Deterioration Issues in Overhead Water Tanks (OHWT)
Technical Engineering Publication
Deterioration Issues in Overhead Water Tanks (OHWT)
Research Publication on Water Reservoir Degradation & Concrete Distress
Executive Summary: Overhead Water Tanks (OHWT) in housing societies, commercial centers, and municipal water supplies are constantly subjected to severe hydrostatic pressure, temperature fluctuations, and cyclic moisture ingress. This technical publication investigates the core mechanisms behind OHWT degradation: reinforcement corrosion, concrete spalling, calcium hydroxide leaching, micro-cracking at base slab joints, and carbonation. Understanding these early distress markers is vital for preventing catastrophic tank failure.
