Evaluation of the Standard 40-ft by 100-ft Rigid Frame, Straight Sided, Gable Roofed, Metal Utility Building

Abstract

The Standard, Rigid Frame, 40-ft by 100-ft Straight-Sided, 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 485.7 cu ft with a gross weight of 30,557 lbs; erection of the building was accomplished in 447 manhours, using a six man crew and a crane with operator as an erection aid. The building was found structurally adequate under the structural loadings specified by military specifications.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 22, 1954
Accession Number
AD0072616

Entities

People

  • J. E. Dykins
  • J. E. Schroeder

Organizations

  • Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Bolted Joints
  • Bolts
  • Civil Engineering
  • Civilian Personnel
  • Construction
  • Deflection
  • Engineering
  • Gages
  • Hydraulic Cylinders
  • Joints
  • Packaging
  • Standards
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Facilities
  • Time Studies
  • Weight
  • Welded Joints

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Explosive Engineering.
  • Facility/Structural Engineering.
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.