Product Overview
The Multi-Storey Steel Data Center Building is a purpose-engineered structural system designed for mission-critical digital infrastructure, including hyperscale, AI computing, cloud platforms, and enterprise data centers.
Unlike conventional industrial buildings, this solution is developed specifically for:
- 24/7 continuous operation environments
- High-density IT infrastructure loads
- Precision cooling and MEP integration systems
- Scalable digital infrastructure expansion
Wanxiang provides a full EPC-oriented steel structure solution covering:
- engineering design, precision fabrication, and global project support.
Technical Specifications
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Item |
Specification |
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Structure Type |
Multi-storey steel frame system |
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Floors |
2–30+ floors (customizable) |
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Steel Grade |
Q235B / Q355B / High-strength steel |
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Floor Load |
500–2000+ kg/m² |
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Span Range |
6–36m+ |
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Connection |
Bolted + welded hybrid system |
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Floor System |
Composite steel deck slab |
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Anti-corrosion |
Hot-dip galvanizing / epoxy coating |
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Fire Protection |
Fireproof coating / cladding system |
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Seismic Design |
Up to Grade 8–9 |
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Standards |
AISC / EN / BS / GB |
Technical Advantages
EPC Schedule Acceleration
Steel structure systems significantly compress the critical path of EPC execution:
- 100% Factory Prefabrication of all primary and secondary structural elements.
- Parallel Workflows: Deep foundation work on-site occurs simultaneously with factory steel fabrication.
- Rapid Bolt-Connected Assembly: Eliminates curing time associated with concrete.
Engineering Risk Mitigation
- Controlled Fabrication Accuracy: Advanced factory environments eliminate on-site environmental variables.
- Predictable Structural Tolerance: Tight mill tolerances guarantee exact fit-up during field erection.
- Stable EPC Delivery Schedule: Insulates the project timeline from local labor shortages or weather delays.
High Structural Reliability & Resilience
- Superior Seismic Resistance: High ductility behavior of structural steel absorbs and dissipates seismic energy.
- Extreme Wind Load Performance: Tailored design for typhoon and hurricane-prone coastal regions.
- Predictable Deflection Control: Engineered to strict L/400 or L/500 deflection limits under full equipment loads.3.4 Sus
Sustainability & Green Building Credits
- 100% Recyclable Material: Supports corporate net-zero carbon goals and ESG compliance.
- Reduced Site Impact: Factory prefabrication minimizes on-site construction waste, dust, and noise pollution.
- Energy Efficiency Integration: Optimized for low-carbon supply chains requested by global tech operators.
Application Scenarios
Our structural systems are engineered for the following digital infrastructure sectors:
Hyperscale Cloud Data Center Campuses
High-Density AI & GPU Supercomputing Facilities
Global Telecom Infrastructure & Subsea Cable Landing Stations
Enterprise Private Cloud & Financial Data Vaults
Edge Computing Hubs & Distributed Regional Nodes
Government Digital Infrastructure & Mission-Critical Command Centers
Structural System Architecture
Primary Steel Frame System
- Columns & Girders: Built-up or rolled H-sections using high-strength steel (Q355B, ASTM A572 Gr. 50, or international equivalents).
- Beam-Grid Configuration: Optimized for flexible, large-span layouts with minimal column interference in server halls.
- Connections: Field-bolted using high-strength structural bolts (ASTM A325 / A490 type) to eliminate on-site welding risks.
Composite Floor System
Our high-stiffness composite floor design functions as a rigid diaphragm:
- System Composition: Structural steel floor beams + galvanized profile metal decking + reinforced concrete topping slab.
- Engineering Benefits: Maximizes load-bearing efficiency, minimizes vertical vibration transmission, and provides excellent acoustic and fire separation between stories.
Vertical Core & MEP Integration
- Integrated design for heavy-duty freight elevator shafts, staircase cores, and high-capacity vertical cable risers.
- Pre-engineered penetrations in floor beams to optimize horizontal clearance for large-diameter precision cooling pipes and busways.
