The Seismic Restraint Manual provides a standard reducing the possibility of injury during an earthquake

This American National Standard is an updated set of flexible guidelines that shows designers and contractors how to determine the correct restraints for sheet metal ducts, piping and conduit, so that they are more likely to remain attached to the building during an earthquake. Shows how very low-risk and very high-risk areas of the country can be easily and equally accommodated.

New are additional reader aids, alternate-bracing details, and details for floor supported piping and ductwork. Also included are details for seismic joints in pipes, transverse bracing for steam pipes and a suggested detail for variable air volume terminals. Meets California Building Code, Title 24, Part 2 and California Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD) standards for seismic requirements for bracing ductwork, piping and conduit.

Addendum #1 (September 2000) has been published, which is intended to be utilized in conjunction with the existing structural details in the Seismic Restraint Manual. Purchase of the existing Seismic Restraint Manual will include Addendum #1. Includes soft metrics. 200 pp.

SMACNA - Seismic Restraint Manual: Guidelines for Mechanical Systems - Table of Contents:

• Foreword - Smacna
• Seismic Restraint Task Force - Smacna
• Former Committee Members - Smacna
• Other Contributors - Smacna
• Notice To Users Of This Publication - Smacna
• Table Of Contents - Smacna
• Introduction
• Overview
• What Are Seismic Loads?
• What Happens During An Earthquake?
• How To Resist Seismic Loads
• Kinds Of Bracing
• Why Differing Requirements?
• Instructions For Using The Guidelines
• The Seismic Hazard Level (SHL)
• Determining Connection Levels To The Supporting Structure
• Connection Levels To Supporting Structure For Use With SHL A
• How To Read The Sizing Tables
• Using The Sizing Tables
• Example 1. Duct Bracing
• Example 2. Pipe Bracing
• General Requirements
• Overall Requirements
• General Requirements For Bracing Of Ducts
• General Requirements For Bracing Of Pipes
• Detail Drawings Of Bracing
• Overview
• Instructions For Bracing Individually Supported Pipe
• Tables For Seismic Hazard Level A
• Tables For Seismic Hazard Level B
• Tables For Seismic Hazard Level C
• Details Of Connections To Structural Members
• Miscellaneous Connections
• Appendix A Determining The Seismic Hazard Level
• Appendix B Additional Requirements For OSHPD
• Appendix C Sample Specification
• Appendix D References
• Appendix E Glossary

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