Sand Silo Assessment
Project Overview
Engineering Design Services performed a comprehensive risk-based inspection, engineering analysis, and repair planning effort for a deteriorating sand silo located within a locomotive shop facility. The structure had no prior inspection history and exhibited visible signs of degradation, requiring a detailed condition assessment to evaluate safety, structural integrity, and future operational reliability. The project focused on identifying deficiencies and developing recommendations to support rehabilitation and long-term asset management.
industry
Pulp & Paper
Location
Arkansas
Sand Silo Corrosion and Coating Failure Assessment
Sand Silo Surface Condition Assessment
Sand Silo Site Inspection and Data Collection
Result & Impact
• Improved understanding of the silo’s structural condition and operational risks
• Enabled proactive maintenance and repair planning
• Supported long-term operational safety and structural integrity
• Extended the potential service life of the sand silo asset
• Reduced the likelihood of unplanned failures and operational disruptions
• Provided a roadmap for future rejuvenation and infrastructure management efforts
Engineering Tools & Technologies
• Risk-based inspection methodologies
• High-definition scanning and inspection technology
• Structural engineering analysis
• Condition assessment and degradation evaluation
• Repair planning and rehabilitation strategies
• Industrial infrastructure assessment techniques
Scope
• Conduct risk-based inspection planning for the sand silo
• Perform detailed structural condition assessments
• Utilize high-definition scanning and inspection technologies
• Evaluate existing deterioration and structural deficiencies
• Perform engineering analysis of silo integrity and performance
• Develop repair recommendations
• Provide guidance for long-term maintenance and operational reliability
Solution
Engineering Design Services implemented a structured inspection and engineering evaluation program to assess the condition of the sand silo. Using high-definition scanning and engineering analysis, the team identified areas of deterioration, evaluated structural risks, and developed actionable repair recommendations. The assessment provided the client with a clear understanding of the silo’s condition and a strategic path forward for restoration and continued safe operation.
