Bookcase

A shelf ( from the Latin riga " series" ) is a piece of furniture or a piece of equipment, which is used for storage of objects of all kinds. The bearing surface is formed by horizontal trays ( trays ), which are hung in a vertical rod or secured to the wall. In contrast to the cabinet, it is open to the front.

Special types of shelves

A wall shelf is a shelf that is usually attached with dowels, screws or hooks on the wall. The piece of furniture is as functional and useful storage space for books ( bookshelf ), office supplies, kitchen items (pots shelf ) or spices ( spice rack ), and decorative accessories. Its use ensures better utilization of space offer in a room.

The Lipman - shelf is designed specifically for the needs of libraries.

In the corporate logistics, warehouse technology involved in the production of suitable types of shelves for storage of goods.

Statics

The beam theory describes the bending loaded shelves. A support is best carried out in the Bessel points.