ACI 376 Committee Concrete Structures for RLG Containment

ACI Committee 376

Concrete Structures for
Refrigerated Liquefied Gas (RLG) Containment

Task Group Houston Meeting Minutes

Thursday, August 7, 2008
9 AM – 5:00 PM
ExxonMobil Development Company,
12450Greenspoint Drive, Houston

ATTENDANCE
Voting Members: Hoffmann, R. Associate Members:
Neven Krstulovic, Chairman Hoptay, J. Garrison, J.
Berner, D Jiang, D. Hoang, K.
Hjorteset, K. Lombardi, N.

1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Krstulovic.

2. WORK ON COMMITTEE DOCUMENTS

The TG worked primarily on Chapter I, as noted below

Chapter I – Previously Balloted Section

• The TG members reviewed status of the chapter and addressed various editorial changes. These are summarized in Appendix I.

Chapter I – Developing New Ballot

• The TG members reviewed additional definitions that have previously been proposed. Members selected definitions to be include in the
first edition of the Code document and prepared ballots.

3. ADJURNED 5 PM

Respectfully submitted,
Neven Krstulovic-Opara
Chairman, ACI 376

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ACI 376 Committee Concrete Structures for RLG Containment

APPENDIX I: Record of addressed comments and changes

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INTRODUCTION & CHAPTER I – GENERAL
1st Ballot – 5/19 – 6/18/2008 &
Full Committee Houston Meeting on 6 / 19 – 20 / 2008
INTRODUCTION and CHAPTER 1 – GENERAL
App = 13, Neg = 1, App w com = 5, Abs = 2 – Chapter 1
App = 15 Neg = 1 App w com = 3 Abs = 3 – App AA
Posted for 1st Ballot – 5/19 to 6/18/2008 Vote Results of the 1st Ballot
The narrative in the Introduction & Chapter 1 is good, Hatfield,
INTRODUCTION but falls short when compared to the elevation Figures Alan
(paragraph 1) AA.1-7 to be merged into Chapter 7, Detailing. To add
This Code and Commentary was prepared by ACI clarity to the figures to match the words in Chapter 7, it
Committee 376. The formation of Committee 376 and the is recommended that additional figures be added to
drafting of this document were undertaken in response to a cover all listed methods for sealing the primary tank for
request in February 2003 bt the National Fire Protection liquid tightness at cryogenic temperature, or provide
Association (NFPA) Technical Committee 59A on footnotes on the existing figures to explain these
Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG). That Committee is options. To be specific, we have listed:
1. traditional full containment tanks with a primary 9%
responsible for NFPA Standard 59A, “Standard for the
Production, Storage, and Handling of Liquefied Natural Ni tank and outer concrete secondary containment
structure where the 9% NI primary tank is not
Gas (LNG)”, which is an internationally recognized
document governing the production, storage and handling dependent on the outer concrete wall for structural
integrity. The design of htis type of inner tank has been
of one particular refrigerated liquefied gas, LNG, at an
previously covered by API620.
operating temperature of –265o F (-165o C).
2. full containment tanks with a primary concrete tank
with various methods for obtaining liquid tightness and
outer concrete secondary containment to include the
primary concrete tank having:
a. steel plate liners in contact with the containment
liquid.
b. steel sheet liners in contact with the containment
liquid.
c. membrane liners in contact with the containment
liquid.
d. concrete coatings in contact with the containment
liquid.
e. steel plate liners not in contact with the containment
liquid.
f. steel sheet liners not in contact with the containment
liquid.
g. membrane liners not in contact with the containment
liquid.
h. concrete coatings not in contact with the containment
liquid.
“bt” should be “by”. Suggest running spell check on entire Brannan
document to identify errors.
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Approved Sections
Section Approved with Comments to be resolved
Negative Vote
Response during Full-Committee Houston
Author Notes
Meeting - 6 / 19-20 / 2008
Meier, Hoptay, Berner, Douglas, DJ, Hoffmann,
Pawski, NKO, Howe, Hjorteset, Brannan, Jamel – 12
of 12
Hatfield Comment.
The comment is non –persuasive because it is not
applicable to this section. And the detailing Chapter 7
adequately covers the issues raised.
Pawski comments.
Fix typo highlighted: “bt” to “by”
Change “document” highlighted to “standard.”
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INTRODUCTION
(paragraph 1)
This Code and Commentary was prepared by ACI
Committee 376. The formation of Committee 376 and
the drafting of this document were undertaken in
response to a request in February 2003 btby the
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
Technical Committee 59A on Liquefied Natural Gas
(LNG). That Committee is responsible for NFPA
Standard 59A, “Standard for the Production, Storage,
and Handling of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)”,
which is an internationally recognized
documentstandard governing the production, storage
and handling of one particular refrigerated liquefied
gas, LNG, at an operating temperature of –265o F (-
165o C).
Brannan agreed to change.
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(INTRODUCTION - paragraph 2)
