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STRUCTURAL RETROFITTING OF RCC UREA SILO HANGERS BY USING INNOVATIVE DESIGN AND EXECUTION STRATEGIES
Journal
Indian Concrete Journal
ISSN
00194565
Date Issued
2022-11-01
Author(s)
Joshi, Mangesh V.
Vivek, S. V.
Jadhav, Nikhil Yashawant
Abstract
The article discusses a case study of strengthening of bulk urea silo for a leading fertilizer manufacturing company in India. The need for retrofitting of silo, the analysis and design processes followed for arriving at retrofit solutions are summarized herein, alongside a comparative study of various retrofitting systems and specialty materials considered and selected for final execution. Site challenges and solutions for the same to execute the job in the given time frame by maintaining zero safety incident are also presented. Entire work was executed on design-built basis.
Volume
96
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