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Data processing center: protected from interception and lightning strike

Figure: Syspro/ABI

Construction of the interception-proof data processing center with integrated lightning protection

Figure: Syspro/ABI

Figure: Syspro/ABI

Data processing center, section of the floor plan showing the position of the foundation grounding system (red) and lightning protection (blue)

Figure: Syspro/ABI

Figure: Syspro/ABI

Installation of the lightning conductor

Figure: Syspro/ABI

Figure: Syspro/ABI

Installation of insulation (mineral wool boards) and reinforcement (into the core concrete)

Figure: Syspro/ABI

A very well protected building was to be constructed in the greater Koblenz area for a big company, serving the owner as data processing center. The building has a width of 21.35 m, a length of 28.1 m and a height of 16.25 m. The special feature of the structure is the shielding of the computer system by means of integrated shielding measures.

The construction of the building had to be carried out in compliance with all standards and regulations regarding shielding measures. Before casting the ground slab, the connections had to be inspected by the lightening protection engineer. Moreover, it...

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