ACI 350.3-06 provides a method to determine the ( R ) for concrete structures exposed to certain aggressive wastewater environments. It addresses the additional strength or durability considerations needed for tanks, basins, and other environmental engineering concrete structures that may undergo chemical or biological attack.
The design philosophy of ACI 350.3-06 is based on the concept of ductility, which allows structures to absorb seismic energy through inelastic deformations. The standard encourages designers to use a performance-based approach, where the structure is designed to achieve a specific level of performance under different levels of seismic hazard. ACI-350.3-06.pdf
ACI 350.3-06 represents a vital synthesis of theoretical hydrodynamics and practical structural engineering. It provides the rigorous framework necessary to protect water and wastewater infrastructure—which is indispensable for community recovery after a disaster—from seismic devastation. ACI 350
ACI 350.3-06 requires the designer to choose a structural system similar to those used in buildings but adapted for tanks: The standard encourages designers to use a performance-based