Client
Empire Ag was the contractor and Landus COOP was the owner
Sector
Agricultural / Industrial
Location
Jefferson IA
Grain Storage Facility Expansion
The grain facility expansion was completed in partnership with Empire Ag as the Contractor. The expansion added over 500,000 bushels of grain storage capacity with enhanced truck and rail handling capabilities and was completed in 2023. KC Engineering provided structural engineering services and life-safety code review for this expansion, which helped establish the Jefferson location as a flagship facility for Landus Cooperative.
Scope of Services
- Structural engineering design for a 150-foot-tall slipform concrete structure
- Design of two 48-foot diameter grain storage silos with above-ground reclaim tunnels and aeration floors
- Design of 24-foot diameter rail loadout silo, upper garner, and bulk weigher
- Foundation design with deep foundation elements for the concrete structure
- Foundation systems for steel bins and towers
- Life-safety code compliance review
- Coordination with architectural and MEP design teams
Engineering Highlights
- Engineered a 150-foot-tall slipform concrete structure for vertical grain handling efficiency
- Integrated above-ground reclaim tunnels and aeration systems for optimal grain quality
- Designed dual-mode logistics with truck and rail loadout capabilities
- Deep foundation engineering to accommodate site conditions and structural loads
