Look at the dedicated Seismic Calculation Sheet Package provided by the structural engineer. It will reference your duct size and weight to tell you:
The required thickness of the steel aircraft cable.
The precise allowable installation angles (30 ∘ to 60 ∘ relative to the ceiling slab).
The maximum linear spacing distances allowed between lateral braces (preventing side-to-side sway) and longitudinal braces (preventing front-to-back shifting).
Field checklist
Stop and verify the approved detail, manufacturer instructions, foreman direction, and project specs before touching it.
The required thickness of the steel aircraft cable.
The precise allowable installation angles (30 ∘ to 60 ∘ relative to the ceiling slab).
The maximum linear spacing distances allowed between lateral braces (preventing side-to-side sway) and longitudinal braces (preventing front-to-back shifting).
Ask Foreman
Hey boss, I’m on sealing & insulation and need verification before I touch this: How do I read the seismic engineering details for cable bracing on heavy duct? Do you want me to stop here and check the approved detail, submittal, or inspector/manufacturer requirement first?
Use this as training guidance. The foreman, approved drawings, project specs, manufacturer installation instructions, employer safety policy, and AHJ/code requirements always control the final answer.