active Earth Pressure Coefficient
1−Sin(Φ) 0.33
1+Sin(Φ)
2
Radial Force due to Soil Pressure Fsoil=0.5*k*γsoil*Hrb 31.01 kN/m

F =k*
oper
D −D
Radial Force due to Operating Surcharge o e 282.84 kN/m
A
t
*Hrb

F =k*
test
D −D
Radial Force due to Test Surcharge t e 295.75 kN/m
A
t
*Hrb

F =k*
plate
D −W
Radial Force due to Base Plate bp tr 0.1 kN/m
A
sr
*H
rb

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F =k*
roof
D −W
Radial Force due to Floating Roof rs f r 0 kN/m
A
sr
*H
rb

Fslosh=k*
M
s
π
Radial Force due to Sloshing Pressure 32 12.1 kN/m
3
*D
i
*H
rb

2.8.2   Check for Torsion

Sl No. Torsion Components Vertical Forces Horizontal Forces Eccentricity (m)

(kN/m) (kN/m)
1 Shell Edge Load 44.9 -0.1
2 Live Load 4.5 -0.1
3 Snow Load 6.0 -0.1
4 Base Plate Load on Ring Beam 0.0 0.1
5 Floating Roof Weight on Ring Beam 0.0 0.1
6 Operating Liquid Load on Ring Beam 125.2 0.1
7 Test Liquid Load on Ring Beam 130.9 0.1
8 Design Pressure on Ring Beam 0.0 0.1
9 Operating Pressure on Ring Beam 0.0 0.1

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10 Test Pressure on Ring Beam 0.0 0.1

11 External Pressure on Ring Beam 0.0 0.1
12 Floating Roof Weight on Footing 0.0 0.6
13 Base Plate Load on Footing 0.1 0.6
14 Operating Liquid Load on Footing 166.9 0.6
15 Test Liquid Load on Footing 174.5 0.6
16 Soil Load on Inside Footing 29.4 0.6
17 Design Pressure on Footing 0.0 0.6
18 Operating Pressure on Footing 0.0 0.6
19 Test Pressure on Footing 0.0 0.6
20 Soil Load on Outside Footing 18.5 -0.6
21 Self-Weight of Foundation 59.8 0.0
22 Uplift Force - Wind Load -14.7 -0.3
23 Uplift Force - Seismic Load -29.4 -0.3
24 Uplift Force - Design Internal Pressure 0.0 -0.3
25 Uplift Force - Operating Internal Pressure 0.0 -0.3
26 Uplift Force - Test Internal Pressure 0.0 -0.3
27 Force due to Soil Pressure 31.0 0.5
28 Force due to Surcharge Pressure - Operating Liquid 282.8 0.0
29 Force due to Surcharge Pressure - Test Liquid 295.8 0.0
30 Force due to Design Internal Pressure 0.0 0.0
31 Force due to Operating Internal Pressure 0.0 0.0
32 Force due to Test Internal Pressure 0.0 0.0
33 Force due to External Pressure 0.0 0.0
34 Force due to Base Plate Pressure 0.1 0.0
35 Force due to Floating Roof Pressure 0.0 0.0
36 Force due to Bearing Pressure * Refer Bearing Pressure Force Table
Note 1 : The Vertical Rectangular Section of Ring Foundation alone is considered for the Torsion and Hoop Tension Resistance
 

2.8.3   Bearing Pressure Force Calculation

Sl No. Force due to Bearing Pressure CG of Pressure Force (m)

Eccentricity of Pressure Force (m)

(kN/m)
( Ww / 2 + Wfi - CG )
(Area of Pressure Component)
ULS1 609.9 0.8 0.0
ULS2 628.0 0.8 0.0
ULS3 124.7 0.8 0.1
ULS4 186.0 0.8 0.1
ULS5 124.7 0.8 0.1
ULS6 186.0 0.8 0.1
ULS7 407.1 0.8 0.1
ULS8 581.4 0.8 0.1
ULS9 407.1 0.8 0.1
ULS10 581.4 0.8 0.1
ULS11 124.7 0.8 0.1
ULS12 186.0 0.8 0.1
ULS13 407.1 0.8 0.1
ULS14 581.4 0.8 0.1

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ULS15 435.7 0.8 0.0

ULS16 617.3 0.8 0.0
ULS17 619.8 0.8 0.0
ULS18 153.2 0.8 0.0
ULS19 217.3 0.8 0.0
ULS20 218.2 0.8 0.0
ULS21 378.6 0.8 0.1
ULS22 554.1 0.8 0.1
ULS23 378.6 0.8 0.1
ULS24 554.1 0.8 0.1

2.8.4   Forces and Moments acting on Ring Beam

Th=∑(RadialForces)*
Hoop Tension D
i
2
Ring Beam Tension Capacity T
rf
Twisting Moment M =∑(TorsionalMomentComponents*Eccentricity)
t

