Seismic braces for pipes are structural components that reduce vibration and shaking. They make pipes better able to resist gravity and other external forces, keep damage during an earthquake to a minimum and help pipes last longer.
Seismic bracing in fire protection systems
A fire protection system stops fire spreading and puts it out, so it must work properly. Preventing damage to the system during seismic movement is just as important as putting out the fire. Seismic braces tie system pipes or equipment to the building's structural members or steel frame and stop excess movement and swaying in an earthquake.
Benefits
- Protection: protects the fire protection system against seismic movement.
- Continuity: with seismic protection, the system is more likely to work properly in a fire.
- Safety: reduces the risk of an uncontrolled fire spreading because the system was damaged after an earthquake.
- Compliance: many building codes and standards require seismic protection of fire protection systems.
Seismic calculations
We prepare seismic calculations and reports by entering the required data into AutoSPRINK, the program we use for sprinkler system design.
Product types
- Expansion (dilatation) seismic set: made of specially manufactured elastic materials and fitted at different points of a structure. It softens the effect of movement such as expansion or compression during an earthquake and minimises structural damage.
- Lateral seismic sway brace: improves the stability and resistance of the system against lateral earthquake forces.
- Longitudinal seismic sway brace: protects against earthquake forces along the pipeline.
- Four-way seismic brace: holds the system steady and balanced against seismic movement in every direction. It is made of strong, durable material and is easy to install and maintain.