1. NCSX Machine Platform FDR June 15, 2005 Erik D. Perry

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

8. 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