RESPONSE OF SMALL PETROLEUM PRODUCTS STORAGE TANKS
Abstract
The response of one of the two bolted steel tanks and three of the four welded steel tanks which remained substantially undamaged in Operation Upshot-Knothole, Project 3.26.1, was studied for the purpose of obtaining some information on modes of failure of filled small petroleum products storage tanks. No satisfactory experience or proved analytical methods exist for establishing the plastic response of filled or partially filled tanks. The tanks were located at ranges of 1,200, 1,350, 1,500, and 2,100 feet from Shot 12 in an effort to obtain damage to tank shells ranging from light to severe-three tanks being positioned to obtain severe or at least moderate damage. The first three tanks suffered gradations of severe damage; the most remote tank was overturned but not ruptured. The objectives of this test, as they were ultimately delineated, were met as well as could be expected in any single ad hoc test and more useful data were obtained than expected. Although a paucity of data on response of large tanks still exists, there are now available the observed results of a limited response test of small filled tanks.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1957
- Accession Number
- AD0340138
Entities
People
- B. J. O’brien