000012884 001__ 12884 000012884 005__ 20160920162653.0 000012884 04107 $$aeng 000012884 046__ $$k2016-09-05 000012884 100__ $$aBrahimi, N. 000012884 24500 $$aSilo structural assessment: A detailed approach 000012884 24630 $$n6.$$pInsights and Innovations in Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation 000012884 260__ $$bTaylor and Francis Group, London, UK 000012884 506__ $$arestricted 000012884 520__ $$2eng$$aSilo collapses have been reported around the world. Most of the collapses are due to a lack of continuous monitoring and inspections. Following years of deterioration, Silos become fragile structures, as a result, they become susceptible to imminent collapses. South Africa is no exception to this and recently a Silo collapse has been recorded. This paper proposes an extensive investigative approach to the structural assessment of Silos. The paper outlines a detailed methodology on a Silo investigation and the equipment used to collect the data. The first step involved capturing scientific data on-site, this included detailed visual inspection on the inside and outside of the Silo to determine crack patterns and other defects, this was achieved using high definition cameras, also a 3D scanner was used to establish the structure geometry. This was used to define the size of the Silo along with abnormalities such as deflected shape and buckling. A GPR was used to determine the rebar arrangement, cover thickness and Silo wall thickness. Concrete cores were collected for strength tests and carbonation. A corrosimeter was also used to determine the level of reinforcement corrosion. Finally, the data collected was input into a finite element analysis program. The Silo was analyzed for the current deteriorated state for applicable loading conditions using the Eurocode. 000012884 540__ $$aText je chráněný podle autorského zákona č. 121/2000 Sb. 000012884 653__ $$a 000012884 7112_ $$aSixth International Conference on Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation$$cCape Town, South Africa$$d2016-09-05 / 2016-09-07$$gSEMC2016 000012884 720__ $$aBrahimi, N.$$iPiot, S.$$iMmusi, M.O. 000012884 8560_ $$ffischerc@itam.cas.cz 000012884 8564_ $$s1445250$$uhttps://invenio.itam.cas.cz/record/12884/files/332.pdf$$yOriginal version of the author's contribution as presented on CD, 332.pdf. 000012884 962__ $$r12552 000012884 980__ $$aPAPER