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.

Computer floor load rating.

1 ft 0 3048 m. 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. 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. Live load is weight of furniture wind snow and more.

You should know that the rating of an access floor is more than the load rating of its panels. 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. A typical wood frame floor covered with carpet or vinyl flooring has a dead load of about 8 pounds per square foot. 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.

More than the sum of the parts cable management floor is a big part of your building. 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 dead load on a floor is determined by the materials used in the floor s construction. Multi span normal duration of load dry conditions panels 24 inches or wider.

Dead load weight of structure and fixed loads 10 lbs ft 2. Gross vehicle weight gvw minimum. The load rating of the raised floor will depend on the design and purpose of the room. Live load reductions are not permitted for specific types see code.

Historically most raised floors were constructed out of concrete filled steel shelled floor tiles. While solid tiles might be able to support the current and near future load requirements the perforated tiles cannot. Maximum floor joist span for no. If you are new to raised floor terminology we suggest a visit to the glossary.

Rolling load limits traditionally used in computer rooms and. Rated load the maximum platform capacity rating. 1 psf lb f ft 2 47 88 n m 2. Occupied floor area the projected contact area of the footprint of the machine.

The weight of the machine excluding the rated load. 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. 2 grade of douglas fir are indicated below. Uniform loads psf on apa rated plywood sturd i floor.

Newly added to the information center are the ada codes for computer floors.