Project Progress – Reaching the Midpoint

By Week 3 of the project, mechanical construction was well underway and the benefits of the lifting system were clearly visible. The first silo had progressed to its midpoint, rising steadily and precisely using synchronised electrical jacks.

At this stage of the build, the structure had become a prominent feature on site.

Week 3 of our completed silo project: synchronized electrical jacks lift the structure to its midpoint while preparation begins on the second silo.

Mechanical Lifting in Continuous Operation

The silo continued to rise in controlled increments, following a consistent and repeatable sequence:

The electrical jacks lift the structure evenly to the required height
Vertical alignment and level checks are carried out
A new ring of silo sheets are installed and secured
The system is reset for the next lift

This approach ensures that loads remain evenly distributed and that structural accuracy is maintained as the silo increases in height and weight.

Why Synchronisation Is Critical

As the structure grows taller, precise synchronisation between the electrical jacks is increasingly important. Even small variations in lifting speed could introduce unnecessary stress into the structure.

Continuous monitoring allowed our team to:

Maintain equal lifting rates across all jacks
Correct any minor deviations immediately
Preserve vertical alignment throughout the lift

This level of control is a key advantage of mechanical silo construction and becomes especially valuable as height increases.

Preparing the Second Silo

With sufficient jacking capacity available, work also progressed on Silo 2. While lifting continued on the first silo, preparations were carried out in parallel to ready the second structure for mechanical lifting.

This ability to operate on multiple silos simultaneously demonstrated the efficiency and scalability of the mechanical lifting method.

Week 3 Summary

Reaching the midpoint marked an important milestone in the project. It confirmed that the mechanical lifting system was performing exactly as intended and that the construction methodology was delivering consistent accuracy, stability, and safety.