Raised floor systems are typically used in office spaces, hospitals, laboratories, computer rooms, and television and communication centers to provide accessibility and flexibility in the layout of desks, workgroups and equipment. The equipment can be moved and reconnected very easily thanks to the modular electrical installation.
Raised floor systems materials basically consist of removable and replaceable floor panels carried by adjustable legs to allow free access to the underlying space. The floor panels typically consist of a 600 mm square shape, steel, aluminum, steel or aluminum-faced wood or light reinforced concrete.
The panels can be finished with carpet tiles, vinyl tiles or high pressure laminate and covered with fire rated and electrostatic discharge controlled coatings.
The legs are adjusted to provide a finished floor height of 300 to 450 mm. It is possible to descend to a minimum finished floor height of as little as 200 mm.
Systems using carrier profiles have greater lateral stability than non-profile systems, seismic feet can be used to provide lateral balance conditions of building regulations.
Design loads range from 1220 to 3050 kg / m2; It can be increased up to 5490 kg / m2 to carry heavier loads.
It is used to lay power lines, distribution boxes and cables for underfloor space, computer, security and communication systems. The space can also act as an air cell to distribute the air from the HVAC system so that the air cell in the ceiling is used only for returning air. Separating the incoming cold air from the returning air at a higher temperature than it reduces energy consumption. Reducing the overall height of the air cells will also reduce the height of the new structure from floor to floor.
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