Constructing a Water Tank

iii Stevo iii

I need to construct a water tank.
Approx. 10m x 1m x 1m.
It will hold approximately 5000litres of water.

One 10m side needs to be clear (I'm thinking something like perspex)

The other sides and bottom can be solid.

What materials could I use?

I'm assuming that getting a 10m x 1m long piece of solid material is a bit extreme, so what would be the best method of attaching 3 or more sections together to ensure no leaks and maintain strength?

sydthebeat

iii Stevo iii wrote: »

I need to construct a water tank.
Approx. 10m x 1m x 1m.
It will hold approximately 5000litres of water.

One 10m side needs to be clear (I'm thinking something like perspex)

The other sides and bottom can be solid.

What materials could I use?

I'm assuming that getting a 10m x 1m long piece of solid material is a bit extreme, so what would be the best method of attaching 3 or more sections together to ensure no leaks and maintain strength?

10 x 1 x 1 will hold 10000 litres....

if you only need to hold 5000, why build it so large?

Quazzie

As Syd said, a tank that size will hold double what you say you require. What is the tank for? Is it for still storage of water? What will the water inside the tank be used for? Galvanised steel is a possibility for what you require (5M is easily achievable in 2 lenghts).

iii Stevo iii

I will be using it to create waves so I have to allow for variations in height.

As I said its only an approximate value, I need to do some calculations.

Putting it simply, this is the largest tank size possible with the space that I have.

biblio

Something like this?
http://www.killarneyplastics.com/water-storage.php
Not sure about being able to have one side clear though,
but as said previously galvanised steel may suit better, it would be possible to fit a clear polycarbonate panel into one of the sides.
Or if you keep an eye out at companies who work on dairy plants and the like they might have surplus old stainless steel tanks available.

Poor Uncle Tom

Why not try some fish tank manufacturers?

No6

I'm sure you could use some form of structural glass, pricy though!! and will probably have to come in two or three sections for handling.

CJhaughey

Box section steel with steel plating for the 3 sides and 12mm+ perspex for the viewing side.
Probably best to hot dip galv the metal to avoid corrosion problems, will you be using any electrical equipment in the tank?
This is a kind of flume tank correct?