Deformation Monitoring of an Oil Storage tank using geodetic methods

Deformations on structures such as buildings, dams, bridges and storage tanks occur due to own weight, oil pressure or atmospheric temperature. It is necessary to monitor and analyze the deformation effects and movements of these structures so as to ensure their safety and security. Vertical cylindrical tanks are used in industries for storing crude oil and petroleum products. These tanks require periodic surveys to monitor long and short-term movements, settlements of the foundation and other deformations for early warning. The deformation is usually as a result of age. This project outlines the procedure of a geodetic monitoring system of a circular oil storage tank and presents an analysis of the observations to determine the values of the deformations.