Racking structure layout design is a specialised skill typically carried out using AutoCAD and other specific design software. Due to this, racking inspectors should refrain from asking design-related questions. When designing a racking structure system, the necessary required information would include:
- Unit load, including pallet weight
- Type and size of pallet
- MHE to be used
- General operating conditions
Additional factors to consider may involve the type of flooring and seismic activity in the area, alongside environmental elements like wind.
Below is some layout design examples
The racking structure bracing will also be designed by an engineer to be suitable for its intended purpose. This encompasses various upright frame bracing design patterns that consider lateral forces such as seismic and wind pressures on the racking structures.
