The design, construction, and operation, and repair of steel tanks for potable water storage are the topics of this engineering reference handbook.
The handbook describes all types of steel water tanks, both ground-supported and elevated. Chapters cover tank configurations, location, appurtenances, codes and regulations, corrosion control, foundations, welded tanks, bolted tanks, operation, maintenance, inspection, cleaning, rehabilitation, repair, and security.
Author Stephen W. Meier, P.E., S.E., Chair of the AWWA Steel Tank Committee, is one of the foremost experts on concrete and steel structures for water storage.
Contents
- Selecting & specifying appurtenances
- Controlling corrosion
- Contractual consideratons
- Foundations
- Construction of welded-steel water-storage tanks
- Construction of bolted-steel water-storage tanks
- Inspecting new-tank construction
- Operations
- Matenance, inspection & repair
- Potable water security background
- Tank rehabilitation
- Appendices
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