Modular factory building
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional reinforced concrete construction methods for industrial buildings are time-consuming and laborious, leading to low efficiency and long construction periods.
Innovation Solution
A modular factory building design that integrates air duct, pipe, and cable tray systems within modules, allowing for quick assembly of pre-fabricated units with connection parts such as fasteners, connection plates, and specialized duct and tray connectors, enabling efficient on-site assembly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If traditional reinforced concrete construction method is used, then structural strength and stability are ensured, but construction time is excessive and construction efficiency is low
Solution Approach 1:
The building is divided into multiple standardized modules that can be manufactured independently in workshops and then assembled on-site. Each module includes complete functional areas with framework, air duct systems, pipe systems, and cable tray systems pre-integrated, enabling parallel manufacturing and reducing overall construction time.
Solution Approach 2:
All systems including air duct systems, pipe systems, and cable tray systems are pre-installed and pre-integrated into modules during manufacturing before delivery to the construction site. This preliminary preparation eliminates time-consuming on-site installation work and allows simultaneous construction of multiple modules.
2Ease of manufacture
If traditional reinforced concrete construction is used, then structural integrity is achieved, but labor requirements increase and construction complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple systems (air duct systems, pipe systems, cable tray systems) and structural framework are merged into integrated modular units. This combination simplifies on-site construction to merely assembling pre-integrated modules, dramatically reducing construction complexity despite the complexity of individual module systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The modules are designed with universal connection interfaces and standardized dimensions, allowing the same module design to be replicated across different building sections. The framework structure serves multiple functions including structural support, system mounting, and connection points for various utilities.
3Loss of time
If systems are integrated in modules during manufacturing, then on-site assembly time is reduced, but module design complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Each module is designed with localized system integration where air duct systems, pipe systems, and cable tray systems are specifically arranged within the framework structure. Connection parts are strategically positioned at optimal locations to facilitate seamless integration between adjacent modules while maintaining system functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
Connection parts serve as intermediary elements between adjacent modules, providing standardized interfaces for mechanical and utility connections. These intermediaries simplify the integration process by offering pre-defined connection points and methods for joining modules while maintaining system continuity.
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AI summary
A modular factory building, comprising a plurality of modules (10), the module (10) including a framework (11) provided with an apparatus installation area for installing process equipment (13) and/or utility equipment (14), an air duct system, a pipe system and a cable tray system, wherein the air duct system, the pipe system and the cable tray system are arranged on the framework (11) and are connected with the process equipment (13) and/or the utility equipment (14). The afore-described modular factory building is capable of improving the construction efficiency, reducing the construction period, and saving the construction cost.