NFPA Standard 59A contains provisions for the use of
reinforced concrete and prestressed concrete for two
principal applications: Impoundment (secondary
containment in conjunction with a metallic primary
container) and storage (primary containment). The
references cited by NFPA 59A for the use of reinforced
concrete/prestressed concrete for these applications are ACI
318, ACI372R and ACI 373R. However, the usefulness of
these references to the used of NFPA 59A is somewhat
limited by virtue of the fact that none of them provides
guidelines specifically tailored to the use of concrete at
cryogenic temperatures. This limitation was the impetus
for the request by NFPA Committee 59A that ACI
undertake the preparation of a standard to address this
particular need.
(INTRODUCTION - paragraph 3)
While the NFPA request was related specifically to the
containment of LNG, it was decided that ACI Code and
Commentary address the use of concrete for other
refrigerated liquids as well, ranging in operating
temperatures from –20o F (-29o C) to –265o F (-165o C).
(INTRODUCTION - paragraph 4)
This makes the code and commentary roughly analogous to
the American Petroleum Institute (API) Standard 620,
which governs the Design and Construction of Large,
Welded, Low Pressure Storage Tanks.
INTRODUCTION & CHAPTER I – GENERAL
1st Ballot – 5/19 – 6/18/2008 &
Full Committee Houston Meeting on 6 / 19 – 20 / 2008
Refer to Word file for comments (I don’t have the WORD
file)
“However, the usefulness of these references to the used of
NFPA 59A is somewhat limited by virtue of the fact that none of
them provides guidelines specifically tailored to the use of
concrete at cryogenic temperatures.”
“used” should be “use”
Delete “virtue of”
Delete “them” replace with “these references”
Change “references to the used of NFPA 59A” to
“references to NFPA 59A”
Include in the introduction references to where the
containment types are defined
“This makes the code and commentary roughly analogous to the
American Petroleum Institute (API) Standard 620, which governs
the Design and Construction of Large, Welded, Low Pressure
Storage
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Pawski, See above.
Rolf
Hoptay, Meier, Hoptay, Berner, Douglas, DJ, Hoffmann,
Joseph Pawski, NKO, Howe, Hjorteset, Brannan, Jamel – 12
of 12
Brannan _________________________
(INTRODUCTION - paragraph 2)
Hjorteset,
Kare NFPA Standard 59A contains provisions for the use of
reinforced concrete and prestressed concrete for two
principal applications: Impoundment (secondary
containment in conjunction with a metallic primary
container) and storage (primary containment). The
references cited by NFPA 59A for the use of
reinforced concrete/prestressed concrete for these
applications are ACI 318, ACI372R and ACI 373R.
However, the usefulness of these references to the
used of NFPA 59A is somewhat limited by virtue of
the fact that none of them these references provide
provides guidelines specifically tailored to the use of
concrete at cryogenic temperatures. This limitation
was the impetus for the request by NFPA Committee
59A that ACI undertake the preparation of a standard
to address this particular need.
Mash, Meier, Hoptay, Berner, Douglas, DJ, Hoffmann,
Keith Pawski, NKO, Howe, Hjorteset, Brannan, Jamel – 12
of 12
The comment is non –persuasive because the document is
adequate as is. .
Hoptay, Comment author: Hoptay editorial - Agree .
Joseph
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This makes the code and commentary roughly
analogous to the American Petroleum Institute (API)
Standard 620, which governs the Design and
Construction of Large, Welded, Low Pressure Storage
Tanks.
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(INTRODUCTION - paragraph 5)
The most common use of reinforced concrete and
prestressed concrete in cryogenic storage applications is for
secondary containment around metal primary storage tanks
– although there are a number of installations, in North
America and in Europe, where prestressed concrete has
been used for primary containment, that is with the concrete
in direct contact with the tank contents.
“The most common use of reinforced concrete and prestressed
concrete in cryogenic storage applications is for secondary
containment around metal primary storage tanks – although
there are a number of installations, in North America and in
Europe, where prestressed concrete has been used for primary
containment that is with the tank contents with the concrete in
direct contact with the concrete with the tank contents.”
Add the following:
“Interest in concrete containment of RLG has increased due to
the robust character of concrete structures, potential cost
savings, potential schedule reduction, interest in sustainability,
use of local labor and use of local materials.”
Hoptay, Agreed this is editorial change 11 of 11 committee
Joseph members.
Meier, Hoptay, Berner, Douglas, DJ, Hoffmann,
Pawski, NKO, Howe, Hjorteset, Brannan
Resolves Hoptay and Brannan comments.
Brannan _________________________________
(INTRODUCTION - paragraph 5)
The most common use of reinforced concrete and
prestressed concrete in cryogenic storage applications
is for secondary containment around metal primary
storage tanks. – although there are a number of
installations, Installations were built in North
America and in Europe during the 1960’s through
