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What type of equipment do you need in your facility? (Check all that apply)
Stamping Press
Milling or Boring Machine
Measuring Machine
What type of applications will the equipment be utilized for? (Check all that apply)
Stamping
Try-Out Press
Production Stamping
Heavy Stamping
Forging
Machine
Low-tolerance Fine Milling
Rough Milling
Where in your facility will the equipment be located? (Check off)
Do you have the proper clearance to accommodate the equipment?
Are there any interferences with existing building column footings?
Are there any interferences with existing utilities?
Do you have ample power and utilities in place to operate the equipment?
How will you bring utilities to the new equipment?
Overhead
Floor Trenches with Cover Plates
Underground Conduits
Other
Do you have manufacturer drawings for the new equipment? (Check off)
General Assembly Drawing
Recommended Foundation Drawing
Associated Equipment Drawing
Will a foundation be required for the new equipment? (Check all that apply)
Can it sit atop an existing floor slab?
Will it need a simple thickened slab?
Will it need a recessed (pit) foundation?
Will there be material scrap that must be handled?
Scrap that must be handled:
Will Scrap be handled at floor level in hoppers?
Will there be an underground conveyor system to handle scrap?
Do you have a geotechnical report? (Check off)
Have you checked the soil conditions in the proposed foundation area?
Is there groundwater in the area?
Will existing subgrade conditions need to be modified?
Select which ones:
Special backfill material (different varieties of stone)
Piles (Refusal, friction, helical, etc.)
Geotextile Fabric
Are there any vibration-related concerns to or from new equipment? (Check all that apply)
Do you have any sensitive equipment in the area that may be impacted by the installation of the new equipment?
Will the new equipment be impacted by existing plant operations?
Should you conduct a vibration study?
Should the installation of vibration control measures be considered?
Which:
Perimeter foam or fabric materials
Horizontal fabric materials
Additional concrete mass
Specialized pads or mounting systems
What processes will be utilized to remove the existing concrete floor? (Check all that apply)
Wet-saw and lift-out (assists in dust control)
Machine demolition (for thickened slabs or to remove existing foundations)
What type of equipment will be utilized for the construction process? (Check all that apply)
Large or small excavators?
Hi-lo or loaders?
Cranes or other rigging equipment?
Gas, diesel, electric or propane powered equipment? (note proper ventilation)
If a “deep” foundation is required, what will be the best method of excavation? (Check all that apply)
Open dig
Light-duty earth shoring (i.e. pipe & deck system)
Sheet piling
H-piling
How will you pour concrete for the new foundation? (Check all that apply)
Direct pour from a concrete truck
Buggy or hopper the concrete
Utilize a concrete pump truck
Will you choose to utilize 3rd party testing? (Check all that apply)
Inspect subgrade conditions
Complete reinforcing steel placement inspections
Perform concrete testing
Which:
Temperature
Slumb/Strength (cylinders & breaks)
How will construction processes impact your current plant flow and production? (Check all that apply)
Has a construction route been defined, to get materials and spoils in/out of the facility?
Are there special concerns regarding housekeeping and dust control?
Will you be required to obtain permits for the foundation project? (Check all that apply)
Have local & state municipalities been contacted to check on requirements?
Have all relevant planning or permit applications been filed correctly?
Has an engineer’s sealed design package been delivered to local & state municipalities?
Have all planning, permit & inspection fees been paid in full?
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