Steel Structure Building Design Proposal For A Cherry Processing Facility in Chile

Design Proposal for a Cherry Processing Facility in Chile, explicitly integrated with CBC (Hangzhou Xixi Building Co., Ltd.) product specifications and capabilities. CBC is known for its high-quality prefabricated steel buildings, cold-chain solutions, and export experience-particularly in Latin America.

 

 

Location: Chile (Seismic Zone 3–4 per NCh433.Of2009)

Building Dimensions: 40 m (L) × 40 m (W) × 5 m (H)

Function: Food-grade cherry processing with integrated cold storage

Key Requirements:

Food-safe interior (SAG/Chile & FDA-compliant)

High thermal performance (U-value ≤ 0.25 W/m²·K)

Full compliance with Chilean seismic codes

Optimized logistics flow for perishable goods

CBC Integration Note: This design leverages CBC's Cold-Chain Prefab System (CCPS)-a modular, food-grade steel building platform developed for agro-industrial exports.

 

 

Primary Structure

System: CBC SMRF+ Hybrid Frame

Columns & rafters: ASTM A992 / Q355B H-sections (CBC-certified, CE-marked)

Connection nodes: Bolted moment-resisting joints with energy-dissipating dampers (optional for Zone 4)

Seismic Compliance:

Designed per NCh433.Of2009 + NCh2369.Of2003 (industrial structures)

CBC provides seismic response spectrum analysis as part of BIM deliverables

All structural components factory-prefabricated with ±2 mm tolerance for rapid on-site assembly

CBC Advantage vs. Standard Industrial Buildings

Feature	CBC Cold-Chain Food Facility	Standard Industrial Building
Frame System	CBC SMRF+ with ductile detailing	Simple portal frame
Thermal Envelope	CBC ThermaPanel 120 (PIR core)	Generic EPS panels
Hygiene Finish	CBC HygiSteel™ interior cladding	Bare metal or paint
Lead Time	8–10 weeks (factory to site)	12+ weeks
Export Experience	>10 cold facilities in LATAM (incl. Chile, Peru)	Limited food-grade export track record

 

 

Walls & Roof

Product: CBC ThermaPanel 120

Core: 120 mm PIR (λ = 0.022 W/m·K), fire-rated B-s1,d0 (EN 13501-1)

Interior face: 0.6 mm CBC HygiSteel – white polyester with antimicrobial coating (NSF/ANSI 51 certified)

Exterior face: 0.6 mm PVDF-coated steel (UV-resistant for Chilean sun)

U-value: 0.18 W/m²·K (validated by CBC lab testing)

Installation: Tongue-and-groove with double silicone gaskets; vapor barrier integrated

Flooring

System: CBC recommends partner-applied epoxy system (e.g., Sika or Fosroc) over CBC-supplied slab reinforcement layout

Slab designed by CBC structural team with post-tensioning option for crack control

Coved skirting (R = 50 mm) for washdown compliance

 

 

Doors

Personnel Doors: CBC-sourced StainlessGuard™ doors (1.0×2.1 m)

304 stainless steel frame, insulated core, self-closing hinge

Integrated with CBC building management system (BMS) for access logging

Logistics Doors: CBC RapidSeal™ Dock System (4 units):

3.0×3.2 m insulated rapid-roll doors (Albany or Hörmann OEM, CBC-integrated)

Cycle life: 100,000+; closing speed: 1.2 m/s

Paired with CBC ThermalDock™ inflatable shelters

All door openings pre-engineered into CBC panel layout to avoid field cutting

Windows

None in processing zones (per CBC food-safety protocol)

Optional CBC VisionPod™ (600×600 mm): double-glazed, argon-filled, thermally broken frame – only for control rooms

 

 

Zoning (CBC ProcessFlow™ Methodology):

Zone A (Receiving): North wall – direct unloading to wash line

Zone B (Processing): Central 20×30 m – under CBC CleanSpan™ roof (no interior columns)

Zone C (Cold Storage): South 10 m depth – maintained at +1°C via CBC-integrated refrigeration interface

Zone D (Shipping): Adjacent to south docks – pallet staging with FIFO lanes

Material Flow:

Conveyor systems mounted on CBC secondary steel

Floor designed for 5-ton forklift traffic (CBC slab reinforcement spec: Ø12@150mm T&B)

 

 

Item	CBC Product Code	Quantity	Notes
Primary Steel Frame	CBC-SMRF-Q355B	65 MT	Includes base plates, anchor bolts
Wall Panels	CBC-ThermaPanel™120-W	1,520 m²	Net area (after door deductions)
Roof Panels	CBC-ThermaPanel™120-R	1,600 m²	With integrated gutter
Personnel Doors	CBC-StainlessGuard™-1021	2 units	White, food-grade
Rapid Doors	CBC-RapidSeal™-3032	4 units	With safety sensors
Floor Reinforcement	CBC-SlabMat-Q355	3.2 MT	Delivered cut & bent
BIM Package	CBC-BIM-FoodCold	1 set	Includes seismic & thermal reports

Excludes MEP, refrigeration plant, and flooring finish (installed by local partners under CBC supervision)

 

 

Ideal Applications

Export-oriented fruit packhouses (cherries, blueberries, avocados)

USDA/EU-certified cold chain hubs

Government-backed agricultural modernization projects (e.g., CORFO initiatives)

Target Clients in Chile

Fruit Exporters: Garces Fruit, Agrícola y Forestal El Carmen, Camposol Chile

Cooperatives: Frutaria, Coopeuch agro-divisions

Logistics Operators: Agrosuper Logistics, Dole Chile Cold Chain

Public Projects: Regional development agencies in O'Higgins, Maule, and Ñuble

Why CBC?

End-to-end solution: Design → fabrication → Chilean customs clearance support

Food-grade certification: Panels tested per FDA 21 CFR 175.300 & Chilean DS 97/2020

Seismic expertise: CBC has delivered 12+ industrial buildings in Chile since 2017

Local partnership: CBC works with Chilean engineering firms for code sign-off

 

 

This facility represents a turnkey CBC Cold-Chain Food Facility tailored for Chile's cherry export industry. By integrating CBC's ThermaPanel™, SMRF+ frame, and ProcessFlow™ layout, the project achieves:

Regulatory compliance (SAG, NCh433, FDA)

Energy efficiency (30% lower cooling load vs. standard panels)

Rapid deployment (<90 days from order to weathertight shell)

CBC offers full technical support-including on-site supervision and BIM coordination-to ensure seamless delivery in Chile's demanding seismic and climatic environment.

Prepared using CBC Global Standards (Rev. 2025). Final approval requires local professional engineer stamp and SAG sanitary permit.