Experimental investigation of the horizontal pressure distribution in a silo
Abstract
Horizontal pressure distribution in silo models is investigated using an original experimental technique. The technique consists in measuring the force required to pull out a rod immersed in the granular mass. Using the rod on solids friction coefficient, the technique allows the determination of the horizontal pressure acting within the bed of particles. The horizontal pressure is found uniform over a cross section of the bed. An equation is proposed which fairly correlates the increase with depth of horizontal pressure.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Granular flow and fluidized beds
Geotechnical Engineering and Soil Mechanics
Agricultural Engineering and Mechanization
Publication details
- Journal / source
- CRC Press eBooks
- Pages
- 369–374
- Publication date
- 11 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter