Aci373

ACI 373R-97

Design and Construction of Circular Prestressed Concrete Structures with Circumferential Tendons
Reported by ACI Committee 373
James R. Libby Chairman Robert T. Bates Daniel W. Falconer G. Craig Freas Amin Ghali Charles S. Hanskat Bradley Harris Frank J. Heger Thomas L. Holben Richard R. Imper Arthur M. James Steven R. Close Secretary Dennis C. Kohl Gerard J. McGuire Hoshi H.Presswalla Morris Schupack

Associate and Consulting ACI 373 Committee Members who contributed to the development of this report: Troels Brondum-Nielsen Ib Falk Jorgensen Miroslav Vejvoda

FOREWORD
This report provides recommendations for the design and construction of circular prestressed concrete structures (commonly referred to as “tanks”) post-tensioned with circumferential tendons. Thesethin cylindrical shells of either cast-in-place or precast concrete are commonly used for liquid and bulk storage. Vertical post-tensioning is often incorporated in the walls as part of the vertical reinforcement. Recommendations are applicable to circumferential prestressing achieved by post-tensioning tendons placed within the wall or on the exterior surface of the wall. Procedures to preventcorrosion of the prestressing elements are emphasized. The design and construction of dome roofs are also covered. Keywords: circumferential prestressing; concrete; corrosion resistance; domes; floors; footings; joints; loads (forces); prestressed concrete; prestressed reinforcement; reinforcing steel; roofs; shotcrete; shrinkage; tanks; temperature; tendons; walls.

CONTENTS Chapter 1—General, p.373R-97-2 1.1—Introduction 1.2—Objective 1.3—Scope 1.4—History and development 1.5—Definitions 1.6—Notation Chapter 2—Materials, p. 373R-97-5 2.1—Concrete 2.2—Shotcrete and filler materials 2.3—Admixtures 2.4—Grout for bonded tendons 2.5—Reinforcement 2.6—Tendon systems of tank wall and domes 2.7—Waterstop, bearing pad 2.8—Epoxy injection 2.9—Epoxy adhesives 2.10—Coatings for outer surfaces Chapter3—Design, p. 373R-97-8 3.1—Strength and serviceability 3.2—Floor and footing design
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MANUAL OF CONCRETE PRACTICE

3.3—Wall design 3.4—Roof design Chapter 4—Construction procedures, p. 373R-9719 4.1—Concrete 4.2—Shotcrete 4.3—Forming 4.4—Nonprestressedsteel reinforcement 4.5—Prestressing tendons 4.6—Tolerances 4.7—Seismic cables 4.8—Waterstops and sealants 4.9—Elastomeric bearing pads 4.10—Sponge rubber Fillers 4.11—Cleaning and disinfection Chapter 5—Acceptance criteria for liquidtightness of tanks, p. 373R-97-23 5.1—Testing 5.2—Acceptance criteria 5.3—Visual criteria 5.4—Repairs and retesting Chapter 6—References, p. 373R-97-23 6.1—Recommended...