40.18 - Seismic Design of Water Tanks (IS 1893 Part 2)
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Practice Questions
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What two types of water tanks are discussed in seismic design?
💡 Hint: Think about how tanks are positioned.
What does ductile detailing refer to?
💡 Hint: Consider the flexibility of materials during stress.
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What is the primary concern when designing elevated water tanks for seismic conditions?
💡 Hint: Focus on how water interacts during shaking.
True or False: Sloshing effects are only considered in elevated water tanks.
💡 Hint: Think about what type of tank experiences sloshing.
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A municipal elevated water tank is 10 meters tall and holds 2000 kg of water. Calculate the base shear if the seismic acceleration is 0.3g. Discuss the influence of hydrodynamic pressure on the tank's design.
💡 Hint: Use the acceleration value for calculations and think about the implications of stress on materials.
Design a ground-supported tank that must mitigate sloshing effects during an earthquake. Discuss your structural choices and the factors to consider for materials and forms.
💡 Hint: Think about how the geometry and material selections affect the structural response.
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