RACKsteel provides concrete slab review, geotechnical evaluations, and Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) scanning services for industrial pallet racking installations. Our engineers evaluate floor load capacities, anchor embedment limits, and soil classifications for structural compliance and safe warehouse operations.
It is not sufficient to assume a building slab can support a proposed racking system without a professional engineer review. The engineer needs to prepare concrete drawings while analyzing the rack system. If concrete drawings are unavailable, these records can often be requested from the local City Hall or municipal building department. If you are unable to obtain those documents, RACKsteel can assist by coordinating 3rd-party core sampling or non-destructive GPR scanning in lieu of structural drawings.
The engineer requires geotechnical data while analyzing the rack system. A geotechnical report stating the soil Site Class (ranging from Site Class A for hard rock to Site Class F for poor soils) is required to determine the precise seismic forces applied to the rack structure. Consider requesting the geotechnical report from your local City Hall, building strata, or landlord if original documents are missing. If you are unable to obtain a geotechnical report, RACKsteel has partners who can provide a geotechnical assessment for your project.
To engineer pallet racking and issue stamped drawings, clients must provide the following building documentation:
ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS
Overall building floor plans, exit locations, interior walls, and column grid lines.
STRUCTURAL CONCRETE & FOUNDATION DRAWINGS
Slab thickness, concrete PSI/MPa rating, rebar mesh layout, and footings.
SITE GEOTECHNICAL REPORT
Document specifying the soil classification and Site Class parameter.
FIRE SUPPRESSION & SPRINKLER PLANS
Main riser locations, pipe heights, and sprinkler head layouts to verify rack clearance.
BUILDING MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS
Overhead HVAC ducting, lighting heights, unit heaters, and floor conduits.
There are many reasons to choose RACKsteel for your project, and our team is one of them.
We provide direct oversight from Professional Engineers, turnkey permit management, and structural designs strictly tailored to maximize your storage density and meet code compliance.
Our customer service philosophy is simple: We will make sure every call and email is prioritized, and that your warehouse gets operating faster.
