Feldimensionering

Feldimensionering is a term used in engineering and planning to describe the systematic process of determining the dimensions of a field or area required to satisfy design criteria. The word combines field (the area or domain being considered) with dimensioning (the sizing process). In practice, feldimensionering appears in Scandinavian and Germanic technical literature as a general concept rather than a single standardized method.

Applications span civil engineering, transportation planning, electrical engineering, agriculture, and facility design. In civil engineering, it can refer to sizing road corridors or building plots. In electrical engineering, it may describe sizing transmission or distribution fields, such as spatial zones around equipment. In agriculture or land-use planning, it concerns parcel sizes and field boundaries to optimize productivity and management.

Typical feldimensionering workflows start with defining objectives and constraints, followed by selecting sizing criteria based on standards or performance targets. Designers perform calculations, simulations, or optimization to evaluate alternatives, incorporate safety margins, and verify compliance with codes. The process emphasizes traceability, documentation, and iterative refinement.

Outcomes include dimensioned plans, layout drawings, and specification documents. The approach is inherently contextual; different projects apply different norms, such as urban planning guidelines, electrical clearances, or agricultural regulations. While the term is common in some regions, practitioners may prefer more specific terms like dimensioning, sizing, or layout optimization in others.