WELDED CARBON STEEL TANKS FOR WATER STORAGE

Table 1

Thickness limitations and special requirements

Plate Thickness (in.)
t 1/2

Shell Plates:

1/2

<t1

1 < t 11/2

A36 (tension governs)

11/2 < t 2

t>2

K, FGP

A36 (compression governs)

K, FGP, N, UT

A573, Gr 58
A131, Gr A
A131, Gr B
A283, Gr B, C (tension governs)
A283, Gr B, C (compression governs)
t 3/4

A283, Gr D
Substitute material from Sec. 14 not
listed above
(tension governs)
(compression governs)
Base Plates:
A36/A283 Gr C
Material may be used without special requirements
K
FGP
N
UT

=
=
=
=

killed
fine-grain practice
normalized
ultrasonic test

2.2.3.1.4 ASTM A573, grade 58 plates are limited to 11/2 in. (38 mm) in
thickness.
2.2.3.1.5 Where details are such that tension may occur through the plate
thickness, consideration shall be given to the possibility that lamellar tearing may occur.
2.2.3.1.6 ASTM A36 or A283, grade C steels may be used for base plates
regardless of thickness or temperature. A36 steel ordered as a bearing plate in
accordance with ASTM A36, Sec. 5.2, is not acceptable.