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Foreword Design Manual of seismic protection requirements for fire sprinkler systems

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The installation of sprinkler systems is becoming more widespread. Sprinkler Consequently, in seismic areas it is essential to operate in an integrated manner.
systems are a very effective technology to defend against fires: to safeguard lives, to
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protect assets, to contain losses and to ensure business continuity. Very often such
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systems are installed in buildings or structures that are located in areas that are also
seismic. This handbook, designed and structured in that spirit, is intended to assist all those
One must therefore make sure that in case of earthquakes these services do not
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become themselves the cause of damage to the occupants due to their collapses or It also provides design guidelines using a graphical approach directly traceable to the

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as a result of unwanted activations. When installed in strategic structures, or where it requirements of the individual international standard followed. This particular
is imperative to maintain an efficient defense against fires, the fire sprinkler systems
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document offers solutions using FM Approved nVent CADDY's products.
must be able to operate efficiently in the immediate aftermath of an earthquake.
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This handbook can be used as a useful operational tool to design and implement
Over the last decade, the earthquakes that hit Italy in L'Aquila (2009), in Emilia (2012)
and more recently in Central Italy (2016) have shown that in a seismic zone, services D
solutions to protect activities located in areas with significant seismic activity
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sprinkler systems in its technical guide Guidelines for the reduction of firefighting

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where the installation of sprinkler systems is more widespread. Most observed equipment seismic vulnerability (these guidelines are the most essential reference
seismic damage arises from the impact between (1) the sprinkler system and other
services, (2) any distributed services and non-structural elements such as suspended
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ceilings and (3) any distributed services and structures. Therefore, the potential
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avoid destructive interactions, (4) introducing flexible joints between parts that can

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Table of Content Design Manual of seismic protection requirements for fire sprinkler systems

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Handbook user consultation guide ...............................................................................CG
Sprinkler system diagram & glossary ............................................................................. G
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Process to size sway braces...................................................................................... FM1
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Sway brace design flow chart ........................................................................... FM1.1

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Characteristics of the represented sprinkler system ....................................... FM1.2
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Sway brace layout - layout 1 ................................................................................... L1
Zone of influence - layout 1 .................................................................................. Zoi1
Seismic design force calculation - layout 1 ............................................................ F1 H a
Sway brace sizing - layout 1 .................................................................................... S1
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Sway brace sizing - layout 2 .................................................................................... S2
Process to assess if branch lines require sway bracing ......................................... FM 2
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Flow chart for the sizing of sway bracing on branch lines .............................. FM2.1
Flow chart for the sway bracing design............................................................ FM2.2
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Verification: Do the branch lines require sway bracing? .................................. FM2.5
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Attachments to concrete / wood structures - rigid ............................................ STR1
Attachments to concrete / wood structures - cable .......................................... STR3
Bolts to wood structures ..................................................................................... STR7
Adapters / attachments to steel structures ....................................................... STR8
Rod stiffeners ..................................................................................................... STIF1

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Handbook User Consultation Guide Design Manual of seismic protection requirements for fire sprinkler systems

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to the actual situations of specific job sites; the person in charge of the entire structural

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Sprinkler System Diagram Design Manual of seismic protection requirements for fire sprinkler systems

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Glossary Design Manual of seismic protection requirements for fire sprinkler systems

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Sway Brace Design Flow Chart Design Manual of seismic protection requirements for fire sprinkler systems

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Two different hypotheses for the sway brace layout are used in the example; the zone of influence and the weights in the zone of influence for selected sway braces were
calculated accordingly. We then proceeded to size these sway braces, verifying that the design forces were less than the maximum allowable forces.
Note: The calculation for anchoring the sway braces to the structure is not covered in this handbook.

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Characteristics of the Represented Design Manual of seismic protection requirements for fire sprinkler systems

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• Industrial building, single story 7 m / 231/3 ft. high

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Sway Brace Layout - Layout 1 Design Manual of seismic protection requirements for fire sprinkler systems

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Zone of Influence - Layout 1 Design Manual of seismic protection requirements for fire sprinkler systems

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not attributed to the first lateral sway braces installed

nt
FM2
on them.
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For branch lines requiring sway braces, the zone of L3

the
influence typically includes the tributary length of the
Zoi3
branch line that needs to be braced by the sway brace

o f in question. F3

n
tio
The length of branch line located between the S3

u
first longitudinal brace and the crossmain can be

trib
subdivided equally between the longitudinal brace

is
on the branch line (DN 2½" and larger) and the
U
r d lateral brace installed on the crossmain.

yoH
The representation above shows the zones of

op
influence for the longitudinal braces installed

, c on crossmains.

e
us
Further pages show the masses and weights
for the zones of influence of the sway braces

e d T and U corresponding to the longitudinal forces

riz
on the crossmains.
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d . FM1
e
t (N/m)
Weight per unit of Length iLbs/ft
b
Step 2: Define the zones of influence for the 4-way braces on risers
i
DN (in.) DN (mm) L1

oh
(sway brace R), for the vertical feedmain/crossmain and for the drops

r
Schedule 40 Zoi1
Zoi1.5
2.2.1.2.3 and 3.1.7.A
p
2.9 (43)is
1 25 2.1 (31)
When a four-way brace secures a vertical run only, for instance an intermediate run of F1
riser with no feedmain or crossmain connection, then the zone di influence includes
1¼ 32
k
o(53)
o
S1
1½ 40 3.6
the portion of vertical piping that is tributary to the four-way brace. To determine the
b 5.1 (75)
nd
force to apply in each horizontal direction to size the four-way brace, use this pipe run 2 50 L2
weight. 2½ 65
H a 7.9 (116) Zoi2
When a four-way brace secures either a vertical or a horizontal run connected to it
(for instance a feedmain/crossmain), then the zone of influence of the four-way brace
3 80
D Y 10.8 (159)
F2
3½
D90 13.5 (198)

CA
becomes defined as follows: S2
4 100 16.4 (241)
Lateral direction to the horizontal pipe.
5
n t 125 23.5 (345) FM2
Sum up the tributary length of vertical pipe above and below the four-way brace and
6
V e 150 31.7 (465) L3
8* n
the tributary length of the horizontal runs (crossmain/feedmain, possible branch
lines) located between the four-way brace and the first lateral brace on the
e 200 47.7 (700)

f th
Zoi3
horizontal run. Schedule 10 and lightwall

no
F3
Longitudinal direction to the horizontal pipe. 1 25 1.8 (26)

tio
S3
Sum up the tributary length of vertical pipe above and below the four-way brace and 1¼ 32 2.5 (37)
u
trib
the tributary length of the horizontal runs (crossmain/feedmain, possible branch 1½ 40 3.0 (44)
lines) located between the four-way brace and the first longitudinal brace on the
isthe weight of the
2 50 4.2 (62)
d
horizontal run.

o
To size sway braces securing simultaneously two risers, considerr 2½ 65 5.9 (87)

py
tributary length of both risers to be braced. 3 80 7.9 (116)

Pipe weight
c o 3½ 90 9.8 (144)

,
e weight ofofthethepipe
4 100 11.8 (173)

u s
Once the zones of influence and the tributary lengths pipe for each
5 125 17.3 (254)

d
sway brace have been defined, calculate the that falls within

izefilled pipes per unit of length provided in table 1 of

each zone of influence. 6 150 23.0 (338)

o r
Find below the weights of water 8 200 40.1 (589)

t h
FM Global Data Sheet 2-8.

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Rx Ry Four-way sway brace R

b i t
iand first
L1

o h
Sway brace R is a 4-way brace for the riser, it also acts as first lateral
longitudinal brace for the feedmain as it is installed within 0.6 mr/ 2 ft. of the
Zoi1
Zoi1.6

s p
connection between the two pipes that share the same diameter.
i
k of influence also includes the
F1

o
Therefore, in addition to the length of the riser, the zone
o braces layout.
S1
tributary length of the feedmain determined per the
b sway

ndthe sway brace R zone of influence:

L2
The table below shows the pipe weight within

H a Zoi2

DN DN
D Y
Overall Length Weight per unit of length Total weight
F2

(in.) (mm)
A D
ft (m) Lbs/ft (N/m) Lbs (N) S2

200n
t C20x: Force
Earthquake in direction on riser and lateral force on feedmain run FM2
8
e
V200 12 (3.8)
(6.2) 47.7 (700) 954 (4340)
L3
8
e n 47.7 (700) 572 (2660)

h
Zoi3
t
Total weight 1526 (7000)
f
no
Earthquake in direction y: Force on riser and longitudinal force on feedmain run F3

tio
8 200 20 (6.2) 47.7 (700) 954 (4340) S3

u 8 200 16 (5.0) 47.7 (700) 763 (3500)

istrib Total weight 1717 (7840)

r d
o
o py Next, find the weight of the pipe that falls within the zones of influence of

,c
sway braces H, N, U, V, T.

se
d u
ize
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b i t
hi
L1

o
pr
Zoi1
Zoi1.7

s
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F1

o o S1

b
nd
L2

H a Zoi2

D Y F2

D
Branch line

CA
S2

nt
FM2

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L3

the
Crossmain 2 Zoi3

o f F3

n
tio
S3

u
is trib
r d
o
o py
,c
Lateral sway brace H

s e
u
Sway brace H is a 2-way lateral brace for the crossmain 2. The table below shows the pipe weight within the sway brace H zone of influence:

e d
iz
or
DN DN Overall Length Weight per unit of length Total weight

th
(in.) (mm) ft (m) Lbs/ft (N/m) Lbs (N)

a u
Lateral force on crossmain 2 run

Un
4 100 23 (7.0) 16.4 (241) 377 (1687)
3 80 15 (4.5) 10.8 (159) 162 (716)
2 50 197 (60.0) 5.1 (75) 1005 (4500)
1½ 40 157 (48.0) 3.6 (53) 565 (2544)
Total weight 2109 (9447)

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Feedmain it
ib
L1

o h
pr
Zoi1
Zoi1.8

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F1

o o S1

b
nd
L2

H a Zoi2

D Y F2

D
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S2

nt
FM2

e
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L3

the
Zoi3

o f F3

n
tio
S3

u
Lateral sway brace N
is trib
r d
Sway brace N is a 2-way lateral brace for the feedmain. The table below shows the pipe weight within the sway brace N zone of influence:
o
DN DN
o py Overall Length Weight per unit of length Total weight
(in.) (mm)
e ,c ft (m) Lbs/ft (N/m) Lbs (N)
Lateral force on feedmain run
u s
d
ize
6 150 36 (11.0) 31.7 (465) 1141 (5016)

or
Total weight 1141 (5016)

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b i t
hi
L1

o
pr
Zoi1
Zoi1.9

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F1

o o S1
Crossmain 2
b
nd
L2

H a Zoi2

D Y F2

D
CA
S2

nt
FM2

e
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L3

the
Zoi3

o f F3

n
tio
S3

u
is trib
r d
o
o py
,c
Longitudinal sway brace U

s e
u
Sway brace U is a 2-way longitudinal brace for the crossmain 2. The table below shows the pipe weight within the sway brace U zone of influence:

e d
iz
or
DN DN Overall Length Weight per unit of length Total weight

th
(in.) (mm) ft (m) Lbs/ft (N/m) Lbs (N)

a u
Longitudinal force on crossmain 2 run

Un
4 100 36 (11.0) 16.4 (241) 590 (2651)
3 80 20 (6.0) 10.8 (159) 216 (954)
2½ 65 10 (3.0) 7.9 (116) 79 (348)
2 50 10 (3.0) 5.1 (75) 51 (225)
Total weight 936 (4178)

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i t
ib
Feedmain L1

h
p ro Zoi1
Zoi1.10

s
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F1

o o S1

b
nd
L2

H a Zoi2

D Y F2

D
CA
S2

nt
FM2

e
nV
L3

the
Zoi3

o f F3

n
tio
S3

u
Longitudinal sway brace V
is trib
r d
Sway brace V is a 2-way longitudinal brace for the feedmain. The table below shows the pipe weight within the sway brace V zone of influence:
o
DN DN
o py Overall Length Weight per unit of length Total weight
(in.) (mm)
e ,c ft (m) Lbs/ft (N/m) Lbs (N)
Longitudinal force on feedmain run
u s
d
ize
6 150 49 (15.0) 31.7 (465) 1553 (6975)

or
Total weight 1553 (6975)

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Sway brace T
b i t
i braces in two
L1

o
Sway brace T consists of two 2-way h
p r it in fact a 4-way
orthogonal directions, which makes
Zoi1
Zoi1.11

i scrossmainand2.longitudinal brace
brace functioning as both lateral F1

ok of sway braces installed at

for the feedmain and for
o
Crossmain 2 S1

horizontald b
The zone of influence
L2
of thea n changestoofa direction,
connection
within 24 in / 0.6 m
feedmain/crossmain with a
H
Zoi2

Y
perpendicular main having the same or smaller

D diameter, and that act as longitudinal brace to a piece F2

A D of pipe and as lateral to the perpendicular piece of S2

Feedmain
C pipe, must include the sum of the loads of the

nt mains and of the branch lines that the lateral and FM2

e
nV
longitudinal braces are bracing, calculated per the L3
criteria previously defined.

the
Zoi3
The table on the following page shows the weight of

o f the pipe which falls within the sway brace T zone of F3

n influence.

tio
S3

u
istrib
r d
o
o py Branch line

e ,c
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Crossmain 2

d
r ize
h o
Feedmain

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4-Way sway brace T
b i t
hi
L1
Find in the table below the weight of the pipe which falls within the sway brace T zone of influence:
o
pr
Zoi1
Zoi1.12

s
ki
F1
DN DN Overall Length Weight per unit of length Total weight
(in.) (mm) ft (m) Lbs/ft (N/m)
o o Lbs (N) S1

b
nd
Longitudinal force on feedmain run (force in direction y) L2
6 150 26 (8) 31.7 (465)
H a 824 (3720)
Zoi2

Y
Lateral force on crossmain 2 (force in direction y)

