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Description / Abstract:
Introduction
Nonprestressed reinforced concrete liquid containment
structures—in particular, noncircular tanks—often exhibit vertical
and diagonal cracks that are aesthetically objectionable. More
importantly, cracks could result in loss of stored liquids, leakage
of hazardous materials, concrete deterioration, and corrosion of
reinforcing bars. Such cracks, however, are seldom indicative of
structural failure. This TechNote reviews the
methodology of repair in liquid containment structures.