Influence of Global Slenderness and Sliding Pallets on Seismic Design of Steel Storage Racks: A Sensitivity Analysis
, Ramón Mata 1, Jorge Castro 1, Nelson Maureira 1, Néstor Guerrero 2 and Ángel Roco 3,*Round 1
Reviewer 1 Report
The paper examines the seismic performance of steel storage racks considering several factors, including span length, the height of storage levels, live load, and the percentage of live load participating in the seismic mass through numerical simulations.
A few studies are available in the literature about the seismic performance of steel storage racks. This study expands the literature by examining the impact of some contributing factors.
It appears that the unique aspect of the work is studying different variables influencing the performance of storage racks. I think the focus of this research is important, considering the significance of the functionality of storage spaces or similar occupancies in the aftermath of an extreme seismic event.
I think the English of the paper needs to be improved. I see some obvious grammar issues.
I believe it would be helpful if authors could double-check the typesetting of mathematical expressions, e.g., line 43.
The authors are following mostly Chilean seismic design requirements. Chile is prone to long-duration ground motions. It would be interesting if the authors could discuss how duration can influence the performance of steel storage racks.
The analytical relationships presented in the Introduction section are interesting. However, it was not clear to me how this part of the manuscript relates to the rest of the study.
SAP2000 and OpenSEES are utilized for numerical simulations. It would be beneficial if authors could explain in more detail the differences between these two models.
The conclusion seems adequate to me, addressing the central question posed by the authors.
References also seem adequate to me.
Tables and figures seem acceptable to me. Plots (e.g., figures 9 and 12) can be improved.
Author Response
Buildings
Subject: Submit Manuscript
Dear Editorial Staff:
Please find enclosed the version of the paper entitled Influence of global slenderness and sliding pallets on seismic design of steel storage racks: A Sensitivity Analysis by Eduardo Nuñez, Ramón Mata, Jorge Castro, Nelson Maureira, Néstor Guerrero and Ángel Roco. This draft has been extensively revised according to comments performed and according to requirements established in the Buildings.
Should you need to contact me, please contact me via email at [email protected]
Sincerely,
Dr. Eduardo Nuñez C.
Department of Civil Engineering
Universidad Católica de la Santísima Concepción, Concepción, Chile
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Reviewer 2 Report
The manuscript ‘Influence of global slenderness and sliding pallets on seismic 2 design of steel storage racks: A Sensitivity Analysis’ is completely consistent with the topics of Buildings and will be of interest to steel construction experts.
However, because it requires extensive modification, it is not now suitable for publication.
- Firstly, a language check by a native specialist is crucial.
- The introduction is too long and not well structured. In addition, the authors were unable to articulate their objectives and requirements for this investigation. There is only one line at the end of the four introduction pages that briefly mentions their objectives.
- More clear version of figure 1 is need where yellow-green colour must be changed
- Less and more clear versions of figures 9 to 12 are necessary
- No references must be used in the conclusion
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Author Response
Buildings
Subject: Submit Manuscript
Dear Editorial Staff:
Please find enclosed the version of the paper entitled Influence of global slenderness and sliding pallets on seismic design of steel storage racks: A Sensitivity Analysis by Eduardo Nuñez, Ramón Mata, Jorge Castro, Nelson Maureira, Néstor Guerrero and Ángel Roco. This draft has been extensively revised according to comments performed and according to requirements established in the Buildings.
Should you need to contact me, please contact me via email at [email protected]
Sincerely,
Dr. Eduardo Nuñez C.
Department of Civil Engineering
Universidad Católica de la Santísima Concepción, Concepción, Chile
Author Response File: Author Response.pdf
Round 2
Reviewer 2 Report
The revised manuscript can be considered for publication