1980’s with prestressed concrete primary
containment., where prestressed concrete has been
used for primary containment, that is with the concrete
in direct contact with the tank contents. Renewed
interest in the use of concrete for primary containment
and the need for a code that addressed secondary
concrete containment has led to the development of
this Code.
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CHAPTER 1 – GENERAL
1.0 – Scope
This Standard provides the minimum requirements
for the design and construction of concrete and
prestressed concrete structures for the containment
of refrigerated liquefied gases (RLG) with service
temperatures between -200 F (-200 C) and -2680 F (-
1650 C).
Container design shall include the design of the
container wall, its foundation (footing and floor slab),
and the concrete portions of its roof, whenever
applicable.
(R1.0 - paragraph 1)
R1.0 – Scope – Typically, concrete and prestresssed concrete
structures(i) for the containment of refrigerated liquefied gases
(RLG) are classified into two main categories:
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Response during Full-Committee Houston
Vote Results of the 1st Ballot Author Notes
Meeting - 6 / 19-20 / 2008
The first paragraph refers to containment which typically implies Hoptay, From R1.0 paragraph 5 discussion and resolution. Pawski: This definition is for the
secondary containment and not storage. Suggest revising: Joseph hydrocarbon RLG and does not
Introduce into the scope
This Standard provides the minimum requirements for the design and include liquid oxygen or liquid
Code: This Code does not govern the design of membrane tanks. nitrogen. Should they be
construction of concrete and prestressed concrete structures for the
storage and containment of refrigerated liquefied gases (RLG) with
service temperatures between -200 F (-200 C) and -2680 F (-1650 Æ THIS CLAUSE IS MOVED TO THE COMMENTARY BECAUSE included here?
C). THE DELETED DEFINITION OF MEMBRANE TANK WOULD BE
NEEDED TO INCLUDE MENTION ON THE CODE SIDE.
The Container design shall include the design of the primary and
secondary container walls, its foundation (footing and floor slab), and
the concrete portions of its roof, whenever applicable.
Brannan ___________________
Should be (-290 C) and -2700 F (-1680 C).
1.0 – Scope
This temperature range will go down to LNG but not
This StandardCode provides the minimum requirements for
nitrogen -3210 F or oxygen -2980 F. Should we the design and construction of concrete and prestressed
consider the other gases with lower liquid concrete structures for the containment of refrigerated
temperatures? liquefied gases (RLG) with service temperatures between -20
0 0 0
0
F (-20 C) and -268 F (-165 C).
Container design shall include the design of the container wall,
its foundation (footing and floor slab), and the concrete
portions of its roof, whenever applicable.
Change “-200F (-200C) and -2680F (-1650C)” to “- Hjorteset, TG Houston – 8/7/08
200F (-290C) and -2650F (-1650C)” Kare Present: Lombardi, Hoffmann, Dale, Joe, Jeff,
There is no Chapter 1 information included in this Hoff, Dajiu, Kim, Kare, NKO
ballot. George
1.0 – Scope
This StandardCode provides the minimum
requirements for the design and construction of
concrete and prestressed concrete structures for
the storage and containment of refrigerated
liquefied gases (RLG) with service temperatures
between -200 F (-2900 C) and -270 2680 F (-168
1650 C).
Container design shall include the design of the
container wall, its foundation (footing and floor
slab), and the concrete portions of its roof,
whenever applicable.
This is only an editorial change.
(R1.0 - paragraph 1)
NOTE: Change also addresses part
R1.0 – Scope – Typically, concrete and prestresssed concrete of Hoptay negative R1.0
structures(i) for the containment of refrigerated liquefied gases paragraph 5
(RLG) are classified into two main categories:
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a) Secondary containment, which represents the most c) Secondary containment, which represents the most
widespread use of such structures; and widespread use of such structures; and
Pawski – editorial suggest listing
b) Primary containment. d) Primary containment. commonly stored RLG and their
storage temperatures, such as
Remove definition on the membrane containers: the following:
Membrane Container – a container that has a non- • Butane 30F (-0C), GLR
(i) Henceforth in this document, the term concrete is used to denote both 240:1
conventionally reinforced and prestressed concrete.
self-supporting thin layer (membrane) inner tank
that is supported through insulation by an outer • Ammonia -28F (-33C),
tank. GLR 980:1
• LPG - 50F (-45C), GLR
300:1
And introduce the following text • LNG -265F (-165C),
This Code does not include design of membrane tanks because GLR 600:1
construction and detailing requirements are not included. A • LOX -300F (-185C),
membrane tank has a non-self-supporting thin layer
• LIN -360F (-195C),
(membrane) inner tank that is supported through insulation by
an outer tank. With appropriate additional engineering GLR = gas-to-liquid ratio
analysis and justification, portions of this Code may be applied
to the structural design of concrete outer tank using both
primary and secondary tank criteria.

