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Apprentice Q&A · #121

How do I read the seismic engineering details for cable bracing on heavy duct?

3rd YearSealing & InsulationRED · Stop / Verify

Look at the dedicated Seismic Calculation Sheet Package provided by the structural engineer. It will reference your duct size and weight to tell you:

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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).

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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?

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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.

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