The Applied Technical Services Family of Companies (ATS FoC) specializes in mechanical testing for data centers. Mechanical integrity protects facilities and critical IT equipment, ensuring maximum uptime. Our services assess the mechanical properties of materials used in data center construction and operation.
How is Mechanical Testing Used in Data Centers?
Mechanical testing is essential throughout the design, construction, commissioning, and operation of data centers. These tests help ensure materials meet the required mechanical characteristics for safe and reliable performance.
Design and Construction
Mechanical testing verifies that construction materials meet strength, durability, and performance standards for reliable operation under expected loads. It also provides insight into the mechanical performance of key data center components, including:
- Anchor bolts
- Concrete pads
- Cooling tower fan blades
- Overhead cable management
- Raised access floors
- Server racks
- Slide rails
Commissioning and Operation
During commissioning, mechanical testing validates design intent through component inspections, ensuring cooling and structural infrastructure withstand peak loads. Once operational, portable non-destructive or minimally destructive tests support predictive maintenance, enabling evaluation during routine inspections or after incidents.
About Our Data Center Mechanical Testing Services
Our mechanical testing services help clients confirm the reliability and compliance of materials used in data center infrastructure. We assess material performance under repeated loading, shock, and long-term use. Tests are available for metals, polymers, composites, wood, and concrete, and can be applied to structural or non-structural assemblies. All tests use calibrated equipment and documented procedures to support decisions on material selection, maintenance, repair, warranty claims, and regulatory compliance. We offer on-site testing and laboratory analysis, including non-destructive evaluation where applicable. Our services include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Compression
- Fatigue
- Load
- Hardness (Including portable)
- Proof load
- Tensile
Benefits of Mechanical Testing in Data Center Construction
Mechanical testing improves safety, reliability, and the lifecycle of data center structures and components. Early detection of weak materials or improper fabrication helps prevent failures that could disrupt operations. Quantitative test data support engineering decisions on load ratings, life cycles, and maintenance intervals. Testing also helps optimize material selection to balance initial costs with long-term performance and energy efficiency. Documented results provide evidence of material qualifications for intended applications.
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