ABSTRACT
The finite element method has become well established in silo research. Due to its versatility a great variety of silo problems can be studied. Calculations starting with the bulk material at rest up to flowing material are possible. In principle there are no restrictions with regard to the silo geometry and to the bulk material. The behaviour of granular materials in silos is rather com plex. Therefore the assumptions and simplifications in any numerical simu lation must be checked carefully.
