Stresses in Column-Supported Silo Cone Bottom
Stresses in Column-Supported Silo Cone Bottom
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I am analyzing a small silo with a cone bottom that is being supported by four columns. The cone has a compression ring located approx. 1/3 down from the straight shell to cone junction that consists of two circumferential plates with stiffeners located where it rests on the columns. I have analyzed similar silos in the past, however the major difference is the location of the compression ring. Typically the shell-to-cone junction is where the column tie-in is located and thus reinforced. Does anyone have any thoughts or good references for checking the bending that the column reactions exert on the cone plate? Thanks in advance.





RE: Stresses in Column-Supported Silo Cone Bottom
RE: Stresses in Column-Supported Silo Cone Bottom
If the cone were flatter, you could use the flat plate equations from Formulas for Stress and Strain, but they would likely give you some unreasonable results.
RE: Stresses in Column-Supported Silo Cone Bottom