AI Silo Inspections: How Drone Technology and Artificial Intelligence Are Transforming Silo Inspections
For decades, silo inspections have relied on experienced inspectors identifying signs of deterioration through visual assessments and engineering expertise. While that knowledge remains essential, new technology is helping facility owners gain a more complete understanding of their silo’s condition than ever before. At Marietta Silos, AI-powered inspections combine drone technology, artificial intelligence, and 3D modeling […]
How Silo Design Helps Improve Energy Efficiency
When assessing your facility's operational overhead, bulk storage silos are frequently overlooked. They carry a reputation as simple, passive structures (concrete or steel) that do little more than hold material between process steps. Because of that reputation, few operations teams recognize that an unoptimized silo can be a massive, invisible drain on utility bills. […]
Protecting Product Quality and Silo Safety
After over a century in the silo construction, inspection, and repair industry, Marietta Silos has learned several ways to help customers save money on silo maintenance. One of the most effective strategies for maximizing maintenance budgets and minimizing downtime is coordinating essential silo services. While regular professional silo cleaning helps protect product quality, a […]
Silo Construction: What’s New in Silo Technology?
Marietta Silos has been a leader in concrete storage silos for over a century. While a lot has changed since we developed our concrete stave technology in 1920, the core principles of silo construction have remained remarkably consistent. However, modern engineering and shifting industrial needs have introduced several key advancements that every facility manager should […]
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 […]
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 […]
Seeing Silos Differently with AI Inspection
For decades, silo inspection has relied on a trained eye, methodical evaluation, and years of experience identifying signs of wear and deterioration. While that expertise remains essential, new technology is helping Marietta Silos take inspection accuracy and efficiency to another level. Our AI Silo Inspection service combines artificial intelligence with drone-based data collection to provide […]