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Water Retaining StructuresSubmitted by smashysmash on May 18, 2010 - 12:33pm.
Hi everybody, I was wondering if anyone knew of a good resource for the design of water retaining structures, preferably made from reinforced concrete, masonry etc. I'm kind of looking for a beginner's guide which seems to be impossible, so any help is appreciated. Thanks! Hi James, Thanks for your response. Interesting site, but I'm kind of looking to be able to calculate concrete, rebar requirements from stress equations, etc. and I just keep getting confused with the different serviceability, durability, ultimate state equations,etc. I just need something that goes through it REAAAALLY simply and slowly. I will lsee if I can get hold of an experienced engineer though, thanks! :) SEO Tips : Starwebworld, is an Search Engine Optimization (SEO) blog. This is providing the latest SEO tips and News. Best SEO Company India : Starwebworld, is an Search Engine Optimization (SEO) blog. This is providing the latest SEO tips and News. SEO Tips : Starwebworld, is an Search Engine Optimization (SEO) blog. This is providing the latest SEO tips and News. |
Hi Smashysmash,
First of all there are many reasons to seek advice from professional water engineers. This should be the first point of call. But moving on...
By water retaining structure do you mean a water tank or a water capture structure.
I'm going to assume we're just talking about a water tank. Here is an online manual. http://www.ferrocement.com/tankBook/indici.en.html
There are many other sources. unicef and oxfam have their own, for example. Google is overflowing with sources for this.
But that being said, an experienced engineer is a much better option because they will consider all the factors.
Hope this helps!