TG Houston – 8/7/08
Present: Lombardi, Hoffmann, Dale, Joe, Jeff,
Dajiu, Kim, Kare, NKO
Put into R1.0 Scope –

The Code has been developed with the lowest

operating temperature of -270o F. However, lower
product temperatures could also be used, provided
appropriate additional engineering analysis and
justification is performed for each proposed
application.

(R1.0 - paragraph 2) Section 1.1.1 Hoptay,

A concrete bund wall is an open-top cylindrical wall serving as • In R1.0 2nd paragraph bund wall is described much the same way Joseph
as Dike Wall is defined. Suggest referring to only one. TG Houston – 8/7/08
the outer boundary of an impounding area surrounding a single-
Present: Lombardi, Hoffmann, Dale, Joe, Jeff,
containment RLG storage tank.
Dajiu, Kim, Kare, NKO

See new definition of “bund wall” which addresses Jo’s

(R1.0 - paragraph 3)
In a double containment tank system, the primary container is
normally a single-containment RLG storage tank, with a vapor-
tight outer shell and roof, designed to contain, under normal
operating conditions, both the refrigerated liquid and the
associated vapors. In this system, the secondary container is an
open- top concrete wall serving two basic functions: Under
normal operating conditions it protects the primary container from
certain external hazards, while under conditions of accidental-
spill it also contains the leakage from the primary container
(usually up to or exceeding the full volume of the stored liquid)
but not the vapor generated from such leakage.
comment (agreed by Joe)
Delete the word “outer” Brannan SEE BELOW PARAGRAPH 4
Insert the word “often” after the words “the secondary To address Hoptay’s negative on section R1.0-paragraph 4,
container is” change this paragraph 3 to:
In a double containment tank system, the primary container is
normally a single-containment RLG storage tank, with a
vapor-tight outer shell and roof, designed to contain, under
normal operating conditions, both the refrigerated liquid and
the associated vapors.
In this system, the secondary container is often a- top concrete
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wall serving two basic functions:

1. Under normal operating conditions it provides
protection to protects the primary container from
certain external hazards, while
2. Under conditions of accidental-spill conditions it also
contains the leakage from the primary container
(usually up to or exceeding the full volume of the
stored liquid) but not the vapor generated from such
leakage.

TG Houston – 8/7/08
Present: Lombardi, Hoffmann, Dale, Joe, Jeff,
Dajiu, Kim, Kare, NKO

In a double containment tank system, the primary container is

normally a single-containment RLG storage tank, with a
vapor-tight outer shell and roof, designed to contain, under
normal operating conditions, both the refrigerated liquid and
the associated vapors.

