A Structural Bay is the rectangular area of floor or roof bounded by four adjacent columns or gridlines, forming the repeating module of a framed structure. In data centers the bay size governs clear spans, floor loading zones and how racks, aisles and plant fit within the grid, influencing both structural design and space planning.
Category: CSA - Structural Engineering · Subcategory: Structural Frame & Load Paths · Part of the AIDC Technical Terminology reference.