Issues with the support of the sedimentation tank
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This post was last edited by yinghua on 2009-12-24 07:35. There is a sedimentation tank with a diameter of 5.2 meters; the upper cylindrical section is 4 meters high, and the lower conical section is also 4 meters high. The weight of the equipment (including the steel supports) is approximately 9 tons, while its operating weight is around 100 tons. A channel steel support ring is placed below the junction between the conical and cylindrical sections to support the entire equipment. Six supports are distributed evenly beneath this support ring; each support is about 2.8 meters high. It is planned to use steel pipes or H-shaped steel for these supports. Which type is more suitable – steel pipes or H-shaped steel? What size should be chosen? Thank you!
Steel pipes or H-beams work fine as long as the strength is sufficient! Either way, a foundation is needed; why not consider using concrete for everything?