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Silo





         FOUNDATION AND SUPPORT STRUCTURES




         Foundations



             INCLUDES:
             ▪   Checking for signs of severe settlement that could appear in the silo or in the

                 ground around it.
             ▪   Assessment of structure verticality.



             REMARKS
             ▪   Inclination is normally caused by foundation settlement due to:

                 o    Inadequate soil testing
                 o    Undersized foundation or
                 o    Poor centering of the silo on the foundation




           Support structures (CONCRETE and Steel)





             INCLUDES:
             ▪   Checking for signs of wear, deterioration and deformation

             ▪   Reference to Annual Assessments procedure (Steel and Concrete)


             REMARKS
               ●    Support of silo by steel structure must be grouted at the base.




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