Foundation Settlement 1.1. Forevaluation of tank / foundation settlement, reference may be made 10 API 653 Appendix "B®. Referring to section B.2.2 and considering the effect on the tank only (ie. exeluding piping, et.) ~ Uniform settlement as per B.2 2.1 - Planar tilts per B.2.2.2 unless the degree of tilts unusually high - Out of plane settlement as in B.2.2.3, with the type of slab foundation used for these tanks, is likely only in case of gross deformation of the slab 1.2. A further reference, to be taken with a proper safety margin, can be found into API 650 11th Eu. Para 7.3.6.6, here below quoted: “7.3.6.6 If settlement measurements are specified by the Purchaser, any differential settlement greater than 13 mm per 10 m (1/2 in. per 32 #) of nference or a uniform settlement over 5O min (2 in.) shall be reported to the Purchaser for evaluation,