Bin Quaking

Steve J Davis
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Posted in: , on 25. Oct. 2004 - 11:08

Lyn,

We are investigating what is perceived to be a case of quaking in a "mass flow" bin.

Are there any acknowledged information sources or useful references to assist in addressing the issues?

Thanks ■

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Bin Quaking

Posted on 25. Oct. 2004 - 11:47

Please search the eLibrary for references.

I found:

Name of Author: Roberts, A.W.

Company Affiliation: University of Newcastle

Title of Article: Shock Loads in Silos - The 'Silo Quaking' Problem

Published in Journal: bulk solids handling

Year: 1996 Volume: 16 Number: 1 Page: 59

Type of Article: Original Article

Fields of Interest: Silos, Bins and Domes

Article published in 'The Best of ...' book: A/2000 Part IV (Silos, Hoppers, Bins & Domes - Parts I, II, III & IV)

Name of Author: Wright, H., Schulze, D.

Company Affiliation: Dr. H. Wright & Assoc. and Technical College Braunschweig/Wolfenbüttel

Title of Article: Can Mass Flow Silos Quake?

Published in Journal: bulk solids handling

Year: 1999 Volume: 19 Number: 2 Page: 157

Type of Article: Original Article

Fields of Interest: Silos, Bins and Domes

There are probably further articles available.

Reinhard H. Wohlbier ■

Re: Bin Quaking

Posted on 25. Oct. 2004 - 01:30

Steve,

I beleive that there are some more articles about 1991 and before era - in the BSH publications and by Alan Roberts and others. From memory, vertical insert tubes were added above the outlet to control the flow???

This was when there were a few reported cases of quaking - some with actual structural failures.

Now the phenomem has been understood for several years, I think that the problem has faded away unless it is not serious event and people live with it.

Others may have more to add.

Cheers

James ■