Preliminary layout design of buildings has a substantial effect on the ultimate design of structural components and accordingly influences the construction cost. Exploring structurally efficient forms and shapes during the conceptual design stage of a project can also facilitate the optimum integrated design of buildings. This paper presents an automated method of determining column layout desi...

a facility layout problem is concerned with determining the best position of departments, cells, or machines on the plant. an efficient layout contributes to the overall efficiency of operations. it’s been proved that, when system characteristics change, it can cause a significant increase in material handling cost. consequently, the efficiency of the current layout decreases or is lost and it ...

The Layout of the Field Stacking containers is an important thing to consider because it can affect effectiveness loading and unloading process in field by arranging facilities stacking Yard including Rubber Gantry Crane (RTG) arrangement lane Head Truck. So, necessary research determining containers. design that will be made distance head truck travels transport from dock. In several studies, ...

Modern facilities, such as automated material handling systems, baggage handling, or manufacturing process systems, are complex systems controlled by various control units on different automation levels. The design and development of these facilities require the application of CAD, simulation, development and testing tools. Traditionally different tools have been used at each stage, and that se...

Appendices are available through the WASC Coordinating Office For questions regarding the WASC Self Study contact the WASC Coordinating Office. The WASC Facility Design Subcommittee presents this report on their research and activities during the 1998/1999 academic year. Two researchable questions were developed from the self-study proposal. 1. To what extent do the facilities at Cal Poly suppo...