D
F2
6 150 30 (9.0) 31.7 (465) 951 (4185)
D
CA(75)
4 100 3 (1.0) 16.4 (241) 49 (241) S2

nt 3.6 (53)
2 50 236 (72.0) 5.1 1204 (5400) FM2

e
nV Total weight
1½ 40 157 (48.0) 567 (2530) L3
3595 (16076)

the
Zoi3
Longitudinal force on crossmain 2 run (force in direction x)
6 150 30 (9.0)
o f 31.7 (465) 951 (4185)
F3

46 (14.0)n
tio
4 100 16.4 (241) 754 (3374) S3
Lateral force on feedmain run (force in direction x)
ibu
6 150
i s tr 16 (5.0) 31.7 (465) 507 (2325)

d Total weight 2212 (9884)

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Step 3: Seismic design force calculation
b i t
hi
L1
Once the weight of the pipe has been determined for each of the zones of influence,
o
pr
Zoi1
determine the project seismic force for each specific sway brace by multiplying the
s
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total weight of the pipe in its zone of influence by the relevant horizontal acceleration F1.1
F1

o
factor called the “G” factor. G = 0.7*SDS from ASCE7 for Allowable Stress Design;
o
S1

b
alternatively, the table below may be used. When SDS is not available, the table below

nd
must be used. L2
The table below shows the minimum “G” factor to use per FM Global Property Loss
H a Zoi2

Y
Prevention Data Sheet 2-8 based on the earthquake zone in which the installation is

D
located. FM Global Property Loss Prevention 1-2 maps the earthquake zones based F2

D
CA
on the return of investment for an earthquake that can cause significant damage to S2
buildings without adequate seismic protection.

nt
FM2

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Earthquake Zones “G” factor L3

the
FM Global 50-year earthquake zones 0.9 Zoi3

f
FM Global 100-year earthquake zones 0.65
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F3

n
FM Global 250-year earthquake zones 0.4

tio
S3
FM Global 500-year earthquake zones 0.4

The “G” factors provided in FM Global Property Loss Prevention Data iSheet
u
b 2-8 come
s t r
from an analysis with the allowable stress method.
d irequires
o
FM Global Property Loss Prevention Data Sheet 2-8 additionallyrregulations fortotheusesite
py
higher “G” factors than those it provides if required by local
in question.
o
c zones defined in FM Global
Property Loss Prevention 1-2 (2018). The e
,
See below the map of Italy divided into the earthquake

u s city100-year
in our hypothesis, indicated on the

d
map with a star, falls within the “FM Global earthquake zones”, which

ize
corresponds to a “G” factor of 0.65.

o r
t h
n au Earthquake zones in FM Global Property Loss Prevention 1-2 (2018)
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Find the seismic force and net vertical uplift for sway braces T, H, N, U, V in the table below.
b i t
hi
L1
Net vertical uplift
o
pr
Zoi1

s
Our intent is to use sway braces consisting of a single diagonal element.

ki
F1.2
F1
FM Global Property Loss Prevention Data Sheet 2-8 Section 2.2.1.3.5.6 requires verification that the sway brace is able to resist the net vertical uplift (VF), which is calculated
as the vertical uplift force induced by the horizontal seismic force (H) minus half the weight of the pipe in the zone of influence (WP):
o o S1

b
nd
L2

H a Zoi2

D Y F2

D
Our intent is to install the braces at an angle Θ greater than 60° from vertical. For the case in question VF is always less than 0 as shown in the table.

CA
S2
In this case it is not necessary to arrange the sway braces to resist the net vertical uplift, because FM Global Property Loss Prevention 2-8 section 2.2.1.3.5.6 requires the

nt
installation of systems capable of withstanding the net vertical uplift only in cases where VF is greater than 0. FM2

e
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Design forces summary L3

e Force “H” Lbs (N)

thSeismic
Zoi3

of
Total ZOI Pipe Weight Lbs (N) “G” Factor Net Vertical Uplift VF Lbs (N) F3

on
Lateral sway brace H
i
S3
2109 (9447) 0.65
u t 1371 (6140) 0 (0)
Lateral sway brace N
t r i b
1141 (5016) 0.65
dis 742 (3260) 0 (0)
Longitudinal sway brace U
o r
py
936 (4178) 0.65 608 (2716) 0 (0)
o
, c0.65
Longitudinal sway brace V

sx)e
1553 (6975) 1009 (4534) 0 (0)

d u
4-Way sway brace T (forces in direction

z e
riin direction y)
2212 (9884) 0.65 1438 (6425) 0 (0)

th o
4-Way sway brace T (forces
3595(16076)
u 0.65 2337 (10450) 0 (0)

na R (forces in direction x)
4-Way sway brace
U
1526 (7000) 0.65 992 (4550) 0 (0)
4-Way sway brace R (forces in direction y)
1717 (7840) 0.65 1117 (5096) 0 (0)

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Step 4: Sway brace sizing
b i t
i maximum length),
L1
Once the seismic design forces have been determined, we design the sway braces. The design provides for the sizing of the brace member (shape, size and
o h
the connection of the brace member with the service pipe and with the anchorage to the structure.
p r Zoi1

i
Where necessary (refer to 2.2.1.3.5.6 of FM Global Property Loss Prevention Data Sheet 2-8) the sway braces shall be sized to resist the net vertical s uplift force. F1

The sway brace design must also include the sizing of the anchorage to the structure; this aspect is not covered in this handbook.
o ok S1.1
S1

Lateral sway brace H

n db L2

Sway brace H is a 2-way lateral brace and is installed on crossmain 2 on a DN 4'' pipe run.
H a Zoi2

D Y limits, specifically according to section

Our intent is to create a sway brace capable of resisting both tension and compression and to use a pipe shape as brace member. F2

A D (expressed in terms of l/r ratio, the brace member length

The length of this brace must allow for anchorage to the structure and at the same time comply with the buckling slenderness
S2

C
2.2.1.3.5.3, which requires that the braces that resist tension and compression must have a maximum slenderness
divided by the least radius of gyration) not to exceed 200.
n t FM2
We refer to table 3.1.8-C and 3.1.8-D of FM Global Property Loss Prevention Data Sheet 2-8, of which
V ean extract is provided below, to define the characteristics of the brace L3
member and the maximum seismic force which it is capable of resisting.
e nconsiders installing the sway brace at an angle between 60° and 90°.
th from FM Global Property Loss Prevention 2-8]
Zoi3
Regarding the position of the pipe to be braced relative to the supporting structure, this layout
Maximum ASD horizontal loads for steel sway brace members in compression [extracted
o f F3

n
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S3

ibu
t r
d is
o r
o py
, c
u se
e d
ri z
th o
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The sway brace design continues with the selection of
b i t
hi
Horizontal capacity per installation angle from vertical L1
the sway brace fitting connecting to the service pipe.
o
pr
Lateral Longitudinal Zoi1
For the situation considered, the nVent CADDY catalog

s
ki
offers the following options: F1
Part number 30°– 44° 45°– 59° 60°– 74° 75°– 90° 30°– 44° 45°– 59° 60°– 74° 75°– 90°
• Standard universal lateral sway brace: 860 lbs 1220 lbs 1500 lbs 1670 lbs
o
970 lbs
o 720 lbs 860 lbs 960 lbs S1.2
S1

b
CSBSTU0100xx

nd
3825 N 5425 N 6670 N 7430 N 4315 N 3200 N 3825 N 4270 N
L2
860 lbs 1220 lbs 1500 lbs 1670 lbs 970 lbs 720 lbs 860 lbs 960 lbs
CSBSTU0125xx
3825 N 5425 N 6670 N
H
7430 N a 4315 N 3200 N 3825 N 4270 N Zoi2

CSBSTU0150xx
860 lbs
3825 N
1220 lbs
5425 N
1500 lbs
6670 N
D Y1670 lbs
7430 N
970 lbs
4315 N
720 lbs
3200 N
860 lbs
3825 N
960 lbs
4270 N
F2

D
CA
1530 lbs 2160 lbs 2650 lbs 2960 lbs 1530 lbs 2160 lbs 2650 lbs 2960 lbs S2
CSBSTU0200xx
6805 N 9610 N 11790 N 13165 N 3870 N 3070 N 3690 N 4136 N

nt
1530 lbs 2160 lbs 2650 lbs 2960 lbs 1530 lbs 2160 lbs 2650 lbs 2960 lbs FM2
CSBSTU0250xx
e
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6805 N 9610 N 11790 N 13165 N 3870 N 3070 N 3690 N 4136 N L3
1530 lbs 2160 lbs 2650 lbs 2960 lbs 1530 lbs 2160 lbs 2650 lbs 2960 lbs

the
CSBSTU0300xx Zoi3
6805 N 9610 N 11790 N 13165 N 3870 N 3070 N 3690 N 4136 N
CSBSTU0400xx
o f
1570 lbs
6985 N
2220 lbs
9875 N
2720 lbs
12100 N
3030 lbs
13480 N
1570 lbs
6895 N
2220 lbs
6185 N
2720 lbs
7475 N
3030 lbs
8320 N
F3

n
tio
1570 lbs 2220 lbs 2720 lbs 3030 lbs 1570 lbs 2220 lbs 2720 lbs 3030 lbs S3
CSBSTU0500xx

ibu 6985 N 9875 N 12100 N 13480 N 6895 N 6185 N 7475 N 8320 N

t r 1980 lbs 2810 lbs 3440 lbs 3840 lbs 1980 lbs 2810 lbs 3440 lbs 3840 lbs

is
CSBSTU0600xx
8805 N 12500 N 15300 N 17080 N 6540 N 5205 N 6270 N 6985 N

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b i t
i vertical
Lateral L1
the sway brace fitting connecting to the service pipe.
Horizontal capacity per installation angleo h
r from Zoi1

60°–p
For the situation considered, the nVent CADDY catalog Service pipe
offers the following options: Part number schedule 30°– 44° 45°– 59°
i s 74° 75°– 90° F1

• Quick grip lateral sway brace: EN10255 L 1,410 lbs

8895 N o
2,000 lbs
ok 2,450 lbs 2,740 lbs S1.3
S1
(Lightwall) 6270 N
d b 10900 N 12190 N
L2
CSBQG0250EG/
EN10255 M (10)
1,410 lbs
a n Nlbs 2,450
2,000 lbs 2,740 lbs

H2,000 lbs 2,450 lbs

CSBQG0250MEG 6270 N 8895 10900 N 12190 N Zoi2

EN10255 H (40)
1,410 lbs
6270 ND
Y 8895 N 2,740 lbs F2

A D 10900 N 12190 N
S2

C
EN10255 L 1,190 lbs 1,680 lbs 2,060 lbs 2,300 lbs
(Lightwall)
n t 1,190 lbs
5295 N 7475 N 9163 N 10230 N FM2

CSBQG0300EG
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EN10255 M e(10)
1,680 lbs 2,060 lbs 2,300 lbs
L3
n
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5295 N 7475 N 9163 N 10230 N

h
lbs 1,680 lbs 2,060 lbs 2,300 lbs Zoi3

f t EN10255
5295 N 7475 N 9163 N 10230 N

no
F3
EN10255 L 1,190 lbs 1,680 lbs 2,060 lbs 2,300 lbs

tio
(Lightwall) 5295 N 7475 N 9163 N 10230 N S3

ibu 1,190 lbs 1,680 lbs 2,060 lbs 2,300 lbs

r
CSBQG0400EG EN10255 M (10)

is t 5295 N 7475 N 9163 N 10230 N

r d EN10255 H (40)
1,190 lbs 1,680 lbs 2,060 lbs 2,300 lbs

o
5295 N 7475 N 9163 N 10230 N

py
EN10255 L 870 lbs 1,230 lbs 1,510 lbs 1,690 lbs

o (Lightwall) 3870 N 5470 N 6715 N 7515 N

e ,c 870 lbs 1,230 lbs 1,510 lbs 1,690 lbs

us
CSBQG0600EG EN10255 M (10)
3870 N 5470 N 6715 N 7515 N

e d EN10255 H (40)
970 lbs 1,370 lbs 1,680 lbs 1,870 lbs

ri z 4315 N 6095 N 7475 N 8320 N

t h o 4.8 mm
(Wall Thickness)
790 lbs
3515 N
1,110 lbs
4940 N
1,360 lbs
6050 N
1,520 lbs
6760 N

au
CSBQG0800EG
790 lbs 1,110 lbs 1,360 lbs 1,520 lbs

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Next comes the design of the anchorage to the
b i t
hi Vertical
FM Loads L1
structure and the selection of the structure
Horizontal Capacity per Installation Angleo
attachment fitting.
r from Zoi1

60°–p
The calculation of the anchorage to the structure is not Brace Type Service Pipe Size 30°– 44° 45°– 59°
i s 74° 75°– 90° F1

ok 2820
presented in this Handbook.
1620 lbs 2300 lbs lbs 3140 lbs
10,230 N o
S1.4
S1
Pipe N/A
b
nVent CADDY’s catalog offers multiple options as the 7,205 N 12,545 N 13,965 N
structure attachment fitting to which the sway brace is
n d L2

Ha
attached. Here we consider the following universal
Zoi2
structure attachment fitting:

D Y F2

D
• Universal structural attachment:

C A S2

nt
FM2

e
nV
L3

the
Zoi3

o f F3

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S3

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FM1

b i t
hi
L1

o
pr
Zoi1

CSBUNIV050EG or
k is or F1

ooCSBUNIV075EG,
CSBUNIV075EG, CSBUNIV050EG S1.5
S1

db
CSBU1 or CSBU2
L2
n
CSBU1 or CSBU2

Ha
Zoi2

D Y F2

D
CA
S2

nt
FM2

e
Angle between 60° and Brace pipe DN 25 mm / 1"

nV
90° from vertical Length < 2.1 m / 7 ft. L3

the
Zoi3

o f F3

n
tio
CSBSTU0400EG,
S3
CSB0400 or
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trib
CSBEZU0400EG

dis
or
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CSBSTU0400EG,

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CSB0400 or

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CSBEZU0400EG

s e
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CSBUNIV050EG or CSBUNIV075EG
b i t
hi
CSBUNIV050EG or L1

o
CSBUNIV075EG,

pr
Zoi1
CSBU1 or CSBU2

s
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F1

o o S1.6
S1

b
nd
L2

a
Brace pipe DN 25 mm / 1"

