Framing systems for microelectronic facilities

Microelectronics facility structural framing system selection can be driven by a fast track design schedule for material fabrication, delivery and erection, longspan framing requirements for column free manufacturing space and vibration sensitive design criteria. Microelectronics facilities are very specialized, single-use, high-bay facilities which typically incorporate long span trusses, extraordinarily sensitive vibration design criteria and heavy equipment loads. They are classified by the Uniform Building Code as hazardous occupancy facilities which lead to explosion venting design and damage limiting construction for areas used for storing volatile gasses subject to conflagration.