Aci-350.3-06.pdf !!install!! Jun 2026

While the general building code (ACI 318) covers standard buildings, ACI 350 specifically addresses . The "350.3" subset deals exclusively with the dynamic forces generated during an earthquake.

In the field of civil and structural engineering, the design of liquid-containing structures—such as water treatment plants, reservoirs, and wastewater facilities—presents a unique set of challenges. Unlike typical buildings, these structures must account not only for the inertial forces of the structure itself during an earthquake but also for the complex hydrodynamic forces exerted by the contained liquid. The American Concrete Institute’s , titled “Seismic Design of Liquid-Containing Concrete Structures and Commentary,” serves as the definitive standard for addressing these challenges in the United States. ACI-350.3-06.pdf

: Requirements for the materials used in the construction of concrete tanks, including types of cement, aggregates, reinforcement, and protective coatings. While the general building code (ACI 318) covers