H Length < 2.1 m / 7 ft. Zoi2

Y
Angle to the vertical

D
between 60° and 75° F2

D
CA
S2

nt
FM2

e
nV CSBQG0400EG
L3

the
Zoi3

o f F3
CSBQG0400EG
n
tio
S3

u
is trib
r d
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Lateral sway brace H - solution with quick grip lateral sway brace

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Longitudinal sway brace U
b i t
hi
L1
Sway brace U is a 2-way longitudinal brace and is installed on crossmain 2 on a DN 3" pipe run.
o
pr
Zoi1
Our intent is to create a sway brace capable of resisting both tension and compression and to use a pipe shape as brace member.
s
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F1
The length of this brace must allow for anchorage to the structure and at the same time comply with the buckling slenderness limits, specifically according to section

o o
2.2.1.3.5.3, which requires that the braces that resist tension and compression must have a maximum slenderness (expressed in terms of l/r ratio, the brace member length S1.7
S1

b
nd
divided by the least radius of gyration) not to exceed 200.
L2

a
We refer to table 3.1.8-C and 3.1.8-D of FM Global Property Loss Prevention Data Sheet 2-8, of which an extract is provided below, to define the characteristics of the brace

H
member and the maximum seismic force which it is capable of resisting. Zoi2

D Y
Regarding the position of the pipe to be braced relative to the supporting structure, this layout considers installing the sway brace at an angle between 60° and 90°. F2

A D Loss Prevention 2-8]

Maximum ASD horizontal loads for steel sway brace members in compression [extracted from FM Global Property S2

n tC FM2

V e L3

e n
th
Zoi3

o f F3

n
tio
S3

ibu
t r
dis
o r
o py
, c
u se
e d
ri z
o
th load that the brace member considered is able to support of 1604 lbs (7137 N) is greater than the design load of 608 lbs (2716 N).
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The maximum horizontal

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The sway brace design continues with the selection of
b i t
hi
Horizontal capacity per installation angle from vertical L1
the sway brace fitting connecting to the service pipe.
o
pr
Lateral Longitudinal Zoi1
For the situation considered, the nVent CADDY catalog

s
ki
offers the following options: F1
Part number 30°– 44° 45°– 59° 60°– 74° 75°– 90° 30°– 44° 45°– 59° 60°– 74° 75°– 90°
• Standard universal lateral sway brace: 860 lbs 1220 lbs 1500 lbs 1670 lbs
o
970 lbs
o 720 lbs 860 lbs 960 lbs S1.8
S1

b
CSBSTU0100xx

nd
3825 N 5425 N 6670 N 7430 N 4315 N 3200 N 3825 N 4270 N
L2
860 lbs 1220 lbs 1500 lbs 1670 lbs 970 lbs 720 lbs 860 lbs 960 lbs
CSBSTU0125xx
3825 N 5425 N 6670 N
H
7430 N a 4315 N 3200 N 3825 N 4270 N Zoi2

CSBSTU0150xx
860 lbs
3825 N
1220 lbs
5425 N
1500 lbs
6670 N
D Y1670 lbs
7430 N
970 lbs
4315 N
720 lbs
3200 N
860 lbs
3825 N
960 lbs
4270 N
F2

D
CA
1530 lbs 2160 lbs 2650 lbs 2960 lbs 1530 lbs 2160 lbs 2650 lbs 2960 lbs S2
CSBSTU0200xx
6805 N 9610 N 11790 N 13165 N 3870 N 3070 N 3690 N 4136 N

nt
1530 lbs 2160 lbs 2650 lbs 2960 lbs 1530 lbs 2160 lbs 2650 lbs 2960 lbs FM2
CSBSTU0250xx
e
nV
6805 N 9610 N 11790 N 13165 N 3870 N 3070 N 3690 N 4136 N L3
1530 lbs 2160 lbs 2650 lbs 2960 lbs 1530 lbs 2160 lbs 2650 lbs 2960 lbs

the
CSBSTU0300xx Zoi3
6805 N 9610 N 11790 N 13165 N 3870 N 3070 N 3690 N 4136 N
CSBSTU0400xx
o f
1570 lbs
6985 N
2220 lbs
9875 N
2720 lbs
12100 N
3030 lbs
13480 N
1570 lbs
6895 N
2220 lbs
6185 N
2720 lbs
7475 N
3030 lbs
8320 N
F3

n
tio
1570 lbs 2220 lbs 2720 lbs 3030 lbs 1570 lbs 2220 lbs 2720 lbs 3030 lbs S3
CSBSTU0500xx

ibu 6985 N 9875 N 12100 N 13480 N 6895 N 6185 N 7475 N 8320 N

t r 1980 lbs 2810 lbs 3440 lbs 3840 lbs 1980 lbs 2810 lbs 3440 lbs 3840 lbs

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CSBSTU0600xx
8805 N 12500 N 15300 N 17080 N 6540 N 5205 N 6270 N 6985 N

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FM1
Next comes the design of the anchorage to the
b i t
hi Vertical
FM Loads L1
structure and the selection of the structure
Horizontal Capacity per Installation Angleo
attachment fitting.
r from Zoi1

60°–p
The calculation of the anchorage Brace Type Service Pipe Size 30°– 44° 45°– 59°
i s 74° 75°– 90° F1

ok 2820
to the structure is not presented in this Handbook.
1620 lbs 2300 lbs lbs 3140 lbs
10,230 N o
S1.9
S1
Pipe N/A
b
nVent CADDY’s catalog offers multiple options as the 7,205 N 12,545 N 13,965 N
structure attachment fitting to which the sway brace is
n d L2

Ha
attached. Here we consider the following universal
Zoi2
structure attachment fitting:

D Y F2

D
• Universal structural attachment:

C A S2

nt
FM2

e
nV
L3

the
Zoi3

o f F3

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S3

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FM1

b i t
hi
L1

o
pr
Zoi1
CSBUNIV050EG or

s
CSBUNIV050EG or

ki
CSBUNIV075EG F1
CSBUNIV075EG
or CSBU1 or CSBU2
or CSBU1 or CSBU2
o o S1.10
S1

b
nandd
L2

a
Hvertical
Angle between 60° Zoi2

Y
75° from

D
F2

D
CA
Brace pipe DN 25 mm / 1" S2
Length < 2.1 m / 7 ft.

nt
FM2

e
nV
L3

the
Zoi3

o f F3

n CSBSTU0300EG or

tio
CSBSTU0300EG or CSB0300 or S3

u
CSB0300 or

trib
CSBEZU0300EG
CSBEZU0300EG

dis
or
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Sway brace T
b i t
i for the
L1
Sway brace T consists of two 2-way braces in two orthogonal directions, which makes it in fact a 4-way brace functioning as both lateral and longitudinalh
r o brace Zoi1
feedmain and for crossmain 2 on a DN 6" pipe run.
p
Our intent is to create a sway brace capable of resisting both tension and compression and to use a pipe shape as the brace member.
k is F1

o according to section
2.2.1.3.5.3, which requires that the braces that resist tension and compression must have a maximum slenderness (expressed in termsoof l/r ratio, the brace member length
The length of this brace must allow for anchorage to the structure and at the same time comply with the buckling slenderness limits, specifically S1.11
S1

divided by the least radius of gyration) not to exceed 200.

n db L2

H
We refer to table 3.1.8-C and 3.1.8-D of FM Global Property Loss Prevention Data Sheet 2-8, of which an extract is provided below,a to define the characteristics of the brace Zoi2
member and the maximum seismic force which it is capable of resisting.
D Y F2

A D
Regarding the position of the pipe to be braced relative to the supporting structure, this layout considers installing the sway brace at an angle between 60° and 90°.
S2
Maximum ASD horizontal loads for steel sway brace members in compression [extracted from FM Global Property
t C Loss Prevention 2-8]

n
FM2

V e L3

e n
h
Zoi3

f t
o
F3

t i on S3

i bu
r
d ist
o r
o py
, c
u se
e d
ri z
th o
u
a load that the brace member considered is able to support of 2595 lbs (11543 N) is greater than the design loads (respectively, seismic force in the y
The maximumnhorizontal
U
direction of 2337 lbs (10450 N); seismic force in the x direction of 1438 lbs (6425 N).
The design of the selection of the sway brace fitting connecting to the service pipe and that of the structure fitting are not included here as they are absolutely identical to that
which was obtained for sway braces H and U.
Next is an alternative solution which provides for a different lay out of the sway braces.

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b i t
ibracing is that,
L1
The key concept in designing sway
o h
r of the seismic motion,
the combination of properlypsized lateral and
without regard to the direction
Zoi1

k isthat are properly located F1

o bracing system that prevents

longitudinal sway braces

o
S1
must result in a sway

d
damage to theb sprinkler system. L2
n
Hathe lateral braces align with direction y and the
When considering the crossmain 2 for instance, for Zoi2

DYlongitudinals align with direction x, an earthquake that

which
F2
Crossmain 2

A D generates a motion in any direction requires the S2

C interaction of the entire bracing system (lateral +

nt
longitudinal) to minimize damages. The lateral or FM2

e longitudinal braces taken individually can only resist a

nV
L3
portion of a seismic force that would act in a direction

the
Feedmain Zoi3
different from their specific axis.

of
A second layout of the sway braces is proposed here, F3

on
which considers a shorter spacing between than the

i
S3
t
previous layout did. A seismic load too high for the

i bu capacity of the bracing elements or the anchoring ele-

t r ment to the structure can justify such a choice.

dis This layout complies with the requirements for maxi-

or mum spacing provided in FM Global Property Loss

py
Prevention Data Sheet 2-8.

Crossmain 1c
o
s e,
e du
iz
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FM1

i
Step 2: Define the zones of influence - lateral braces
b t
hi
6.0 m / 20 ft. 6.0 m / 20 ft. L1
on crossmains
o
pr
Zoi1
2.2.1.2.3 and 3.1.7.2.B

s
ki
For lateral sway braces on feedmains, the zone of F1

o
influence includes the length of feedmain tributary to
o
13.5 m / 45 ft.

S1

b
the sway brace in question.

nd
L2
For lateral sway braces on crossmains, the zone of
H T1 H a
influence includes the length of crossmain tributary Zoi2.1
Zoi2

D Y
to the sway brace in question as well as the length of
the portion of each branch line connected to these
F2

D
CA
crossmains that is not attributed to the longitudinal S2
sway braces installed on the branch lines.

nt
FM2
13.5 m / 45 ft.

e
For branch lines requiring sway braces, the zone of

nV
influence typically includes the tributary length of the L3

the
branch line that needs to be braced by the sway brace
Zoi3
in question.

o f The length of branch line located between the first F3

n
tio
lateral brace and the crossmain can be subdivided S3

u
equally between the lateral brace on the branch line

trib
(DN 2½" and larger) and the longitudinal brace installed

is
on the crossmain or it can be entirely assigned to the

r d first lateral brace on the branch line.

yo
The figure above shows the zones of influence for the

op
lateral braces installed on the crossmains.

, c Further pages show the masses and weights for the

se zones of influence of the sway braces T1 and H corre-

d u sponding to the lateral forces on crossmain 2.

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i
Step 2: Define the zones of influence - lateral braces
b t
hi
L1
on feedmains
o
pr
Zoi1
2.2.1.2.3 and 3.1.7.B

s
ki
For lateral sway braces on feedmains, the zone of F1

o o
influence includes the length of feedmain tributary to S1

b
the sway brace in question.

nd
L2
For lateral sway braces on crossmains, the zone of
T2 3.3 m / 11 ft.
H a
influence incudes the length of crossmain tributary Zoi2.2
Zoi2

D Y
to the sway brace in question as well as the length of
the portion of each branch line connected to these
F2

D
CA
crossmains that is not attributed to the longitudinal S2
sway braces installed on the branch lines.

nt
FM2

e
For branch lines requiring sway braces, the zone of

nV
influence typically includes the tributary length of the L3

the
branch line that needs to be braced by the sway brace
Zoi3
in question.

o f The length of branch line located between the first F3

n
tio
N 8.0 m / 26¼ ft. lateral brace and the crossmain can be subdivided S3

u
equally between the lateral brace on the branch line

trib
(DN 2½" and larger) and the longitudinal brace installed

is
on the crossmain or it can be entirely assigned to the

r d first lateral brace on the branch line.

yo
The representation above shows the zones of

op
influence for the lateral braces installed on the

, c feedmain.

e
us
Further pages show the masses and weights for the
zones of influence of the sway braces T2 and N corre-

e d sponding to the lateral forces on the feedmain.

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Step 2: Define the zones of influence - longitudinal
b i t
hi
L1
braces on feedmains
o
pr
Zoi1
2.2.1.2.3 and 3.1.7.C

s
ki
For longitudinal sway braces on feedmains, the zone F1

o o
of influence incudes the length of feedmain tributary to S1

b
the sway brace in question.

nd
L2
For longitudinal installed on crossmain, the zone of

H a
influence incudes the length of crossmain tributary Zoi2.3
Zoi2

11.0 m / 36 ft.
T3 D Y
to the sway brace in question and does not include
the loads from the branch lines, except for the
F2

D
CA
portion of the branch lines (DN 2½" and larger) that is S2
not attributed to the first lateral sway braces installed

nt
FM2
on them.
e
nV
For branch lines requiring sway braces, the zone of L3

the
10.0 m / 32¾ ft. V influence typically includes the tributary length of the
Zoi3
branch line that needs to be braced by the sway brace

o f in question. F3

n
tio
The length of branch line located between the first S3

u
longitudinal brace and the crossmain can be

trib
subdivided equally between the longitudinal brace on

is
the branch line and the lateral brace installed on the

r d crossmain.

yo
The representation above shows the zones of

op
influence for the longitudinal braces installed on the

, c feedmain.

e
us
Further pages show the masses and weights
for the zones of influence of the sway braces

e d T3 and V corresponding to the longitudinal forces

riz
on the feedmain.
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Step 2: Define the zones of influence - longitudinal
b i t
hi
Lateral brace installed on the feedmain, also acts as longitudinal L1
brace for crossmain 2, since it is installed within 0.6 m / 2 ft. braces on crossmains
o
pr
Branch lines from the connection of the two runs and since the crossmain’s Zoi1
2.2.1.2.3 and 3.1.7.C

s
diameter is smaller than or equal to that of the feedmain.

ki
For longitudinal sway braces on feedmains, the zone F1

o o
of influence incudes the length of feedmain tributary to S1

b
the sway brace in question.

nd
L2
For longitudinal sway braces installed on crossmains,
T2 U
H a
the zone of influence incudes the length of crossmain Zoi2.4
Zoi2

Crossmain 2
9.0 m / 29½ ft. 10.0 m / 29½ ft.

