System Performance Requirements

  1. General: Design, engineer, fabricate, and install access flooring to comply with performance requirements specified as demonstrated by testing of manufacturers corresponding stock systems per test methods specified, or if not specified, manufacturer's standard method.
     
    1. Floor panels, including those with cutouts, capable of supporting concentrated design loadsof the following magnitude with a permanent set not to exceed 0.01°
      Light Duty CF 700
      Medium Duty CF 800
      Standard Duty CF 1000
      Heavy Duty CF 1250
      Extra Heavy Duty CF 1500
       
    2. Pedestal assemblies capable of withstanding axial loads of 5000 lbs. per pedestal without panels or stringers in place
    3. Floor system capable of supporting the following loads:
      1. Ultimate concentrated load shall not be less than value obtained from multiplying the factor indicated below by the specified concentrated design load on floor panels.
      2. Impact load: A load as noted below shall be dropped 35" onto a 1' square indentor. There shall be no system failure.
      3. Panel Drop Test: Panel shall be capable of being dropped face up from a height of 35" onto a concrete slab and still continue to meet all load performance requirements as previously defined.