Design of a Steel Railroad Warehouse

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An engineering thesis proposes a practical steel freight warehouse for New Orleans, arguing that steel offers greater durability, flexibility, and economy than timber for large dockside buildings. It discusses foundations for waterlogged soils, roof and siding choices, skylights and side windows for light and ventilation, single versus two-story layouts, door spacing, and dimensional limits for efficient handling. The work surveys contemporary warehouse examples and gives detailed recommendations on structural members, piling, and plan arrangement.

DESIGN OF A STEEL RAILROAD WAREHOUSE

INTRODUCTION

In choosing a thesis subject I have endeavored to select one that would be of practical use to one in the work that is to follow the college training. I have decided to present the design of a steel railroad warehouse at New Orleans for the Illinois Central Railroad as I am greatly interested in railroad work and intend to make that my speciality and because the design of warehouses has so far received only little consideration, but chiefly because a careful study of such a subject will give a knowledge of steel structural work.