above ground water storage tanks

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above ground water storage tanks
can any one direct me to a web site or details on how a steel or aluminum tanks are constructed?
i am evaluating an existing aluminum tank and need to line it up for leaks. plans for as-built are not available.
thanks
my recollection is that fire protection standards for tall buildings may give some guidelines. they are typically ribbed horizontally against water pressure at depth.
i suggest the awwa specifications for bolted and welded steel tanks, awwa d-103 and d-100, respectively.  they give a tremendous amount of information on design criteria, material specifications, and construction requirements.  some tank manufacturers have web sites and provide some information about how the tanks are put together; try a search for "prefabricated steel (or aluminum) tanks".