AutoCAD assignment:

A new musical textbook production plant is to be located along a street running north
and south. The plant is to be 800' long and 500' wide. The property is 900' long and
700' deep. Four receiving docks are to be located in one rear corner of the plant, and
four shipping docks on the other rear corner. The trucks servicing the plant are all 55'.
Sufficient truck buffer areas must be planned for three trucks for both receiving and
shipping. Draw a plot plan for the site.

I have started this assignment, but am unsure that I have come up with a correct solution.

What I need is a completed solution using AutoCAD, and an explanation of how you decided the dimensions of the buffer zone and spaces for the trucks.

Thanks in advance!

I can provide guidance on how to approach this assignment using AutoCAD, but unfortunately, I can't directly create or share AutoCAD drawings. However, I can guide you through the steps to complete the assignment.

1. **Setting up the Drawing**: Open AutoCAD and create a new drawing file. Set the units to feet (assuming the measurements provided are in feet).

2. **Draw the Property Boundary**: Use the Rectangle tool to draw a rectangle with dimensions 900' long and 700' deep to represent the property boundary.

3. **Draw the Plant Building**: Draw another rectangle within the property boundary to represent the plant building. Its dimensions should be 800' long and 500' wide.

4. **Add the Receiving and Shipping Docks**: Place four rectangles in one rear corner of the plant to represent the receiving docks and four rectangles in the other rear corner for the shipping docks. Each rectangle should be sized to accommodate a 55' truck with buffer space for maneuvering.

5. **Calculate Buffer Zone Dimensions**: For each receiving and shipping dock, you'll need to allocate space for three trucks plus additional buffer space for maneuvering. Calculate the total length required for three trucks and add extra space for turning and maneuvering. Repeat this process for the width of the trucks as well.

6. **Draw Buffer Zones**: Draw rectangles around each receiving and shipping dock, extending the buffer zone as calculated in step 5.

7. **Finalize and Annotate**: Add labels, dimensions, and any other annotations as needed to clearly convey the layout and dimensions of the site plan.

When deciding the dimensions of the buffer zones and truck spaces, consider factors such as the turning radius of the trucks, space required for loading and unloading, and safety regulations. Ensure that there is sufficient space for trucks to maneuver safely without obstructing traffic flow or encroaching on neighboring properties.

Once you've completed the drawing, review it carefully to ensure accuracy and completeness. You may also want to consult with your instructor or refer to any provided guidelines to ensure that your solution meets the assignment requirements.