IAS AC472
AS/NZS 5131 CC3
EN 1090 EXC3 · CE
Tay Ninh Province, Vietnam
Solution · Cold chain
Steel frames for the Philippine cold chain
Structures for cold stores, blast freezers and food distribution centres – designed with the panel and refrigeration contractors so the envelope stays tight and dry.
- –25 °C
- Typical frozen rooms chilled zones too
- C4
- Coating for wash-down areas
- 1 team
- Steel coordinated with panels & plant
Cold rooms are envelope projects
Fisheries in Mindanao, meat processors in Luzon and importers through Manila all need more cold space. In a cold store the steel frame carries heavy insulated panels and ceilings, refrigeration plant and racking – and every steel penetration through the envelope is a potential cold bridge.
We place the frame outside the insulated envelope wherever possible and detail supports with thermal breaks agreed with your panel supplier.
Applications
Typical clients
01
Fish and seafood processors
Blast freezers and frozen storage near ports.
02
Meat and poultry
Chilled and frozen distribution.
03
Fruit and vegetables
Pre-cooling and controlled-atmosphere rooms.
04
Food importers
Bonded and multi-temperature warehouses.
05
Dairy and beverages
Chilled distribution hubs.
06
Retail chains
Regional distribution centres.
Codes & compliance
Designed for Philippine approval
The codes our engineers work to on Philippine projects – and the approvals your project team will obtain with our documents.
Philippines
- NSCP 2015 Vol. 1National Structural Code of the Philippines – loads, wind (Sec. 207), seismic (Sec. 208) and steel design
- AISC 360 / AISC 341Structural steel design and seismic provisions, as referenced by NSCP Chapter 5
- AISI S100Cold-formed steel members – purlins, girts and eave struts
- AWS D1.1Structural welding – procedures, welders and inspection
- ISO 12944Corrosion protection by paint systems, by corrosivity category C2–C5
- PD 1096 · RA 9514National Building Code and Fire Code of the Philippines (Revised IRR 2019)
- Engineer of record
- Plans and calculations signed and sealed by a Philippine-licensed civil or structural engineer for the building permit
- Fire safety
- Fire Safety Evaluation Clearance (FSEC) from the BFP before the permit; fire-resistance ratings per type of construction
Summary for orientation only – the project specification, the adopted code edition and the authority having jurisdiction govern.
Engineering
Plant decks and ceilings
Refrigeration plant is usually placed on steel decks above the rooms. We design these decks and the suspended ceiling hangers together with the main frame.
Engineering
Humidity and corrosion
Condensation and wash-down make cold stores harsh for steel. We specify coating systems for the exposure and avoid details that trap moisture.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Do you supply the insulated panels?
No – we supply the steel and coordinate with your panel and refrigeration contractor.
Can a cold store be added to an existing warehouse?
Often yes. We check the existing frame for the new panel, ceiling and plant loads.
What coating do you recommend?
Usually a system for C4 exposure, upgraded where wash-down chemicals are used.
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