Stacking of cement bags
- Cement should be stored on a raised platform, about 15 cm (6”) above ground level.
- Flooring should be damp proof.
- Ventilators should be as minimum as possible in size and number.
- Water should not seep in the store through doors/windows.
- To avoid loss in strength due to storage, first in/first out (old stock/new stock) system should be followed.
- A maximum of 10 bags should be stored in each stack.
- The receipt date of cement should be displayed on a slate against that particular stack.
Ideal Cement Stacking
Stacking of steel bars
- Steel should be stored diameter wise in a steelyard and should be locked with M.S. chains.
- Access to the steelyard with approach road for vehicles should be provided.
- To avoid rusting, steel should not be directly placed on ground. Cement blocks should be used as platforms.
- Cut pieces of steel should be stored separately in the steelyard.
- Internal area of yard should be sufficiently compacted with murum, for easy truck movement.
- Separate space should be provided for columns and beams.
- Sufficient working space should be provided for the fitters.
- Unusable scrap should be stacked in a separate corner until it is disposed of.
Ideal Steel Yard
