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design of rectangular silo /bins as per american code

design of rectangular silo /bins as per american code

design of rectangular silo /bins as per american code

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Dear all

what is the american code for designing steel rectangular silo/bin , i found ACI-313-97 is for circular concrete silos?

How to Calculate the pressure distribution in rectangular bins?

regards,
senthil

RE: design of rectangular silo /bins as per american code

There is not a standard for steel silos/bins.
Wind, seismic loading would normally be from ASCE 7.
Allowable stresses from AISC steel building code (more useful for structural steel), or API or AWWA tank codes (more useful for round plate structures) or a mix of the two.
Pressure distribution is at the discretion of the designer.

RE: design of rectangular silo /bins as per american code

Tubular Steel Structures: Theory and Design has a good bit of information regarding steel bin design, may be helpful.

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