Machine shed

Question 1

Solving for storage area of machine

Answer 1

A= (W+0.6m)×(L+0.6m)

Note- add all the machine area to get the required area

Question 2

For the approach aprons, the slope shall be _____ away from the building.

Answer 2

3 % - 5 %

Question 3

The minimum clear height from floor to truss shall be at least _____.

Answer 3

3 m
For machines
higher than 3 m, the height shall be the sum of the machine height plus 0.3 m.

Higher than 3= height of machine+0.3 m

Question 4

Minimum dimension of a doorway shall be ____ high and _____ wide. For bigger
equipment, a clearance of ______ on both sides shall be added.

Answer 4

3 m-height
3.7 m-width
0.6 m-bigger equipment

Question 5

Workbenches shall be at least ____ high. The bench width shall be _____ and at least
_____ long. Benches shall be equipped with a large vice and anchored securely.

Answer 5

1m- height
0.8 m-width
3 m- length

Question 6

For a welding area, a welding hood with a fan that will move air about _______ shall be provided.

Answer 6

28m³ /min- 57m³
/min

Question 7

________ outlet shall preferably be installed every 1.2 m along
workbenches and every 3 m along walls.

Answer 7

120-volt or 240-volt

Question 8

Recommended Lighting Levels

Answer 8

Area. Light intensity
lux (lumen/m²)
General 200
Bench 500
Outside the shop
and Active storage area 100
Machine shed 50