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Overview

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Select appropriate racking systems based on load requirements, layout constraints, and operational use
• Apply relevant standards, codes, and design principles to evaluate rack capacity and structural integrity
• Specify, inspect, and assess storage racks to identify damage, deficiencies, and safety risks
• Analyze common causes of rack failure and determine appropriate corrective actions
• Make informed decisions on maintenance, repair, or replacement to support safe, compliant operations

Description

In many industrial and warehouse environments, storage racking systems are critical structural components that directly impact safety, efficiency, and operational continuity. Yet, racks are often selected, specified, or modified without a full understanding of design principles, load behavior, applicable standards, or lifecycle risks—leading to failures, damage escalation, and safety incidents.

This course provides a structured, practical approach to the design, specification, and safe operation of industrial storage racking systems. You will explore how racks are designed and fabricated, how capacity is calculated, and how accessories and materials influence performance. Through real‑world case studies and workshops, you will learn to evaluate rack systems not only at the design stage, but throughout their operational life.

By combining design fundamentals, standards compliance, inspection practices, and failure analysis, this course equips you with the tools to assess existing rack installations, specify new systems with confidence, and implement effective inspection and maintenance strategies that reduce risk and support safe operations.

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for:

• Engineers and engineering technologists involved in industrial, warehouse, or logistics facilities
• Professionals responsible for specifying, reviewing, or approving storage racking systems
• Safety and operations personnel involved in rack inspection, maintenance, or compliance
• Practitioners assessing damaged or aging rack systems and determining corrective actions

Early‑career through senior professionals seeking practical, application‑focused guidance

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Syllabus

Day 1

• Overview of Types of Racks
• Strategies for Selecting Racks
• Standards and Codes
• Design Principles of Racks and Accessories
• Material Used & Fabrication Technologies
• Calculation of Capacity and Structural Integrity
• Workshop: Case Studies and Solutions

Day 2

• How to Specify and Order Racks
• Safety in Operation
• Inspection of Racks
• Typical Causes of Rack Failures
• Assessing Damage and Deficiencies
• Maintenance and Corrective Actions - Repair / Replace
• Summary and Conclusions

Instructor

Mike Ivanovic, Ph.D.

Dr. Mike Ivanovic is the President of UBAMIP Consulting and a former Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Toronto. With over 30 years of experience in various branches of mechanical engineering, he has established himself as a leader in the field. His career includes significant contributions while working in the consulting group of ANSYS Canada Ltd. He currently heads UBAMIP Consulting, where he specializes in the analysis and problem-solving of equipment operations within the process and petrochemical industries, as well as thermal and HVAC engineering.

Dr. Ivanovic's expertise encompasses safety aspects in the operation and maintenance of rotating machinery, pressure vessels, and piping systems across diverse industrial applications. His consulting projects primarily focus on risk assessment of potential equipment failures and the development of accident prevention methods, informed by inspection results and fitness for service studies.

In addition to his consulting work, Dr. Ivanovic is actively involved in providing technical training courses tailored to industry professionals in Canada, the USA, and internationally. These courses address various levels of complexity, ensuring comprehensive professional development.