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Tank Foundation Geometry page

Used to input all the geometric parameters.

SettingDescription
Geometry Unit Select the primary unit of length (this page only).
Increment Unit Select the secondary unit of length (this page only).
Bottom of Footing Elevation Bottom of footing elevation is used for detail drawing purpose. Based on this input elevation at top of concrete (T.O.C.), elevation at top of soil (T.O.S) and elevation at top of pedestal (T.O.P.) are displayed in detail drawing.
Dimension Increment Width / Depth Increment interval for width/ length or diameter of the footing.
Anchor Bolt Details Type the Number of Anchor Bolts used around the tank for anchor bolt design.
Ringwall Geometry group
SettingDescription
Eccentricity from Tank Diameter to Footing Centerline Type the eccentricity value taken from the tank wall to the centerline of ring foundation.
Width (Fw) Min. / Max. Type the minimum and maximum values, respectively, to be used for the design of the tank ring foundation.
Height (Fh) Type the value of height (vertical thickness) to be used for design of the tank ring foundation.
Miscellaneous Inputs group
SettingDescription
Concrete Slab Thickness Type the value of thickness for the concrete slab-on-grade beneath the tank floor.
Compact Granular Fill (Ds) Height of the pedestal from top of footing (as shown in the input page sketch)
Bottom Of Footing Elevation (B.O.F) Bottom of footing elevation is used for detail drawing purpose. Based on this input elevation at top of concrete (T.O.C.), elevation at top of soil (T.O.S) and elevation at top of pedestal (T.O.P.) are displayed in detail drawing.
< Previous Steps the Wizard to the previous step.
Next > Proceeds the Wizard to the next step.
Cancel

Exits the Wizard without creating a new Tank Foundation job.