SMACNA 1981
Seismic Restraint Manual Guidelines for Mechanical Systems - THIRD EDITION
Year: 2008
Abstract: OVERVIEW
This manual begins with a nontechnical explanation of seismic loads to help designers and builders appreciate the need for seismic restraints. Chapter 2 explains the steps in using the drawings and tables and includes two worked examples. Chapter 3 outlines the general requirements for restraints. Chapter 4 includes the detail drawings that illustrate required bracing. Notes on these details refer to tables in Chapters 5 through 8 for specific bracing sizes. Chapters 9 and 10 give sizes and details for connecting the bracing to the structure. Appendix A instructs designers in the selection of the Seismic Hazard Level (SHL), Appendix B is a sample specification, and Appendix C is a list of references. The manual concludes with a glossary found in Appendix D and an index.
This manual begins with a nontechnical explanation of seismic loads to help designers and builders appreciate the need for seismic restraints. Chapter 2 explains the steps in using the drawings and tables and includes two worked examples. Chapter 3 outlines the general requirements for restraints. Chapter 4 includes the detail drawings that illustrate required bracing. Notes on these details refer to tables in Chapters 5 through 8 for specific bracing sizes. Chapters 9 and 10 give sizes and details for connecting the bracing to the structure. Appendix A instructs designers in the selection of the Seismic Hazard Level (SHL), Appendix B is a sample specification, and Appendix C is a list of references. The manual concludes with a glossary found in Appendix D and an index.
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contributor author | SMACNA - Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association Inc. | |
date accessioned | 2017-09-04T17:44:54Z | |
date available | 2017-09-04T17:44:54Z | |
date copyright | 03/01/2008 | |
date issued | 2008 | |
identifier other | EHLKLCAAAAAAAAAA.pdf | |
identifier uri | http://yse.yabesh.ir/std;jsessionid=47037D83FCDCAC426159DD6E273C9FCD/handle/yse/167964 | |
description abstract | OVERVIEW This manual begins with a nontechnical explanation of seismic loads to help designers and builders appreciate the need for seismic restraints. Chapter 2 explains the steps in using the drawings and tables and includes two worked examples. Chapter 3 outlines the general requirements for restraints. Chapter 4 includes the detail drawings that illustrate required bracing. Notes on these details refer to tables in Chapters 5 through 8 for specific bracing sizes. Chapters 9 and 10 give sizes and details for connecting the bracing to the structure. Appendix A instructs designers in the selection of the Seismic Hazard Level (SHL), Appendix B is a sample specification, and Appendix C is a list of references. The manual concludes with a glossary found in Appendix D and an index. | |
language | English | |
title | SMACNA 1981 | num |
title | Seismic Restraint Manual Guidelines for Mechanical Systems - THIRD EDITION | en |
type | standard | |
page | 202 | |
status | Active | |
tree | SMACNA - Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association Inc.:;2008 | |
contenttype | fulltext |