Title:
Reducing Moments and Shear Forces in Silos
Author(s):
Fausto C. Tarran
Publication:
Journal Proceedings
Volume:
81
Issue:
5
Appears on pages(s):
443-447
Keywords:
bending moments: reinforced concrete; shear properties; silos; stiffness;
structural analysis.
DOI:
10.14359/10694
Date:
9/1/1984
Abstract:
A method is presented to reduce the shear forces in elevated cylindrical silos. This reduction is obtained with a stiffness reduction of the lower shell immediately below its connection with the upper shell.