ACI 371R-16 - Guide for the Analysis, Design, and Construction of Elevated Concrete and Composite Steel-Concrete Water Storage Tanks

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Guide for elevated concrete and composite steel-concrete water storage tanks, providing recommendations covering materials, structural analysis, design, and construction. Composite systems are described as steel water storage vessels supported on cylindrical reinforced concrete pedestals. The document addresses special issues specific to concrete-pedestal elevated tanks, referencing ACI 350 for pedestal components in contact with stored water and ACI 318 for components not in contact. It also includes determination of snow, wind, and seismic loads based on ASCE/SEI 7 and highlights experience-based requirements for unique aspects of loading, analysis, design, and construction.

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Guide for Elevated Concrete and Composite Steel-Concrete Water Storage Tanks

Scope and recommendations (materials, analysis, design, construction)

System description: concrete-pedestal and composite tanks

Design code references and component applicability

Loads: snow, wind, and seismic per ASCE/SEI 7

AC I 371 R-16 Guide for the Analysis, Design, and Construction of Elevated Concrete and Composite SteelConcrete Water Storage Tanks Reported by ACI Committee 371 First Printing June 2016 ISBN: 978-1-945487-00-2 Guide for the Analysis, Design, and Construction of Elevated Concrete and Composite Steel-Concrete Water Storage Tanks Copyright by the American Concrete Institute, Farmington Hills, MI. All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced or copied, in whole or part, in any printed, mechanical, electronic, film, or other distribution and storage media, without the written consent of ACI. The technical committees responsible for ACI committee reports and standards strive to avoid ambiguities, omissions, and errors in these documents. In spite of these efforts, the users ofACI documents occasionally find information or requirements that may be subject to more than one interpretation or may be incomplete or incorrect. Users who have suggestions for the improvement of ACI documents are requested to contact ACI via the errata website at [http://concrete.org/Publications/](http://concrete.org/Publications/)[ ](http://concrete.org/Publications/)[DocumentErrata.aspx. Proper use of this document includes periodically checking for errata for the most](DocumentErrata.aspx. Proper use of this document includes periodically checking for errata for the most)[ ](DocumentErrata.aspx. Proper use of this document includes periodically checking for errata for the most)[up-to-date revisions.](up-to-date revisions.) ACI committee documents are intended for the use of individuals who are competent to evaluate the significance and limitations of its content and recommendations and who will accept responsibility for the application of the material it contains. Individuals who use this publication in any way assume all risk and accept total responsibility for the application and use of this information. All information in this publication is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose or non-infringement. ACI and its members disclaim liability for damages of any kind, including any special, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, including without limitation, lost revenues or lost profits, which may result from the use of this publication. It is the responsibility of the user of this document to establish health and safety practices appropriate to the specific circumstances involved with its use. ACI does not make any representations with regard to health and safety issues and the use of this document. The user must determine the applicability of all regulatory limitations before applying the document and must comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to, United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) health and safety standards. Participation by governmental representatives in the work of the American Concrete Institute and in the development of Institute standards does not constitute governmental endorsement of ACI or the standards that it develops. Order information: ACI documents are available in print, by download, on CD-ROM, through electronic subscription, or reprint and may be obtained by contacting ACI. Most ACI standards and committee reports are gathered together in the annually revised ACI Manual of Concrete Practice (MCP) . American Concrete Institute 38800 Country Club Drive Farmington Hills, MI 48331 Phone: +1.248.848.3700 Fax: +1.248.848.3701 [www.concrete.org](www.concrete.org) ACI 371R-16 Guide for the Analysis, Design, and Construction of Elevated Concrete and Composite Steel-Concrete Water Storage Tanks Reported by ACI Committee 371 Jeffrey S. Ward, Chair Kenneth Ryan Harvey, Secretary Voting members Kevin A. Binder Noel J. Everard Anthony J. Galterio John M. Gonzalez Cha

FAQs

What types of water storage tanks does ACI 371R-16 cover?

It covers concrete-pedestal elevated water storage tanks, including both all-concrete and composite tanks. Composite tanks use a steel water storage vessel supported by a cylindrical reinforced concrete pedestal.

Which ACI documents does this guide reference for different pedestal components?

It refers to ACI 350 for pedestal tank components in contact with the stored water, and to ACI 318 for components not in contact with the stored water.

How does the guide determine snow, wind, and seismic loads?

It includes determination of snow, wind, and seismic loads based on ASCE/SEI 7, aligning with national building codes and local building code requirements that use ASCE/SEI 7 as the basis for environmental loads.

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