Load Rating for Steel Rack
Load Rating for Steel Rack
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Hello,
I've been asked to determine the max load for a set of fabricated steel racks. I've searched around for an answer to my question and believe I should use the ANSI MH16.1-2012 standard as my guide for these calculations. I just want to verify that this is correct?
Thanks
I've been asked to determine the max load for a set of fabricated steel racks. I've searched around for an answer to my question and believe I should use the ANSI MH16.1-2012 standard as my guide for these calculations. I just want to verify that this is correct?
Thanks






RE: Load Rating for Steel Rack
racks made of cold-formed or hot-rolled steel structural members. It does not
apply to other types of racks, such as drive-in or drive-through racks, cantilever
racks, portable racks, etc. or to racks made of material other than steel."
RE: Load Rating for Steel Rack
RE: Load Rating for Steel Rack
down load MH16.1 free at
http://www.palletracksystems.com/documents/ANSI_te...
RE: Load Rating for Steel Rack
Professional and Structural Engineer (ME, NH)
American Concrete Industries
www.americanconcrete.com
RE: Load Rating for Steel Rack
RE: Load Rating for Steel Rack
You didn't ever say if your racks fall under that scope that I quoted, and didn't give us enough information to determine that. You haven't said where you're located, and any building code requirements would vary depending on the jurisdiction. ASCE 7 does include some requirements for racks in the seismic loading section, but doesn't include a lot of detail on the actual design. If it is applicable to your project, you'd probably want to get a copy. The building code in question (IBC, whatever) should tell you which issue you need, which won't necessarily be the latest. A public library in that jurisdiction is likely to have copies of the building code. You can oftentimes find information online as to the building codes adopted by a particular city or other government entity. If you're in a low-seismic area, check through the various exemptions from seismic design first.
RE: Load Rating for Steel Rack
Thank you
RE: Load Rating for Steel Rack
If you need more than that, you'd have to define it clearly and make it obvious to the users what the limitations are. You could put a per shelf limit and a per rack limit, for instance.
I don't know what your regulations require, but I would suggest very clear signage, regardless of what you decide.
RE: Load Rating for Steel Rack