摘要 |
A method for erecting a generally cylindrical structure such as a tank and an apparatus erected in accordance with the method. The method includes a step of positioning a plurality of pre-assembled arcuate segments of a cylindrical wall at a location near a foundation on which the structure is to be erected. A first arcuate segment is disposed at a corresponding location on the foundation. Subsequent arcuate segments are also disposed at intended locations on the foundation such that segments intended to be adjacent to one another have axially-extending edges abutting one another. When positioning is completed such that an arcuate wall extends through a full 360°, seams between the various segments are sealed such as by welding.
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