Silo wall collapse

[17islongenough]

I was outside the silo when it happened. Nothing better a little silo dust before going into the Riverworks.  Also RIP Every Time I Die

[QCity]

9 hours ago, BuffaloBud said:

If this was to be saved or repurposed, why wasn't anything done?  Declaring it a landmark and then letting it become an eyesore or a safety issue doesn't mean it should stay upright.

 

The company that bought the property, Archer Daniels Midland, has no interest in saving or repurposing the building. They've been trying to knock it down for years, which was not revealed when they were initially seeking permission to buy the property. Their plan of letting it fall into disrepair and eventually collapse on it's own has worked.

 

4 hours ago, \GoBillsInDallas/ said:

 

The "problem" with the building is that it was built for its intended use (grain silos, which can be seen in the exposed wall). And it was designed in such a way that the silos support the interior cross beams for the building.

 

So, the silos cannot be removed because, if they are, the roof and walls are no longer supported and the building would collapse on itself.

 

 

I believe this is incorrect. Engineering reports are saying "The brick doesn't support the elevator structurally. The steel bins support themselves, and they and the framework are structurally independent." This is the reason noted developer Jemal sought to repurpose it.

 

It's all a moot point now.