BICP Taiku Solution for Liaocheng Qilu Food Distribution Hub Phase I Cold Storage Project

Traditional cold storage column grids are too small, limiting rack layout, forklift movement, and automation upgrades. Expansion joints, beam depth, and insulation area affect construction cost, usable storage capacity, and operational energy consumption. Need to coordinate structure, insulation, racking, and operational efficiency during the design phase.

Adopted a 10–14m large-span post-tensioned flat slab structural system. Optimized expansion joints for buildings up to 120m in length. Flat slab reduces floor-to-floor height and insulation area, increasing usable storage capacity and reducing energy consumption. 3D BIM coordination with racking systems during planning to accommodate future mechanization and automation.

In the context of China's national strategy to revitalize rural areas and strengthen the agricultural sector, modern cold chain logistics infrastructure is critical for ensuring supply chain security and improving distribution efficiency. The Liaocheng Qilu Food Distribution Hub project is a key initiative aligned with the national strategy to build a modern logistics system. BICP applied its proprietary Taiku solution, leveraging post-tensioned technology and innovative structural design, to provide technological support for the project.

Project Overview: Located in Chiping District, Liaocheng City, Shandong Province, the hub aims to integrate regional agricultural resources and establish a modern food distribution network covering Shandong and neighboring provinces. The total planned investment is RMB 1.13 billion, with a total floor area of 124,500 m². Phase I covers 121 mu (approx. 8.07 hectares), and Phase II covers 125 mu (approx. 8.33 hectares). Facilities include a headquarters complex, cold chain storage and distribution center, sorting center, and smart cloud warehouse. The 1# cold storage warehouse is a typical Taiku project, featuring a 12.1m × 12.7m column grid with post-tensioned flat slab design.

Cold Storage Design Features: Mezzanine + 5 floors; plan dimensions 83m × 150.6m; column grid 12.1m × 12.7m; live load 20 kN/m².

Key Achievements: The large-span flat slab design enables efficient rack layout and automated operations. Usable storage capacity increased by 19%.

Why Taiku? Four advantages: (1) Space utilization: 12m large column grid reduces columns by 30%, increasing storage capacity by approximately 20%. (2) Efficiency: Expansion joint-free design improves operational efficiency. (3) Cost savings: 60 cm reduction in floor height per level lowers construction costs. (4) Durability: Enhanced durability reduces maintenance costs.

With over 300 cold storage projects completed, BICP's Taiku solution demonstrates the value of technology-driven infrastructure. BICP remains committed to advancing cold chain logistics through innovation and sustainable design.

Usable storage capacity increased by 19%. Floor height reduced by 60 cm per level. Column count reduced by 30%. Expansion joint-free design improves operational efficiency. Lower overall construction and maintenance costs.