I have an engineering question for everyone; I hope you can patiently answer it.
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Currently, we want to install equipment in a factory building; most of this equipment are reaction kettles. The building was previously used as a restaurant, and now one of the larger rooms inside is being chosen as the area for planning and design. However, the overall height of the building is low, so it is necessary to demolish the roof in order to increase the height. The main question at present is: how will these devices be brought into the building? Do we need to demolish the roof first and then use cranes to lift them in? It could also be done by using a forklift to transport it in, but the doors of the factory building are currently too small to allow a forklift to pass through; therefore, if a forklift is to be used, the walls would need to be demolished. Also, if the roof is to be demolished, do the existing beams have to be kept? Or is it not necessary to tear them all down? Thank you all for helping me understand; I still don’t quite get it right now. . . . . . . .
I’m not sure if it’s appropriate to post this here, as HaiChuan doesn’t seem to have such a dedicated section; I hope everyone can help answer my question.
The entire equipment requires a platform; most of the devices are suspended using brackets, and the structure as a whole is made of steel. How should the load-bearing capacity be calculated? Is it necessary to lay a foundation? At present, the total weight of the equipment is approximately 25 tons.
This should be planned in advance! Design drawings and plans – let specific data and dimensions do the talking! Choose an economical and reasonable solution: should it be the roof or the wall that is damaged?
Theoretically, a restaurant is considered a regular residential building; when used as a workshop, many factors need to be taken into account, so careful consideration is required: 1. Whether the safety regulations and fire separation requirements meet the safety standards for the workshop in question, including fire resistance ratings, evacuation routes, fire protection arrangements, and so on. 2. The structure and load-bearing capacity of the restaurant building certainly cannot meet the requirements of a workshop; therefore, the existing structure of the restaurant cannot be used to bear the loads of new equipment. Efforts should be made during the renovation of the restaurant to avoid damaging the existing load-bearing beams. 3. As for the method of installing the equipment, try not to damage the load-bearing beams, load-bearing walls, or load-bearing columns.
First, collect complete and accurate data. 1. Is 25 tons the weight with material, the weight of an empty tank, or something else? 2. What about the original foundation? Can it bear the load? Based on the drilling samples, how should it be determined whether to carry out deep excavation or pile driving? 3. Refer to the layout and operation of similar process equipment, and optimize as much as possible using existing conditions. Finalize how to get the equipment in. If entering from the top, have the crane operator on site assess how much space is needed.
Hello, since it is a pilot-scale unit, there won’t be any issues with things getting stuck at the edges. In principle, if the ceiling needs to be reinforced, the existing beams, columns, and walls remain unchanged, right?
Hello, here’s the situation: the 25 tons includes all the expected weights. Since there is no existing foundation, it’s necessary to build a new platform using steel structures. However, I’m not sure how to determine the load-bearing capacity – for example, how many columns will be needed for the steel structure.
The fire hazard level has changed as the restaurant has been converted into a workshop. It depends on the size of your equipment and what size of doors you plan to use; if it’s convenient for you, I can provide you with the necessary data so that I can draw a simple diagram for free :)
It’s better to find a design firm to carry out the calculations and produce the designs for implementation. The various alternative options you mentioned involve too many risks and potential problems; in case something goes wrong, no one will be willing to take responsibility.