Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
BSM-23-105STEEL SILOSElective126
Level of Course Unit
Second Cycle
Objectives of the Course
Steel silos were given basic information about the principles of design and realization.
Name of Lecturer(s)
Yrd. Doç. Dr. Hakan KİBAR
Learning Outcomes
1Learn the basics of silos
2Learn the methods of analysis of the static case
3Learn the methods of analysis of the dynamic case
4Understand the methods of project planning
5
Mode of Delivery
Daytime Class
Prerequisites and co-requisities
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Course Contents
Information given in issues such as classification, project loads, project pressures and calculations related to steel silo.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1Course introduction
2Parameters regarding to silos
3Classification of silos
4Effects occurings in silo
5Filling forms in silos
6Discharge forms in silos
7Midterm exam
8Loads on silos (snow, wind, material, filling and discharge)
9Pressures caused by the material
10Reimbert ve Janssen methods
11Eurocode 1 ve AS 3774 standards regarding to steel silos
12Investigation of scientific studies related to the steel silos
13The rewiev of sample steel silo project
14Calculations regarding to steel silos
15
16
Recommended or Required Reading
1. ACI 313., 1977. Recomended Practice for Design and Construction Bins, Silos, and Bunkers for Storing Granular. American Concrete Institue. 2. AS 3774., 1996. Loads on Bulk Solids Containers. Satandards Association of Australia, Homebush, NSW 2140. 3. Rotter J M., 1998a. Effects of silo loads. Silos: Fundamentals of Theory, Behaviour, and Design (Editors: C.J. Brown, J. Nielsen), 337-345, Spon Press. 4. Rotter J M., 1998b. Challenges for the future in numerical simulation. Silos: Fundamentals of Theory, Behaviour, and Design (Editors: C.J. Brown, J. Nielsen), 584-604, Taylor & Francis. 5. Eurocode 1., 2003. Basis of Design and Actions on Structures (EN 1991-4), Part 4: Actions in Silo and Tanks. European Committee for Standardisation, Brussels. 6. Rotter J M., 2001. Guide for the Economic Design of Circular Metal Silos. Spon Press, p. 235. 7. Rotter J M., 2008a. Silo and hopper design for strength. Bulk Solids Handling Equipment Selection and Operation. (Editor: D. McGlinchey), 99-134, Blackwell Publishing. 8. Carson J W., 2008. Hopper/bin design. Bulk Solids Handling, Equipment Selection and Operation (Editor: D. McGlinchey), 68-98, Blackwell Publishing, Oxford.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Midterm Examination1100
SUM100
End Of Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Final Examination1100
SUM100
Term (or Year) Learning Activities50
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities50
SUM100
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
None
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination111
Final Examination122
Project Design/Management149126
Self Study11010
Individual Study for Mid term Examination21020
Individual Study for Final Examination21020
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)179
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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* Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High
 
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