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Concrete Slab Importance in Rack Anchor Embedment
It is important to know the slab thickness of the rack floor because there is a minimum slab thickness that is required based on...
Adding Frame Extensions
Anytime a rack user wants to change their bay profile or loading, the rack should be reviewed by a qualified engineer to ensure that...
Shim Installation: Cross-Aisle Plumb
The RMI Specification requires that loaded pallet racks be out-of-plumb no more than H/240 where H = the distance from the floor to the...
Cantilever Racks New Design Requirements
Recently the first ever RMI Cantilever Specification was completed and adopted by the RMI (Rack Manufacturers Institute). Following this adoption the RMI...
New Code Editions Increase Seismic Forces
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more states are adopting newer codes- in particular IBC 2018, which references
ASCE7-16. An example of this is the 2019
Oregon Structural Specialty Code which...
