Do you need seismic sway bracing after an earthquake?

To help ensure the availability and operation of safety systems after an earthquake event, many building and industry codes now include requirements for the design and installation of seismic sway bracing for non-structural components, such as fire sprinkler, mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems.

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Are PE pipes a good solution for Earthquake pipe design?

PE pipes provide effective, cost-efficient solutions for earthquake pipeline design. The reported survival rates for PE pipes reduce repair costs from avoided pipe damage and reduce the economic impact to society. This technical note addresses: Earthquakes effect on pipes can be either transient or permanent.

How do earthquakes affect pipelines?

Earthquakes effect on pipes can be either transient or permanent. ground oscillation, results in largely axial strain on pipelines. TGD strains result from the soil mass acting to resist movement of the pipeline. Strain levels are largely dependent on the Peak Ground Velocity (PBV) and can be experienced over large areas beyond the fault region.

How did earthquakes affect HDPE pipes?

See Table 1. Additionally, HDPE pipes used to replace broken water mains after the first earthquake suffered no damage after the remaining three earthquakes despite being subject to large liquefaction induced PGD and lateral spreading of over six feet.

How do earthquakes affect PE pipes?

The reported survival rates for PE pipes reduce repair costs from avoided pipe damage and reduce the economic impact to society. This technical note addresses: Earthquakes effect on pipes can be either transient or permanent. ground oscillation, results in largely axial strain on pipelines.