Piperack Design & Structural Modelling

This course provides a practical understanding of the design and structural modelling of piperacks used in industrial and process facilities. It covers the basic geometry and configuration of different types of piperack structures. Participants learn about modular structural systems and the selection of suitable rack sections. The course explains the different loads acting on piperacks, including dead, live, wind, seismic, piping and equipment-related loads. It introduces load combinations and their application in structural design. Participants gain an understanding of structural framing, load paths and support arrangements. The course also covers the fundamentals of modelling piperack structures for analysis. Practical considerations related to structural stability, member arrangement and connectivity are discussed. The training helps participants understand how design requirements are translated into an analytical structural model. It is suitable for engineers involved in civil, structural and industrial engineering projects.