Reclaim Angle

Posted in: , on 10. Sep. 2008 - 12:31

Hey,

How do you guys find the reclaim angle for a flat bottom bin.

After the entire product is emptied through a hopper on the bottom of the bin, what angle does the remaining product make with the horizontal. Assume no ratholing.

I have read that it is between the effective angle of internal friction and the static angle of internal friction. Anyone got a better estimate???

Best Regards, Gareth Blakey
Lyle Brown
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Re: Reclaim Angle

Posted on 10. Sep. 2008 - 01:32

If I recall correctly - the effective angle of friction at the corresponding (i.e. depth etc) consolidation pressure - such as for stockpiles etc.

Regards,

Lyle