Limits of Silo Design Codes
Publication: Practice Periodical on Structural Design and Construction
Volume 20, Issue 2
Abstract
Numerous codes and standards specify means to calculate material-induced loads that are needed to design silos. The three most commonly used of such codes do not provide users with consistent information, and many common silo design conditions are not covered. A brief description of each code and its limitations is provided, and common design conditions not covered by any code are identified.
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The author is indebted to Michael Rotter and David Craig for their critical review and useful suggestions to improve this paper.
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Volume 20 • Issue 2 • May 2015
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Received: Aug 26, 2013
Accepted: Feb 11, 2014
Published online: Mar 20, 2014
Published in print: May 1, 2015
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