INDEX: Gondola Base Deck Shelving

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as well as deep Background courtesy of Wikipedia.

BACKSTORY: A gondola (usually pronounced /ɡɒnˈdoʊlə/ in this context) is a freestanding fixture used by retailers to display merchandise. Gondolas typically consist of a flat base and a vertical component featuring notches, pegboards, or slatwalls. The vertical piece can be fitted with shelves, hooks, or other displays. Gondolas placed end-to-end can form rows of shelving, while stand-alone gondolas tend to be used for special themed displays. A gondola placed perpendicular to the end of a row of other gondolas can be used as an endcap.^[1] In Europe, gondola normally refers to double-sided shop shelving.^[2] In clothing stores, merchandising is carried out using 3-specialized shelving for clothing, and makes it possible to highlight specific products to increase the average basket at the checkout.^[3] (SOURCE: Wikipedia)

BACKSTORY: A shelf (pl.: shelves)^[1] is a flat, horizontal plane used for items that are displayed or stored in a home, business, store, or elsewhere. It is raised off the floor and often anchored to a wall, supported on its shorter length sides by brackets, or otherwise anchored to cabinetry by brackets, dowels, screws, or nails. It can also be held up by columnsor pillars. A shelf is also known as a counter, ledge, mantel, or rack.^[1] Tables designed to be placed against a wall, possibly mounted, are known as console tables, and are similar to individual shelves.

A shelf can be attached to a wall or other vertical surface, be suspended from a ceiling, be a part of a free-standing frame unit, or it can be part of a piece of furniture such as a cabinet, bookcase, entertainment center, headboard, and so on. Usually, two to six shelves make up a unit, each shelf being attached perpendicularly to the vertical or diagonal supports and positioned parallel one above the other. Free-standing shelves can be accessible from either one or both longer length sides. A shelf with hidden internal brackets is termed a floating shelf. A shelf or case designed to hold books is a bookshelf.

The length of the shelf is based upon the space limitations of its siting and the amount of weight which it will be expected to hold. The vertical distance between the shelves is based upon the space limitations of the unit’s siting and the height of the objects; adjustable shelving systems allow the vertical distance to be altered. The unit can be fixed or be some form of mobile shelving. The most heavy-duty shelving is pallet racking. In a store, the front edge of the shelf under the object(s) held might be used to display the name, product number, pricing, and other information about the object(s).

Shelves are normally made of strong materials such as wood,^[2] bamboo or steel, though shelves to hold lighter-weight objects can be made of glass or plastic. Do it yourself(DIY) shelves can be made from things such as an old door,^[3] colored pencils^[4] or books.^[5] Additionally, shelves can also be 3D printed, allowing do it yourself (DIY) projects to have intricate detail. (SOURCE: Wikipedia)

BACKSTORY: In engineering, a base foundation is the element of a structure which connects it to the ground or more rarely, water (as with floating structures), transferring loads from the structure to the ground. Foundations are generally considered either shallow or deep.^[1] Foundation engineering is the application of soil mechanics and rock mechanics (geotechnical engineering) in the design of foundation elements of structures.

Foundations provide the structure’s stability from the ground:

To distribute the weight of the structure over a large area in order to avoid overloading the underlying soil (possibly causing unequal settlement).
To anchor the structure against natural forces including earthquakes, floods, droughts, frost heaves, tornadoes and wind.
To provide a level surface for construction.
To anchor the structure deeply into the ground, increasing its stability and preventing overloading.
To prevent lateral movements of the supported structure (in some cases).

The design and the construction of a well-performing foundation must possess some basic requirements:^[2]

The design and the construction of the foundation is done such that it can sustain as well as transmit the dead and the imposed loads to the soil. This transfer has to be carried out without resulting in any form of settlement that can cause stability issues for the structure.
Differential settlements can be avoided by having a rigid base for the foundation. These issues are more pronounced in areas where the superimposed loads are not uniform in nature.
Based on the soil and area it is recommended to have a deeper foundation so that it can guard any form of damage or distress. These are mainly caused due to the problem of shrinkage and swelling because of temperature changes.
The location of the foundation chosen must be an area that is not affected or influenced by future works or factors.

(SOURCE: Wikipedia)

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