Authors: M.P.Iniya, P.Gowtham, A.Jeriyafrankline, T.Kamalesh
Abstract: The bucket elevator tower is a necessary supporting structure in silo structures that allows for the vertical transportation of bulk commodities like grains, cement, and other aggre-gates. The current research involves the design and estimation of a bucket elevator tower with the use of Tekla Structures software. The design process aims to ensure stability, dura-bility, and safety against static and dynamic loads and also satisfaction of functional re-quirements. Tekla Structures supports precise 3D modeling, detailing, and clash detection to ensure accuracy of structural elements like columns, bracings, and connections. The soft-ware also supports material optimization, minimizing wastage and project cost. Load factors like wind, seismic, and operating loads are included to improve structural performance. The estimation process offers a detailed bill of materials (BOM), cost estimation, and fabrication information, allowing effective project planning and execution. This methodology provides reliability in construction, enhances productivity, and reduces errors over traditional meth-ods. The result is a cost-efficient and structurally sound bucket elevator tower appropriate for contemporary silo use.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20384205
