High-Pile Rack and Crane Support Structural Engineering
ALFA Engineering, LLC provides structural engineering for warehouse storage rack systems, overhead crane runways, and industrial support structures across Texas. Our licensed professional engineers design and evaluate rack anchoring, crane support beams, and slab capacity to deliver sealed drawings required for permits and safe installation.
Scope of Services
- Structural design and analysis for high-pile storage rack systems per ANSI MH16.1 and IBC
- Crane runway beam, support column, and foundation design for overhead bridge and jib cranes
- Slab capacity evaluation for concentrated rack and crane point loads
- Impact, fatigue, and dynamic load analysis for crane support structures
- Connection design and anchoring details for rack and crane systems
Typical Deliverables
- PE-sealed rack design calculations and anchoring plans
- Crane runway structural drawings with connection details
- Slab capacity evaluation reports with strengthening recommendations
- Foundation design for crane support columns and rack loads
- Permit-ready structural packages for building department submittal
Project Types We Support
Warehouse selective and drive-in pallet rack systems
Overhead bridge crane runway and support structures
Jib crane foundations and wall-mounted crane supports
Mezzanine and elevated platform structural design
Heavy-duty industrial rack and shelving systems
Frequently Asked Questions
Installing Racks or Cranes?
Contact ALFA Engineering for structural design and sealed drawings, or check your property with ALFAP TX for preliminary flood, windstorm, and jurisdiction information.