Self-supporting warehouse

Definition

A self-supporting warehouse consists of a floor on which a steel structure (racks) is placed, with pendulum-operated or freely moving devices operating between them without restrictions. Self-supporting warehouses are enclosed by two main elements that form the building: the roof and the walls.

Warehouse Structure

Self-supporting warehouses consist of two main elements: walls and a roof. The roofs of these warehouses are often made of steel panels, either screwed or welded to the structure attached to the top of the racks.

The walls of the warehouse are usually made of panels attached in one of three ways: directly to the rack structure, via an indirect connector connected to the structure, or as panels mounted on a separate frame.

It is also possible to enclose self-supporting warehouses up to a certain height with a concrete wall. This solution is often used for buildings adjacent to the warehouse and serving additional warehouse operations.