Food-Processing-Plant-Design-layout

Food Processing Plant Design & layout
16.12.2 Walls
Walls for plant buildings are made of brick, concrete, concrete block, aluminum and glass.
Bricks are widely used for the construction of walls. It is relatively cheaper and proper
plastering and painting makes the walls quite water proof. In many sections, glazed tiles
are laid up-o the height of 7 feet or more for ease of cleaning. With adequate care, repairs
can be made without spoiling the appearance of the building.
Concrete walls are relatively costly and repairing is difficult. Provision is necessary to
tackle the need of unsightly repairs. Aluminum partition walls can be made using flat panel
construction or corrugated sheets. Glass panels used in building give good lighting but it is
essential to keep the glass surfaces clean.
Walls which are made up of brick or stone are mainly two types.
Partition wall: To divide an area into two or more compartments or cabinets, etc. The
width of partition wall using standard brick is about 4”.
Load bearing wall: Walls which can take loads of structure of ceiling or of
superstructure. The width of the load bearing wall using standard brick is 14” or 9”.
16.12.2.1 Construction of brick walls
The dairy buildings are of two types namely single or two storey building having load
bearing walls. Another type of building is having column and beams which supports the
entire load of the building. The load of the building is transferred to the soil by beam and
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