Steel water storage tanks : design, construction, maintenance, and repair

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The first comprehensive steel tanks book published in more than a decade

Developed by members of the American Water Works Association (AWWA) General Steel Tank Committee, Steel Water Storage Tanks: Design, Construction, Maintenance, and Repair is the most authoritative source of industry information available. This in-depth reference describes the use of steel tanks for potable water storage and includes details on tank sizes, capabilities, styles, construction, appurtenances, site selection, design, operation, maintenance, rehabilitation, inspection, and security.

Complete coverage of:

Tank history, typical configurations, locating, sizing, and selecting Selecting and specifying appurtenances Controlling corrosion Contractual considerations Foundations Construction of welded-steel water-storage tanks Construction of bolted-steel water-storage tanks Operation Inspecting new-tank construction Maintenance, inspection, and repair Potable water security Tank rehabilitation

Author Notes

Stephen W. Meier, P.E., S.E. , Chair of the AWWA Steel Tank Committee, is one of the foremost structural engineering experts for the design, construction, and rehabilitation of concrete and steel structures for storage systems.
The American Water Works Association (AWWA), founded in 1881, is the authoritative resource for knowledge, information, and advocacy to improve the quality and supply of drinking water in North America and beyond. It is the largest organization of water professionals in the world.

Contributors	p. vii
List of Figures	p. ix
List of Tables	p. xvii
Preface	p. xix
Acknowledgments	p. xx
1 Tank History, Typical Configurations, Locating, Sizing, and Selecting	p. 1
Reservoirs	p. 4
Standpipes	p. 4
Elevated Tanks	p. 15
Composite Elevated Tanks	p. 22
Locating, Sizing, and Selecting a Water Tank	p. 24
2 Selecting and Specifying Appurtenances	p. 47
Ground-Supported Tanks	p. 48
Elevated Tanks	p. 72
3 Controlling Corrosion	p. 81
The Nature of Corrosion	p. 81
Principles of Cathodic Protection	p. 84
Cathodic Protection Design	p. 87
Paint (Coating) Basics	p. 91
Coating Calculations	p. 102
Surface Preparation	p. 105
Coating Selection	p. 110
Application Techniques and Equipment	p. 112
Inspection of Linings	p. 123
4 Contractual Considerations	p. 131
Competitive Bidding	p. 131
Contract Documents	p. 135
Design Standards	p. 136
Factors in Competitive Bidding	p. 140
General Conditions and Supplementary General Conditions	p. 144
Technical Specifications-New Tanks	p. 152
5 Foundations	p. 155
Appropriate Foundation Type	p. 155
Location/Orientation	p. 156
Establishing Existing and Final Grade Elevations	p. 157
Minimum Depth and Projection Above Grade	p. 157
Excavation Requirements	p. 158
Site Access and Drainage	p. 158
Water Table and Perched Water	p. 159
Soils and Geotechnical Investigations	p. 159
Structural Concrete	p. 166
Shallow Foundations	p. 173
Pile Foundations	p. 188
Drilled-Pier (Caisson) Foundations	p. 198
Reservoir and Standpipe Foundations	p. 204
Anchor Bolts (Rods)	p. 206
Foundations in Regions of High Seismic Risk	p. 209
Special Considerations	p. 211
Conclusion	p. 216
Foundation Design Example	p. 217
6 Construction of Welded-Steel Water-Storage Tanks	p. 227
Steel Fabrication	p. 227
Welding	p. 233
Construction	p. 237
Inspection and Testing	p. 256
7 Construction of Bolted-Steel Water-Storage Tanks	p. 261
Erection of the Tank	p. 261
Unloading and Storage	p. 263
Concrete Floor Construction	p. 263
Steel Floor Construction	p. 267
Tank Construction	p. 268
Roof Installation	p. 273
Tank Appurtenance and Accessory Installation	p. 276
Completion	p. 280
8 Inspecting New-Tank Construction	p. 283
Responsibility for Quality	p. 283
The Foundation and Composite-Tank Pedestal	p. 284
Fabrication	p. 286
Steel Delivery	p. 287
Tank Erection	p. 287
Surface Regularity	p. 290
Field Cleaning and Coating	p. 290
Shop-Applied Coatings	p. 292
Mechanical and Electrical Appurtenances	p. 293
9 Operation	p. 295
Modeling of Tanks in Water Distribution Systems	p. 298
Water Quality Issues for Water Storage Tanks in Distribution Systems	p. 305
Water Storage Tank Applications and Their Operation	p. 323
Fluid Dynamics in Tanks	p. 341
Mixing Theory	p. 349
Flow Diffusers	p. 362
Tank Venting	p. 364
Telemetry	p. 367
Energy Conservation in the Distribution System	p. 376
10 Maintenance, Inspection, and Repair	p. 381
Tank Evaluations and Resources	p. 381
Inspection and Repair by Operator	p. 383
Professional Evaluation	p. 390
Tank Inspection Issues	p. 396
11 Potable Water Security	p. 399
Threats to Water Systems	p. 399
General Site Considerations	p. 403
General Tank Considerations	p. 405
Water-Storage Vulnerabilities	p. 411
Effective Security/Risk-Reduction Practices	p. 412
12 Tank Rehabilitation	p. 433
Developing Specifications	p. 433
Environmental/Worker Safety	p. 435
Coating Systems	p. 437
Overseeing Painting and Maintenance	p. 442
Contract Document and Specification Options	p. 445
Contract Administration	p. 446
First Anniversary Evaluation	p. 447
Appendix A Resources	p. 449
Appendix B Biographies of Contributors	p. 461
Index	p. 469

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