ABSTRACT
This thesis treats the design of a pair of bunkers, each having a capacity of 200 tons of maize, using the British code of practice CP 110 and the B.S. Cp 3 chapter five for loading (to compute wind load). As a guide to practical considerations some notes are given on such factors as filling and emptying procedures, minimum angle of hopper slope and so forth which should be of benefit to those who are meeting the subject for the first time, Elements of a bunker are classified in the same way as elements of other structures; they have been fully analysed and designs have been carried out accordingly. It should be emphasised that treatment of those things that make bunkers a peculiar kind of structure have been done but in no way exhaustive. Further research in future may reveal this, Acomparative cost analysis has been included for bunkers in steel and reinforced concrete to back up the choice of the use of reinforced concrete bunkers for small and medium sized installations. Conclusion and recommendations have been drawn and all authorities consulted have been acknowledged in the Bibliography and reference.