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About the Book:

"Silos for Cement and Other Industries: Design and Construction." This comprehensive guide delves into the principles of designing silos, focusing on concrete and steel structures while offering insights applicable to other types of silos. From historical developments dating back to the 1770s to modern-day challenges and remedial measures, this book is a treasure trove of knowledge for engineers.

This seminal work meticulously explores international codes of practice, including DIN, Euro Code, and others, to navigate the complexities of silo engineering. Through detailed examples and practical suggestions, readers will gain a profound understanding of material pressures calculations, structural design, and silo strengthening techniques.

Whether you're a young engineer seeking to master silo structures or a seasoned practitioner in need of a reliable reference, "Silos for Cement and Other Industries" promises to enrich your expertise. Brimming with valuable insights on design, construction, and potential pitfalls, this book is a must-have for anyone captivated by the intricate world of special structures.

Contents:

1. Introduction

2. Purpose of Silos

3. Brief Historical Development

4. Materials Properties - Their Influences on the Flowability

5. Types of Silos

6. Standard Silos

7. Silos Loads - Current Codal Recommendations

8. Load Combinations and Load Factors

9. Silo Structural Elements - Design Guide Lines

10. Analysis and Design

11. Additional Effects in Silos and their Considerations

12. Earthquake Effects

13. Special Silos

14. Reinforcement Detailing in Silos

15. Construction Aspects

16. Failures of Silos

17. Strengthening of Silos

18. Steel Silos (As per EN 1993-4-1: 2007 and EN 1993-1-6: 2007)

19. Design Examples

About the Author:

B. G. K. Murthy received B.E (Hons.) degree in Civil Engineering from Andhra University, Waltair, in 1961 and M.Tech. (SM & FE) from IIT Kharagpur in 1962. He was first class first and Gold Medalist (University topper) from Andhra University and won several academic prizes.

            He had worked for many reputed consulting and design organizations like HEC Designs, International Equipment corporation (Arcon), Holtec Engineers, Stup Consultants, Ercom / Excelon  FLSmidth across a career spanning almost six decades. Since 1965, he had been designing cement plant structures for nearly five and half decades, including material storage Silos.

            Starting as an engineer at the public sector enterprise Heavy Engineering Corporation (HEC - FFP), Ranchi to retiring as a Technical Advisor at FLSmidth, a Danish multinational company – Mr Murthy has gained a lot of experience in designing Silo Structures and other cement Plant structures in the varied foundation and atmospheric conditions.

            He has designed tall and large-diameter Silos, including the largest in India; large span roofs, large cement plants, Power plants, Bridges, Airport Terminals, Embassies, Hotels, auditoriums, and temples. He has worked towards the widespread use of EuroCodes, especially on Silos' codes across quite a few countries.