Warehouse for Bag Type Storage of Grains

Question 1

The height of stacks shall not exceed the height of the walls and a space of at least _______ shall be allowed between the tops of the stacks and roof frames.

Answer 1

1 m

Question 2

Sacks made of woven polypropylene have a tendency to slide on each other, and therefore shall not be stacked more than ______ high

Answer 2

3 m

Question 3

Jute sacks bind together better, and maybe stacked up to ______ above the floor.

Answer 3

6 m

Question 4

(STACK HEIGHTS IN LAYERS) Wheat, barley and corn

Answer 4

18

Question 5

(STACK HEIGHTS IN LAYERS) Paddy

Answer 5

16

Question 6

(STACK HEIGHTS IN LAYERS) Rice

Answer 6

16

Question 7

(STACK HEIGHTS) Wheat, barley and corn

Answer 7

4.57 m

Question 8

(STACK HEIGHTS) Paddy

Answer 8

6 m

Question 9

(STACK HEIGHTS) Rice

Answer 9

5.5 m

Question 10

(Number of bags per cubic meter) Paddy

Answer 10

10

Question 11

(Number of bags per cubic meter) Rice

Answer 11

15

Question 12

(Number of bags per cubic meter) Corn

Answer 12

12

Question 13

A central pathway should be ______ wide or not less than ______ wider than the width of the widest forklift trucks that are being used simultaneously during warehouse operation.

Answer 13

2 m, 1 m

Question 14

If there is a forklift or mechanical handling equipment to be used, the central pathway should be designed with a width of not less than _______ wider than the width of the widest vehicle loaded

Answer 14

0.6 m

Question 15

Space between piles shall be ____ wide.

Answer 15

1 m

Question 16

A minimum of ______ space between the edge of the pile and the wall shall be
provided.

Answer 16

1 m

Question 17

The recommended height between the eaves line and the floor is _____ between the eaves line and the apex.

Answer 17

7 m and 2.5 m

Question 18

Gravel concentrations in concrete walls, protruding brick work, horizontal planes or
rims, window sills, protruding door or window posts and other ledges should either be
avoided completely or be shedded at a minimum angle of ________.

Answer 18

60 degree

Question 19

A concrete strip about _____ wide shall be laid around the warehouse to prevent rain
from eroding the base of the walls below the damp course.

Answer 19

1 m

Question 20

Internal pillars supporting roof frames shall be avoided because it can interfere with
the pest control and other stock management procedures. A standard roof truss of ____ span
(or larger) should be used.

Answer 20

14.5 m

Question 21

(DOORS) The size of the entrance is _____ for normal temperature warehouse.

Answer 21

6 m wide and 4 m high