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Optimum design of silo structures
Joint Authors
Abdali, Tahsin A.
Ghalib, Ala C.
Source
Thi-Qar University Journal for Engineering Sciences
Issue
Vol. 8, Issue 2 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.60-75, 16 p.
Publisher
University of Thi-Qar College of Engineering
Publication Date
2017-12-31
Country of Publication
Iraq
No. of Pages
16
Abstract EN
This paper deals with the problem of optimal design of reinforced concrete silos using genetic algorithms and minimizing the maximum objective method.
The study provides two types of concrete silos circular and rectangular.
Janssen theory method is used to analyze the structure design of silos.
The cost function represents the cost of concrete, steel, and formwork for the silos.
The design variables are taken such as diameter, long wall, short wall, height of cylinder and box for circular & rectangular silo respectively with free board, depth of the hopper, thickness of the wall, dimensions of ring beam, thickness of slab, angles of incline of the hopper and the amounts of reinforcement for silos.
The formulation of the problem is according to ACI (313-97) code and is carried out by using a toolbox of MATLAB program.
The change of design capacity related to total cost approximately linearly.
The effect of the change of the concrete grade, unit price of steel and concrete, and finally the unit cost of formwork leads to increasing the total cost, while changing the steel grade leads to decreasing the total cost of both types of silo.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ghalib, Ala C.& Abdali, Tahsin A.. 2017. Optimum design of silo structures. Thi-Qar University Journal for Engineering Sciences،Vol. 8, no. 2, pp.60-75.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-871605
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ghalib, Ala C.& Abdali, Tahsin A.. Optimum design of silo structures. Thi-Qar University Journal for Engineering Sciences Vol. 8, no. 2 (2017), pp.60-75.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-871605
American Medical Association (AMA)
Ghalib, Ala C.& Abdali, Tahsin A.. Optimum design of silo structures. Thi-Qar University Journal for Engineering Sciences. 2017. Vol. 8, no. 2, pp.60-75.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-871605
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes appendix : p. 74-75
Record ID
BIM-871605