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The future of humanity’s information and communication is riding on engineers’ ability to design data centers that are constructed wisely and operate efficiently.
Engineers are now thinking more “outside of the box” and recognize the importance of exploring alternatives to the standard processes and materials that their predecessors used.
One such alternative is a tiny, one-inch solution called Helix Micro Rebar. Combined with thousands of others like it, this concrete reinforcement transforms concrete into a solid mass that reduces cracks and has many other efficiencies.
How Does the Helix Advantage Help to Engineer Better Data Centers?
Footings and Slabs That Can Take the Weight
Helix Micro Rebar improves the structural integrity of concrete used in data center construction. Its twisted steel design, dispersed throughout the concrete slabs and footings, offers far better crack resistance and load-bearing capacity than mesh or standard rebar.
For engineers, this means data centers can be built without sacrificing strength, leading to more efficient designs.
Data Center Construction Completed Sooner
As engineers are well aware, time is always a critical factor in data center construciton. By eliminating the need for traditional rebar placement, Helix Micro Rebar allows for faster construction.
Engineers, developers and contractors can have quicker completion times. This also means fewer delays, reduced labor costs and the almost unheard-of ability to meet tight deadlines.
Also expediting the timeline is that Helix Micro Rebar is often added at the ready-mix plant, reducing costs, limiting storage needs and saving valuable time. Clients of Helix Steel say they save one day of construction for every 10,000 square feet of rebar they replace with Helix Micro Rebar reinforcement. In the case of a large data center, those valuable days could expedite the entire project!
Reduced Steel Reinforcement and a Smaller Carbon Footprint
Not only can engineers enjoy a higher-quality concrete solution, but depending on the dosage of Helix Micro Rebar, the shear amount of steel reinforcement will also be reduced.
Traditional rebar contributes to significant carbon emissions during production and transportation. American-made Helix Micro Rebar, with its lower steel requirements, helps engineers to design ‘greener’ data centers that align with sustainability goals.
Engineers designing with sustainability top of mind can use Helix Micro Rebar to help achieve eco-certifications such as LEED and the WELL building standard.
Less Maintenance on Concrete Cracks
Engineers need to have a two-pronged approach to design: consider the needs of today while being proactive in addressing the concerns of tomorrow.
This is especially true for data centers, which must be reliable and cost-effective to maintain. Helix Micro Rebar increases the durability of the concrete, reducing cracking and corrosion. For engineers, this translates into longer-lasting facilities with lower maintenance needs.
Fewer repairs = fewer disruptions = long-term savings!
Data Center Engineers Wanted
Using Helix Micro Rebar in your data center design is an easy approach that supports concrete durability, project efficiency and environmental sustainability.
If you want to lead the way in building better, stronger and greener data centers, let us know. Even better, register for a lunch and learn – we’ll connect you with a personal presentation best suited for your needs
As the world continues to increase its digital footprint and generate content, data centers (also known as server farms and data warehouses) are essential to North America’s technological infrastructure.
Engineers are entrusted to design these mammoth facilities and take on countless challenges to not only exceed the needs of the future but also do so with innovation and sustainability.
Helix Steel is well aware of its critical role in eco-conscious construction and continues to promote its evolutionary product, Helix Micro Rebar™, as an integral part of new North American data centers through a tiny twisted idea.
Innovating Data Centers With Structural Superiority
Conventional concrete reinforcement options often fall very short when it comes to meeting the requirements of data centers. In the case of rebar, concrete cracks are often the norm and installation is complex and time-consuming.
Helix Micro Rebar™ is a groundbreaking solution that literally inhibits groundbreaking like no other concrete reinforcement. Its tiny twisted design does far more to keep concrete from cracking, increasing fatigue resistance by up to 300% and flexural strength by up to 33%.
The Product to Reduce Your Environmental Footprint
Data centers consume vast amounts of energy, contributing significantly to carbon emissions. Reputable engineers reduce our carbon footprint by finding new ways to design and construct slabs, metal decks, foundations, duct banks, generator/transformer pads, and pavements.
Helix Micro Rebar™ aligns perfectly with these sustainability goals. By enhancing the strength and durability of concrete, Helix Micro Rebar™ reduces the amount of rebar and total steel required for reinforcement, resulting in lower carbon emissions and a smaller environmental footprint.
Accelerated Construction Timelines
Time is of the essence in the fast-paced world of data center development, whether it’s at the design stage or construction stage. Delays can translate into significant financial losses and missed opportunities.
With Helix Micro Rebar™, engineers can expedite construction timelines while increasing the final product’s quality and removing safety hazards from rebar removal.
The weeks of rebar installation saved on a single building allow data centers to become operational sooner, thereby accelerating return on investment (ROI) for developers.
Throughout operations of the data center, owners will experience improved durability and concrete longevity, translating into long-term cost savings, further bolstering ROI.
The Concrete Reinforcement that Embraces Innovation for Data Centers
If you want to stay ahead of the curve in data center innovation, you need to constantly think of ways to improve every aspect of construction.
Helix Micro Rebar™ is the industry shift to better strength, durability and sustainability. Sure you can continue to work with old, rusty rebar that accepts cracks and installation frustrations, or you could also do something different for the betterment of every aspect of your project.
There has never been a better time to consider the alternative than today.
Data Centers’ Future is Solid with Concrete Reinforced with Helix Micro Rebar™
Helix Micro Rebar™ is a game-changer for engineers who want to build data centers with innovation, sustainability, speed and efficiency.
With the power of the tiny, twisted Helix Micro Rebar™ concrete reinforcement, engineers can do more.
Plus, it has never been easier for engineers to specify Helix Micro Rebar™ in their drawings. That’s why we’re introducing Helix Steel’s free Specification Tool. With frequently asked questions answered, a quick start guide, application guides and technical references, you can start specifying the better way to build today.
Helix Steel’s sales and engineering team can even look at your project design and suggest an alternative for you to fully understand the significant value of Helix Micro Rebar™. Simply submit your project details here, and we will follow up shortly.