Hanging, Bracing and Protection of System Piping

Abstract

There are three related concepts being discussed in this chapter: the hanging or support of pipe, the bracing of pipe to resist seismic forces, and the protection of system piping from potentially destructive forces. The common theme in all three of these concepts is “protection”. The hanging or support of pipe protects the pipe against gravitational forces. The bracing rules actually encompass everything necessary to protect the pipe against damage during earthquakes. The rest of the protection concerns deal with a variety of potentially destructive forces like mechanical damage, fire and freezing.