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Structural Criteria for Data Centers

Structural Criteria for Data Centers

Structural Criteria for Data Centers

(OP)
I am looking for a standard that provides the structural design criteria for data centers based on the tier system. I would like to follow a standard for both the gravity loads and lateral environmental loads. Is this information provided in the TIA-942 document? Are there any other industry standards that define structural loading and design criteria for Data Center design?

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RE: Structural Criteria for Data Centers

Find out from the equipment supplier what they require for support as well as cabling requirements. I've done a few centres where they have the equipment 'self-supported' on their own frame/rack and the floor system is proprietary with an elevated walking surface and a 1'-6" clear elevated platform system... also done them with equipment on an upper floor with bar grating and a floor below.

Dik

RE: Structural Criteria for Data Centers

AggieDoggie,

The short answer is yes. I recommend getting hold of this document as it also covers other important design considerations such as the structural framing system, floor slab thickness & construction, fire rating of structural elements.

Major Data Centres generally need to be serviceable after a disaster event (earthquake, flood etc.)and therefore the design approach should be no different to a critical post disaster facility such as a hospital or fire station.

Some of the larger Data Centres providers their own design brief so if the client hasn't already provided this, I would adopt TIA-942 and maybe issue a Return Brief to your client for their approval before proceeding any further.

RE: Structural Criteria for Data Centers

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Thanks for your help.

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