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Structural Earthing System

Structural Earthing System – ARK Make by DFMHUB, engineered & manufactured in India for substations, data centers & High Raise Building and Industrial Projects IEC compliant.

Structural Earthing System – Engineered for Indian Buildings & Infrastructure (ARK Make by DFMHUB)

Electrical safety failures in buildings are not caused by equipment alone — over 65% of electrical faults in India are directly linked to inadequate earthing and grounding systems (CEA safety audit observations, 2023).

In a country with high soil resistivity variation, dense urban construction, monsoon-driven moisture cycles, and rapidly increasing electrical loads, conventional pit earthing methods are no longer sufficient.

The ARK Make Structural Earthing System by DFMHUB is engineered as a permanent, foundation-integrated earthing solution, designed specifically for Indian soil conditions, RCC structures, and statutory compliance requirements.


What Is a Structural Lightning Protection System?

A Structural Earthing System is a foundation-based earthing method where earthing conductors are permanently bonded to RCC reinforcement steel, creating a large-area, low-impedance earthing electrode embedded within the building structure itself.

Key Engineering Characteristics:

  • Uses RCC rebars as natural electrodes
  • Fully concealed & maintenance-free
  • Extremely stable resistance values
  • Long service life (50+ years)

The ARK Make system by DFMHUB enhances this concept using engineered copper-bonded conductors, tested clamps, and documented bonding methodology.


Why Structural Lightning Protection Is Critical?

High-rise buildings, industrial plants, substations, and solar installations are vulnerable to direct lightning strikes. Structural LPS ensures:

  • Concealed protection within RCC
  • Reduced corrosion risk
  • Enhanced safety and structural integrity
  • Compliance with international standards

Complete Structural Earthing System Overview – ARK Make

The ARK Structural Earthing System is not a single product — it is a coordinated system consisting of conductors, bonding components, test points, and documentation. System Architecture Flow:

  1. Foundation rebar bonding
  2. Horizontal earthing conductor network
  3. Vertical take-off points
  4. Equipment bonding
  5. Test & inspection access

Component-Wise Breakdown

Component Material Function
Copper Bonded  Conductor  10mm Copper Coated Primary current dissipation
Rebar Bonding Clamp   SS/GI Electrical continuity with RCC
Earth Fixed Point   SS/GI External testing & inspection
Cross and Parallel Connector   SS/GI Mechanical fixing
Strip Holder / Saddle   SS/ GI Mechanical fixing
Equipotential Bonding Bar   SS/CU External testing & inspection

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Structural Earthing Design Methodology

Engineering Design Process Used by DFMHUB

Step 1: Soil & Site Assessment

  • Soil resistivity testing
  • Moisture & salinity analysis

Step 2: Building Load Evaluation

  • Fault current estimation
  • Lightning risk assessment
  • Equipment sensitivity mapping

Step 3: Earthing Network Design

  • Rebar bonding grid layout
  • Conductor sizing
  • Redundancy paths

Step 4: Resistance Targeting

  • ≤1 Ohm (critical)
  • ≤2 Ohm (commercial)
  • ≤5 Ohm (residential)

Step 5: Documentation & As-Built Drawings

  • Inspection-ready layouts
  • Compliance records

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Indian Standards & Regulatory Compliance

Standard / Regulation Applicability
IS 3043:2018 Code of Practice for Earthing
CEA Safety Regulations Mandatory for electrical systems
NBC of India Building safety compliance
IEC 62305 Lightning protection interface

✔ ARK Make systems are designed to comply at the planning stage, not retrofitted later.


Industry-Wise Applications Across India and  Where Structural Earthing Is Essential

Industry Use Case
High-rise Residential Lift & DG safety
Commercial Buildings Fire & surge protection
Data Centers Sensitive equipment grounding
Hospitals Patient safety
Substations Fault current dissipation
Solar Power Plants Inverter & array grounding
Industrial Plants Motor & PLC protection

Advantages of Structural Earthing over Conventional Lightning Protection system.

  • No exposed conductors
  • Longer service life
  • Lower maintenance requirements
  • Architecturally invisible solution
  • Consultant-preferred lightning protection approach

Design & Quality Control by DFMHUB

Every project includes detailed engineering drawings, bonding layouts, continuity testing, and final inspection documentation to ensure system compliance and performance.


Why choose ARK-Make Structural Earthing System Products?

  • Manufacturer-led engineering expertise
  • Proven execution experience across industries
  • Compliance-focused lightning protection design
  • Long-term technical support and documentation
Aspect Manufacturer (DFMHUB) Trader
Design Support ✔ Engineering-backed ❌ None
Material Traceability ✔ Full ❌ Limited
Compliance Docs ✔ Provided ❌ Missing
Customization ✔ Project-specific ❌ Generic
Accountability ✔ Single-point ❌ Fragmented

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Frequently Asked Questions

A structural earthing system is an engineered grounding network that bonds structural steel, equipment, and electrical systems to safely dissipate fault and lightning currents into the earth.

As per IS 3043 & IEC 62305 < 1 ohm for critical installations < 2 ohm for substations < 5 ohm for general installations

Structural Earthing System uses reinforcement steel as natural down conductors, unlike exposed external conductors used in conventional systems.

Yes. It is permitted under IEC 62305 and IS 2309 when continuity and earthing requirements are met.

RCC buildings, high-rises, data centers, industrial sheds, metro stations, and infrastructure projects.

By bonding reinforcement bars using approved connectors, welding, or clamps and verifying resistance.

Generally no. Structural steel acts as natural down conductors if compliant with standards.

Yes, via earth fixed points and test joints.

Equivalent to building life — 40–60 years

Bonding strips, reinforcement clamps, test links, earth electrodes, and corrosion-resistant connectors.

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