What are the points to be considered in the design of Industrial buildings? Explain.
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Nature of Manufacturing Process
The type of manufacturing process is the main determinant of plant buildings. The floor load, head space, bay size etc., depend on the type of machines and equipment to be used.
2. Plant Layout
The arrangement of machines, service centres and office exercise considerable influence on the design and construction of plant buildings. In fact, labour pattern should be determined first and the building should be just a shell around this design. However, provision for flexibility should be made to meet the future needs.
3. Space Requirements
The size of plant buildings depends upon space requirements for the flow and storage of materials, for location of machines, for service centres and for movement of employees. The height of the ceiling depends upon the type of equipment used. Use of overhead conveyors and tall equipment may require high roofs. But special structures and additional costs may be involved. Pits may be dug, if possible, to accommodate all equipment.
4. Material Handling
Ease in material handling assists in the reduction of manufacturing cycle time, avoids production bottlenecks and reduces material handling cost. Cranes, conveyor belts hoists, etc., are increasingly used for easy handling of materials. A reduction in the number of columns and the maintenance of the ceiling at a desirable height are significant to the use of material handling equipment. It is evident that the requirements of efficient material handling equipment affect the building design. Conversely, the characteristics of the factory building affect a firm’s ability to use this equipment efficiently.
The type of manufacturing process is the main determinant of plant buildings. The floor load, head space, bay size etc., depend on the type of machines and equipment to be used.
2. Plant Layout
The arrangement of machines, service centres and office exercise considerable influence on the design and construction of plant buildings. In fact, labour pattern should be determined first and the building should be just a shell around this design. However, provision for flexibility should be made to meet the future needs.
3. Space Requirements
The size of plant buildings depends upon space requirements for the flow and storage of materials, for location of machines, for service centres and for movement of employees. The height of the ceiling depends upon the type of equipment used. Use of overhead conveyors and tall equipment may require high roofs. But special structures and additional costs may be involved. Pits may be dug, if possible, to accommodate all equipment.
4. Material Handling
Ease in material handling assists in the reduction of manufacturing cycle time, avoids production bottlenecks and reduces material handling cost. Cranes, conveyor belts hoists, etc., are increasingly used for easy handling of materials. A reduction in the number of columns and the maintenance of the ceiling at a desirable height are significant to the use of material handling equipment. It is evident that the requirements of efficient material handling equipment affect the building design. Conversely, the characteristics of the factory building affect a firm’s ability to use this equipment efficiently.
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