Manufacturing & Quality Control System
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Process Stage |
Quality Assurance & Fabrication Controls |
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Material Intake |
Full heat-number traceability, raw material mill test certificates (MTC), and inbound chemical verification. |
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Fabrication |
Advanced CNC plasma cutting, automatic submerged arc welding (SAW), and strict weld profile geometry checks. |
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Surface Treatment |
Shot blasting to Sa 2.5 grade followed by multi-coat high-durability epoxy or inorganic zinc-rich primer systems. |
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Testing & Inspection |
Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) via Ultrasonic (UT) or Magnetic Particle (MT) methods; full dimensional tolerance validation. |
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Third-Party Audits |
Fully compatible with external inspections by SGS, Bureau Veritas (BV), or TÜV. |
Representative Project Experience
12,000 sqm Hyperscale Data Center Facility
Southeast Asia (Fast-track structural steel frame supply, engineered to AISC standards).
9,000 sqm High-Density AI Computing Facility
Middle East (Integrated BIM optimization, structural engineering, and heavy-duty frame fabrication).
Tier III Telecom Data Hub
East Asia (Multi-story hybrid steel frame designed for high seismic acceleration zones).
Modular Cloud Infrastructure Core
Africa (Structural system supply with integrated vertical core integration).
Customization Capabilities
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Customization Factor |
Standard |
Custom Options |
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Global Building Codes |
GB Code |
AISC (US), Eurocode (EN), BS (UK), AS/NZS (AU) |
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Live Load Capacity |
8.0 kN/m² |
Up to 25.0 kN/m² (For AI servers & heavy UPS rooms) |
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Anti-Corrosion |
C2 Industrial |
ISO 12944 C3, C4, C5-M (High-salinity & coastal environments) |
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Fire Protection |
1.5 Hours |
1 to 3+ Hours (Intumescent or cementitious coatings) |
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Seismic & Wind |
Standard |
High-Seismic Zones & Hurricane/Typhoon design |
Why Wanxiang
Global Export Fluency: Proven track record in international supply chains, coordinating ocean logistics, containerization, and customs compliance.
BIM-Centric Design Optimization: 100% modeling within Tekla Structures and Autodesk Revit to ensure zero-clash integration with MEP models before production begins.
International Code Compliance: Engineering capabilities spanning AISC, Eurocode (EN), British Standards (BS), and GB codes.
Advanced CNC Production: Automated cutting, drilling, and robotic welding lines ensuring dimensional tolerances far tighter than standard commercial metrics.
Certificates
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why should we choose a steel structure over traditional concrete for a data center?
A: Structural steel significantly reduces construction timelines (by 30–60%), offers larger column-free spans for optimized white space layout, adapts easily to complex MEP overhead routing, and can be easily reinforced for future horizontal or vertical expansions.
Q: Can your system support heavy, high-density AI computing clusters?
A: Yes. Our composite floor systems and heavy H-frame columns are engineered specifically to support the high-density load requirements of modern AI infrastructure (such as NVIDIA DGX environments), liquid-cooling CDUs, and heavy battery rooms, comfortably accommodating customized floor loads exceeding 2000+ kg/m².
Q: How do you handle structural micro-vibrations that affect sensitive hard drives and optical network systems?
A: We design high-stiffness composite floor systems (steel decking + reinforced concrete) combined with tailored shear-stud placement and strategic cross-bracing. This configuration alters the natural frequency of the structure, successfully dampening vibrations caused by massive cooling fans and mechanical systems.
Q: Are your engineering designs compliant with our local structural and building codes?
A: Absolutely. Our engineering team utilizes global structural standards including AISC (USA), Eurocodes (EN), British Standards (BS), and GB codes. We provide complete structural calculation sheets and BIM models to support your local EPC contractor or engineering firm through local permitting processes.
Q: How do you guarantee the quality and alignment accuracy of steel members before they reach the overseas job site?
A: We implement a strict quality control loop including automated CNC machining to ensure millimeter-level tolerances, 100% ultrasonic/magnetic particle testing on critical welds, and strategic physical pre-assembly of complex nodes at our factory before final corrosion treatment and container packaging.
Q: Do you provide on-site installation services for international projects?
A: We provide comprehensive global installation support. Depending on your project requirements, we can dispatch senior structural field engineers to your site to guide your local EPC erection crews, or coordinate full-scale installation supervision to ensure the structure is assembled perfectly according to specification.
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