D Y tributary to the sway brace in question and does not

include the loads from the branch lines, except for the
F2

D
CA
portion of the branch lines (DN 2½" and larger) that is S2
not attributed to the first lateral sway braces installed

nt
FM2
on them.
e
nV
For branch lines requiring sway braces, the zone of L3

the
influence typically includes the tributary length of the
Zoi3
Lateral brace installed on the feedmain, also acts as longitudinal branch line that needs to be braced by the sway brace

o f
brace for crossmain 1, since it is installed within 0.6 m / 2 ft. in question. F3

n
from the connection of the two runs and since the crossmain’s

tio
diameter is smaller than or equal to that of the feedmain. The length of branch line located between the S3

u
first longitudinal brace and the crossmain can be

trib
Feedmain subdivided equally between the longitudinal brace on

is
the branch line (DN and larger) and the lateral

r d brace installed on the crossmain.

yo
The representation above shows the zones of

op
influence for the longitudinal braces installed on

Crossmain 1
, c crossmains.

e
us
Further pages show the masses and weights
for the zones of influence of the sway braces T2 and U

e d corresponding to the longitudinal forces on the

riz
crossmain 2.
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b i t
hi
L1

o
pr
Zoi1

s
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F1

o o S1

b
nd
L2

H a Branch Zoi2.5
Zoi2

D Y F2

D
CA
S2

nt
FM2

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L3
Crossmain 2

the
Zoi3

o f F3

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S3

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Lateral sway brace H

s e
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Sway brace H is a 2-way lateral brace for the crossmain 2. The table below shows the weight of the pipe that falls within the sway brace H zone of influence:

e d
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or
DN DN Overall Length Weight per unit of length Total weight

th
(in.) (mm) ft (m) Lbs/ft (N/m) Lbs (N)

a u
Lateral force on crossmain 2 run

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4 100 15 (4.5) 16.4 (241) 246 (1084.5)
3 80 5 (1.5) 10.8 (159) 54 (238.5)
2 50 98 (30.0) 5.1 (75) 500 (2250)
1½ 40 79 (24.0) 3.6 (53) 284 (1272)
Total weight 1084 (4845)

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b i t
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L1

o
pr
Zoi1

s
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F1

o o S1

b
nd
L2

H a Zoi2.6
Zoi2

D Y F2
Feedmain
D
CA
S2

nt
FM2

e
nV
L3

the
Zoi3

o f F3

n
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S3

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trib
Lateral sway brace N

dis
Sway brace N is a 2-way lateral brace for the feedmain. The table below shows the weight of the pipe that falls within the sway brace N zone of influence:

or
DN DN
o py Overall Length Weight per unit of length Total weight

,c
(in.) (mm) ft (m) Lbs/ft (N/m) Lbs (N)
Lateral force on feedmain run
s e
6
d u
150 26 (8.0) 31.7 (465) 824 (3720)

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riz
Total weight 824 (3720)

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b i t
hi
L1

o
pr
Zoi1

s
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F1

o o S1

b
nd
L2

H a Zoi2.7
Zoi2

D Y F2

D
CA
S2

nt
Crossmain 2 FM2

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nV
L3

the
Zoi3

o f F3

n
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S3

u
Longitudinal sway brace U
is trib
r d
Sway brace U is a 2-way longitudinal brace for the crossmain 2. The table below shows the pipe weight within the sway brace U zone of influence:

o
DN DN
o py Overall Length Weight per unit of length Total weight

,c
(in.) (mm) ft (m) Lbs/ft (N/m) Lbs (N)
Longitudinal force on crossmain 2 run
s e
4
d u
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Feedmain
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Sway brace V is a 2-way longitudinal brace for the feedmain. The table below shows the pipe weight within the sway brace V zone of influence:

o
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o py Overall Length Weight per unit of length Total weight

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(in.) (mm) ft (m) Lbs/ft (N/m) Lbs (N)
Longitudinal force on feedmain run
s e
6
d u
150 33 (10.0) 31.7 (465) 1046 (4650)

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Zoi1

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F1

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D Y F2

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Zoi3

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Lateral sway brace T1
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e d
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th
(in.) (mm) ft (m) Lbs/ft (N/m) Lbs (N)

a u
Lateral force on crossmain 2 run

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6 150 15 (4.5) 31.7 (465) 476 (2092.5)
4 100 5 (1.5) 16.4 (241) 98 (409.7)
2 50 98 (30) 5.1 (75) 500 (2250)
1½ 40 79 (24.0) 3.6 (53) 284 (1272)
Total weight 873 (3885)

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Zoi1
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Zoi3

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Longitudinal sway brace T3
is trib
r d
Sway brace T3 is a 2-way longitudinal brace for the feedmain. The table below shows the pipe weight within the sway brace T3 zone of influence:

o
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o py Overall Length Weight per unit of length Total weight

,c
(in.) (mm) ft (m) Lbs/ft (N/m) Lbs (N)
Longitudinal force on feedmain run
s e
6
d u
150 36 (11.0) 31.7 (465) 1141 (5115)

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Zoi1

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Zoi2

D Y F2

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L3

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Zoi3

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is trib
r d
Sway brace T2 is a 2-way lateral brace for the feedmain and a 2-way longitudinal brace for the crossmain 2 because it is installed within 2 ft / 0.6 m of the connection between

yo
the two pipes that have the same diameter.

p
The zone of influence of sway braces which are used as longitudinal for one pipe and as lateral for another pipe perpendicular to it must include the sum of the loads from the

co
pipe which falls in the two zones of influence of the lateral and the longitudinal directions.
,
se
The table below shows the weight of the pipe that falls within the sway brace T2 zone of influence:
u
dDN
z e
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DN Overall Length Weight per unit of length Total weight
(in.)
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th run
ft (m) Lbs/ft (N/m) Lbs (N)

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6 150 16(5.0) 31.7 (465) 507 (2325)
Longitudinal force on crossmain 2 run
6 150 30 (9.0) 31.7 (465) 951 (4185)
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Rx Ry Four-way sway brace R

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iand first
L1

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Sway brace R is a 4-way brace for the riser, it also acts as first lateral
longitudinal brace for the feedmain as it is installed within 0.6 mr/ 2 ft. of the
Zoi1

s p
connection between the two pipes that share the same diameter.
i
k of influence also includes the
F1

o
Therefore, in addition to the length of the riser, the zone
o braces layout.
S1
tributary length of the feedmain determined per the
b sway

ndthe sway brace R zone of influence:

L2
The table below shows the pipe weight within

H a Zoi2.12
Zoi2

DN DN
D Y
Overall Length Weight per unit of length Total weight
F2

(in.) (mm)
A D
ft (m) Lbs/ft (N/m) Lbs (N) S2

200n
t C20x: Force
Earthquake in direction on riser and lateral force on feedmain run FM2
8
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V200 12 (3.8)
(6.2) 47.7 (700) 954 (4340)
L3
8
e n 47.7 (700) 572 (2660)

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Zoi3
t
Total weight 1526 (7000)
f
no
Earthquake in direction y: Force on riser and longitudinal force on feedmain run F3

tio
8 200 20 (6.2) 47.7 (700) 954 (4340) S3

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Step 3: Seismic design force calculation
b i t
hi
L1
The table below shows the seismic force for sway braces H, N, U, V, T, R based on the pipe weight in the zone of influence of each sway brace and on the “G” factor. The net
o
pr
vertical uplift is also included. Zoi1

s
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Net vertical uplift F1

Our intent is to use sway braces consisting of a single diagonal element.

o o S1

b
FM Global Property Loss Prevention Data Sheet 2-8 Section 2.2.1.3.5.6 requires verification that the sway brace is able to resist the net vertical uplift (VF), which is calculated

nd
L2
as the difference between the vertical uplift force induced by the horizontal seismic force (H) and half the weight of the pipes in the zone of influence (WP):

H a Zoi2
=

−
D Y F2

D
CA
S2
In our cases, the horizontal seismic force is equal to 0.65 times the weight of the pipe; our intent is to install the braces at an angle greater than 60° from vertical. With these

nt
assumptions, VF is always less than or equal to 0. FM2

e
It is not necessary to plan for the sway braces to absorb the net vertical lift because FM Global Property Loss Prevention 2-8 section 2.2.1.3.5.6 only requires the installation of

nV
L3
systems capable of resisting said net vertical lift when VF is greater than 0.

the
Zoi3
Total ZOI Pipe Weight Lbs (N) “G” Factor Seismic Force Lbs (N) Net Vertical Uplift VF Lbs (N)
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o f F3

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1084 (4845) 0.65 705 (3150) 0 (0) S3

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trib
Lateral sway brace N
824 (3720) 0.65 536 (2418) 0 (0)
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r dis
524 (2328) 0.65
y o 341 (1513) 0 (0)

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Longitudinal sway brace V
1046 (4650)
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0.65 680 (3023) 0 (0)
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s e
1342 (5976)
d u 0.65 873 (3885) 0 (0)

iz e
or
Lateral sway brace T2

th T3
1458 (6510) 0.65 948 (4232) 0 (0)

1141 (5115) na
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Longitudinal sway brace

U
0.65 742 (3325) 0 (0)
4-Way sway brace R forces in direction x
1526 (7000) 0.65 992 (4550) 0 (0)
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1717 (7840) 0.65 1117 (5096) 0 (0)

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Step 4: Sway brace sizing
b i t
The sizing of sway braces T1, T2 and T3 is shown below, while the design of sway braces H, N, U, V is not because it is similar to that shown in layout 1. hi
L1

The sizing of the four-way brace R on the riser is also shown below.
p ro Zoi1

Sway brace T1
k is F1

o o S1

db
Sway brace T1 is a 2-way lateral brace for the crossmain 2. It is installed on the DN 6" crossmain 2.
L2
n
Our intent is to create a sway brace capable of resisting both tension and compression and to use a pipe shape as the brace member.
The length of this brace must allow for anchorage to the structure and at the same time comply with the buckling slendernessalimits, specifically according to section
H
Zoi2

D Y
2.2.1.3.5.3, which requires that the braces that resist tension and compression must have a maximum slenderness (expressed in terms of l/r ratio, the brace member length F2
divided by the least radius of gyration) not to exceed 200.
D
Ais provided below, to define the characteristics of the brace S2.1
S2

C
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ntinstalling the sway brace at an angle 60° and 75°.

member and the maximum seismic force which it is capable of resisting. FM2

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Regarding the position of the pipe to be braced relative to the supporting structure, this layout considers L3
Maximum ASD horizontal loads for steel sway brace members in compression [extracted from
e n
h
Zoi3

f t
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F3

t i on S3

i bu
r
d ist
o r
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u se
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ri z
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The sway brace design continues with the selection of
b i t
hi
Horizontal capacity per installation angle from vertical L1
the sway brace fitting connecting to the service pipe.
o
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Lateral Longitudinal Zoi1
For the situation considered, the nVent CADDY catalog

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offers the following options: F1
Part number 30°– 44° 45°– 59° 60°– 74° 75°– 90° 30°– 44° 45°– 59° 60°– 74° 75°– 90°
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o
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nd
3825 N 5425 N 6670 N 7430 N 4315 N 3200 N 3825 N 4270 N
L2
860 lbs 1220 lbs 1500 lbs 1670 lbs 970 lbs 720 lbs 860 lbs 960 lbs
CSBSTU0125xx
3825 N 5425 N 6670 N
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7430 N a 4315 N 3200 N 3825 N 4270 N Zoi2

CSBSTU0150xx
860 lbs
3825 N
1220 lbs
5425 N
1500 lbs
6670 N
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7430 N
970 lbs
4315 N
720 lbs
3200 N
860 lbs
3825 N
960 lbs
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S2
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6805 N 9610 N 11790 N 13165 N 3870 N 3070 N 3690 N 4136 N

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1530 lbs 2160 lbs 2650 lbs 2960 lbs 1530 lbs 2160 lbs 2650 lbs 2960 lbs

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6805 N 9610 N 11790 N 13165 N 3870 N 3070 N 3690 N 4136 N
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1570 lbs
6985 N
2220 lbs
9875 N
2720 lbs
12100 N
3030 lbs
13480 N
1570 lbs
6895 N
2220 lbs
6185 N
2720 lbs
7475 N
3030 lbs
8320 N
F3

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8805 N 12500 N 15300 N 17080 N 6540 N 5205 N 6270 N 6985 N

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The sway brace design continues with the selection of
b i t
i vertical
Lateral L1
the sway brace fitting connecting to the service pipe.
Horizontal capacity per installation angleo h
r from Zoi1

60°–p
For the situation considered, the nVent CADDY catalog Service pipe
offers the following options: Part number schedule 30°– 44° 45°– 59°
i s 74° 75°– 90° F1

• Quick grip lateral sway brace: EN10255 L 1,410 lbs

8895 N o
2,000 lbs
ok 2,450 lbs 2,740 lbs S1
(Lightwall) 6270 N
d b 10900 N 12190 N
L2
CSBQG0250EG/
EN10255 M (10)
1,410 lbs
a n Nlbs 2,450
2,000 lbs 2,740 lbs

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1,410 lbs
6270 ND
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S2.3
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1,680 lbs 2,060 lbs 2,300 lbs
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5295 N 7475 N 9163 N 10230 N

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e ,c 870 lbs 1,230 lbs 1,510 lbs 1,690 lbs

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3870 N 5470 N 6715 N 7515 N

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970 lbs 1,370 lbs 1,680 lbs 1,870 lbs

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(Wall Thickness)
790 lbs
3515 N
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4940 N
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6050 N
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6760 N

