NCSX Machine Platform FDR June 15, 2005 Erik D. Perry
Jan 01, 2016
NCSX Machine Platform FDR
June 15, 2005
Erik D. Perry
NCSX Platform
• Platform to be used during the assembly of NCSX in the high bay area of the CS building (greatly reduces the need for temporary scaffolding and scissor lifts)
• Will be the basic platform to support diagnostics and other equipment for initial NCSX operations
NCSX Platform Design
• Same design as the NSTX platform• Capacity of 150 psf• Floor height of 11’6”• Column and beam construction
– 6061-T6 aluminum with FRT wood and masonite deck
– Bolted construction– Normal spans are 8’, maximum use of
standard 4’ x 8’ panels
NCSX Platform Design
• Platform anchored to second course of shield wall (15.4 ton blocks) to absorb loads from seismic accelerations
• Three stairs to grade and two ramps to control room (each end of control room)
• Hand rails and kick plates included
NCSX Platform Cost and Schedule
• Platform design and fabrication in job 7301– $163K and completion by April 2007
• Installing portions of platform around field period assemblies is part of the assembly job
• Completing installation of the platform will be part of machine operation costs after the device is running