Three-Dimensional Finite Element Analysis of Steel Silo

Abstract:

In this paper strength and wall stress of a steel silo were calculated in designing by using 3-D finite element method. According to the analysis result, intensity inspection and structure optimization were executed, which could provide the reference basis for construction design.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 71-78)
• Pages: 4031-4034
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.71-78.4031
• Online since: July 2011
• Authors: Chang Bing Chen, Xing Pei Liang, Shou Yi Bi
• Keywords: Construction Design, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Steel Silo, Structural Strength

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