Parametric Optimization of Circular Elevated Water Tanks Under Various Capacities and Seismic Conditions

¹ New Horizon College of Engineering, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
² Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, India.
³ Department of AI&ML, GRIET, Bachupally, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
⁴ Lloyd Institute of Engineering & Technology, Knowledge Park II, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India.
⁵ Radiology Techniques Department, College of Medical Technology, The Islamic University, Najaf, Iraq
⁶ Lloyd Institute of Management and Technology, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India - 201306
⁷ Department of Mechanical Engineering, MLR Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, Telangana, India - 500073

^* Corresponding author: jayasheel.81088@gmail.com

Abstract

The elevated water tank comprises important structural elements which includes slabs, beams, columns, and footings, facilitating the transfer of loads amongst these contributors and subsequently to the subgrade of the soil. This paper goals is to comprehensively analyze the structural behaviours exhibited by elevated water tanks underneath various loading conditions. The behaviours of multiplied water tanks variety underneath various styles of loadings, inclusive of dead, live, and seismic loads, that are comprehensively analyzed. This paper primarily aims to conduct a hydrostatic evaluation of circular water tanks and emphasizes the necessity of a parametric study. To obtain this goal, 2, 2.5, and 3 lakh litters of tanks are being considered for the analysis which are all examined underneath area III seismic situations whilst keeping a normal height and varying diameters during the simulation. The examination focuses on carrying out a comparative evaluation of critical structural parameters, such as moment, maximum displacement, and maximum base shear. By means of analysing those parameters across various tank capacities, precious insights into the structural reaction of circular elevated water tanks under seismic loading conditions are gained. Those findings contribute to enhancing the design and overall performance of such structures, enhancing their resilience and protection in earthquake-susceptible regions.