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A method of erecting the shell of an aboveground storage tank involves erection of the first shell ring; erecting the second and higher shell rings by using a mobile man lift to provide access for the construction personnel to the shell plates being erected; and anchoring the structure to reduce the

A method of erecting the shell of an aboveground storage tank involves erection of the first shell ring; erecting the second and higher shell rings by using a mobile man lift to provide access for the construction personnel to the shell plates being erected; and anchoring the structure to reduce the risk of blow-ins from ambient wind.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A method for building a storage tank without the need for erecting a stationary scaffold, the method comprising the steps of:placing shell plates in a first ring;providing temporary stiffening to the shell plates;placing shell plates in an upper ring above the first rin

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A method for building a storage tank without the need for erecting a stationary scaffold, the method comprising the steps of:placing shell plates in a first ring;providing temporary stiffening to the shell plates;placing shell plates in an upper ring above the first ring; andusing a lift to provide construction personnel with access to the shell plates in the upper ring for setting the shell plates and fitting seams in the upper ring.