Development of a Friction-Driven Finite Element Model to Simulate the Load Bridging Effect of Unit Loads Stored in Warehouse Racks

Current pallet design methodology frequently underestimates the load capacity of the pallet by assuming the payload is uniformly distributed and flexible. By considering the effect of payload characteristics and their interactions during pallet design, the structure of the pallets can be optimized,...

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Main Authors: Eduardo Molina, Laszlo Horvath, Robert L. West
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-03-01
Series:Applied Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/7/3029