Static Analysis of Industrial Shelving Systems
Since industrial shelving systems usually carry heavy loads and are located in areas where people work, it is very important to perform accurate static analyses during design. Static analysis is a method used to determine the mechanical properties of shelving systems, such as forces, moments, and stresses. These analyses help to design shelving systems correctly and use them safely.
Static analysis is a process that includes the following steps:
Determination of Loads: During the shelving system design, the loads that will affect the shelf are determined. These loads may include fixed loads, moving loads, dynamic loads, and other factors.
Modeling: The shelf system determined in the design is modeled as a 3D model in a computer program.
Elements of the Structure: The elements of the structure are determined during modeling. These elements may include columns, beams, connection elements, and others.
Calculation of Forces and Moments: The computer program calculates the forces and moments acting on the elements of the structure.
Calculation of Stresses: Using the calculated forces and moments, the stresses of each element are calculated.
Static analysis of industrial shelving systems is based on factors such as the material quality, dimensions, geometry and load carrying capacity of the shelf. These analyses are performed to ensure that the carrying capacity of the structural elements is at a level that will meet the durability of the shelf system. In addition, analyses are also important to prevent the collapse of shelf systems under excessive loads.
In order to perform static analyses, measurements of the geometric properties of the shelf system and the loads are taken. These measurements are used to determine the dimensions of the shelf system and the density of the loads. This data is then analyzed using calculation software or mathematical equations.
In static analyses of shelf systems, it is important to determine the maximum loads that the structural elements in the shelf systems can carry. These loads depend on the durability and dimensions of the structural elements. For example, the thickness and shape of the profile used for a shelf system is one of the factors that determine the maximum load it can carry.
Static analyses also take into account the interactions between the racking system and the loads. These interactions can vary depending on the height of the racking system elements, the load distribution, and the type of load. For example, the height of the shelves used for a racking system can affect the strength of the racking system and the maximum load capacity it can carry.
Static analysis of racking systems is usually done using computer-aided engineering software. These software perform complex calculations for racking systems quickly and accurately and present the results graphically. Some commonly used software include SAP2000, ETABS, ANSYS, and FEMAP.
As a result, static analysis of industrial racking systems is vital in determining the maximum loads that the racking system elements can carry and for the strength and safety of the racking system. These analyses should be used in the design and installation of racking systems.