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790 lbs 1,110 lbs 1,360 lbs 1,520 lbs

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FM Loads L1
structure and the selection of the structure
Horizontal Capacity per Installation Angleo
attachment fitting.
r from Zoi1

60°–p
The calculation of the anchorage Brace Type Service Pipe Size 30°– 44° 45°– 59°
i s 74° 75°– 90° F1

ok 2820
to the structure is not presented in this Handbook.
1620 lbs 2300 lbs lbs 3140 lbs
10,230 N o
S1
Pipe N/A
b
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structure attachment fitting to which the sway brace is
n d L2

Ha
attached. Here we consider the following universal
Zoi2
structure attachment fitting:

D Y F2

D
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C A S2.4
S2

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FM2

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L3

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Zoi3

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S3

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L1

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Zoi1

CSBUNIV050EG or
k is F1

oo CSBUNIV075EG,
CSBUNIV075EG, CSBUNIV050EG or
S1

db
CSBU1 or CSBU2
L2
n
CSBU1 or CSBU2

Ha
Zoi2

D Y F2

D
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S2.5
S2

nt
Brace pipe DN 25 mm FM2

e
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90° from vertical L3

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Zoi3

o f F3

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CSBSTU0600EG, S3
CSB0600 or
u
trib
CSBEZU0600EG

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CSBEZU0600EG

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CSBUNIV050EG or CSBUNIV075EG or CSBU1 or CSBU2 L1

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p
CSBU1 or CSBU2

k is F1

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S1

n db L2

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Zoi2
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S2.6
S2

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FM2

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L3

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Zoi3

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CSBQG0600EG S3

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Sway brace T2
b i t
hi
L1
Sway brace T2 is a 2-way lateral brace for the feedmain and a 2-way longitudinal brace for the crossmain 2. It is installed on the DN 6" crossmain 2.
o
pr
Zoi1
Our intent is to create a sway brace capable of resisting both tension and compression and to use a pipe shape as the brace member.
s
ki
F1
The length of this brace must allow for anchorage to the structure and at the same time comply with the buckling slenderness limits, specifically according to section

o o
2.2.1.3.5.3, which requires that the braces that resist tension and compression must have a maximum slenderness (expressed in terms of l/r ratio, the brace member length S1

b
nd
divided by the least radius of gyration) not to exceed 200.
L2

a
We refer to table 3.1.8-C and 3.1.8-D of FM Global Property Loss Prevention Data Sheet 2-8, of which an extract is provided below, to define the characteristics of the brace

H
member and the maximum seismic force which it is capable of resisting. Zoi2

D Y
Regarding the position of the pipe to be braced relative to the supporting structure, this layout considers installing the sway brace at an angle 60° and 75°. F2

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Maximum ASD horizontal loads for steel sway brace members in compression [extracted from FM Global Property S2.7
S2

n tC FM2

V e L3

e n
th
Zoi3

o f F3

n
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S3

ibu
t r
dis
o r
o py
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u se
e d
ri z
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th load that the brace member considered is able to support of 1604 lbs (7137 N) is greater than the design load of 1458 lbs (6510 N).
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b i t
hi
Horizontal capacity per installation angle from vertical L1
the sway brace fitting connecting to the service pipe.
o
pr
Lateral Longitudinal Zoi1
For the situation considered, the nVent CADDY catalog

s
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offers the following options: F1
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o
970 lbs
o 720 lbs 860 lbs 960 lbs S1

b
CSBSTU0100xx

nd
3825 N 5425 N 6670 N 7430 N 4315 N 3200 N 3825 N 4270 N
L2
860 lbs 1220 lbs 1500 lbs 1670 lbs 970 lbs 720 lbs 860 lbs 960 lbs
CSBSTU0125xx
3825 N 5425 N 6670 N
H
7430 N a 4315 N 3200 N 3825 N 4270 N Zoi2

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860 lbs
3825 N
1220 lbs
5425 N
1500 lbs
6670 N
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7430 N
970 lbs
4315 N
720 lbs
3200 N
860 lbs
3825 N
960 lbs
4270 N
F2

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S2
CSBSTU0200xx
6805 N 9610 N 11790 N 13165 N 3870 N 3070 N 3690 N 4136 N

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1530 lbs 2160 lbs 2650 lbs 2960 lbs 1530 lbs 2160 lbs 2650 lbs 2960 lbs FM2
CSBSTU0250xx
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1530 lbs 2160 lbs 2650 lbs 2960 lbs 1530 lbs 2160 lbs 2650 lbs 2960 lbs

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6805 N 9610 N 11790 N 13165 N 3870 N 3070 N 3690 N 4136 N
CSBSTU0400xx
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1570 lbs
6985 N
2220 lbs
9875 N
2720 lbs
12100 N
3030 lbs
13480 N
1570 lbs
6895 N
2220 lbs
6185 N
2720 lbs
7475 N
3030 lbs
8320 N
F3

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t r 1980 lbs 2810 lbs 3440 lbs 3840 lbs 1980 lbs 2810 lbs 3440 lbs 3840 lbs

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CSBSTU0600xx
8805 N 12500 N 15300 N 17080 N 6540 N 5205 N 6270 N 6985 N

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The sway brace design continues with the selection of
b i t
i vertical
Lateral L1
the sway brace fitting connecting to the service pipe.
Horizontal capacity per installation angleo h
r from Zoi1

60°–p
For the situation considered, the nVent CADDY catalog Service pipe
offers the following options: Part number schedule 30°– 44° 45°– 59°
i s 74° 75°– 90° F1

• Quick grip lateral sway brace: EN10255 L 1,410 lbs

8895 N o
2,000 lbs
ok 2,450 lbs 2,740 lbs S1
(Lightwall) 6270 N
d b 10900 N 12190 N
L2
CSBQG0250EG/
EN10255 M (10)
1,410 lbs
a n Nlbs 2,450
2,000 lbs 2,740 lbs

H2,000 lbs 2,450 lbs

CSBQG0250MEG 6270 N 8895 10900 N 12190 N Zoi2

EN10255 H (40)
1,410 lbs
6270 ND
Y 8895 N 2,740 lbs F2

A D 10900 N 12190 N
S2.9
S2

C
EN10255 L 1,190 lbs 1,680 lbs 2,060 lbs 2,300 lbs
(Lightwall)
n t 1,190 lbs
5295 N 7475 N 9163 N 10230 N FM2

CSBQG0300EG
V
EN10255 M e(10)
1,680 lbs 2,060 lbs 2,300 lbs
L3
n
e H (40) 1,190
5295 N 7475 N 9163 N 10230 N

h
lbs 1,680 lbs 2,060 lbs 2,300 lbs Zoi3

f t EN10255
5295 N 7475 N 9163 N 10230 N

no
F3
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tio
(Lightwall) 5295 N 7475 N 9163 N 10230 N S3

ibu 1,190 lbs 1,680 lbs 2,060 lbs 2,300 lbs

r
CSBQG0400EG EN10255 M (10)

is t 5295 N 7475 N 9163 N 10230 N

r d EN10255 H (40)
1,190 lbs 1,680 lbs 2,060 lbs 2,300 lbs

o
5295 N 7475 N 9163 N 10230 N

py
EN10255 L 870 lbs 1,230 lbs 1,510 lbs 1,690 lbs

o (Lightwall) 3870 N 5470 N 6715 N 7515 N

e ,c 870 lbs 1,230 lbs 1,510 lbs 1,690 lbs

us
CSBQG0600EG EN10255 M (10)
3870 N 5470 N 6715 N 7515 N

e d EN10255 H (40)
970 lbs 1,370 lbs 1,680 lbs 1,870 lbs

ri z 4315 N 6095 N 7475 N 8320 N

t h o 4.8 mm
(Wall Thickness)
790 lbs
3515 N
1,110 lbs
4940 N
1,360 lbs
6050 N
1,520 lbs
6760 N

au
CSBQG0800EG
790 lbs 1,110 lbs 1,360 lbs 1,520 lbs

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EN10255 H (40)
3515 N 4940 N 6050 N 6760 N

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FM1
Next comes the design of the anchorage to the
b i t
hi Vertical
FM Loads L1
structure and the selection of the structure
Horizontal Capacity per Installation Angleo
attachment fitting.
r from Zoi1

60°–p
The calculation of the anchorage Brace Type Service Pipe Size 30°– 44° 45°– 59°
i s 74° 75°– 90° F1

ok 2820
to the structure is not presented in this Handbook.
1620 lbs 2300 lbs lbs 3140 lbs
10,230 N o
S1
Pipe N/A
b
nVent CADDY’s catalog offers multiple options as the 7,205 N 12,545 N 13,965 N
structure attachment fitting to which the sway brace is
n d L2

Ha
attached. Here we consider the following universal
Zoi2
structure attachment fitting:

D Y F2

D
• Universal structural attachment:

C A S2.10
S2

nt
FM2

e
nV
L3

the
Zoi3

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S3

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FM1

b i t
hi
L1

o
pr
Zoi1

CSBUNIV050EG or

k is F1

oo CSBUNIV075EG,
CSBUNIV075EG, CSBUNIV050EG or
S1

db
CSBU1 or CSBU2
L2
n
CSBU1 or CSBU2

Ha
Zoi2

D Y F2

D
CA
Angle between 60° and S2.11
S2

nt
90° from vertical
Brace pipe DN 25 mm / 1" FM2

e Length < 2.1 m / 7 ft.

nV
L3

the
Zoi3

o f F3

n CSBSTU0600EG,

tio
S3
CSB0600 or
u
trib
CSBEZU0600EG

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CSBSTU0600EG,
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CSB0600 or
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ize
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FM1

CSBUNIV050EG or bi
CSBUNIV050EG or CSBUNIV075EG or CSBU1 or CSBU2

hi
L1

r o
CSBUNIV075EG, Zoi1
p
CSBU1 or CSBU2

k is F1

oo
S1

n db L2

Ha Brace pipe DN 25 mm / 1"

Zoi2
Angle between 45° and
59° from vertical
D Y Length < 2.1 m / 7 ft. F2

D
CA
S2.12
S2

nt
FM2

e
nV CSBQG0600EG
L3

the
Zoi3

o f F3

n
tio
CSBQG0600EG S3

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Lateral sway brace T2 - solution with quick grip lateral sway brace

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FM1
Longitudinal sway brace T3
b i t
hi
L1
Sway brace T3 is a 2-way longitudinal brace and is installed on a DN 6" feedmain.
o
pr
Zoi1
Our intent is to create a sway brace capable of resisting both tension and compression and to use a pipe shape as the brace member.
s
ki
F1
The length of this brace must allow for anchorage to the structure and at the same time comply with the buckling slenderness limits, specifically according to section

o o
2.2.1.3.5.3, which requires that the braces that resist tension and compression must have a maximum slenderness (expressed in terms of l/r ratio, the brace member length S1

b
nd
divided by the least radius of gyration) not to exceed 200.
L2

a
We refer to table 3.1.8-C and 3.1.8-D of FM Global Property Loss Prevention Data Sheet 2-8, of which an extract is provided below, to define the characteristics of the brace

H
member and the maximum seismic force which it is capable of resisting. Zoi2

D Y
Regarding the position of the pipe to be braced relative to the supporting structure, this layout considers installing the sway brace at an angle 60 and 90°. Table 5 in FM Global F2

D
Property Loss Prevention Data Sheet 2-8 provides the maximum length allowed for the bracing element and the maximum horizontal force it can carry.

CA
S2.13
S2

nt
Maximum ASD horizontal loads for steel sway brace members in compression [extracted from FM Global Property Loss Prevention 2-8]
FM2

e
nV
L3

the
Zoi3

o f F3

n
tio
S3

u
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The maximum horizontal load that the brace member considered is able to support of 1604 lbs (7137 N) is greater than the design load of 1141 lbs (5115 N).

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.
ed
FM1
The sway brace design continues with the selection of
b i t
hi
Horizontal capacity per installation angle from vertical L1
the sway brace fitting connecting to the service pipe.
o
pr
Lateral Longitudinal Zoi1
For the situation considered, the nVent CADDY catalog

s
ki
offers the following options: F1
Part number 30°– 44° 45°– 59° 60°– 74° 75°– 90° 30°– 44° 45°– 59° 60°– 74° 75°– 90°
• Standard universal lateral sway brace: 860 lbs 1220 lbs 1500 lbs 1670 lbs
o
970 lbs
o 720 lbs 860 lbs 960 lbs S1

b
CSBSTU0100xx

nd
3825 N 5425 N 6670 N 7430 N 4315 N 3200 N 3825 N 4270 N
L2
860 lbs 1220 lbs 1500 lbs 1670 lbs 970 lbs 720 lbs 860 lbs 960 lbs
CSBSTU0125xx
3825 N 5425 N 6670 N
H
7430 N a 4315 N 3200 N 3825 N 4270 N Zoi2

CSBSTU0150xx
860 lbs
3825 N
1220 lbs
5425 N
1500 lbs
6670 N
D Y1670 lbs
7430 N
970 lbs
4315 N
720 lbs
3200 N
860 lbs
3825 N
960 lbs
4270 N
F2

D
CA
1530 lbs 2160 lbs 2650 lbs 2960 lbs 1530 lbs 2160 lbs 2650 lbs 2960 lbs S2.14
S2
CSBSTU0200xx
6805 N 9610 N 11790 N 13165 N 3870 N 3070 N 3690 N 4136 N

nt
1530 lbs 2160 lbs 2650 lbs 2960 lbs 1530 lbs 2160 lbs 2650 lbs 2960 lbs FM2
CSBSTU0250xx
e
nV
6805 N 9610 N 11790 N 13165 N 3870 N 3070 N 3690 N 4136 N L3
1530 lbs 2160 lbs 2650 lbs 2960 lbs 1530 lbs 2160 lbs 2650 lbs 2960 lbs

the
CSBSTU0300xx Zoi3
6805 N 9610 N 11790 N 13165 N 3870 N 3070 N 3690 N 4136 N
CSBSTU0400xx
o f
1570 lbs
6985 N
2220 lbs
9875 N
2720 lbs
12100 N
3030 lbs
13480 N
1570 lbs
6895 N
2220 lbs
6185 N
2720 lbs
7475 N
3030 lbs
8320 N
F3

n
tio
1570 lbs 2220 lbs 2720 lbs 3030 lbs 1570 lbs 2220 lbs 2720 lbs 3030 lbs S3
CSBSTU0500xx

ibu 6985 N 9875 N 12100 N 13480 N 6895 N 6185 N 7475 N 8320 N

t r 1980 lbs 2810 lbs 3440 lbs 3840 lbs 1980 lbs 2810 lbs 3440 lbs 3840 lbs

is
CSBSTU0600xx
8805 N 12500 N 15300 N 17080 N 6540 N 5205 N 6270 N 6985 N

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ed
FM1
Next comes the design of the anchorage to the
b i t
hi Vertical
FM Loads L1
structure and the selection of the structure
Horizontal Capacity per Installation Angleo
attachment fitting.
r from Zoi1

