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Spotlight on the design and construction of silos in the cement and other industries

12 July 2022, Published under Cement News

Silos for Cement and Other Industries. Design and Construction – by BGK Murthy Material storage silos are complex structures and the internal process dynamics when loading and discharging silos affect the silo structure. Moreover, when they fail, the impact on the cement plant and its staff can be catastrophic. Therefore, the design of silo is of paramount importance, particularly when silo capacities are increasing.   In his recently published book, “Silos for Cement and O...

Key publication highlights key factors in cement plant structure design

12 July 2022, Published under Cement News

Cement Plant Structures. Structural and Civil Engineering Aspects - by BGK Murthy As cement plant sizes have increased, plant loads have become very large and as a result, cement plant designers now need to consider additional factors to build safe cement plants. In his recent book “Cement Plant Structures. Structural and Civil Engineering Aspects”, BGK Murthy, former civil and structural technical advisor at FLSmidth India, describes the critical factors to take into accou...