Cement Slipform Silo Wall Inspection - Alabama
Market: Manufacturing
Material Stored: Cement
Silo Size: 45' diameter by 145' tall
Issue: Silo inspection, cracking walls
The Marietta Silos team can be seen above sounding the silo wall to determine if there is delamination within the wall. Delamination compromises the integrity of the reinforcing steel. The wall of this jumpform fly ash silo was partially delaminated and required repairs.
Prevention is the most effective method to ensure the integrity of concrete structures, surfaces and silos. A proactive maintenance and inspection program is crucial to increase the life of your concrete and ensure the safety of those working around your structures.
Regular inspections, on annual, two- or five-year intervals, can help identify issues that increase the risk of structure collapse. Based on inspection results, preventive maintenance can be performed to avoid larger more expensive repairs later. The cost of preventive maintenance and repair is minimal when compared to the financial and physical toll that a full collapse can have on your company and team.
A proactive safety program should always include annual or semi-annual inspections to check for concealed damage and to assess visible problems that could lead to structural failure.
Collapses are often the result of preventable structural failures that would have been identified during routine inspection. Common issues that cause concrete structure and concrete silo failure include foundation deterioration, roof collapse due to roof beam structural issues, improper material filling and unloading procedures in silos, silo wall delamination or deterioration, and silo discharge cone or bin floor issues.
Much of this damage is easily preventable through routine inspection and maintenance. Third-party inspections, maintenance and repair services are the best way to manage safety on any scale. Many structural issues can be easily and economically addressed if caught early.
