Damage assessment of

steel structures
Introduction

 The project is related to auditing the structural health

observed at a proposed extension of PALLET STORAGE
SYSTEM (herein called as Rack)
OBJECTIVES AND SCOPE

 Review of the structural drawings, design criteria and

loading conditions
 Inspection of the in-situ conditions for health diagnosis
 Damage assessment
 Strengthening of structural elements, as required
Scope of work

 Review of in-situ conditions

 Review of material NDT reports, if required
 Review of analysis and design
 Audit / Feasibility report
INSPECTION OF THE IN-SITU
CONDITIONS
 Visual Structural Rating of Beams
 Visual Structural Rating of Cross Bracing / Strut
 Visual Structural Rating of Upright
Case study

 Steel rack of various suppliers are used for storage of

heavy mechanical components.
 Weight of these mechanical components can be up to
800kg over a one pallet
 Details Of Racks Are Given As
1) Type A Rack:
Existing G+6 Level Rack converted to G+7 Levels
Upright: 90(W) x 2.5Thk.
Beam: 110LI x 1.4Thk for Span 2850mm Long.
2) Type B Rack:
Existing G+5 Level Rack converted to G+6 & G+7 Levels
Upright: 90(W) x 2.5Thk.
Beam: 110LI x 1.4Thk for Span 2850mm Long.
3) Type C Rack:
Existing G+5 Level Rack converted to G+6 Levels
Upright: 90(W) x 2.5Thk.
Beam: 110SI x 2Thk for Span 3450mm Long.
4) Type E Rack:
Existing G+6 Level Rack converted to G+7 Levels
Upright: 90(W) x 2.5Thk.
Beam: 110LI x 1.4Thk for Span 2850mm Long
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

 Structure and Stabilization System

 Load Details
 Description of profile used
 Material Specification
 Description of the structure
Conclusion

 The cracks in concrete if any need to be healed using

epoxy resins.
 The bolts needed to be checked and damaged bolts are
required to be replaced.
 The damaged cross bracing is needed to be replaced
before loading the racks.
 The damaged beams need to be replaced before loading
the racks.
 The uprights can be repaired or replaced.
 The racks can be loaded partially if not repaired.