Steel Plate Engineering Data—Volume 1 Steel Tanks for Liquid Storage Revised Edition—1992 ‘The material presented in this publication is for general information only and should not be used without first securing competent advice with respect to its suitability for ‘ny given application. The publication of the material contained herein is not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of American Iron and Steel Institute—or of any other person named herein—that this information is suitable for any general or particular use or of freedom from infringement of any patents. Anyone making use ot this Information assumes all liability arising from such use. Published by AMERICAN IRON AND STEEL INSTITUTE In cooperation with and editorial collaboration by STEEL PLATE FABRICATORS ASSOCIATION, INC. Revised December 1982Acknowledgements publication on carbon steel plate materials and tanks for liquid Storage, the American Iron and Steel Institute retained Mr. LE. Boberg as author. For his skillful handling of the assignment, the Institute gratefully acknowiedges its appreciation. The American tron and Stee! Institute established a Task Force to produce and supply a special section on stainless stee! tanks to this publication, and wishes to acknowledge Its appreciation to this group for a commendable effort. F: the preparation of the original version of this technical ‘The Institute also wishes to acknowledge the important and valuable contribution made by members of the Steel Plate Fabricators ‘Association and representatives from the mamher steel producing ‘companies of American Iron and Steel Institute in reviewing, and later revising and updating, the material for publication in this current edition ‘Appreciation is expressed to the American Society for Testing and Materials, the American Petroleum Institute and the American Water Works Association for their constructive suggestions and review of this material Much of the illustrative material in this manual appears through their courtesy. American Iron and Steel Institute It is suggested that inquiries for further information on designs of stee! tanks for liquid storage be directed to: Steel Plate Fabricators Association, Inc., 3158 Des Plaines Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60018, AMERICAN IRON AND STEEL INSTITUTE. 1101 17th Street N.W., Suite 1300, Washington, D.C. 20036-4700 PRINTED IN USA 1982