Abstract
A user friendly computer program has been developed to estimate the packing of whole grains in flat storage structures and round temporary piles of variable dimensions. The program utilizes the concept of geostatic stresses to predict the variation in bulk density of the stored material. The capacity of the storage structure is estimated in standard bushels based on the dimensions of the grain mass and the variation in bulk density of the stored material. It was determined that variations exist in the predicted packing factors for variations in the type of grain, moisture content of the stored material, angle of repose, grain height, and pile dimensions.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a call
