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100 Category 3: Industrial Buildings and Plants 3 Owner Grocery Distributor Architect Malin Systems General Contractor Malin Systems Engineering Office Frazier Industrial Company Construction Period 04/2016 - 08/2016 This storage racking module and conveyor system are designed to meet the needs of a major grocery distributor. The rack module platforms allow workers to access large pallets and consolidate product orders into cases to be delivered to individual stores. There are three levels of order picking up to 30 feet above the floor slab. A 3D analysis model was created using SCIA Engineer. The seismic forces and product loads are applied by parameter variables coded into user templates. Load panels were used to represent the platforms and shelves. The stiffness of the beam-column connections was modelled directly based on testing. For analysis, the Engineering Report is kept up-to-date using live pictures, tables and Design Forms to represent the model inputs and track the results. The module is designed to support case-flow racking on the top level. The case-flow attachment to the decking was of particular concern. Our 3D representation of 2D plans and specifications allowed the engineer to visualise and assess the load path from the case-flow to the main support structure. The model contains an equivalent cross-section representing the B-deck which transfers rack post loads and seismic demands into the main force resisting system. Frazier Industrial Company Contact Nathan Bissonnette Address 1640 5th Street Ste 206 90401 Santa Monica, CA, United States Website www.frazier.com Integrator / Architect: Malin Systems Malin Systems engineers total material handling solutions that drive operational efficiencies. Malin’s in-house design team utilizes state-of- the-art technology to provide comprehensive CAD services that ensure accurate designs and on-time project completion. Rack Manufacturer / Structural Engineer: Frazier Industrial Company Frazier Industrial Company has been providing structural steel storage solutions to the industry for over 65 years with 10 manufacturing sites across North America. Research and Development efforts allow Frazier to implement storage solutions that hold up in the busiest warehouse environments. Grocery Facility - Henderson, Nevada, United States