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Seismic Qualification of Industrial Rack for

Storing Computer Peripherals
Case Study Highlights
Client Profile:
Industrial Storage Rack Manufacturer, Canada
Objective:
To determine the structural integrity and
performance characteristics of the industrial rack
system under different seismic loading conditions.
Challenges:
Provide a Seismic Test report with the aid of
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Finite Element Analysis method
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As competition increases, the demand for new

Designs also increases asking for a quick turn

around on New Product Development
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With these expectations, it becomes essential

to focus on Designs which can be readily used

with fewer number of Prototype Testing
Solution:
A 3D model of the Industrial PC Rack was
constructed to perform finite element analysis. The
analysis helped in determining the structural
integrity and performance characteristics of the
Industrial Rack System under different seismic
loading conditions.
Software Used : ANSYS Professional NLS 14.5

Computer Storage racks are normally used to mount

servers or desktop peripherals. These racks providing
structural support need to be compliant with the Bellcore
standards, in order to maintain structural integrity under
loaded conditions.
A leading computer storage rack manufacturer needed their
rack design to be evaluated for structural integrity in seismic
events, considering the Bellcore standards.

The Solution
A detailed three-dimensional (3-D) finite element (FE)
computer model was constructed for seismic qualification
analysis of the Industrial Rack. This seismic qualification
was done for Bellcore zone 4 requirements.
The analysis was performed to determine structural integrity
and performance characteristics of the Industrial Rack
System under different seismic loading conditions. The
objective of the work performed was to quantify the system
performance characteristics under the influence of seismic
inertia loads, based on the specification and applicable
regulatory documents and industry standards.
Modal analysis was also performed to determine the lowest
natural frequencies and associated mode shapes of the
assembly. The seismic analysis was executed using the
spectrum available using response spectrum method
(SPRS: Single Point Response System).
Results indicated that all investigated components of the
Industrial Rack Assembly will maintain their structural
integrity during and after the specified seismic events for
Bellcore zone 4.
This solution can also be provided using Altair Hyperworks,
Autodesk Simulation, NASTRAN, Abaqus, Pro-Mechanica,
NX-CAE.

Benefits
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The seismic analysis results and margin of calculations

for the rack assessed that the industrial rack design is

suitable according to the Bellcore Seismic Testing
Standard
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Assessment by FEA methodology shortened the design

cycle, as FEA calculations suggested that the design

will perform as per the required specifications
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The client had the First Prototype working as per the

specifications required

About Hi-Tech

Author: Bhaumik Dave

FEA Consultant

Hi-Tech CAE is a division of Hi-Tech Outsourcing Services, a pioneer engineering outsourcing company since 1992
based in India & USA. It provides expert Computer Aided Engineering - CAE consulting services for engineering /
product design analysis by modeling & simulation.
The primary services extended include Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Finite Element Analysis (FEA), product
design optimization and value engineering services to Automotive, Building / Construction, Process industry, Power
Generation, Manufacturing & Heavy Engineering industries.

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