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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...
Drive-In Columns – Slenderness
The Drive-in rack configuration is unique because the fork-lift actually enters into the storage bay. For this reason, there cannot be a cross-bay beam...
Correct Installation of Teardrop Style Beams
Teardrop (Interchangeable) style racking is a very common form of boltless racking. The beam connectors have “pins” that are manufactured as part of the...
Mixing of Rack Components From Different Manufacturers
Many rack manufacturers of both structural and roll-formed racks make rack components that can be successfully connected to a structure or component of a...