60°–p
The calculation of the anchorage Brace Type Service Pipe Size 30°– 44° 45°– 59°
i s 74° 75°– 90° F1

ok 2820
to the structure is not presented in this Handbook.
1620 lbs 2300 lbs lbs 3140 lbs
10,230 N o
S1
Pipe N/A
b
nVent CADDY’s catalog offers multiple options as the 7,205 N 12,545 N 13,965 N
structure attachment fitting to which the sway brace is
n d L2

Ha
attached. Here we consider the following universal
Zoi2
structure attachment fitting:

D Y F2

D
• Universal structural attachment:

C A S2.15
S2

nt
FM2

e
nV
L3

the
Zoi3

o f F3

n
tio
S3

u
istrib
r d
p yo
co
,
e with the nVent CADDY online software: https://www.erico.com/auth/logon.asp
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FM1

b i t
hi
L1

o
pr
Zoi1
CSBUNIV050EG or CSBUNIV050EG or

s
ki
CSBUNIV075EG, CSBUNIV075EG, F1

o
CSBU1 or CSBU2 CSBU1 or CSBU2

o
S1

b
nd
L2

H a Zoi2

D Y
Angle between 60° and F2

D
90° from vertical

CA
Brace pipe DN 25 mm S2.16
S2
Length < 2.1 m / 7 ft.

nt
FM2

e
nV
L3

the
Zoi3

o f F3

n
CSBSTU0600EG,

tio
CSBSTU0600EG, S3
CSB0600 or

u
CSB0600 or

trib
CSBEZU0600EG
CSBEZU0600EG

dis
or
o py
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Longitudinal sway brace T3 - solution with universal, standard universal or easy universal

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FM1
Seismic forces in
b i t
hi
L1
direction y

o
pr
Zoi1

s
ki
F1

o
Seismic forces in

o
S1

b
direction x

nd
L2

H a Zoi2

D Y F2

D
CA
S2.17
S2

n t FM2

V e L3
thenpipe axis
45° angle to 45° angle to

e
the pipe axis

th
Zoi3

o f F3

t i on S3

i bu
t r
is
y

r d
o
py
x

o
,c
Four-way sway brace R

se
u
Sway brace R is a 4-way brace. It is installed on the DN 8" riser within 0.6 m / 2 ft from the top and within 0.6 m / 2 ft from the connection with the feedmain that has the same

d
diameter as the riser. The four-way brace is assumed to also act as the first lateral brace and as the first longitudinal brace for the main.
e
iz
Our intent is to create a sway brace capable of resisting both tension and compression and to use a pipe shape as brace member.

th or
The sway brace is designed to have a brace angle of 45°.

u
The length of this brace must allow for anchorage to the structure and at the same time comply with the buckling slenderness limits, specifically according to section
a
Un
2.2.1.3.5.3, which requires that the braces that resist tension and compression must have a maximum slenderness (expressed in terms of l/r ratio, the brace member length
divided by the least radius of gyration) not to exceed 200.
We refer to table 3.1.8-C and 3.1.8-D of FM Global Property Loss Prevention Data Sheet 2-8, of which an extract is provided below, to define the characteristics of the brace
member and the maximum seismic force which it is capable of resisting.
FM Global Property Loss Prevention Data Sheet 2-8 (section 3.1.8.D.2) specifies that four-way braces must simultaneously resist forces in both the y and the x directions.

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FM1
Maximum ASD horizontal loads for steel sway brace members in compression [extracted from FM Global Property Loss Prevention 2-8]
b i t
hi
L1

o
pr
Zoi1

s
ki
F1

o o S1

b
nd
L2

H a Zoi2

D Y F2

D
CA
S2.18
S2

nt
FM2

e
nV
L3

the
Zoi3

o f F3

n
tio
S3

u
ibby adding the horizontal components of forces x and y: 992+1117 = 2108 lbs / 4550+ 5096 = 9646 N ).
t r
itos support of 2837 lbs (12621 N) is greater than the design load of 2108 lbs (9646 N).
A load of 2108 lbs (9646 N) is applied on the brace members (obtained

r d
The maximum horizontal load that the brace considered is able
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.
ed
FM1
The sway brace design continues with the selection of
b i t
hi
Horizontal capacity per installation angle from vertical L1
the element connecting to the service pipe.
o
pr
Lateral Longitudinal Zoi1
For the situation considered, the nVent CADDY catalog

s
ki
offers the following options: F1
Part number 30°– 44° 45°– 59° 60°– 74° 75°– 90° 30°– 44° 45°– 59° 60°– 74° 75°– 90°
• Standard universal lateral sway brace: 2040 lbs 2890 lbs 3540 lbs 3950 lbs
o
1200 lbs
o 1700 lbs 2090 lbs 2330 lbs S1

b
CSBSTU0800xx

nd
9075 N 12855 N 15745 N 17570 N 5340 N 7560 N 9295 N 10365 N
L2
2040 lbs 2890 lbs 3540 lbs 3950 lbs 1200 lbs 1700 lbs 2090 lbs 2330 lbs
CSBSTU1000xx
9075 N 12855 N 15745 N
H
17570 Na 5340 N 7560 N 9295 N 10365 N Zoi2

D Y F2

D
CA
S2.19
S2

nt
FM2

e
nV
L3

the
Zoi3

o f F3

n
tio
S3

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ed
FM1
Next comes the design of the anchorage to the
b i t
hi Vertical
FM Loads L1
structure and the selection of the structure
Horizontal Capacity per Installation Angleo
attachment fitting.
r from Zoi1

60°–p
The calculation of the anchorage Brace Type Service Pipe Size 30°– 44° 45°– 59°
i s 74° 75°– 90° F1

ok 2820
to the structure is not presented in this Handbook.
1620 lbs 2300 lbs lbs 3140 lbs
10,230 N o
S1
Pipe N/A
b
nVent CADDY’s catalog offers multiple options as the 7,205 N 12,545 N 13,965 N
structure attachment fitting to which the sway brace is
n d L2

Ha
attached. Here we consider the following universal
Zoi2
structure attachment fitting:

D Y F2

D
• Universal structural attachment:

C A S2.20
S2

nt
FM2

e
nV
L3

the
Zoi3

o f F3

n
tio
S3

u
istrib
r d
p yo
co
,
e with the nVent CADDY online software: https://www.erico.com/auth/logon.asp
s
Note: Sway brace calculations can be performed
u
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FM1

b i t
hi
L1

r o
CSBUNIV050EG or Zoi1

s p CSBUNIV075EG or

ki
CSBU1 or CSBU2 F1

o o S1

b
nd
L2
Brace pipe
H a Zoi2

Y
DN 50 mm / 2 in.

D
Length < 4.0 m / 13 ft 1 in. F2

D
CA
S2.21
S2

nt
FM2

e
nV
L3

the
Zoi3

o f F3

n
tio
S3
CSBSTU0800EG
u
istrib
r d
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u s
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Four-way sway brace R - solution with a standard universal sway brace

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Branch Lines G

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FM1

b i t
hi
L1

o
pr
No Sway braces not required, Zoi1
Branch line with
restraint required at the end of the
s
ki
DN ≥ 2½" F1
branch line

o o S1

b
nd
L2

a
Yes

H
Zoi2

D Y F2
No
D
CA
S2
Branch line > 20 ft / 6.1 m? Sway braces not required

nt
FM2.1
FM2

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nV
L3

the
Yes Zoi3

o f F3

n
Lateral braces are required on branch lines

tio
S3

u
is trib
r d
y oBranch line > 40 ft / 12 m?
No

op
Longitudinal braces not required

, c
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d u
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iz
or
uth
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Logical path to follow to assess whether branch lines require sway bracing

The flowchart above summarizes the logical process provided in FM's Global Property Loss Prevention Data Sheet 2-8 to verify if branch lines require sway bracing.
In the following pages, we apply the flow chart’s logical process to an example.

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FM1

b i t
hi
Sway brace layout L1

o
pr
Zoi1

s
ki
F1

o o S1

b
Define the zone of influence for each

nd
sway brace and calculate the pipe weight L2

H a Zoi2

D Y F2

D
CA
S2
Seismic force calculation

nt
FM2.2
FM2

e
nV
L3

the
Zoi3
Sway brace sizing

o f F3

n
Brace Attachment to Attachment to

tio
member service pipe the structure S3

u
is trib
r d
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o py
,c
Is the seismic force less than No

s e weakest link capacity?

d u
ize
or
Yes

u th
a
End

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Flow chart of the logical path to follow to size the sway brace

The flow chart summerizes the logical process to follow in order to size the sway brace.
In the following pages we show an example of sway brace calculation for a branch line per FM Global Property Loss Prevention Data Sheet 2-8.

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FM1

b i t
hi
L1

o
pr
Zoi1

s
ki
F1

o o S1

b
nd
L2

H a Zoi2

D Y F2

D
CA
S2

nt
FM2.3
FM2

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nV
L3

the
Zoi3

o f F3

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S3

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Overview of the sprinkler system considered ino
, c the example
sebranch lines connected to the crossmain through riser nipples
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FM1

b i t
hi
L1

o
pr
Zoi1

s
ki
F1

o o S1

b
nd
L2

H a Zoi2

D Y F2

D
CA
S2

nt
FM2.4
FM2

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nV
L3

the
Zoi3

o f F3

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S3

u
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co Riser nipple
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d
Crossmain

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or
Branch line

u th
a
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Sprinkler system description

We look at a portion of the sprinkler system that consists of a 27 m / 88½ ft long DN 2½" branch line connected to a crossmain via a 1.8 m / 6 ft long DN 2½" riser nipple.

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Sway Bracing? G

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FM1

b i t
hi
L1

o
pr
Zoi1

s
ki
F1

o o S1

b
nd
L2

Riser nipple
H a Zoi2

D Y Branch line
F2

D
CA
S2

nt
FM2.5
FM2

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nV
Crossmain L3

the
Zoi3

o f F3

n
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Step 1: Check if the branch lines require sway bracing
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ibto which we need to add the 1.8 m length of the riser nipple, therefore lateral and
t r
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The branch line has a DN 2½" diameter and has 27 m / 88½ ft of piping

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longitudial sway braces must be installed onto the branch line (2.2.1.1.5.1; 2.2.1.1.5.2).
r contain any specific provision for riser nipple, in this example the riser nipple is treated as part of the branch line.
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FM Global Property Loss Prevention Data Sheet 2-8 does not

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Crossmain
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L1

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Zoi1

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F1

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L2

Branch line
H a Zoi2

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Step 2: Define sway brace location

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tioLoss Prevention Data Sheet 2-8.
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The sway brace locations are to account for two aspects and apply the most stringent constraint between:
u
ibelements suitable to withstand the forces transmitted by the sway braces.
1) The maximum spacing provided in section 2.2.1.1.5 of FM Global Property
t r
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2) The actual presence of, and the feasibility of anchoring to structural
A sway brace layout is proposed here, which complies with the d
r the first lateral brace and the connection with the crossmain, including all vertical and horizontal pipe runs.
maximum spacing requirements provided in FM Global Property Loss Prevention Data Sheet 2-8. In particular:

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• Spacing between 20 ft. / 6.1 m and 40 ft / 12.2 m betweeno
• Maximum spacing between lateral braces not topexceed 40 ft / 12.2 m.
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c and the last lateral brace not to exceed 6 ft / 1.8 m.
• Maximum spacing between the end of the pipe
,
• Spacing between 40 ft / 12.2 m and 80
u seftbraces
/ 24.4 m between the first longitudinal brace and the connection with the crossmain, including all vertical and horizontal pipe runs.

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• Maximum spacing between longitudinal not to exceed 80 ft / 24 m.
• Maximum spacing between the
r izeinend of the pipe and the last longitudinal brace not to exceed 40 ft / 12 m.