In this system, the secondary container is often a- top concrete

wall serving two basic functions:
3. Under normal operating conditions it provides
protection to protects the primary container from
certain external loads hazards, while
4. Under conditions of accidental-spill conditions it also
contains the leakage from the primary container
(usually up to or exceeding the full volume of the
stored liquid) but not the vapor generated from such
leakage.
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(R1.0 - paragraph 4)
In a full containment tank system the primary container is an
open-top cylindrical tank designed only to contain the
refrigerated liquid under normal operating conditions. In this
system the secondary container is a cylindrical wall with a vapor-
tight roof that spans over the inner tank. The roof may be metal,
concrete or a composite of the two materials. Under normal
operating conditions, the secondary container protects the
primary top concrete wall serving two basic functions: Under
normal operating conditions it protects the primary container
from certain external hazards, while under conditions of
accidental-spill it also contains the leakage from the primary
container (usually up to or exceeding the full volume of the
stored liquid) but not the vapor generated from such leakage.
(R1.0 - paragraphs 5)
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1st Ballot – 5/19 – 6/18/2008 &
Full Committee Houston Meeting on 6 / 19 – 20 / 2008
Full Containment does contain the vapor generated which is
released through controlled venting.
In the last line delete the word “not” and replace with “contains or
controls“
Change the end of the last sentence to state " and will
allow for the controlled venting of the vapor generated
from such leakage
Strike Section c). Membrane tanks should not be Hoptay,
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Hoptay, Hoptay’s comment is found persuasive. Text is changed as shown
Joseph below.
In a full containment tank system the primary container is n
open-top cylindrical tank designed only to contain the
refrigerated liquid under normal operating conditions. In
this system the secondary container is a cylindrical vapor-
tight wall with a vapor-tight roof that spans over the inner
tank. The roof may be metal, concrete or a composite of the
two materials.
Under normal operating conditions, the secondary container
protects the primary container top concrete wall serving two
basic functions: Under normal operating conditions the
secondary container it and provides protection to protects
the primary container from certain external hazards., while
u Under conditions of accidental-spill conditions the
secondary container it also contains the leakage from the
primary container (usually up to or exceeding the full
volume of the stored liquid) but not and contains or controls
the vapor generated from such leakage.
And also change paragraph 3 on double containment tanks
as shown ABOVE.
Brannan
TG Houston – 8/7/08
Howe, Present: Lombardi, Hoffmann, Dale, Joe, Jeff,
Thomas Dajiu, Kim, Kare, NKO
In a full containment tank system the primary container is n
open-top cylindrical tank designed only to contain the
refrigerated liquid under normal operating conditions. In
this system the secondary container is a cylindrical vapor-
tight wall with a vapor-tight roof that spans over the inner
tank. The roof may be metal, concrete or a composite of the
two materials.
Under normal operating conditions, the secondary container
protects the primary container top concrete wall serving two
basic functions: Under normal operating conditions the
secondary container it and provides protection to protects
the primary container from certain external loads hazards.,
while u Under conditions of accidental-spill conditions the
secondary container it also contains the leakage from the
primary container (usually up to or exceeding the full
volume of the stored liquid) but not and contains or controls
the vapor generated from such leakage.
And also change paragraph 3 on double containment tanks
as shown ABOVE.
Hoptay’s comment found persuasive. The entire
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In primary containment applications the concrete included since none of the following chapters have Joseph text has been removed.
structure may serve as: addressed the specific design requirements for this (R1.0 - paragraphs 5)
storage concept. In primary containment applications the concrete
a) The inner storage tank (with the inside face of the
structure may serve as:
concrete wall in contact with the stored product);
a) The inner storage tank (with the inside face of
b) Both the inner tank and the outer secondary
the concrete wall in contact with the stored
container; or
product);
c) As a single outer wall supporting an inner
b) Both the inner tank and the outer secondary
membrane system.
container; or
c) As a single outer wall supporting an inner
membrane system.

