Evaluation of the Standad 40-ft by 100-ft, Arch Rib, Metal Utility Building

Abstract

The Standard Arch Rib, 40-ft by 100-ft, Prefabricated Metal Utility Building was evaluated by the Laboratory to determine its adequacy for advanced base use. The evaluation included a study of packaging and crating, ease of erection, and structural adequacy for the specified snow and wind loadings. It was found by test and observation that the building can be packaged for overseas shipment in 386.80 cu ft with a gross weight of 21,853 Ibs; erection of the building was accomplished in 398 manhours, using a six man crew, a crane with operator, and a large pneumatic tired fork lift as an erection aid. The building was found structurally inadequate under the structural loadings specified by Military Specifications.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1954
Accession Number
AD0072615

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  • J. E. Dykins

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  • Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center

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  • Human Systems

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  • Bulkheads
  • Civil Engineering
  • Civilian Personnel
  • Concrete
  • Construction
  • Deflection
  • Disassembly
  • Engineering
  • Gages
  • Hydraulic Cylinders
  • Metals
  • Observation
  • Specifications
  • Standards
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Facilities
  • Walls

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