Figure 11-2. Placement of demolition charges (1000-, 3000-, and 10,000-barrel tanks)

TM 5-5430-209-12

(2) 1000, 3000-, and 10,000-barrel capacity

(d) Two- 2-pound charges equally

spaced around the main supply pipeline at the face of

the tank flange.

(a) Five 2-pound

charges

equally

NOTE

spaced against the base of the tank.

(b) Three 2-pound charges equally

The above charges are the minimum

spaced around the outside endge of the center deck

requirement for this method.

section.

spaced around the outside of the tank just above the

bottom chime of the second ring.

Figure 11-2. Placement of demolition charges (1000-, 3000-, and 10,000-barrel tanks).

WARNING

(1) Outlet fittings

(2) Staves

Do not use mechanical means for

(3) Deck

destruction if the tank is used for

11-3. Other Demolition Methods

storage of flammable liquids.

If the situation prohibits employing either of the

b. Demolition by Mechanical Means. Use sledge

preferred methods, fire on the tank with the heaviest

hammers, crowbars, picks, axes, or any other heavy

weapons possible.

tools which may be available, and destroy the following:

11-2