‘The firs editien ofthis publication was produced over Four decades ‘ago. The previous edition was developed by August W. Domel, J. Formerly Senior Structural Engineer, Portland Cement Assocation ‘This edition of the publication has been writen after complete ‘eanalyses forthe design coefficients and update forthe latest codes. nd standards by Javeed A. Munshi, Structures and Codes Engineer, Portancd Cement Association, Additional tables giving design coef. ficients for isting moments have been included forthe first time in this publication. Some text and style ofthis publication have been Fetained from the previous editions for ease ofthe users familiar with those editions. ‘The analyses and reproduction of the design coefficients given inthe {ables ofthis publication was made possible with te helpof Douglas (Crampton from the University of Ilinois at Urbana-Champaign ‘Valuable input and review provided by Dr. Ahmed Abdel-Akher and Dr. David Fanetla of the Portland Cement Association is gratefully acknowledged Cami Lobb deserves much credit for doing the graphics, layout, and esign of thisedition. Duc credit also goes to Diane Vanderlinde for her share ofthe word processing and to Wes Ikezoe fr his additional help withthe layout COVER PHOTO: Fox Valley Water Reclamation Facility, Elgin, Wlinois, ‘This publication is intended SOLELY for use by PROFESSIONAL. PERSONNEL who are competent to evaluate the significance and limitations ofthe information provided herein, and who will accept total responsibility for the application of this information. The Portland Cement Association DISCLAIMS any andall RESPONSI. BILITY and LIABILITY forthe accuracy of and the application of the information contained in this publication to the full extent, permitted by law. Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 97-75999 ISBN 0-89312-130-4 ©Portland Cement Association, 1998Rectangular Concrete Tanks Revised Fifth Edition by Javeed A. Munshi [LE] PORTLAND CEMENT ASSOCIATION 5420 Old Orchard Road, Skokie, Illinois 60077-1083. Phone: 847/966-6200 + Facsimile: 847/966-9781 ‘An organization of cement manulacturers to improve and ‘extend the uses of portland cement and concrete through market development, engineering, research, education, and public affairs work,