What is seismic bracing?
The core purpose of seismic bracing is to restrict horizontal shaking from an earthquake. All seismic braces firmly attach equipment to structural members of a building so that they move with the structure during an earthquake.
What is cable brace?
$30.00. Machine washable. An easy, effective way to hold & support the cord of any cabled hand tool or appliance.
How much weight can a ceiling wire hold?
Tensile range 50,000-65,000 psi. Breaking strength for 12ga soft wire is 375 lbs. Recommend a minimum safety factor of 1/4. Maximum recommended load on each wire is 94 lbs.
What is longitudinal bracing?
extending lengthwise of the structure, or parallel to its center line.
What is a rod stiffener?
Rod Stiffeners. Secure strut channel to vertical hangers with rod stiffeners to prevent buckling during a seismic event. Eaton TOLCO rod stiffeners feature a break-off bolt head, which helps reduce inspection time by allowing a visual verification of the proper torque and installation.
What is Portal bracing?
(Bridge Building) a combination of struts and ties which lie in the plane of the inclined braces at a portal, serving to transfer wind pressure from the upper parts of the trusses to an abutment or pier of the bridge.
What is a steel bracing?
A bracing system is a secondary but essential part of a bridge structure. A bracing system serves to stabilize the main girders during construction, to contribute to the distribution of load effects and to provide restraint to compression flanges or chords where they would otherwise be free to buckle laterally.
How much weight can a 12 gauge wire support?
12-gauge galvanized steel wire capable of bearing up to 150 lbs.
What is ceiling grid wire made of?
Suspended ceiling grid is traditionally made from steel, although it is sometimes available in plastic as well. ACP Ideas provides a plastic version of the grid, while Chicago Metallic is the main supplier of metal grid. It is commonly available in two sizes.
What is vertical bracing?
Vertical bracing. Bracing in vertical planes (between lines of columns) provides load paths to transfer horizontal forces to ground level and provide lateral stability.
What is sway bracing?
A sway brace is a device that is recommended for controlling vibration, absorbing shock loadings, guiding or restraining the movement of pipe resulting from thermal expansion, and bracing a pipe line against sway. They contain springs that provide a restraint force in both a tension and compression mode.