#  Structural

##  Structural Design Options for Facility and Equipment

There are a variety of options available for the structrual framing and equipment support for your operation. The optimal choice depends on factors such as:

- Type of food processing or storage that will be in your facility
- Sanitation (wet or dry) cleaning requirements for your operation
- Building size and height requirements
- Future expansion needs
- Building and process equipment locations and support requirements

Some of the options and choices include:

###  Convention Framing

Steel columns, beams, and bar joist system. Allows for easy roof mounting of equipment.

###  Concrete Pre-Cast

Can also be tilt-up. Exterior walls can be load bearing. Provides for durable exterior walls.

###  Box-Inside-Box

Hygienic rooms constructed inside of warehouse-like building with room walls and ceilings constructed using insulated metal panels

###  Rigid Frame

Often referred to as pre-engineered metal building. May reduce or eliminate columns. Well suited when roof top mounted equipment is not needed.

###  Platforms

Equipment platforms and supports. Can be designed for sanitary or wash down enviroments.

###  Foundations

Conventional strip footings or deep foundations with grade beams and piers.