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protection systems
Andrea BRIZZI November, 7th 2012
Content
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Scope
Reference standards
When (where) seismic requirements apply
Protection of sprinkler piping
Scope
systems.
Reference standards
Criteria to be considered:
Site hazardousness (pga);
Building characteristics;
Highly exposed locations (type of activity, high values, etc.);
New constructions / Existing constructions
New sprinkler systems / Existing sprinkler systems
MINIMIZE DAMAGING
MINIMIZE STRESSES IN PIPING
Keep piping fairly rigid, when
Provide flexibility and clearances where
supported by a building component
building is expected to move
expected to move as a unit
4 categories of requirements:
A.
B.
C.
D.
610mm
610mm
610mm
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Lack of clearance
Need for FC
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Flexible Joints
FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS
GROOVED COUPLINGS
RIGID COUPLINGS
Flexible Joints
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Rigid coupling
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BREAK!!!
Supports welded to
the pipe!!!
Seismic
separation
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Main Exceptions
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Clearance
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Clearance
MISTAKES !!!
2 SOLUTIONS: FC or CLEARANCE
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Sway Bracing
perpendicular to pipe)
LONGITUDINAL sway braces Preventing movements in an axis
parallel to pipe)
FOUR-WAY braces Intended to resist differential movement of the
piping system in all horizontal directions (typically used on vertical pipe
/ risers)
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Sway Bracing
Lateral Sway Brace
Four-Way Bracing
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Not required for 65 mm starter piece that is the first section of pipe on
branch lines from a cross main provided it does not exceed 3.6 m in
length.
The distance between the last brace and the end of the pipe should
not exceed 1.8 m.
The last length of pipe at the end of a feed or cross main should be
provided with a lateral brace.
measured between the top of the pipe and the point of attachment to
the building structure. This exception is not accepted by FM Global.
U-type hooks of the wraparound type or those U-type hooks arranged
to keep the pipe tight to the underside of the structural element are
permitted to be used to satisfy the requirements for lateral sway
bracing, provided the legs are bent out at least 30 degrees from the
vertical and the maximum length of each leg and the rod size satisfies
the conditions of Tables 9.3.5.11.8. This exception is admitted by FM
Global only for branch lines that need sway bracing; for feed and cross
mains U-bolt hangers may be used while U-type hangers, including
wraparound type shall not be used.
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EXAMPLE
LONG. SB
LAT. SB
HANGER
CLEARANCE
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NO 4 way Brace!!
Wrong
FC!!!
4 way
Brace
new
FC
Remove FC
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9.3.5.5.10
200 kg wire installed at least 45 degrees from the
vertical plane and anchored on both sides of the pipe.
Wire used for restraint should be located within 610 mm
of a hanger. That hanger should be of a type that
resists upward movement of a branch line.
A hanger not less than 45 from vertical installed within
152 mm (6) of the vertical hanger arranged for restraint
against upward movement (see picture below).
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Andrea BRIZZI
Deputy Regional Manager
AXA MATRIX Risk Consultants
Via della Moscova, 3 - 20121 Milano
office: +39 02636965203
mobile: +39 3407126367
andrea.brizzi@axa-matrixrc.com