Rack-only area-average demand from the named HPE GB200 filled rack over an assumed 1.44 m² allocation
~10 kN/m²derived
| Value kind | derived — Derived values are guide calculations; their result is only as fixed as the stated inputs, scope, and method. |
|---|---|
| Scope | Rack-only demand for the stated assumed allocation, not a code-prescribed floor load or a complete hall allowance. CDUs, pipe, other equipment and building loads remain separate. A different rack count or bay area changes the result. |
| As of | 2026-07 |
| Source | HPE GB200 QuickSpecs V5, July 20, 2026, supplies the named 1,472 kg rack; the guide assumes 1.44 m² allocated per rack for this screening calculation. |
| Derivation | 1,472 kg × 9.81 m/s² / 1,000 / 1.44 m² = 10.028 kN/m², rounded to about 10 kN/m². The assumed allocation is 0.60 m of rack width times 2.40 m of shared row/service depth; it does not verify actual service clearance. |
| Review | checking…review by 2027-03-08 · standard cadence |
| Recorded changes | last 2026-09-16 · 4 revisions tracked |
| Claim id | equivalent-uniform-design-live-load-for-a-dense |
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