Methodology Implementation of Load-Bearing Elements of Tank Batteries on the Example of Salekhard-City

Abstract

In the Russian Federation, there is a growing number of tank batteries requiring major repairs to outdoor structures. Insufficient regulatory framework for design and construction of such structures leads to the need to apply standards for the design of anti-filtration screens of landfills for toxic waste disposal, which significantly reduces the efficiency of design and construction, without guaranteeing sufficient reliability.

At the design stage of outdoor structures, it is necessary to take into account various loads. The analysis of Russian and foreign studies of structural solutions for open-air tank batteries shows insufficient development of snow load calculation methods that take into account the specifics of snow deposition at sites, especially in the northern regions of the Russian Federation. The lack of adequate assessment of this factor in combination with other loads (e.g., a spill of petroleum products) can lead to uneven deformation of the load-bearing structural element and potentially dangerous consequences, including environmental risks. This determines the relevance of the study.

Purpose: Verification of the methodology for choosing a constructive solution for open areas of tank batteries in the city of Salekhard, the thickness determination of the bearing element and feasibility study of the chosen site design.

Methodology: The integrated approach, determination of the total load on the construction of open areas, taking into account the layout of reservoirs within the park.

Research findings: The method of choosing rational constructive solutions is proposed for open areas of tank batteries. Based on this method, determined are the thickness of the bearing element, the labor intensity and cost of implementation of the constructive solution of the open areas of tank batteries with regard to different tank layout in Salekhard.