IS 4995 Pt.1-1974 Design criteria for reinforced concrete silos for the storage of granular and powder materials Part I General requirements and assessment of bin loads
1.1 This standard (Part I) deals with the general requirements and assessment of bin loads for granular and powdery materials.
1.2 This standard covers circular, polygonal and interstice bins.
1.3 This standard deals with the storage of materials in dry condition for which properties arc given in Table 1. However, if moisture content, temperature, etc, vary, the actual values would have to be arrived at as indicated under Note of Table 1. Provisions for thermal insulations.
details of joints, weather proofing of joints, etc, are not covered in this standard.
IS 4995 Pt.1-1974 history
1975IS 4995 Pt.1-1974 Design criteria for reinforced concrete silos for the storage of granular and powder materials Part I General requirements and assessment of bin loads