ACI 350.3-06, published by the American Concrete Institute, is the definitive code for the seismic design of liquid-containing concrete structures, focusing on structural integrity to prevent leaks during earthquakes. It provides engineering frameworks for calculating impulsive and convective (sloshing) hydrodynamic pressures on tank walls. The standard is available for purchase from the official ACI Store.
ACI 350.3-06 provides standardized engineering calculations for the seismic design of liquid-containing concrete structures, focusing on controlling impulsive and convective forces to prevent structural failure. The standard aligns concrete tank design with modern ASCE 7 seismic maps to ensure safety and environmental protection for critical infrastructure. View the document at Scribd . ACI-350.3-06.pdf
Furthermore, the standard distinguishes between and Elevated tanks. Elevated tanks act as inverted pendulums, creating high shear and moment demands on the supporting shaft or legs, a scenario ACI 350.3-06 addresses with specific load combinations. ACI 350
Some of the key provisions of ACI 350.3-06 include: published by the American Concrete Institute