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Problems with the installation of fiberglass-reinforced plastic tanks

2017-07-11View Original

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There is a fiberglass tank with a diameter of 3500 and a height of 5200; should fine sand be laid on the foundation before installing it? Are there any other methods? Are there any standards for the installation of fiberglass tanks?
Reply #22017-07-11
It can be placed directly on the concrete foundation
Reply #32017-07-11
Some customers request fine sand to be placed at the bottom. Are there any explicit regulations regarding this?
Reply #42017-07-11
Can rubber pads be used in place of sand at the bottom?
Reply #52017-07-11
Fine sand would be best. The rubber pad shows signs of aging; it’s not as good as fine sand.
Reply #62017-07-12
Cans made on-site cannot contain river sand, while ready-made cans can
Reply #72017-07-12
Fine sand is usually used; after spreading it evenly, it can be placed there directly
Reply #82017-07-15
Fine sand is used to level the foundation and the bottom of the tank, thereby preventing damage to the tank bottom as well as stress-fatigue damage resulting from unevenness between the tank bottom and the foundation.
Reply #92017-07-15
Oh, does the area around that jar need to be dealt with? For example, build a cofferdam to prevent sand from escaping. . .
Reply #102017-07-15
Oh, does the area around that jar need to be dealt with? For example, build a cofferdam to prevent sand from escaping. . .
Reply #112017-07-15
Oh, does the area around that jar need to be dealt with? For example, build a cofferdam to prevent sand from escaping. . .

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