Includes bibliographical references and index.

Preface xi -- Acknowledgements xv -- 1. Appealing Shell Structures 1 -- 2. Above-Ground Anchored Rigid Tanks 39 -- 3. Above-Ground Unanchored Rigid Tanks 89 -- 4. Elevated Tanks 105 -- 5. Flexible Tanks 121 -- 6. Other Peculiar Principles 167 -- 7. General Design Principles 201 -- Appendix A. Dimensionless Design Charts 277 -- Appendix B. Codes, Manuals, Recommendations, Guidelines, Reports 285

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