Self Supporting Aluminium Dome Design for Storage Tank

Um, if you are asking for even the basics to be provided then I would suggest that you do not attempt such a potentially dangerous project without assistance from someone more qualified who has access and knowledge of the relevant standards the structure must comply with. (I have visions it is a large chemical storage tank application, but could be wrong).

Are you working at a consultancy? Is there someone there that can help you.

Is this a school project? What is the size of the existing tank?

Thanks for your concern. Actually the thing is, in a week or so, i will have to review the design calculation and drawings of an aluminium dome over an MS storage tank in a refinery. The Dome is already getting designed by a third party. My Job is to review their design. However, before reaching to that phase, i would like to know the basics and the path forward to design such kind of structure. For that i was thinking of designing a small dome myself so that i can at least be aware of the basic design methodology. I am also a structural engineer and have designed quite a number of pipe racks, technological structures, compressor sheds, foundations. So, trust me i am pretty much aware of the risk involved in design of any structure. That's why i don't want to put my approval stamp on any design without its proper review. Can you help with my query??

I cannot in this particular application, but with the additional information you have provided one of our structural Engineers may offer some advice.