Answered: Determine the following: A) Buoyant…

Structural Analysis

6th Edition

ISBN:9781337630931

Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

Publisher:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

Chapter2: Loads On Structures

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1P

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You are assigned the foundation design of a 56'-0" inside diameter reinforced concrete process tank. Vertical walls are 1'-0" thick and 15 feet high, terminating at elevation 25.00. Bottom of wall is at elevation 10.00 and rests on the foundation slab. Exterior grade abutting the vertical tank walls is at elevation 22.00. The tank foundation slab is circular with a two foot extension all around the vertical tank exterior wall. Determine the minimum height of the foundational circular slab. For design purposes consider the groundwater to be saturated to sit grade. Determine the following: A) Buoyant force in pounds B) Minimum depth of foundation slab in feet

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