(R1.0 - paragraphs 6)
For a detailed description of these categories and container types
see Appendix AA.
BALLOT NOTE - Appendix AA is a separate document. When
voting indicate which figure are to be merged with existing
Appendix A.
Which of the following figures in Appendix AA should be
merged with existing Appendix A:
a) Fig. AA.1 – Examples of concrete bund walls (dikes) for a
single-containment tank system.
b) Fig. AA.2 – Examples of concrete secondary containment
walls for a double-containment tank system.
c) Fig. AA.3 – Examples of concrete secondary containment
walls for a full-containment tank system.
d) Fig. AA.4 – Examples of concrete primary containment
walls for a double-containment tank system.
e) Fig. AA.5 – Examples of concrete primary containment
Hjorteset,
Merging of Appendix A and AA needs to take place.
Kare
Diagrams are generic and should be also covered with a
set of definitions regarding containment types. Mash,
These definitions shoul dbe consistent with say API 625? Keith
Or alternatively refer to API 625
See comments in Ch 1 first ballot document submitted Brannan,
above pertaining to Appendix AA Mike
Fig AA.7a thru 7c is adopted from BS 7777 which has be
withdrawn and replaced by EN 14620, Part 3, Concrete Hoff,
Components. Are these figures also in EN 14620? If so, George
change the titles to reflect the change.
See my response to Intro and Chapter 1 that describes
Hatfield,
the need to better align the various tank elevation
Alan
drawings with the narrative in Chapter 7.
Refer to Word file for comments (I don’t have the WORD Pawski,
file) Rolf
For App AA Examples of membrane tanks should not be included since none Hoptay, Addressed in the negative on Figure 6.
App = 15 of the previous chapters have addressed the specific design Joseph
Neg = 1 requirements for this storage concept. Hoptay withdraws this negative because of the change
App w com = 3 already introduced in figure 6.
Abs = 3 I like all the figures but there are some edits required. Brannan
Figure AA.2: Needs an item 12 with the bullet and lead under
number 7 (for example) indicating the open space between the
inner and outer walls.
Label should be “Vented Space (variable)”.
Figure AA.3: Item 6 label should be revised to; “Secondary
Concrete Container (with vapor barrier). Delete the
“(Prestressed concrete).
Figure AA.4 Needs same item 12 as in AA.2 Remove the term
(prestressed concrete) from items 1 and 3
Figure AA.5: Re-label item 6 as in AA.3 revision above.
Figure AA.6: Re-label item 6 as in AA.3 revision above.
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walls for a full-containment tank system.

f) Fig. AA.6 – Examples of concrete primary containment
walls for a membrane tank.
g) Fig. AA.7(a) & AA.7(b) – Typical wall base joints for
prestressed concrete outer secondary container walls.
h) Fig. AA.7(c) – Typical wall base joints for prestressed
concrete primary or secondary container walls.

1.1 – Definitions A number of definitions are missing Hjorteset,

1.1.1 – Specialized Definitions – The following
definition of terms are specific to RLG containment
structures covered by Code.
Abnormal (accidental) loads – loads that arises from an
uncontrolled or unplanned situation with safety and/or
environmental consequences.
Kare
I suggest that the definitions for single- double- and full- Legatos,
containment be adopted from EN 1473, Annex H (1997). Nicholas
Also, when listing these terms in 1.1, reference should
also be made to Appendix A (or B) where each of these
terms will be described by a sketch.

Accidental spill – a spill that arises from an uncontrolled

or unplanned situation with safety and/or environmental
consequences.

Anchored flexible –
Ch. 7 and / or Appendix A?? )

Annular space – space between the inner shell and outer

shell or wall of self supporting tanks.

Boiloff – process of vaporization of refrigerated liquid by

heat conducted through the insulation surrounding the
storage tank.

Cement mortar –

Commissioning – Commissioning - The process of testing (hydrostatic

and pneumatic) that must be conducted prior to
placing the tank into service; plus the start-up (Ch. 10 )
processes, such as purging and cool-down.

Composite concrete sections – SUGGEST DELETING - CCT DEFINITIONS

ALREADY DEFINE:
Composite concrete flexural members and
Composite construction
Containment – Containment – keeping liquid or vapor in a defined (Ch. 4 and all others )
space in a controlled manner.
Propose: “Keeping liquid or vapor in a defined space in a Note – “containment
Brannan
controlled manner.” capability” with containment
TG Houston – 8/7/08
Present: Lombardi, Hoffmann, Dale, Joe, Jeff,
Dajiu, Kim, Kare, NKO