Concrete Reservoirs of the Vertical-Beam Type

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Covered concrete storage reservoirs can be designed by a “vertical-beam” method that offers advantages over conventional types. The method, which is presented herein, utilizes side-walls constructed as simple vertical beams with supports arranged at top and bottom to resist the internal horizontal pressure. The designation “vertical beam” is taken from this wall construction. With such a design, all of the concrete in contact with the contained water is in compression. Simple methods are afforded for minimizing temperature and shrinkage stresses. These features reduce the formation of cracks on the interior face of the structure and thus, by preventing seepage into the wall, increase the resistance of the structure to deterioration. These advantages are obtained without increase in construction cost over conventional types.

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