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For the first time, Annex G provided clearer guidance on the design of austenitic stainless steel tanks, including lower allowable stresses due to reduced elastic modulus and thermal expansion concerns.

If your only need is to design a safe tank, consider using the instead. They incorporate all 2013 rules plus newer research on large-diameter tanks, wind overturning, and brittle fracture prevention. You can often buy the latest edition for the same price as the legacy 2013 version.

The standard provides a comprehensive framework for the entire lifecycle of a tank: