Steel Warehouse Design
Industrial steel warehouse designed for heavy machinery and gantry crane operations. The key was balancing structural performance with constructability.
Project Objective
Create a robust, cost-effective warehouse structure capable of supporting moving loads from overhead cranes.
Structural System
Steel portal frame with diagonal bracing and custom connections
Tools Used
Project visualization
The Real Challenge
The biggest hurdle was designing beam-column connections to safely transfer the dynamic loads from the gantry crane system while keeping connection costs reasonable. Standard connections weren't sufficient.
My Approach
I designed custom end-plate connections with carefully calculated bolt sizes and weld patterns. By using SAP2000 for detailed analysis and working closely with the fabrication team, I ensured the connections were both safe and economical to manufacture.
My Process
Understand the Problem
Spent time understanding the site conditions, constraints, and requirements before jumping into modeling.
Create a Model
Built a detailed 3D structural model accounting for all load cases and boundary conditions.
Analyze & Iterate
Ran multiple analyses with different configurations to find the optimal design.
Design & Verify
Designed all members per applicable codes and verified results against industry standards.
Document & Communicate
Created clear drawings and documentation for construction and contractor teams.
Key Results
30m spans achieved with optimized beam sizes
Connection design passed full load testing
Wind resistance at 50 m/s category
99% material utilization
Interested in How I Work?
This is just one example of the challenges I've solved. I love tackling new structural problems and collaborating with teams to deliver great results. Let's chat about your project!