An analytical solution for solid stresses in a silo with an inner tube

J. F. Chen, J. Y. Ooi, J. M. Rotter, M. Batikha, G. Horrigmoe

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Abstract

This paper presents an analytical solution for the solid stresses in a silo with an internal tube. The research was conducted to support the design of a group of full scale silos with large inner concrete tubes. The silos were blasted and formed out of solid rock underground for storing iron ore pellets. Each of these silos is 40m in diameter and has a 10m diameter concrete tube with five levels of openings constructed at the centre of each rock silo. A large scale model was constructed to investigate the stress regime for the stored pellets and to evaluate the solids flow pattern and the loading on the concrete tube. This paper focuses on the development of an analytical solution for stresses in the iron ore pellets in the silo and the effect of the central tube on the stress regimes. The solution is verified using finite element analysis before being applied to analyse stresses in the solid in the full scale silo and the effect of the size of the tube.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationParticle-Based Methods III: Fundamentals and Applications - Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Particle-based MethodsFundamentals and Applications, Particles 2013
Pages212-223
Number of pages12
Publication statusPublished - 2013
Event3rd International Conference on Particle-Based Methods Fundamentals and Applications, Particles 2013 - Stuttgart, Germany
Duration: 18 Sept 201320 Sept 2013

Conference

Conference3rd International Conference on Particle-Based Methods Fundamentals and Applications, Particles 2013
Country/TerritoryGermany
CityStuttgart
Period18/09/201320/09/2013

Keywords

  • Anti-dynamic tube
  • Bulk solid
  • Silo
  • Silo pressure
  • Silo with internal tube
  • Stresses

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics

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