Silos and bunkers
What it is
Containers that store bulk solids such as grain, cement and coal.
How it works
Stored material presses on walls and the hopper; emptying can raise these pressures, so walls are designed for flow.
Diagram: Indiacon original, not to scale.
Main components
Walls, hopper, outlet, roof, supporting columns, foundation.
Key codes
IS 4995. Cited by number only; get the text from BIS or the issuing body.
Notable projects
Cement and grain silos at plants and ports.
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