DESIGN - Wall Hoops
PTtank evaluates the Tendons (Hoops) Losses, and determines the number of Tendons required, to balance the applied loads. It accurately defines the location of each tendon up the wall.
PTtank evaluates the Tendons (Hoops) Losses, and determines the number of Tendons required, to balance the applied loads. It accurately defines the location of each tendon up the wall.
Horizontal Tendons (Hoop) Force Profile
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Horizontal Tendons (Hoops) - Number Required
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DESIGN of WALL
PTtank performs a Cracked Section Design for all load combinations, for each node, in both directions. (That is 1,680 checks for a 20 node Tank). The program adds any extra reinforcement required.
The Controlling Conditions are displayed in the Design Summary.
PTtank performs a Cracked Section Design for all load combinations, for each node, in both directions. (That is 1,680 checks for a 20 node Tank). The program adds any extra reinforcement required.
The Controlling Conditions are displayed in the Design Summary.
Wall Design Summary
User can selectively view, individual Combinations and their Analysis and Design Results
Design Controlling Load Combination
DESIGN of RING FOOTING BEAM
PTtank, analyses and designs the Ring Footing Beam, to carry all the wall generated actions.
Two types of Ring Footing are catered for
- Footing with Key, for tanks with pinned type base.
- Footing without Key, for tanks with rubber or sliding (free) type tanks.
PTtank, analyses and designs the Ring Footing Beam, to carry all the wall generated actions.
Two types of Ring Footing are catered for
- Footing with Key, for tanks with pinned type base.
- Footing without Key, for tanks with rubber or sliding (free) type tanks.
Ring Footing With Key
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Ring Footing Without Key
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DESIGN of TANK SLAB
PTtank, analyses and designs the Tank Slab as a Prestressed Slab-On-Grade to carry all Tank generated actions
The Slab Design reflects the type of footing.
PTtank, analyses and designs the Tank Slab as a Prestressed Slab-On-Grade to carry all Tank generated actions
The Slab Design reflects the type of footing.
Tank Slab Design (keyed ring footing)
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Tank Slab Design (without key in ring footing)
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