Material storage

More attention should be given to the material storage within the site premises. This
should be done in order to prevent any damage, wastage and to maintain working delays. Each
and every item should be labeled for proper identification and also to handle easily. These labels
should contain a brief description such as the date of purchase, type, size etc. Every item at the
store was insured. Also it should be easy to handle and transport the materials to the required job
from where it is stored.

Storing of Fine and Course aggregates

Storage of both fine and course aggregate should be related to the mixer position. And also it
should be considered the transport facilities to that place and the area to be used.
The required concrete amount & the number of deliveries to the site will determine the size of the
storage spaces. Various sizes of Course aggregates should be stored separately to avoid mixing them
together.

Storing of cement

Cement should be stored on a stage raised above the floor level to avoid hardening due to
dampness of the floor. Cement bags should not be stored one over the other more than 8 bags. It is better
to keep about 9 distance between cement stock and the walls. Cement stocks should use before 4
months. When using cement it should issue earlier stocks previously.

Storing of reinforcement
Care should be taken when storing steel (reinforcement) to avoid mixing them with different sizes
of steel bars and different sizes. The different diameter of steel bars & various types were placed in

separately on racks. They should be prevention form corrosion & free oil and mud. For this purpose
reinforcement should be stored in a covered place.
Storing of tools

Tools and equipments should be stored with security. This is because of these items are
small and valuable. Workers use tools and small equipments security. Therefore these should be
stored inside the stores where it can be reached easily. These tools and equipments should
maintain well other wise they cannot be used for a long time.