Modular Fluid Storage Tank
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1. A modular fluid storage tank comprising:
- a plurality of arcuate footing having a channel extending along their length and arranged in a circle;
a circular bottom sheet covering a circular space formed by the footings, the bottom sheet extending over the channels in the footings;
a plurality of wall panel sections having a bottom portion, the bottom portion of each wall panel section being configured to fit within the footing channels with the bottom sheet positioned between a bottom portion of each wall panel section and the footing channel; and
means for securing adjacent wall panel sections to each other along a vertical joint.
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Abstract
A modular fluid storage tank is formed by a plurality of curved support footings, a tank bottom circular sheet and a plurality of curved wall panel sections. Each footing includes a channel extending on its top surface. The footings are positioned in a circular pattern and the tank bottom sheet is positioned to extend over the channel. The wall panel sections have a bottom portion configured to fit within the footing channels. Suitable tie down clamps are provided to secure the wall panel sections to the footings. Adjacent sides of the wall panel sections are secured to each other to complete the assembly.
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23 Claims
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1. A modular fluid storage tank comprising:
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a plurality of arcuate footing having a channel extending along their length and arranged in a circle; a circular bottom sheet covering a circular space formed by the footings, the bottom sheet extending over the channels in the footings; a plurality of wall panel sections having a bottom portion, the bottom portion of each wall panel section being configured to fit within the footing channels with the bottom sheet positioned between a bottom portion of each wall panel section and the footing channel; and means for securing adjacent wall panel sections to each other along a vertical joint. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 21, 22, 23)
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15. A footing for a modular fluid storage tank comprising:
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a horizontally curved body having a top surface having width; a channel formed on the top surface. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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