A huge precast silo for storing fertilizers was built in Las Truchas, a Mexican port located on the Pacific Ocean. The structure has two triangular bays, each one 224 ft (68.30 m) wide and 918.4 ft (280 m) long. The silo structure covers a total area of 411,548 sq ft (38,248 m 2). The precast prestressed concrete main beams of this silo are channel sections, 146.6 ft (44.70 m) long, and have a maximum depth of 5.9 ft (1.80 m). This article highlights the design, production, and erection features of the project. Also discussed are the construction schedule and economics of the job.
