Static Forces and Moments in a Grain Silo
Publication: Journal of Structural Engineering
Volume 114, Issue 12
Abstract
The differential equation for elastic deformation of a cylindrical shell is formulated and solved. The particular solution is for grain pressure given by Jannsen's formula and includes frictional force of grain on the wall and the weight of the wall itself. If the bottom edge of the silo is restrained from radial displacement, localized circumferential compression, shear and bending moment develop.
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Journal of Structural Engineering
Volume 114 • Issue 12 • December 1988
Pages: 2814 - 2819
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Copyright © 1988 ASCE.
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Published online: Dec 1, 1988
Published in print: Dec 1988
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