Database driven web-based multi-span greenhouse planning and construction application

Abstract

In this study, it was aimed to develop a web-based application to calculate dimensions and determine the cost of the multi-span greenhouses having different roof types are naturally ventilated by entering some size in computer. This application was aimed to determine the cost of the multi-span greenhouses with base area 480-11500 m(2) depending on the selected values. With this study, different options will be chosen regarding the greenhouse dimensions such as 4-5 m side wall height, 8 and 9.60 m in width, between 2 and 20 block-size for 30-60 m length values. For this purpose, the prepared web-based application is easy to operate, user-friendly, interactive interface with and it is also completing an application process step by step according to user preferences. The application was prepared as a HTML, PHP, PDO, jQuery and Boot-strap-based and in the calculation user-induced errors were reduced to minimum for all options using the form elements. At the end of this study, manufacturers will be able to calculate cost of greenhouse type which is chosen by entering the appropriate data which chosen by themselves and they will be able to see the plan, section and view of greenhouse chosen according to the product grown in.