Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Processes – Requiring soil work
Patent
1991-11-07
1992-10-27
Ridgill, Jr., James L.
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Processes
Requiring soil work
264 71, E04B 116, B28B 108
Patent
active
051578883
ABSTRACT:
A dual containment, free-standing, earthquake resistant, above-ground, flammable liquid storage vault is made by first pouring a reinforced concrete outer tank having a flat bottom, for stability, and side walls. The inner surface of the concrete outer tank is covered with an epoxy resin, the epoxy resin acting as an outer liquid barrier to provide secondary containment. A layer of gravel is placed on the epoxy resin covering the bottom of the outer tank. A primary containment steel inner tank is then placed in the outer tank with a space between the walls of the inner and outer tanks. That space is then filled with concrete when a concrete cap is poured covering the inner tank. Leaks from the inner tank are monitored at the gravel layer. The concrete outer tank has integrally formed skids extending from its lower surface for ease of movement and for visual inspection beneath the vault for leaks. The vault can also be made by placing the inner tank within a freestanding, open-top shell; the combination is then encased in reinforced concrete.
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Convault Inc.
Ridgill, Jr. James L.
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