Role of Consultants, Contractors & Manufacturers Responsibilities of Consultants Write a project specific technical specification that references seismic codes such as IBC, ASCE-7 and clearly defines project requirements. Schedule or specify the ‘Ip’ for each individual piece of equipment and/or system. Require the contractors to submit on restraints and necessary calculation or ALL projects that
Seismic Isolation Products offered by Easyflex Easyflex Brand Restrained Spring Isolators Features * Spring based Seismic Isolators for large sized equipment * Complete with internal noise isolation pads * Include adjusting and leveling bolt * 25mm and 50mm deflection spring available * Loads upto 5000kg and above available Application * Boilers * Chillers * Cooling
Technologies for Seismically Bracing MEP Equipment Seismic Bracing Assemblies for Conduits including HVAC Ductwork, Piping and Electrical Raceways Conduits, including HVAC ductwork, piping, and electrical conduits and raceways, may also require seismic bracing. ASCE 7 says that: HVAC ductwork needs bracing when the duct has a cross-section 6 ft. or larger or when it weighs
Technologies for Seismically Bracing MEP Equipment – Part 1 The core purpose of seismic bracing is to restrict horizontal shaking from an earthquake. All seismic braces firmly attach equipment to structural members of a building so that they move with the structure during an earthquake. This prevents the equipment from tipping over, falling from where
Forces exerted on NSE’s during Earthquake An NSE in a building experiences two types of challenges during the shaking caused by an earthquake, namely : Inertial force induced by the mass of the NSE which is caused by the acceleration at the base of the structural element on which the NSE is installed. Deformation of
