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Integrated Analytical, Numerical, and Statistical Analysis of Buckling Behavior in Steel Cylindrical Silos with Corrugated Walls

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: This paper investigates the buckling behavior of steel cylindrical silos with corrugated walls and vertical stringers under axial compression. The study integrates analytical, numerical, and statistical analyses to understand the influence of geometrical parameters such as radius, wall thickness, and corrugation profile on the buckling phenomenon. The analytical calculations elucidate the critical buckling load for various scenarios, considering both unstiffened and stiffened wall configurations. The finite element analysis provides numerical validation, while the statistical analysis offers insights into the sensitivity of the critical buckling load to different parameters. The results highlight the significance of corrugation height and suggest the optimal design parameters for maximizing buckling resistance while minimizing structural weight.

Source: Processes

DOI: 10.3390/pr12112443

Authors: Maria Tănase, Alexandra Ileana Portoacă, Manuela Rozalia Gabor, Cristina Veres

Institutions: Petroleum & Gas University of Ploieşti, Universitatea de Medicină, Farmacie, Științe și Tehnologie „George Emil Palade” din Târgu Mureș

Language: English

Topic: Structural Load-Bearing Analysis

Subfield: Civil and Structural Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,728

Funder: Universitatea de Medicină, Farmacie, Științe și Tehnologie "George Emil Palade" din Târgu Mureș