This study aims to evaluate the performance of a steel storage pallet racking system equipped with a novel seismic isolation system, which is effective along the cross-aisle direction alone. The isolation system consists of two IsolGOODS® isolators, which are curved surface slider bearings as framed into the European Standards for anti-seismic devices. The efficiency of the proposed device in reducing the seismic effects on pallet racks is investigated. Firstly, uniaxial real-time shake table tests are performed, showing a great reduction of floor accelerations. With the help of a herein validated numerical model, advanced knowledge is obtained. Six accelerograms, two normal-fault records, two pulse-like, and two spectrum-compatible series are selected for drawing generally valid statements. As proposed in this work, the outcomes confirm that the isolation system provides substantial reduction in terms of floor accelerations. In contrast, no up-lift of the base-connections is recorded: the uprights are always engaged in compression. On the whole, the most severe condition comes from the pulse-like record (Emilia 2012), in which displacement demand must be carefully considered while defining the isolators to be put in place.

Shake table testing and numerical modelling of a steel pallet racking structure with a seismic isolation system

Tagliafierro B.
;
Montuori R.;
2021-01-01

Abstract

This study aims to evaluate the performance of a steel storage pallet racking system equipped with a novel seismic isolation system, which is effective along the cross-aisle direction alone. The isolation system consists of two IsolGOODS® isolators, which are curved surface slider bearings as framed into the European Standards for anti-seismic devices. The efficiency of the proposed device in reducing the seismic effects on pallet racks is investigated. Firstly, uniaxial real-time shake table tests are performed, showing a great reduction of floor accelerations. With the help of a herein validated numerical model, advanced knowledge is obtained. Six accelerograms, two normal-fault records, two pulse-like, and two spectrum-compatible series are selected for drawing generally valid statements. As proposed in this work, the outcomes confirm that the isolation system provides substantial reduction in terms of floor accelerations. In contrast, no up-lift of the base-connections is recorded: the uprights are always engaged in compression. On the whole, the most severe condition comes from the pulse-like record (Emilia 2012), in which displacement demand must be carefully considered while defining the isolators to be put in place.
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