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Concrete water tank has rough surface so collects dirt and bacteria.It's base line cracks result in water contamination.

And flat bottom will not allow complete drainage of hose pressure water with chemicals resulting in contamination of incoming water.So chlorine causes degradation of the tank surface that provides room for bacteria growth.

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Steel will flex, concrete will crack or shatter.

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Do you need to reinforce the floor of a raft foundation?

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