Description
This report presents recommendations for structural design, materials, and construction of structures commonly used for hazardous materials containment, including reinforced concrete tanks, sumps, and other structures that require dense, impermeable concrete with high resistance to chemical attack. The report discusses and describes design and spacing of joints, proportioning of concrete, placement, curing, and protection against chemicals. Information on liners, secondary containment systems, and leak-detection
systems is also included.
Keywords: construction joint; joint; joint sealant; precast concrete; pre-stress; water-cementitious material ratio; waterstop.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1—General
1.1—Scope
1.2—Definitions
1.3—Types of materials
Chapter 2—Concrete design and proportioning
2.1—General
2.2—Design
2.3—Concrete cover
2.4—Exposure
2.5—Concrete mixture proportions
2.6—Fiber-reinforced concrete
Chapter 3—Waterstops, sealants, and joints
3.1—Waterstops
3.2—Joint sealants
3.3—Joints
Chapter 4—Construction considerations
4.1—Sump construction techniques
4.2—Curing and protection
4.3—Inspection
Chapter 5—Liners and coatings
5.1—Liners
5.2—Coatings
5.3—Selection considerations for liners and coatings
5.4—Inspection and testing of liner and coating installations
Chapter 6—Secondary containment
6.1—General
6.2—Secondary containment system features
6.3—Secondary containment materials
Chapter 7—Leak-detection systems
7.1—General
7.2—Drainage media materials
7.3—Design and installation of drainage media
Chapter 8—References
8.1—Referenced standards and reports
8.2—Cited references