MIL-HDBK-1032/2
Section 2:
PLANNING FACTORS
2.1
Geographic Location. Planning and design of covered storage
facilities must address the specific climatic and geographic conditions of the
intended site.
Tropical Regions. Refer to Tropical Engineering, MIL-HDBK-1011/l,
2.1.1
for criteria regarding the design, construction, and maintenance of shore
facilities in the tropics utilizing qualified materials, applications, and
methods to overcome aggressive solar radiation, high humidity, salt spray,
mildew, and termites.
Cold Regions. Refer to Arctic and Subarctic Construction, Technical
2.1.2
Manual (TM) 5-852 Series, for criteria regarding construction in cold
regions. Problems include permafrost, foundation design, extreme cold, draft
control, and wind-driven snow.
2.1.3
Mountainous Areas. For mountainous regions, investigate site
drainage, soil stability, site layout (grading), snow pack conditions, and
wind.
Desert Areas. For desert regions, investigate intense solar
2.1.4
sand.
Waterfront Areas. Refer to General Criteria for Waterfront
2.1.5
Construction, NAVFAC DM-25.06, for criteria for waterfront construction.
Specific factors to evaluate in design include salt water, water spray,
corrosion, ice damage, foundations, and marine insect damage.
Site Planning. Overall layout of major storage activities or areas
2.2
shall be as stipulated by the General Development Map of the activity.
General planning considerations shall serve as the basis for establishing
relationships between buildings and other facilities. Future expansion of all
buildings shall be considered when developing the layout. Site facilities
above, or protected from, a 500 year flood plane. Perform a Preliminary
Environmental Assessment (PEA) in accordance with Environmental and Natural
Resources Protection Manual, OPNAVINST 5090.1; and Real Property Facilities
Manual, Volume 5 (Environmental Management), Marine Corps Order (MCO)
11000.8B. The PEA requires detailed assessment of hydrological, geological,
and meteorological conditions. Also consider the following:
2.2.1
Vehicle Access. All covered storage buildings must be provided with
access for trucks, materials handling apparatus, and fire apparatus. Truck
parking and turning space must be provided.
2.2.2
Rail Access.
Larger buildings must have rail access beside or
inside them.
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