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b i t
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8.2 m / 27 ft Zoi1

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A
H a Zoi2

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Step 3: Define the zones of influence-lateral braces on branch lines

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For the branch lines that require sway braces to be installed, the zones of influence of the sway brace considered typically include the tributary length of the branch lines.
V between the lateral brace on the branch line and the longitudinal brace L3

installed on the crossmain, or it can be entirely assigned to the first lateral brace on the branchn
The length of branch line run between the first lateral brace and the crossmain can be equally divided

Sway brace A is the brace with the biggest zone of influence and will be used for sizing.th
e line. In this example, we chose the second option. Zoi3.1
Zoi3

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Branch line run included in the lateral brace on the crossmain’s zone of influence L1

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Zoi1
16.8 m / 55 ft

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L2
B
H a Zoi2

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Step 3: Define the zones of influence-longitudinal braces on branch

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For the branch lines that require sway braces to be installed, the zones of influence of the sway brace considered typically include the tributary length of the branch lines.
V should be equally divided between the longitudinal brace on the L3
n
The length of branch line run between the first longitudinal brace on the branch line and the crossmain
e
Sway brace B is the brace with the biggest zone of influence and will be used for sizing.th
branch line and the lateral brace on the crossmain. Zoi3.2
Zoi3

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Pipe weight
b i t
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L1

o h
Once the zones of influence and the tributary lengths of the pipe for each sway brace have been defined, we calculate the weight of the water filled pipe that
zone of influence.
p r Zoi1

We find below the weights of water filled pipe per unit of length provided in table 1 of FM Global Data Sheet 2-8.
k is F1

o o S1
DN (in.) DN (mm) Weight per unit of Length Lbs/ft (N/m)
n db L2

Ha
Schedule 40 Zoi2

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1 25 2.1 (31)

D
F2

D
1¼ 32 2.9 (43)
1½ 40 3.6 (53)
C A S2

2 50 5.1 (75)
n t FM2
2½ 65 7.9 (116)
V e L3
3 80 10.8 (159)
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Zoi3.3
Zoi3
3½ 90 13.5 (198)
4 100 16.4 (241)
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5 125 23.5 (345) S3

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8* 200 47.7 (700)
Schedule 10 and lightwall
1.8 (26) or
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1 25

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1½ 40
, c (44)
3.0
2 50
u se 4.2 (62)
2½ 65
80 ze
d 5.9 (87)
3
r i 7.9 (116)
3½
t h o
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4
a u 100 11.8 (173)
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U n 125 17.3 (254)
6 150 23.0 (338)
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L1

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Zoi1

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b
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L2

H a Zoi2

D Y F2

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S2

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L3

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Zoi3.4
Zoi3

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Lateral sway brace A S3

Sway brace A is a 2-way lateral brace for the branch line. u

ibinfluence for sway brace A:
The table below shows the weight of all the pipe incuded in the zonerof
is t
r d
DN DN
y o Overall Length Weight per unit of length Total weight
(in.) (mm)
p ft (m) Lbs/ft (N/m) Lbs (N)
Lateral forces on the branch line
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2½
u s 27 (8.2) 7.9 (116) 213 (951.2)

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b i t
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L1

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Zoi1

s
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F1

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b
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H a Zoi2

D Y F2

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S2

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FM2

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L3

the
Zoi3.5
Zoi3

Longitudinal sway brace B

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S3
Sway brace B is a 2-way longitudinal brace for the branch line.
The table below reports the weight of all the piping incuded in the zone ofuinfluence for sway brace B:
t r ib
d is Overall Length
r
DN DN Weight per unit of length Total weight
(in.) (mm)
o ft (m) Lbs/ft (N/m) Lbs (N)
Longitudinal forces on the branch line
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Step 3: Seismic design force calculation
b i t
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L1
Once the weight of the pipe has been determined for each of the zones of influence, determine the project seismic force for each specific sway brace by h
r o multiplying the total
Zoi1

the table in FM Global Property Loss Prevention Data Sheet 2-8 Section 2.2.1.2.2 may be used. When S is not available, that table must be used. p
weight of the pipe in its zone of influence by the relevant horizontal acceleration factor called the “G” factor. G = 0.7 *SDS from ASCE7 for Allowable Stress Design;

The city in our hypothesis falls within the “FM Global 100-year earthquake zones”, which corresponds to a “G” factor of 0.65 per the table. k
DS
is F1

o o S1
Net vertical uplift
n db L2

Hathe net vertical uplift (V ), which is calculated

Our intent is to use sway braces consisting of a single diagonal element. Zoi2

Y (W ):
FM Global Property Loss Prevention Data Sheet 2-8 Section 2.2.1.3.5.6 requires verification that the sway brace is able to resist
D
as the vertical uplift force induced by the horizontal seismic force (H) minus half the weight of the pipe in the zone of influence
F
F2

D
P

A S2

=

−
n tC FM2

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Our intent is to install the braces at an angle Θ greater than 45° from the vertical. In our case VnisV
L3

to arrange the sway braces to resist the net vertical uplift, because FM Global Property LossePrevention 2-8 section 2.2.1.3.5.6 requires the installation of systems capable of
F always less than 0 as shown in the table below. It is therefore not necessary

th
Zoi3

withstanding the net vertical uplift only in cases where V is greater than 0.
F
o f F3

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S3
Total ZOI pipe weight
i bu Seismic Force Net Vertical Uplift V F
Lbs (N) “G” factor

st r Lbs (N) Lbs (N)

Lateral sway brace A
d i
213 (951.2) 0.65
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435 (1948.8)
c 283 (1266.7) 0

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Step 4: Sway brace sizing
b i t
hi
L1
Once the seismic design forces have been determined, design the sway braces.
o
pr
Zoi1
The design provides for the sizing of the brace member (shape, size and maximum length), the connection of the brace member with the service pipe and with the anchorage
s
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F1
to the structure.

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Where necessary (refer to 2.2.1.3.5.6 of FM Global Property Loss Prevention Data Sheet 2-8) the sway braces shall be sized to resist the net vertical uplift force. S1

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nd
The sway braces design ends with the sizing of the attachment to the structure, aspect which is not covered in this handbook. L2
Lateral sway brace A
H a Zoi2
Sway brace A is a 2-way lateral brace installed on the DN 2½" branch line.
D Y limits, specifically according to section F2

A D (expressed in terms of l/r ratio, the brace member length

The length of this brace must allow for anchorage to the structure and at the same time comply with the buckling slenderness
S2

C
2.2.1.3.5.3, which requires that the braces that resist tension and compression must have a maximum slenderness
divided by the least radius of gyration) not to exceed 200.
n t FM2
We refer to table 3.1.8-C and 3.1.8-D of FM Global Property Loss Prevention Data Sheet 2-8, of which
V ean extract is provided below, to define the characteristics of the brace L3
member and the maximum seismic force which it is capable of resisting.
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th length of the brace element and the maximum horizontal force it can resist.
Zoi3
Regarding the position of the pipe to be braced relative to the supporting structure, our intent is to install the sway brace at an angle between 45 and 59°. Table 3.1.8-C and

o f
3.1.8-D of FM Global Property Loss Prevention Data Sheet 2-8 enable us to find the maximum F3

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Maximum ASD horizontal loads for steel sway brace members in compression [extracted from FM Global Property Loss Prevention 2-8] S3.1
S3

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The sway brace design continues with the selection of
b i t
hi
Horizontal capacity per installation angle from vertical L1
the sway brace fitting connecting to the service pipe.
o
pr
Lateral Longitudinal Zoi1
For the situation considered, the nVent CADDY catalog

s
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offers the following options: F1
Part number 30°– 44° 45°– 59° 60°– 74° 75°– 90° 30°– 44° 45°– 59° 60°– 74° 75°– 90°
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L2
860 lbs 1220 lbs 1500 lbs 1670 lbs 970 lbs 720 lbs 860 lbs 960 lbs
CSBSTU0125xx
3825 N 5425 N 6670 N
H
7430 N a 4315 N 3200 N 3825 N 4270 N Zoi2

CSBSTU0150xx
860 lbs
3825 N
1220 lbs
5425 N
1500 lbs
6670 N
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970 lbs
4315 N
720 lbs
3200 N
860 lbs
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1530 lbs 2160 lbs 2650 lbs 2960 lbs 1530 lbs 2160 lbs 2650 lbs 2960 lbs

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6805 N 9610 N 11790 N 13165 N 3870 N 3070 N 3690 N 4136 N
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1570 lbs
6985 N
2220 lbs
9875 N
2720 lbs
12100 N
3030 lbs
13480 N
1570 lbs
6895 N
2220 lbs
6185 N
2720 lbs
7475 N
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8320 N
F3

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t r 1980 lbs 2810 lbs 3440 lbs 3840 lbs 1980 lbs 2810 lbs 3440 lbs 3840 lbs

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The sway brace design continues with the selection of
b i t
i vertical
Lateral L1
the sway brace fitting connecting to the service pipe.
Horizontal capacity per installation angleo h
r from Zoi1

60°–p
For the situation considered, the nVent CADDY catalog Service pipe
offers the following options: Part number schedule 30°– 44° 45°– 59°
i s 74° 75°– 90° F1

• Quick grip lateral sway brace: EN10255 L 1,410 lbs

8895 N o
2,000 lbs
ok 2,450 lbs 2,740 lbs S1
(Lightwall) 6270 N
d b 10900 N 12190 N
L2
CSBQG0250EG/
EN10255 M (10)
1,410 lbs
a n Nlbs 2,450
2,000 lbs 2,740 lbs

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CSBQG0250MEG 6270 N 8895 10900 N 12190 N Zoi2

EN10255 H (40)
1,410 lbs
6270 ND
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S2

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EN10255 L 1,190 lbs 1,680 lbs 2,060 lbs 2,300 lbs
(Lightwall)
n t 1,190 lbs
5295 N 7475 N 9163 N 10230 N FM2

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EN10255 M e(10)
1,680 lbs 2,060 lbs 2,300 lbs
L3
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5295 N 7475 N 9163 N 10230 N

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lbs 1,680 lbs 2,060 lbs 2,300 lbs Zoi3

f t EN10255
5295 N 7475 N 9163 N 10230 N

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F3
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S3

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CSBQG0400EG EN10255 M (10)

is t 5295 N 7475 N 9163 N 10230 N

r d EN10255 H (40)
1,190 lbs 1,680 lbs 2,060 lbs 2,300 lbs

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3870 N 5470 N 6715 N 7515 N

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970 lbs 1,370 lbs 1,680 lbs 1,870 lbs

ri z 4315 N 6095 N 7475 N 8320 N

t h o 4.8 mm
(Wall Thickness)
790 lbs
3515 N
1,110 lbs
4940 N
1,360 lbs
6050 N
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6760 N

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790 lbs 1,110 lbs 1,360 lbs 1,520 lbs

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Next comes the design of the anchorage to the
b i t
hi Vertical
FM Loads L1
structure and the selection of the structure
Horizontal Capacity per Installation Angleo
attachment fitting.
r from Zoi1

60°–p
The calculation of the anchorage to the structure is not Brace Type Service Pipe Size 30°– 44° 45°– 59°
i s 74° 75°– 90° F1

ok 2820
presented in this Handbook.
1620 lbs 2300 lbs lbs 3140 lbs
10,230 N o
S1
Pipe N/A
b
nVent CADDY’s catalog offers multiple options as the 7,205 N 12,545 N 13,965 N
structure attachment fitting to which the sway brace is
n d L2

Ha
attached. Here we consider the following universal
Zoi2
structure attachment fitting:

D Y F2

D
• Universal structural attachment:

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FM2

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Zoi3

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L1

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Zoi1

s
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F1

CSBUNIV050EG or
o o S1
CSBUNIV050EG or
b
nd
CSBUNIV075EG, L2
CSBUNIV075EG,
a
CSBU1 or CSBU2

H
CSBU1 or CSBU2 Zoi2

D Y F2

D
CA
S2

nt
FM2

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L3

the
Zoi3

of
Brace pipe DN 25 mm / 1" F3

on
Angle between 45° and 59° Length < 2.1 m / 7 ft.

i
from vertical S3.5
S3

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t r i b
dis
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CSBSTU0250EG or

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or
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CSB0250 or

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L1
CSBUNIV050EG or

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CSBUNIV075EG or Zoi1
CSBU1 or CSBU2

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CSBUNIV050EG or F1

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CSBUNIV075EG or

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S1

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CSBU1 or CSBU2

nd
L2

H a Zoi2

D Y F2

D Brace pipe DN 25 mm /1"

CA
S2

nt
Length < 2.1 m / 7 ft.
FM2
Angle between 45° and 59°
e
nV
from vertical L3

the
Zoi3

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CSBQG0250EG S3.6
S3

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is trib
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CSBQG0250EG

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, colateral sway brace
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Lateral sway brace A - solution with quick grip

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Longitudinal sway brace B
b i t
hi
L1
Sway brace B is a 2-way longitudinal brace and is installed on a DN 2½" branch line.
o
pr
Zoi1
The length of this brace must allow for anchorage to the structure and at the same time comply with the buckling slenderness limits, specifically according to section
s
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F1
2.2.1.3.5.3, which requires that the braces that resist tension and compression must have a maximum slenderness (expressed in terms of l/r ratio, the brace member length
divided by the least radius of gyration) not to exceed 200.
o o S1

d b
We refer to table 3.1.8-C and 3.1.8-D of FM Global Property Loss Prevention Data Sheet 2-8, of which an extract is provided below, to define the characteristics of the brace
L2
member and the maximum seismic force which it is capable of resisting.
a n
H
Regarding the position of the pipe to be braced relative to the supporting structure, our intent is to install the sway brace at an angle between 45 and 59°. Table 3.1.8-C and Zoi2

Y
3.1.8-D of FM Global Property Loss Prevention Data Sheet 2-8 enable us to find the maximum length of the brace element and the maximum horizontal force it can resist.
D Loss Prevention 2-8]
F2
Maximum ASD horizontal loads for steel sway brace members in compression [extracted from FM Global Property
A D S2

C
nt
FM2

V e L3

e n
h
Zoi3

f t
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F3

t i on S3.7
S3

i bu
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d ist
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ri z
o
th load that the brace member considered is able to support is 1310 lbs (5827 N), which is greater than the design load of 283 lbs (1266.7 N).
a u
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The sway brace design continues with the selection of
b i t
hi
Horizontal capacity per installation angle from vertical L1
the sway brace fitting connecting to the service pipe.
o
pr
Lateral Longitudinal Zoi1
For the situation considered, the nVent CADDY catalog

s
ki
offers the following options: F1
Part number 30°– 44° 45°– 59° 60°– 74° 75°– 90° 30°– 44° 45°– 59° 60°– 74° 75°– 90°
• Standard universal lateral sway brace: 860 lbs 1220 lbs 1500 lbs 1670 lbs
o
970 lbs
o 720 lbs 860 lbs 960 lbs S1

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nd
3825 N 5425 N 6670 N 7430 N 4315 N 3200 N 3825 N 4270 N
L2
860 lbs 1220 lbs 1500 lbs 1670 lbs 970 lbs 720 lbs 860 lbs 960 lbs
CSBSTU0125xx
3825 N 5425 N 6670 N
H
7430 N a 4315 N 3200 N 3825 N 4270 N Zoi2

CSBSTU0150xx
860 lbs
3825 N
1220 lbs
5425 N
1500 lbs
6670 N
D Y1670 lbs
7430 N
970 lbs
4315 N
720 lbs
3200 N
860 lbs
3825 N
960 lbs
4270 N
F2

