Metric · draft
A measurable indicator (students often call it a KPI) used as evidence for a design decision.
| Category | Logistics operations |
| Unit | m²/dock (or % of site) |
| How it is calculated | Paved manoeuvring and apron area ÷ number of docks; apron depth checked with vehicle swept-path analysis. |
| Origin | student |
| Status | draft |
Also known as: Paved area per dock · Area per dock · Manoeuvring area share of total site area · Required apron depth in front of docks · Loading bay dimensions
What it measures
Truck manoeuvring takes 30–40 % of a typical logistics site.
Calculation
Paved manoeuvring and apron area ÷ number of docks; apron depth checked with vehicle swept-path analysis.
Connections
- Used in case studies: Hynek Hrabík
- Tools that can calculate it: AutoTURN
- Informs decisions on: Truck flow and yard efficiency, Land take of logistics buildings, Stormwater and sealed surfaces on logistics sites
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