FEM 2.321 - Influence of the Characteristics of Bulk Materials on the Design and Dimensioning of Silos Language version:EN Note: please see also FEM

Note: please see also FEM 2

The purpose of these rules is to determine the loads and combinations of loads which must be taken into account when designing handling appliances

VDI 4480 does not include a detailed calculation approach for cycle time and is not suitable for the calculations described here

These rules apply exclusively to S/R machines operated under automatic control and designed for handling unit loads

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FEM 2.321 - Influence of the Characteristics of Bulk Materials on the Design and Dimensioning of Silos Language version:EN Note: please see also FEMThe aim of this document is to show the influence of the major characteristics of bulk materials in the design and dimensioning of silos. It mentions for user and manufacturer the essential criteria, indispensable to the engineer to make the choice of the best design of the silo according to the product to be stored. Please Note: This document forms part of document FEM 2. 581 "Characteristics of bulk products" and is associated with document FEM 2.