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CA
1530 lbs 2160 lbs 2650 lbs 2960 lbs 1530 lbs 2160 lbs 2650 lbs 2960 lbs S2
CSBSTU0200xx
6805 N 9610 N 11790 N 13165 N 3870 N 3070 N 3690 N 4136 N

nt
1530 lbs 2160 lbs 2650 lbs 2960 lbs 1530 lbs 2160 lbs 2650 lbs 2960 lbs FM2
CSBSTU0250xx
e
nV
6805 N 9610 N 11790 N 13165 N 3870 N 3070 N 3690 N 4136 N L3
1530 lbs 2160 lbs 2650 lbs 2960 lbs 1530 lbs 2160 lbs 2650 lbs 2960 lbs

the
CSBSTU0300xx Zoi3
6805 N 9610 N 11790 N 13165 N 3870 N 3070 N 3690 N 4136 N
CSBSTU0400xx
o f
1570 lbs
6985 N
2220 lbs
9875 N
2720 lbs
12100 N
3030 lbs
13480 N
1570 lbs
6895 N
2220 lbs
6185 N
2720 lbs
7475 N
3030 lbs
8320 N
F3

n
tio
1570 lbs 2220 lbs 2720 lbs 3030 lbs 1570 lbs 2220 lbs 2720 lbs 3030 lbs S3.8
S3
CSBSTU0500xx

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t r 1980 lbs 2810 lbs 3440 lbs 3840 lbs 1980 lbs 2810 lbs 3440 lbs 3840 lbs

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CSBSTU0600xx
8805 N 12500 N 15300 N 17080 N 6540 N 5205 N 6270 N 6985 N

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The sway brace design proceeds with the design of the
b i t
hi Vertical
FM Loads L1
anchorage to the structure and the selection of the
Horizontal Capacity per Installation Angleo
structure attachment fitting.
r from Zoi1

60°–p
The calculation of the anchorage to the structure is not Brace Type Service Pipe Size 30°– 44° 45°– 59°
i s 74° 75°– 90° F1

ok 2820
presented in this Handbook, which focuses only on the
1620 lbs 2300 lbs lbs 3140 lbs
10,230 N o
connection to the pipe bracing member. S1
Pipe N/A
nVent CADDY’s catalog offers multiple options as
7,205 N
d b 12,545 N 13,965 N
L2
n
Ha
structural element onto which the sway brace is
Zoi2
anchored, here we consider the following universal
fitting:
D Y F2

• Universal structural attachment:

A D S2

C
nt
FM2

e
nV
L3

the
Zoi3

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S3.9
S3

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d
Note: The sway brace calculations can be performed with the nVent CADDY online software: https://www.erico.com/auth/logon.asp

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L1

o
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Zoi1

CSBUNIV050EG ork
is F1

CSBUNIV075EGo
o or
CSBUNIV050EG or S1

b
nd
CSBUNIV075EG,
CSBU1 or CSBU2 L2
CSBU1 or CSBU2

H a Zoi2

D Y F2

D
CA
S2

nt
Brace pipe DN 25 mm FM2

e
Angles between 45° and

nV
Length < 2.1 m / 7 ft. 59° from vertical L3

the
Zoi3

o f F3

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S3.10
S3

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CSBSTU0250EG or

dis
CSB0250 or CSBSTU0250EG or
CSBEZU0250EG CSB0250 or

o r CSBEZU0250EG

y
cop
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a brace B - solution with universal, standard universal or easy universal
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Longitudinal sway

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LATERAL SWAY BRACE LONGITUDINAL SWAY BRACE L1

o
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Zoi1

s
ki
F1

o o S1

b
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L2

H a Zoi2

D Y F2

D
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S2

nt
FM2

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nV
L3

the
Zoi3

of
RIGID LAT RIGID LONG
F3

t i on S3

FOUR-WAY SWAY BRACEu

ib RESTRAINT .1

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RIGID 4-WAY RIGID RE1

CABLE RE3

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Structural Attachment L1

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CONCRETE STRUCTURE STR1 Zoi1

s
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WOOD STRUCTURE STR1 F1
STEEL STRUCTURE STR7
o o S1

b
nd
L2

H a Zoi2

D Y F2

D
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S2

nt
FM2

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nV
L3

the
Zoi3

o f F3

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S3

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trib
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Un Pipe Attachment

STEEL PIPE LAT

STEEL BRANCH LINE RE1

CPVC BRANCH LINE RE2

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Structural Attachment L1

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CONCRETE STRUCTURE STR3 Zoi1

s
ki
WOOD STRUCTURE STR3 F1
STEEL STRUCTURE STR8
o o S1

b
nd
L2

H a Zoi2

D Y F2

D
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S2

nt
FM2

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nV
L3

the
Zoi3

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S3

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Branch Line Attachments

STEEL BRANCH LINES RE3

CPVC BRANCH LINES RE3

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L1

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Zoi1

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F1

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b
nd
L2

H a Zoi2

D Y F2

D
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S2

nt
FM2

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L3

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Zoi3

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u s PIPE STIFFENING MEMBER STIF2

e d STRUT STIFFENING MEMBER STIF1

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LATERAL ONLY BRACES—PIPE BRACE MEMBER L1

o
pr
Zoi1

s
ki
F1

o o S1

b
nd
L2

H a Zoi2

D Y F2

D
CA
S2

nt
FM2

e
nV
L3

the
Zoi3

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S3

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Un
Quick Grip Jr. Lateral Sway Brace, Quick Grip Lateral Sway Brace, Lateral Telescoping
up to 2" - DN 50 2½"- DN 65 and up CSBQG****EG Sway Brace Assembly CSBT*
CSBQG****EG (FM does not approve assemblies)

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o
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Zoi1

s
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F1

o o S1

b
nd
L2

H a Zoi2

D Y F2

D
CA
S2

nt
FM2

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nV
L3

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Zoi3

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istrib LAT2

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In the part numbers, **** refers to service
Standard Universal Universal Sway Brace
Sway Brace CSBSTU****EG CSB**** pipe diameter in inches: e.g. CSBSTU for
4" pipe is the CSBSTU0400EG

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RIGID BRACES—PIPE BRACE MEMBER L1

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Zoi1

s
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F1

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b
nd
L2

H a Zoi2

D Y F2

D
CA
S2

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FM2

e
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L3

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Zoi3

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Standard Universala
u
Un
Sway Brace Universal Sway Brace Lateral Telescoping
CSBSTU****EG CSB**** Sway Brace Assembly CSBT*
In the part number, * refers to the telescoping
range of the assembly: CSBT1 extends from
1 ft. / 30 cm to 1½ ft. / 60 cm, CSBT2
extends from 1½ ft. / 60 cm to 3 ft. / 90 cm

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RIGID BRACES—PIPE BRACE MEMBER L1

o
pr
Zoi1

s
ki
F1

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b
nd
L2

H a Zoi2

D Y F2

D
CA
S2

nt
FM2

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L3

the
Zoi3

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CSBSTU****EG Quick Grip Lateral Sway Brace CSBT*
CSB**** CSBQG****EG
In the part number, * refers to the telescoping
In the part number, **** refers to service pipe In part number **** refers to service pipe range of the assembly: CSBT1 extends from
diameter in inches: e.g. CSBSTU for 4" pipe is diameter, CSBQG0400EG for 4" pipe 1 ft. / 30 cm to 1½ ft. / 60 cm, CSBT2
the CSBSTU0400EG extends from 1½ ft. / 60 cm to 3 ft. / 90 cm

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THREADED ROD RESTRAINT MEMBER L1

o
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Zoi1

s
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F1

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b
nd
L2

H a Zoi2

D Y F2

D
CA
S2

nt
Branch Line Restraint Pipe Attachment FM2

V e
CSBBRP****EG L3
n
e in inches: e.g. the CSBBRP125EG is a
thdiameter
In the part number, **** refers to service pipe Zoi3

o f restraint for 1¼" pipe

F3

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Branch Line Restraint Sturcture Attachment to Steel Branch Line Restraint Sturcture Attachment to
Wood/Concrete
Branch Line Restraint Sturcture Attachment to
Threaded Hole
CSBBRS2EG CSBBRS3EG

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CPVC PIPE L1

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Zoi1

s
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F1

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b
nd
L2

H a Zoi2

D Y F2

D
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S2

nt
FM2

e
nV
L3

the
Zoi3

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TENSION ONLY RESTRAINTS—CABLE RESTRAINT MEMBER L1

o
pr
Zoi1

s
ki
F1

o o S1

b
nd
L2

H a Zoi2

D Y F2

D
CA
S2

nt
FM2

e
nV
L3

the
Zoi3

o f F3

n
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S3
Oval Sleeve
u
trib
CSB**SLVB**

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Note:
Installation of the cable requires:
a
Un
• Cutter slwc or csbc48
Installation of the sleeves requires:
• Power or manual swaging tool

Universal Restraint Clip Attachment Kit

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RIGID BRACES—PIPE-CONDUIT-(STRUT) BRACE MEMBERS L1

o
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Zoi1

s
ki
F1

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b
nd
L2

H a Zoi2

D Y F2

D
CA
S2

nt
FM2

e
nV
L3

the
Zoi3

o f F3

n
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S3

u
istrib STR1

r d Universal Structural Attachment

o CSBUNIV***EG / CSBU

o py
,c
In the part number, *** refers to In the part number, * refers to the

e
the anchor diameter in inches: anchor diameter:

u s 050 for ½", 075 for ¾" 1 for ½"-M12, 2 for ¾"-M20

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RIGID BRACES—STRUT ONLY BRACE MEMBER, NOT FOR PIPE OR CONDUIT BRACE MEMBERS L1

o
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Zoi1

s
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F1

o o S1

b
nd
L2

H a Zoi2

D Y F2

D
CA
S2

nt
FM2

e
nV
L3

the
Zoi3

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tio
S3

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Universal Structural Attachment Universal Structural Attachment
CSBUS* CSBUS*PA

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CABLE BRACES—CABLE RESTRAINT MEMBER L1

o
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Zoi1

s
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F1

o o S1

b
nd
L2

H a Zoi2

D Y F2

D
CA
S2

nt
FM2

e
nV
L3

the
Zoi3

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S3

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Universal Restraint Clip CSBURC**
Universal Restraint Clip, Slotted CSBURCR**
No Pry Clip CSBNPC**

In the part numbers ** refers to the anchor diameter in inches: 38 for ⅜" (M10), 12 for ½" (M12), 58 for ⅝" (M16)

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RIGID BRACING / CABLE BRACING — LOAD DOUBLER L1

o
pr
Zoi1

s
ki
F1

o o S1

b
nd
L2

H a Zoi2

D Y F2

D
CA
S2

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FM2

e
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L3

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Zoi3

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S3

u
istrib STR4

r d
CSBMA050***EG
o
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In the part number, *** refers to the
anchor diameter in inches:
se
050 for ½", 075 for ¾"
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RIGID BRACES / CABLE RESTRAINTS—ANCHORS L1

o
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Zoi1

s
ki
F1

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b
nd
L2

H a Zoi2

D Y F2

D
CA
S2

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FM2

e
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L3

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Zoi3

o f F3

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tio
S3

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d
SABM*****

r
yo
In the part number, the first two ** refer to the drill bit diameter in mm:
p
12 for 12mm-½", 15 for 15mm-⅝", 18 for 18mm-¾".
o
The last three *** refer to the difference in mmcbetween the anchor’s nominal
CSBCAB******EG

,
e depth
s
embedment depth and its effective embedment
u
In the part number, the last two ** refer to the anchor screw diameter in 10th

d
of inches:

ize
37 for ⅜"- M10, 50 for ½" - M12, 62 for ⅝"-M16.

o r The first four **** refer to the anchor’s length in 10th of inches,

t h e.g. 0450 means 4½"

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Zoi1

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F1

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b
nd
L2

H a Zoi2

D Y F2

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S2

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FM2

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L3

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Zoi3

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Metal decking preset anchor inserts: CRLMIP S3

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Cast-in-place, pushed-in-place preset anchors: CRL***EG

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In the part number, the first * refers to the plywood or metal deck forms: M for Metal, W for plywood.
The next two ** refer to the anchor rod diameter in 10th of inches: 37 for ⅜"-M10, 50 for ½"-M12

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RIGID BRACES / CABLE RESTRAINTS—NUTS AND BOLTS L1

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Zoi1

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F1

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L2

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S2

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FM2

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L3

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Zoi3

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Hex nuts, Flange nuts, Hex head bolts, and Washers
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RIGID BRACING / CABLE RESTRAINTS—ADAPTERS FOR STEEL FLANGES L1

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Zoi1

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F1

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b
nd
L2

H a Zoi2

D Y F2

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CA
S2

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FM2

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Zoi3

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S3

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d
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u s
d
These parts are used in conjunction with:
e
iz
or
• Csbuniv050eg, Csbuniv075eg, Csbu1, Csbu2, Csbus1,
Csbus2, Csbus1Pa, Csbus for rigid bracing

u th
• Csburc (r)12 for cable bracing
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F1

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L2

H a Zoi2

D Y F2

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S2

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FM2

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Zoi3

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S3

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d
r In the part numbers, the * refers to the range of flanges
o
py
width onto which the adapter can be attached:

o
,c
CSBS1 ¼"-¾" 6-19 mm,
CSBS2 ¾"-1¼" 19-32 mm

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RIGID BRACING / CABLE RESTRAINTS—ADAPTERS FOR STEEL FLANGES L1

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F1

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L2

H a Zoi2

D Y F2

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S2

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FM2

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L3

the
Zoi3
CSBS*

o f F3

n
The * refers to the range of flanges width in inches onto which the attachment can

tio
be adjusted: S3

u
CSBS3 for flange thickness ¼"-¾" 6-19 mm adjusts 4-8½" 100-215 mm,

trib
CSBS4 for flange thickness ¼"-¾" 6-19 mm adjusts 4-14½" 100-365 mm,

is
CSBS5 for flange thickness ¾"-1¼" 19-32 mm adjusts 4-18” 100-455 mm STR10

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L2

H a Zoi2

D Y F2

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S2

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FM2

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Zoi3

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S3

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L2

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