Modular Fluid Storage Tank
First Claim
1. A modular fluid storage tank comprising:
- a plurality of arcuate footings having a base and a rail member extending along the base and arranged in a circle;
a circular bottom sheet covering a circular space formed by the footings, the circular bottom sheet extending over the rail in the footings;
a plurality of wall panel sections having a bottom portion, the bottom portion of each wall panel section being configured to be located adjacent the rail member of the footings with the bottom sheet positioned between a bottom portion of each wall panel section and the footing rail member; and
the adjacent wall panel sections connected 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. According to a first embodiment, 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. According to a second embodiment the footings may include a single rail and the wall panel sections are placed inwardly of the rail. Fluid pressure within the tank will keep a bottom portion of the wall panels in contact with the rail.
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15 Claims
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1. A modular fluid storage tank comprising:
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a plurality of arcuate footings having a base and a rail member extending along the base and arranged in a circle; a circular bottom sheet covering a circular space formed by the footings, the circular bottom sheet extending over the rail in the footings; a plurality of wall panel sections having a bottom portion, the bottom portion of each wall panel section being configured to be located adjacent the rail member of the footings with the bottom sheet positioned between a bottom portion of each wall panel section and the footing rail member; and the adjacent wall panel sections connected to each other along a vertical joint. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12, 13)
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8. A footing for a modular fluid storage tank comprising:
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a horizontally curved body having a top surface having width; and a rail formed on the top surface. - View Dependent Claims (10)
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14. A modular fluid storage tank comprising:
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a plurality of arcuate footings arranged in a circle; a circular tank bottom sheet covering a circular space formed by the footings; a plurality wall panel sections each having a top, a bottom, and side portions; a plurality of gaps formed between adjacent side wall portions; a plurality of plate members extending from the top and bottom portion of adjacent wall panel sections and overlying the gap; a plurality of apertures in the plate members positioned in the gap; and a plurality of bolts extending thru the gap and a plurality of washers positioned between an outer surface of adjacent wall panels and an enlarged head of the bolts. - View Dependent Claims (15)
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