Euronorms

NEW UPDATE TO EUROPEAN NORMS

The European norm for steel static storage systems, EN 15512:2009, has been updated.

This updated/new norm, EN 15512:2020, will become valid as of 01/06/2021.

OVERVIEW

Main changes EN 15512:2020 :

• Global imperfection :
  • Changed formula which leads to an increased sway imperfection of the pallet racking structure.
• Equivalent cross-section properties :
  • EN 15512:2009 : considers the gross cross-section properties of the upright -> Upright without considering perforations.
  • EN 15512:2020 : considers the equivalent cross-section properties of the upright -> Upright with considering perforations.
• Material factor γM :
  • EN 15512:2009 : γM = 1.0
  • EN 15512:2020 : γM = 1.1
• Additional beam moment and deflection due to looseness beam connector :
  • Extra moment at the midspan of the beams due to looseness of the connector (beam-upright) is taken in to account.
• Redistribution of the beam moments is not allowed anymore.

1. Impact EN 15512:2020 :

In overall, the above changes will lead to an average of 5 to 7% more steel per project.

1. Application domain EN 15512:2020 :

The new norm is applicable for all pallet racking systems:

• Pallet racking
• High-bay racking, satellite racking,..
• Mobile racking
• Shuttle racking 1D & 2D
• Dynamic racking (pallet flow racking with rollers)
• Pick towers based on pallet racking components

The new norm is not applicable for drive-in/through racks.

1. Implementation EN 15512:2020 :

• All projects with order date before 01/06/2021 and with delivery before 01/09/2021 can still be calculated according the old norm EN 15512:2009.
• All projects with order date as of 01/06/2021 or delivery later than 01/09/2021 must be calculated according the new norm EN 15512:2020.