Elevated Bulk Storage Structure

Abstract

Elevated bulk storage structures are used to contain materials for various applications. This invention relates to a composite elevated bulk storage system where the form for the concrete pedestal remains as an integral part of the system to be the finished surface of the pedestal.

1 . An elevated bulk storage structure for water, other liquids, slurries, or dry materials composed of a supporting pedestal and storage vessel where the pedestal portion is formed of concrete and the form or portion of the form becomes a permanent component of the pedestal exterior and/or interior surface.  
   
   
       2 . The form in  claim 1  is of synthetic materials.  
   
   
       3 . The form in  claim 1  is of natural materials.  
   
   
       4 . The form in  claim 1  is the exposed finished surface.  
   
   
       5 . The form in  claim 1  is covered with trim, facing or surface treatments.  
   
   
       6 . The form in  claim 1  contains a material other than concrete.  
   
   
       7 . The pedestal in  claim 1  is cylindrical or of other regular or irregular polygon shape.  
   
   
       8 . The pedestal in  claim 1  accommodates doors, windows, vents, pipes and other penetrations.  
   
   
       9 . The storage vessel in  claim 1  is of steel.  
   
   
       10 . The storage vessel in  claim 1  is of synthetic material.  
   
   
       11 . The storage vessel in  claim 1  is made with the same form as the pedestal.