Computer Floor Load Rating

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Computer floor load rating.

Rating b load governed by c strength axis a perpendicular to supports span center to center of supports inches parallel to supports span center to center of supports inches 12 16 19 2 24 30 32 36 40. The dead load on a floor is determined by the materials used in the floor s construction. A typical wood frame floor covered with carpet or vinyl flooring has a dead load of about 8 pounds per square foot. The weight of the machine excluding the rated load.

Newly added to the information center are the ada codes for computer floors. Rolling load limits traditionally used in computer rooms and. Load capacity refers to the maximum demand stress or load that may be placed on a given raised floor system under normal or otherwise specified conditions for an extended period of time. Access floor systems office use computer use armories and drill rooms assembly areas fixed seats fastened to floor lobbies movable seats platforms assembly stage floors assembly areas other 50 2 4.

Multi span normal duration of load dry conditions panels 24 inches or wider. You should know that the rating of an access floor is more than the load rating of its panels. Historically most raised floors were constructed out of concrete filled steel shelled floor tiles. More than the sum of the parts cable management floor is a big part of your building.

The floor loading should not exceed 240 kg m 2 50 lb ft 2 with a partition allowance of 100 kg m 2 20 lb ft 2 for a total floor load rating of 340 kg m 2 70 lb ft 2. In other words it refers to the capacity of an access floor system to continue to perform its intended function when supporting a specific amount of weight. Live load reductions are not permitted for specific types see code. Live load is weight of furniture wind snow and more.

The raised floor weight plus the cable weight adds 50 kg m 2 10 lb ft 2 uniformly across the total area used in calculations and is included in the 340 kg m 2 70 lb ft 2. 2 grade of douglas fir are indicated below. 1 ft 0 3048 m. If there s wall board covered ceiling suspended from the underside of that floor the dead load increases to about 10 pounds per square foot.

While solid tiles might be able to support the current and near future load requirements the perforated tiles cannot. Uniform loads psf on apa rated plywood sturd i floor. The load rating of the raised floor will depend on the design and purpose of the room. Occupied floor area the projected contact area of the footprint of the machine.

Rated load the maximum platform capacity rating. Maximum floor joist span for no. Dead load weight of structure and fixed loads 10 lbs ft 2. Between psi ratings load bearing capability crush strength rolling tests and more it s hard to know which panel is right for your application.

The weight of the machine plus the full rated load.