All posts tagged Rack Design

How Seismic Design Categories And Site Coefficients Impact Safe Rack Design

By MHI Industry Group, Rack Manufacturers Institute Design decisions for racks to be used in facilities with a greater risk of seismic activity are based on a number of factors, including seismic design categories and site coefficients. Information about each […]

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Will Your Rack Design Require A Seismic Force Review?

by MHI Industry Group, RMI (Rack Manufacturing Institute) It’s a common misconception that seismically designed rack is only found west of the continental divide. In fact, earthquake activity has been documented in multiple regions throughout the U.S., including the Midwest […]

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Have Questions About Rack Design? Watch This RMI Educational Session

By MHI Industry Group, RMI (Rack Manufactures Institute) In a two-part presentation delivered by RMI during MODEX 2018, members shared insights about the current standards for the design, testing and utilization of industrial steel storage racks and answered multiple, common […]

Understanding Fire Sprinkler Codes And Rack Design

By MHI Industry Group, RMI (Rack Manufactures Institute) No one wants a fire in their warehouse. Yet they happen every year. According to statistics from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA): – U.S. fire departments respond to an estimated average […]