13–324 INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

1 2 No longitudinal
3 4 brace

A A

7 8

5 6
¹⁄₂ to each brace A

FIGURE A.9.3.5.9(e) Examples of Load Distribution to Bracing.

Table A.9.3.5.9 Piping Weights for Determining Horizontal To properly size and space braces, it is necessary to employ
Load the following steps:
(1) Determine the seismic coefficient, Cp , using the proce-
Nominal dures in 9.3.5.9.3. This is needed by the designer to verify
Dimensions Weight of Water-Filled Pipe that the piping can span between brace points. For the
purposes of this example, assume that Cp = 0.5.
in. mm lb/ft kg/m (2) Based on the distance of mains from the structural mem-
bers that will support the braces, choose brace shapes and
Schedule 40 Pipe sizes from Table 9.3.5.11.8(a), Table 9.3.5.11.8(b), and
Table 9.3.5.11.8(c) such that the maximum slenderness
1 25 2.05 3.05 ratios, l/r, do not exceed 300. The angle of the braces
11⁄4 32 2.93 4.36 from the vertical should be at least 30 degrees and prefer-
11⁄2 40 3.61 5.37 ably 45 degrees or more.
2 50 5.13 7.63 (3) Tentatively space lateral braces at 40 ft (12 m) maximum
21⁄2 65 7.89 11.74 distances along mains and tentatively space longitudinal
3 80 10.82 16.10 braces at 80 ft (24 m) maximum distances along mains.
31⁄2 90 13.48 20.06 Lateral braces should meet the piping at right angles, and
4 100 16.40 24.41 longitudinal braces should be aligned with the piping.
5 125 23.47 34.93 (4) Determine the total load tentatively applied to each brace in
6 150 31.69 47.16 accordance with the examples shown in Figure A.9.3.5.9(e)
8* 200 47.70 70.99 and the following:
Schedule 10 Pipe (a) For the loads on lateral braces on cross mains, add
Cp times the weight of the branch to Cp times the
1 25 1.81 2.69 weight of the portion of the cross main within the
11⁄4 32 2.52 3.75 zone of influence of the brace. [See examples 1, 3, 6,
11⁄2 40 3.04 4.52 and 7 in Figure A.9.3.5.9(e).]
(b) For the loads on longitudinal braces on cross mains,
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2 50 4.22 6.28
21⁄2 65 5.89 8.77 consider only Cp times the weight of the cross mains
3 80 7.94 11.82 and feed mains within the zone of influence. Branch
31⁄2 90 9.78 14.55 lines need not be included. [See examples 2, 4, 5, 7, and
4 100 11.78 17.53 8 in Figure A.9.3.5.9(e).]
5 125 17.30 25.75 (c) For the four-way brace at the riser, add the longitudinal
6 150 23.03 34.27 and lateral loads within the zone of influence of the
8 200 40.08 59.65 brace [see examples 2, 3, and 5 in Figure A.9.3.5.9(e)]. For
the four-way bracing at the top of the riser, Cp times
*
Schedule 30. the weight of the riser should be assigned to both

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