Internal Silo Inspection of Deteriorating Beam Pocket – Pennsylvania
Market: Manufacturing Material Stored: Cement Silo Size: 30′ diameter by 115′ tall Issue: Deteriorating beam pockets Project Background A typical method utilized for internal silo inspections. Pictured above is a typical method utilized for internal silo inspections. The professional silo engineer is lowered into the silo in an OSHA approved […]
Silo Inspection of Deteriorating Suspended Cone – Mississippi
Market: Manufacturing Material Stored: Salt Silo Size: 28′ diameter by 60′ tall Issue: Deteriorating suspended cone Project Background A concrete stave silo that uses galvanized steel hoops around the silo for structural support. Pictured above is a concrete stave silo that uses galvanized steel hoops around the silo for structural […]
Silo Inspection of Multiple Discharge Asymmetric Flow Failure – Florida
Market: Manufacturing Material Stored: Phosphate Silo Size: 45′ diameter by 115′ tall Issue: Multiple discharges caused asymmetric flow and silo failure. Project Background An example of how asymmetric flow can cause silo failure. Pictured above are two silos with a concrete stave upper with structural steel hoops surrounding the outside […]
Slipform Cement Silo Wall Spalling – Michigan
Market: Manufacturing Material Stored: Cement Silo Size: 46′ diameter by 110′ tall Issue: Silo wall cracking Project Background A Slipform concrete silo with a horizontal crack. Pictured above is a Slipform concrete silo that Marietta Silos was called in to inspect. Due to heavy usage, original design and potential construction […]
Stacking Tube Coal Silo Inspection Following a Fire – West Virginia
Market: Power Material Stored: Coal Silo Size: 20′ diameter by 112′ tall Issue: Coal fire inside the silo. Project Background A stacking tube silo. Stacking Tubes can be constructed using the same Jumpform technology as much larger storage silos. Stacking Tubes, sometimes called Lowering Wells, store bulk material in an […]
Coal Silo Inspection Reveals Suspended Steel Cone Failure – Kentucky
Market: Mining Material Stored: Coal Silo Size: 35′ diameter by 120′ tall Issue: Suspended steel cone failure Project Background A suspended steel cone failure. Marietta Silos was called in to perform an inspection and determine the cause of failure in the silo pictured above. After expert examination, we concluded the […]
Mitigating the Risk of Silo Collapse
At a glance, a concrete or steel silo appears to be a static, engineered structure designed to handle extreme forces. In reality, a silo is a dynamic system that is constantly responding to material flow, pressure changes, moisture, and vibration. When silos are treated as set-it-and-forget-it assets, small structural issues can quietly evolve into catastrophic […]
Beyond the Build-Up: Why Strategic Silo Cleaning is Essential for Structural Integrity
For more than a century, Marietta Silos has led the industry in silo construction, inspection, and restoration. A silo is a major engineering asset, but even the best-designed concrete or steel structure depends on a disciplined maintenance strategy to perform as intended. Seasonal slowdowns, changing material conditions, and preparation for upcoming production cycles make […]
Understanding the Structural Mechanics of Silo Collapse
Silos are massive engineering feats designed to withstand immense pressure. However, because they are subject to constant loading and unloading cycles, even minor structural compromises can lead to catastrophic failure. At Marietta Silos, we believe understanding the why behind silo collapse is the first step toward prevention. Design Errors and Improper Loading A silo […]
The Ultimate Silo Maintenance Checklist
At Marietta Silos, we believe a well-maintained silo is not just a structure; it's a guarantee of safety, longevity, and uninterrupted performance. While trained professionals must perform silo inspections and all structural repairs to prevent silo failure or serious injury, there are still things facility managers can check for regularly. Use this checklist to […]