1. Plans for the construction of the new membrane cryostat in bldg 182

2. The Layout
The Liquid Argon Tank for the WA105 experiment at CERN will be placed and operated in the CERN building 182
Cl. Room

3. The outer structure Overview Steel profiles (IPE240)
bolted and welded together
Internal dimensions:
6.5m x 4.2m x 4.1m (L x W x H)
Weight:
18T

4. FEM Analysis Stresses Deformations Self weight: 18T Cap weight: 4T
LAr weight: 25T
Insulation: 7T
Over pressure: 50 mBar
Stresses
Deformations
Geometry

5. Transportation Divided in 18 pieces: Weight: 1 – 1.5 T each
Sizes: 4.5m x 2.5m
Standard trucks:
Probably two
10T each
2m height each

6. Production Manufacturing Drawings - ready Companies - contacted
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