Jim Crews

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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

More and 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...

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Anchor Bolts: Nominal Embedment vs. Effective Embedment

There is often confusion regarding what is meant by...

Anchor Bolt Embedment Tables

On projects in elevated seismic zone where there is...

Concrete Slab Importance in Rack Anchor Embedment

It is important to know the slab thickness of...

Adding Frame Extensions

Anytime a rack user wants to change their bay...
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