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Introduction
The document introduces a high-tech base isolated rack storage system designed for retail warehouse clubs and big box retailers, particularly in seismic areas. This system is developed by RIDG-U-RAK and aims to enhance safety and reduce risks associated with earthquakes.

Specifications and Features
The RIDG-U-RAK system utilizes a patent-pending base isolation technology that significantly reduces the impact of seismic forces on storage racks. Key features include:

Positioning of high-tech base isolators under rack columns to mitigate ground forces.
Non-obstruction of daily operations and stocking processes.
Flexibility to move during warehouse reconfiguration.
A one-time investment to minimize product loss and personal injury risks during earthquakes.

Testing and Performance
The system underwent extensive testing, including:

Five weeks of shake table testing at the Structural Engineering Earthquake Simulation Laboratory, State University of New York at Buffalo.
Over 100 earthquake simulations on both fixed base and base isolated rack structures.
Adherence to AC156 Accepted Criteria for Seismic Qualification by Shake-Table Testing of Nonstructural Components and Systems.

The tests demonstrated that the base isolated system maintained merchandise integrity and rack stability even at 200% seismic qualification levels, unlike conventional fixed base systems.

Industry Context and Concerns
The document highlights the growing concern over rack performance in seismic areas due to:

The expansion of retail warehouse clubs and big box retailers using high cube steel storage racks.
Risks of falling merchandise and rack failures leading to potential personal injury or loss of life.
FEMA's development of new guidelines for rack structures in these environments.

Conclusion and Call to Action
The RIDG-U-RAK Base Isolation System is presented as a superior solution for reducing company risk during earthquakes. The document encourages interested parties to view a free video and brochure for more information.

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A new, high-tech base isolated rack storage system ideal for retail warehouse clubs and big box retailers using steel storage racks located in moderate to high seismic areas. RIDG-U-RAK’s patent pending base isolation system Identically configured fixed base rack system During intense earthquake simulations, RIDG-U-RAK’s patent pending base isolation system held its shrink wrapped and banded merchandise while an identically configured fixed base rack system proved very dangerous…shedding nearly its entire load! Whether your concerns are for product loss, operating efficiencies or reducing risk… during a major earthquake, no other storage rack can offer the proven performance of RIDG-U-RAK’s Base Isolation System.

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RIDG-U-RAK’s Base Isolated storage system was tested at a full 200% of seismic qualification with little or no merchandise shedding or rack damage. Positioned under the rack’s columns, these high tech base isolators reduce the effects of violent ground forces created during an earthquake. Growing Concern of Rack Performance in Seismic Areas • Dramatic growth in retail warehouse clubs and big box retailers using high cube steel storage racks. • Possible falling merchandise and rack failures creates increased risk of personal injury or loss of life • Concerns lead FEMA to create new guidelines...

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