M =M *
e t (
D
i
2
Equivalent Bending Moment −W +
wf
W
w
2

)
Ring Beam Moment Capacity M
re

Sl No. Ring Beam / Footing

Forces and Moments for Circumferential Reinforcement Design
Th (kN) Trf (kN) Mt (kN.m/m) Me (kN.m) Mre (kN.m)
ULS1 4395.2 8536.9 147.7 1455.0 6016.7
ULS2 4575.9 8536.9 153.8 1515.1 5756.4
ULS3 311.0 8536.9 17.0 167.2 11351.7
ULS4 435.4 8536.9 21.0 207.0 11213.0
ULS5 311.0 8536.9 17.0 167.2 11351.7
ULS6 435.4 8536.9 21.0 207.0 11213.0
ULS7 3139.4 8536.9 112.4 1107.1 7808.3
ULS8 4395.2 8536.9 154.6 1522.9 6016.7
ULS9 3139.4 8536.9 112.4 1107.1 7808.3
ULS10 4395.2 8536.9 154.6 1522.9 6016.7
ULS11 311.0 8536.9 17.0 167.2 11351.7
ULS12 435.4 8536.9 21.0 207.0 11213.0
ULS13 3139.4 8536.9 112.4 1107.1 7808.3
ULS14 4395.2 8536.9 154.6 1522.9 6016.7
ULS15 3139.4 8536.9 105.5 1039.3 7808.3
ULS16 4395.2 8536.9 146.3 1440.6 6016.7

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ULS17 4395.2 8536.9 145.8 1435.8 6016.7

ULS18 311.0 8536.9 10.1 99.4 11351.7
ULS19 435.4 8536.9 13.6 133.7 11213.0
ULS20 435.4 8536.9 13.4 132.0 11213.0
ULS21 3311.6 8536.9 119.3 1175.0 7565.2
ULS22 4567.3 8536.9 161.3 1588.3 5768.8
ULS23 3311.6 8536.9 119.3 1175.0 7565.2
ULS24 4567.3 8536.9 161.3 1588.3 5768.8
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2.8.5   Unbalanced Moment on Ring Beam

Sl No. Unbalanced Moment for Vertical Reinforcement Design

Unbalanced Moment (kN.m/m) Moment Capacity (kN.m/m)
ULS1 141.7 871.2
ULS2 147.2 871.2
ULS3 14.5 871.2
ULS4 20.5 871.2
ULS5 14.5 871.2
ULS6 20.5 871.2
ULS7 100.5 871.2
ULS8 141.0 871.2
ULS9 100.5 871.2
ULS10 141.0 871.2
ULS11 14.5 871.2
ULS12 20.5 871.2
ULS13 100.5 871.2
ULS14 141.0 871.2
ULS15 101.2 871.2
ULS16 141.3 871.2
ULS17 141.2 871.2
ULS18 15.2 871.2
ULS19 21.1 871.2
ULS20 21.1 871.2
ULS21 105.9 871.2
ULS22 146.3 871.2
ULS23 105.9 871.2
ULS24 146.3 871.2
 

2.9   Footing Design

2.9.1   Forces / Moments acting on Footing Top Cl. 3.4.5.2

Sl No. Forces / Moments for Top Rebar

Moment
Moment Capacity
Shear Force
Design Stress
Strength

(kN.m/m) (kN.m/m) (kN/m) (N/mm²) (N/mm²)

ULS1 21.5 874.5 7.5 0.014 0.646
ULS2 22.8 874.5 7.9 0.015 0.646
ULS3 0.0 874.5 0.0 0.000 0.646

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ULS4 0.0 874.5 0.0 0.000 0.646

ULS5 0.0 874.5 0.0 0.000 0.646
ULS6 0.0 874.5 0.0 0.000 0.646
ULS7 18.2 874.5 6.3 0.012 0.646
ULS8 24.3 874.5 8.4 0.016 0.646
ULS9 18.2 874.5 6.3 0.012 0.646
ULS10 24.3 874.5 8.4 0.016 0.646
ULS11 0.0 874.5 0.0 0.000 0.646
ULS12 0.0 874.5 0.0 0.000 0.646
ULS13 18.2 874.5 6.3 0.012 0.646
ULS14 24.3 874.5 8.4 0.016 0.646
ULS15 15.4 874.5 5.3 0.010 0.646
ULS16 20.7 874.5 7.2 0.013 0.646
ULS17 20.5 874.5 7.1 0.013 0.646
ULS18 0.0 874.5 0.0 0.000 0.646
ULS19 0.0 874.5 0.0 0.000 0.646
ULS20 0.0 874.5 0.0 0.000 0.646
ULS21 24.1 874.5 8.3 0.015 0.646
ULS22 30.1 874.5 10.4 0.019 0.646
ULS23 24.1 874.5 8.3 0.015 0.646
ULS24 30.1 874.5 10.4 0.019 0.646
 

