ELEVATED LOW-PROFILED PANEL-MADE FLOOR WITH METAL SUPPORTING STRUCTURE Russian patent published in 1998 - IPC

FIELD: construction engineering. SUBSTANCE: this relates to floor decking in premises used for accommodation of data processing equipment such as computer rooms and offices where false decking is elevated above existing floor. Elevated decking located above existing floor has load-bearing panel and incombustible means for separating elevated panel from existing floor with incorporation of spacing structure. Aforesaid spacing structure has central section intended for supporting of load-bearing panel with multiplicity of suspended arms which are engaged with base in application of created supporting structure. Aforesaid arrangement allows for location of pipelines and other service lines under elevated decking, and for increasing permissible load brought to bear on structure. Fire safety is also improved. EFFECT: higher efficiency. 17 cl, 12 dwg