A numerical investigation into the behavior of ground-supported concrete silos filled with saturated solids

摘要

This paper introduces a finite-element solution for simulating the filling process of ground-supported concrete silos filled with saturated granular material. An elasto-plastic axisymmetric finite-element model is used to represent both the granular material and the concrete silo. The interaction between the two materials is modeled using interface elements to allow for relative movement. The filling process is idealized via a multi-stage numerical technique capable of representing both undrained and drained conditions for the granular material. The effects of the relative stiffness between the foundation and wall are examined, as are the boundary conditions at the top of the structure (the roof details).