Steel Structure Design & Detailing for Industrial Pipe Rack & Equipment Platforms
Client Profile:
A reputed EPC contractor in the petrochemical sector approached YSC India for structural design and detailed fabrication drawings of pipe racks, equipment platforms, and access structures for an industrial facility expansion.
Client Challenges:
Complex Structural Layout
Multiple levels of interconnected pipe racks with varying loads and equipment supports.
Missing Input Data
The client only had basic layout and loading sketches; detailed dimensions, anchor bolt plans, and connection details were not finalized.
Coordination with Other Disciplines
Structural design needed alignment with piping, electrical tray layouts, and access provisions.
Urgent Site Schedule
Fabrication drawings were required urgently to meet site erection timelines.
YSC India’s Solution:
Dedicated Design Team
We deployed a structural engineer and two experienced steel detailers familiar with IS, AISC, and BS codes.
Load Calculations & Member Selection
Carried out design analysis using STAAD.Pro for pipe rack frames and platforms under live, dead, wind, and seismic loads.
Connection Detailing
Developed detailed fabrication drawings including bolted & welded connections, base plate designs, and bracing systems.
Cross-Discipline Checks
Coordinated closely with the client's piping and electrical teams to avoid routing clashes and ensure safe access.
Quick Turnaround with Revisions
Delivered GA drawings and fabrication details within 12 working days, incorporating two rounds of client feedback.
Results Delivered:
Fabrication-Ready Drawings
All drawings were released for fabrication with zero revisions from the QA/QC team.
Time Saved
Early delivery helped the client fast-track site erection by 2 weeks.
Full Documentation
Package included GA drawings, part drawings, assembly drawings, and BOM with cut-length details.
Ongoing Projects
Client awarded additional steel support and stair tower packages based on performance.