Why the 19th century warehouse did not sustain?

In order to learn more about the failures of 19th century warehouses, I have summarized the history in simple words for better understanding.

History at a glance

Why the 19th century warehouse did not sustain?

• Costly to operate
• Insufficient floor load capacity in the upper floors
• Not well designed receiving and shipping areas
• No economical storage methods
• No emphasis on „cube‟- i.e., only horizontal surface used
• Only storage facility, no distribution facility
• No or less scope of future expansion
• No provision for material handling equipment
• Less clear span

References:

Pickard, Q. (2002). Architect‟s Handbook. Industrial Buildings, Warehouses. Page 207, Para-2, ISBN 0-632-03925-6, Blackwell Publishing

Chiara, Joseph D. & Callender, J. (1980). TimeSaver Standards for building types 2nd edition. Industrial Warehouses. Warehouses and storage. Page 1038, ISBN 0-07-099076X, McGraw-Hill

A breakdown of all the studies have been compiled in my Warehouse design blog

For convenience, I here are direct links to all the Research topics with proper reference.

1. Introduction to modern "Bazaar"
2. Literature Synthesis and Typology of warehouses
3. Why the 19th century warehouse did not sustain? History
4. Case Study of- A warehouse with over 3000 orders a day
5. Site Analysis of Tejgaon Industrial Area/ Development Trend of Tejgaon Industrial Area/ Number of plots and their floor area
6. Defining site and its surroundings according to theories of Kevin Lynch/ Site Location/ Site Area etc.
7. Site surroundings, Location of electric poles and existing site images
8. Project Programme
9. Difference between traditional and modern Warehousing
10. Fundamentals of Modern Warehousing
11. Warehouse building types
12. Warehouse and the Industrial Revolution
13. What is Industry 4.0?
14. Storage efficiency with various handling methods
15. Industrial truck (forklift) dimensions
16. Autonomous Vehicles in warehouse logistics
17. Industrial Pallets, Standard pallet patterns and Standard Pallet sizes
18. Loading Bay sizes, planning and Layout criteria
19. Planning for fire control and Fire compartmentalization
20. Amenity and Hygiene/ Washing and toilet facilities/ workplace design considerations
21. Rules from BNBC Part I
22. Rules from BNBC Part II Fire Protection
23. List of flammable items/ Combustible dust dangers in a grocery warehouse
24. Rat proofing/ Termite proofing in industrial buildings
25. Industrial Shelves
26. Field Survey
27. Design Documents: FAR Calculation and Building code (RAJUK)
28. Concept info graphic, Massing diagram and Volume Analysis

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