use classifications
light industrial
heavy industrial
structure are divided into purpose 3 categories
1- general purpose - designed for the greatest number of possible use, widest market appeal
2- special purpose - more specialized design to accommodate certain industrial activities
3- single purpose - specific built for particular use
structure are divided into purpose 3 categories
1- general purpose - designed for the greatest number of possible use, widest market appeal
2- special purpose - more specialized design to accommodate certain industrial activities
3- single purpose - specific built for particular use
ceiling height
distance from the floor to the upper inside surface of the structure
clear height
distance form the floor to the lowest handing object or structure ( this represent the min height of usable space within the building
clear span
area inside building unobstructed by pier, column or walls
bay depth
area between interior row of supporting columns or piers
high bay
building in which the bay have significant clear height
truss height
distance form the floor to the bottom of the truss that supports the ceiling or roof of the building
high cube
a building with substantial clear height such as a warehouse
mezzanines
raised floor area for additional storage, employee lunch break room
live load
( fluctuates) weight of persons
dead load
( does not fluctuates)
component/equipment
half semi dock hight - for smaller trucks
drive-in- forklifts, customer pickups
rail- side-loading onto railway cars
ramp- dock-hight converted into a ramp consumer pickup
dock areas caninclude
storm drains -
CRANES
jib crane - a crane attached to a column or pier that can swing 360 degree
bar code readers and wide band radio
provide real time updating of warehouse inventory data when products are packaged and shipped, allow direct communication between order desk and forklift operator
RFID TAGS( radio frequency identification)
tracking system, commonly used in retail operation that signals an alarm shoplifting
workplace safety
the Ontario building code
exterior features
truck apron - shipping apron - reinforced concrete in the case of heavy truck (. apron size needs to provide adequate space for truck and tractor trailer turning radius
fencing/security- it need to comply with zoning bylaws, industrial users will also require site lighting and security camera’’
roof systems: flat roof is common it is designed to be weatherproof and waterproof
inspection reports
-building condition report - format vary– but typically involve conducting a physical inspection identifying deferred maintenance and other material facts
elctrical/ mechanical
pole tranformer- on pole
mat tranformer- single large, ground level cabinet
pad transformer - several mat go to one pad
hvac
underfloor
radiant- electromagnetic
wave
sprinklers
sprinkler density- density is the amount pf water per square foot, they vary baed on specific fire hazards
-deluge- large quantities of water are released when heat is detected
-hybrid fry pipe and pre-action