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DIAGNOSING AND REPAIRING TANK SETTLEMENT

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Anamika Talwaria

Editor for Tank Storage Magazine & Chair of Women in Tanks

Lance Watson from AR Watson looks at problems, techniques and solutions When it comes to tank settlement, a closer look needs to be taken before any tank repairs or modifications are made. There are three main types of settlement: Differential settlement – settlement in different locations around the foundation creating voids under the tank bottom Even tilt – the tank leaning to one side Edge settlement – when the tank circumference is pushing into the ground or break over If settlement isn’t fixed beforehand, repairs and modifications to the tank will trap the stress in the tank from the settlement. […]

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