Volume : 2, Issue : 11, November - 2013

Study of Types of Failures in Silos

Er. Amit Bijon Dutta

Abstract :

Silos and bins fail with a frequency which is much higher than almost any other industrial equipment. Sometimes the failure only involves distortion or deformation which, while unsightly, does not pose a safety or operational hazard. In other cases, failure involves complete collapse of the structure with accompanying loss of use and even loss of life. The d1esign, construction, operation and maintenance of silos are not being described in any national legislation or industrial standard. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the owner to establish related written procedures to ensure its safe use. Here we review the common mistakes, faulty erection, limits of design, improper maintenance, etc.