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Column support for the roof of cylindrical storage tank must be provided for

a.

small diameter tanks.

b.

large diameter tanks.

c.

small diameter tall tanks.

d.

all tanks irrespective of their heights and diameters.

Answer: (b).large diameter tanks.

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