Silo is a structure in construction used to store bulk materials such as cement, and sand.
Lime and other construction materials. There are different types of silos used in the construction industry such
as Tower silos, Bunker Silos & Bag Silos. The quantity may range from a few tonnes to over one hundred thousand tonnes.
Shallow bins are usually called as bunkers and deep bins are usually called as silos.
If the plane of rupture of material stored meets the top horizontal surface. The common name for silos is binned.
The bins are used to store large quantities of materials like grains, coal etc. R.C.C. bins are preferred to steel bins since
the maintenance cost of R.C.C. bins is less. The bunkers may be termed shallow bins and silos as deep bins. Concrete Silos
construction may be circular or rectangular in shape.
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FAQs
What is a silo?
-In construction, a silo is a large, vertical storage structure used to store construction material.
What are the benefits of silos in construction?
-There are various benefits of silos in the civil construction industry, such as protecting the materials used in the construction from the external weather environment, and they are easy to fill and empty, which improves the efficiency of the work.
What is the storage capacity of silos?
-The storage capacity of silos depends on the size and type of silos. The quantity stored can range from a few tonnes to over one hundred thousand tonnes. Silos can store a wide variety of products.
What are the things to consider to maintain a silo?
-To ensure the longevity of the silo, maintenance is a very important step to prevent structural damage and spoilage of the material. Some things to consider for proper maintenance of the silo include regular inspection, periodic cleaning and sanitizing, and structural repairs.