2.9.2   Forces / Moments acting on Footing Bottom Cl. 3.4.5.2

Sl No. Forces / Moments for Bottom Rebar

Moment
Moment Capacity
Shear Force
Design Stress
Strength

(kN.m/m) (kN.m/m) (kN/m) (N/mm²) (N/mm²)

ULS1 44.8 1041.0 0.0 0.000 0.686
ULS2 46.2 1041.0 0.0 0.000 0.686
ULS3 13.5 1041.0 2.6 0.005 0.686
ULS4 18.0 1041.0 3.3 0.006 0.686
ULS5 13.5 1041.0 2.6 0.005 0.686
ULS6 18.0 1041.0 3.3 0.006 0.686
ULS7 34.3 1041.0 0.0 0.000 0.686
ULS8 47.1 1041.0 0.0 0.000 0.686
ULS9 34.3 1041.0 0.0 0.000 0.686
ULS10 47.1 1041.0 0.0 0.000 0.686
ULS11 13.5 1041.0 2.6 0.005 0.686
ULS12 18.0 1041.0 3.3 0.006 0.686
ULS13 34.3 1041.0 0.0 0.000 0.686
ULS14 47.1 1041.0 0.0 0.000 0.686
ULS15 32.0 1041.0 0.0 0.000 0.686
ULS16 45.4 1041.0 0.0 0.000 0.686
ULS17 45.6 1041.0 0.0 0.000 0.686
ULS18 11.3 1041.0 1.7 0.003 0.686
ULS19 16.0 1041.0 2.4 0.005 0.686
ULS20 16.0 1041.0 2.5 0.005 0.686
ULS21 36.5 1041.0 0.0 0.000 0.686

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ULS22 49.4 1041.0 0.0 0.000 0.686

ULS23 36.5 1041.0 0.0 0.000 0.686
ULS24 49.4 1041.0 0.0 0.000 0.686

3.0   SUMMARY

Warning: This is a Demo Version. Applied loads are altered by random factors. !!! Learn More

3.1   Stability Checks

Condition Combination Actual Allowable Status
FOS Uplift SLS 1 100.00 1.20 PASS
FOS Uplift - CLC CLC 1 100.00 1.00 PASS
FOS Sliding SLS 3 19.54 1.50 PASS
FOS Overturning SLS 3 16.21 1.50 PASS
Bearing Pressure under Fdn. (kN/m²) SLS 10 259.90 249.00 FAIL
Bearing Pressure under Tank (kN/m²) SLS 1 339.29 249.00 FAIL

3.2   Ring Beam Design

3.2.1   Ring Beam Minimum Reinforcement

Position Actual Allowable Status
Vertical Reinforcement Percentage (%) 0.67 0.40 PASS
Vertical Reinforcement Spacing (mm) 100.0 400.0 PASS
Longitudinal Reinforcement Percentage (%) 1.07 0.40 PASS
Side Bar Spacing (mm) 260.7 250.0 FAIL
Main Bar Spacing (mm) 52.0 300.0 PASS
Note
1. The minimum reinforcement required is computed as per Table 3.25.

           2. The maximum allowed spacing for Side rebar is computed as per Cl. 3.12.11.2.6.

           3. The maximum allowed spacing for Main rebar is computed as per Cl. 3.12.11.2.

3.2.2   Ring Beam Capacity

Condition Combination Required Capacity Status
Hoop Tension (kN) ULS 2 4575.9 8536.9 PASS
Equivalent Bending Moment (kN.m) ULS 22 1588.3 5768.8 PASS
Unbalanced Moment (kN.m/m) ULS 2 147.2 871.2 PASS
Note:
Hoop tension and equivalent bending due to torsion are resisted by the Hoop Reinforcement.
The unbalanced moment transferred
from footing is resisted by
vertical reinforcement of ring beam.

3.3   Footing Design

3.3.1   Footing Minimum Reinforcement

Position Provided Min.Percentange Max Spacing Status
Top - Main 25Φ at 120.0 c/c 0.68% 0.13% 300.0 PASS
Bottom - Main 25Φ at 100.0 c/c 0.82% 0.13% 300.0 PASS

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Top - Secondary 16Φ at 150.0 c/c 0.22% 0.13% 300.0 PASS

Bottom - Secondary 16Φ at 150.0 c/c 0.22% 0.13% 300.0 PASS
Note:
1. The minimum reinforcement required is computed as per Table 3.25.

           2. The maximum allowed spacing for rebar is computed as per Cl. 3.12.11.2.

3.3.2   Footing Capacity

Position Combination Required Capacity Status
Top Moment (kN.m/m) ULS 22 30.1 874.5 PASS
Bottom Moment (kN.m/m) ULS 22 49.4 1041.0 PASS
Top - Shear Resistance (kN/m) ULS 22 10.4 347.0 PASS
Bottom - Shear Resistance (kN/m) ULS 4 3.3 368.7 PASS

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