This document summarizes a study of the layout plan of a metrology lab at RUET. It outlines the objectives, which are to study different layout types and how layout influences material handling, and to propose a new layout to optimize the system. It describes the existing layout, notes issues like inefficient space usage, and proposes a new layout that increases floor space and allows better visualization of experiments. The conclusion is that the study helped learn about layout types and designing efficient layouts while considering material flow.

1. STUDY OF THE LAYOUT PLAN
OF
RUET METROLOGY LAB
Course No.: IPE 4204
Course Title: Materials Handling Lab

2. TEAM MEMBERS
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▸ MD. Rahul Chandra Paul [1605048]
▸ Md. Aliwar Hossain [1605049]
▸ Md. Raquibul Haque [1605050]
▸ Nahian Kawsar Sifat [1605052]
▸ Limon Mia [1605054]
▸ Bulbul Biswas [1605056]
▸ Anika Bushra [1605057]
▸ MD. Sakawat Hossain Sohan [1605059]
▸ Ar Rafi Hridoy [1605060]

3. OUTLINE
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 Objectives
 Introduction
 Theory
 Existing Layout
 Proposed Layout
 Discussion
 Conclusion

4. OBJECTIVES
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To study different types of layouts of Metrology Lab.
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To study the influence of layout on the material
handling system.
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To propose a new layout in-order to optimize the
material handling system & overall process.

5. INTRODUCTION
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▸ Layout is the arrangement of machines, work areas
and service areas within a workplace.
▸ Cast iron, MS steel, Stainless steel etc. materials are
handled in Metrology Lab.
▸ To test materials mechanical properties various
machines like Rockwell hardness testing machine &
Universal testing machine are present here.

6. PLANT LAYOUT
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• All machines performing a similar type of
operations are grouped at one location
Process layout
• Work stations and equipment are located
along the line of production.
Product layout
• Machines are placed in groups.
Group layout
• The machine remains in a fixed position.
Fixed layout

7. EFFECT OF PLANT LAYOUT ON MATERIAL
HANDLING
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There is a close relationship between plant layout and material
handling. The material handling technique to be used definitely
effects the plant layout and the factory building. A sound low-cost
method can be designed and installed only if material handling is
considered an integral part of plant layout. A well-considered
arrangement of production equipment, the proper location of
different machines, a logical sequence of operation within the
machines and convenient location of store areas, tool cribs and
similar activity centers is required for a good material handling
arrangement.

8. FACTORS NEED TO BE CONSIDERED
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 Location where materials must be picked up (load stations).
 Location where materials must be delivered (unload station).
 Possible route between the locations.
 Distances that must be traveled to move materials.
 Flow patterns, opportunities to combine deliveries, possible
places where congestion might occur.
 Total area of the facility and area within specific departments
in the layout.
 Arrangement of equipment in the layout.

9. EXISTING LAYOUT
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10. EXISTING LAYOUT WITH DIMENSION
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11. CHANGES FOR FLOOR UTILIZATION
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1. Numerous lab reports of students are
left in rows of steel Almirah on the
corridor of the metrology lab, which is
unnecessary. Authorities may
encourage students to submit soft
copies of the lab report instead of hard
copies.

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Apparatus that are used in metrology lab
are usually portable and they are kept on
individual wooden table. Besides regular
lab experiment of different departments,
project experiments are also done in this
lab with the use of ‘project dedicated
apparatuses. After project, those
apparatuses are remained idle and
consumes significant amount of floor. We
are suggesting to keep those ‘project
dedicated apparatus’ on ‘table trolley’ as
after using, they can be easily brought to
the long corridor of metrology lab. In this
way, no apparatus will be left idle inside
the lab, but a new apparatus that is used
regularly can be placed in that place. 2

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Many new apparatuses
of metrology lab have
been left on the floor in
the corridor or lying
inside the lab. In order to
use the vertical space of
the corridor of this lab
properly, the smart
racking system can be
used without placing the
apparatus on the floor. 3

14. PROPOSED LAYOUT
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15. PROPOSED LAYOUT WITH DIMENSION
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16. DISCUSSION
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We have studied about the plant layout of the metrology lab of RUET. We also
designed our existing metrology lab layout. Observing and discussing with
groupmates and Lab instructors we have found that there are various types of
discontinuous motions of material handling that exist here. As it was a process
layout, more space was required for placing the equipment and materials. There
was also a storage system in the corridor. We observed that students have a
visual problem while seeing the experiments which are guided by a lab
instructor. So, we propose a layout for solving this problem. We have increased
the floor space by minimizing the sitting space and keeping the machines away
from the wall. We also took a lean philosophy 10 approach for floor utilization.
The floor can be designed with new technologies to use the 3D floor space but
for time shortage, it was not possible.

17. CONCLUSION
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By the experiment, we have learnt about different
types of plant layout and their advantages and
disadvantages. We have learnt about the nature of
flow of man, materials and equipment in the layout.
We have learnt how to design a plant layout with
material handling equipment. After all the
experiment was enthusiastic and knowledgeable.

18. Thanks! Any questions?
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