RCC WATER TANK DESIGN BASICS

RCC WATER TANK DESIGN BASICS The design of Reinforced Concrete Water tank is based on IS 3370: 2009 (Parts I – IV). The design depends on the location of tanks, i.e. overhead, resting on the ground or underground water tanks. The tanks can be made in different shapes, but usually circular and rectangular shapes are mostly used. The tanks can be made of RCC or even steel. The overhead tanks are usually elevated from the rooftop through the column. On the other hand, the underground tanks rest on the foundation. TYPES OF WATER TANKS Based on the location, tanks can be classified into three categories. Those are: o     Underground tanks (UGT) o     Tank resting on grounds (Ground Storage Reservoir – GSR) o     Overhead tanks (OHT) In most cases, the underground and on-ground tanks are circular or rectangular in shape, but the shape of the overhead tanks are influenced by the aesthetic view of the surroundings as well as the d...