8 feet

8 feet 6 inches
 3 inches

20 feet
 Note:
If it is stored more than 3 months the strength of
cement should be tested before using it.
 Considering the 3” (Required: 150-200 mm
elevated platform from the ground floor)
elevated floor of the container van this avoids
the direct contact between the floors and
cement bags.
 Take into consideration the layer and
arrangement of cement inside the container van
which will avoid collapsing and to access easily
even the oldest stock of cement.

Period of storage Fresh stage 3 months 6 months 1 year 5 years

% Reduction in strength at 28 days 0% 20% 30% 40% 50%
 The stack should not touch the
walls of shed with at least 100mm /
4 inches to avoid being expose to
moisture of the wall.

 The cement bags should be taken

out in such a way that the bag first
placed in storage shed should be
withdrawal first. Consider this
sequence of pulling out and
consuming cement bags. Either of
the sides just make sure to leave
other side for the newly delivered
cement. For them not to be
consumed prior to the consumption
of the previous delivered cement.