Building Seismic - Flex-Hose

1 Building Seismic Joint Seismic Seismic Restraint Restraint Tri-Flex Loop Seismic Connection Typical bracing using Flex-Hose Co.'s IBC & ASCE Standard 7-05 Compliant Tri-Flex Loop . The Tri-Flex Loop Seismic Connection System meet the requirements of Chapter 2009 IBC & ASCE Standard Code Compliance - Seismic Design Requirements of ASCE Standard 7-05 code for total displacement. Compliant Tri-Flex Loop Patented Technology From coast to coast, the 2009 International Building Code Meets the stringent requirements of the ASCE standards (IBC) & ASCE Standard 7-05 are requiring architects, for displacement requirements ASCE Standard 7-05. d passe engineers and Building owners to adapt to new Building requirements related to Seismic regulations. Flex-Hose Company's Patented Tri-Flex Loop design meets the displacement requirements as defined by Chapter of Chapter 17 - Seismic Design Requirements for the ASCE 7-05 code. It's three flexible sections allow it to Seismically Isolated Structures compensates movement in six degrees of freedom (three coordinates axes, plus rotation about those axes Displacement simultaneously from random Seismic shifts).

2 Design Displacement. The design earthquake lateral displacement, excluding 2009 International Building Code (IBC) additional displacement due to actual and accidental torsion, required for design of AXIAL Passing the Test! Section 1613-Earthquake Scope. the isolation system. COMPRESSION. Every structure, and portion thereof, including nonstructural PARALLEL OFFSET The New York State Center for Z AXIS Advanced Technology (CAT) at components that are permanently attached to structures and Total Design Displacement Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY. their supports and attachments, shall be designed and Tri-Flex Loop Flexible Coupling The design earthquake lateral displacement, including additional displacement due to constructed to resist the effects of earthquake motions in for Seismic Applications Testing accordance with ASCE 7, excluding Chapter actual and accidental torsion, required for design of the isolation system. AXIAL EXTENSION Project No.

3 A70614, October 1998. 14 and Appendix 11A. The Seismic design FRONT VIEW. The focus of the Flexible Coupling Evaluation is to category for a structure is permitted to be Total Maximum Displacement study the motion capabilities of the Flex-Hose determined in accordance with The maximum considered earthquake lateral displacement, including additional Tri-Flex Loop. The product is deisgned to withstand Section 1613 or ASCE. large and irregular movements such as might be displacement due to actual and accidental torsion, required for verification of the caused by Seismic activities. Testing was conducted stability of the isolation system or elements thereof, design of Building separation, by (1) analytically using finite element modeling LISTED and vertical load testing of isolator unit prototype. and computer simulation and (2) using physical testing. Tri-Flex Loop . ASCE 7-05 Chapter 11. for combustible gases and The experimental results, in which the Flex-Hose flammable liquids NON-PARALLEL Tri-Flex Loop exhibited signficantly superior ability 33NB Scope.

4 Every structure, and portion thereof, includingnonstructural PARALLEL OFFSET. OFFSET Y AXIS. WITH X AXIS to withstand repeated cyclic loading in three components, shall be designed and constructed to resist the effects of earthquake ROTATION dimensions. Based on the testing conducted on the motions as prescribed by the Seismic requirements of this standard. Certain Tri-Flex Loop, it is likely that the Flex-Hose Tri-Flex CSA standard B51 Loop will withstand limited application of certified. Inspected non- Building structures, as described in Chapter 15, are also within the scope and shall displacements in excess of those published by the and tested by the Technical Standards be designed and constructed in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 15. manufacturer without failure. and Safety Authority Requirements concerning alterations, additions, and change of use are set forth in FRONT VIEW. of Canada. SIDE VIEW The New York State Center for Advanced Appendix 11B.

5 Existing structures and alterations to existing structures need only Technology (CAT) concluded the Flex-Hose Tri-Flex comply with the Seismic requirements of this standard where required by Appendix 11B. Loop is found to be more likely to survive a Seismic event where large, three dimensional relative displacements of the ends of the coupling are Components Crossing the Isolation Interface. Elements of seismically isolated Tri-Flex Loop Specifications: involved. structures and nonstructural components, or portions thereof, that cross the isolation inter- The Tri-Flex Loop patented design meets the displacement requirements as Tri-Flex Loop's superior capabilities were proven in For Fire Protection Systems face shall be designed to withstand the total maximum displacement. defined Chapter 17 of ASCE Standard 7-05. It's three flexible sections allow computer-controlled, rigorous robotic testing at the it to compensate movement in six degrees of freedom (three coordinates axes, New York State Center for Advanced Technology (CAT) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and are CYCLE TESTED FOR.)

6 Plus rotation about those axes simultaneously from 20,000. cycles random Seismic movements and displacements). available on a video. For your complimentary copy of the testing CD call us toll free 1-877-TRI-FLEX.. Tri-Flex Loop Factory Cable Hanger Support Systems meet the requirements of the ASCE Standard 7-05 Chapter , ASCE Standard 7-05 Compliance - Component Support Requirements , for piping systems and component supports. Compliant Tri-Flex Loop Cable Hanger Support System UL Listed From coast to coast, the 2009 International Meets the stringent requirements of the ASCE Standard 7-05 Chapter URC for ASCE Standard 7-05 , , for piping systems and component supports Building Code (IBC) and ASCE Standard 7-05 attaching to structure require architects, engineers and Building owners to adapt to new Building codes and standards Chapter 13 - Structural Design Requirements related to Seismic regulations. These code for Non-Structural Components Tri-Flex Loop Factory Cable Hanger UL Listed UL Listed standards also apply to the components utilized Assembly Kits meet the requirements of the Oval Sleeve Hanging Lug Seisimic to support flexible loops at Building separations.

7 (URC) Cable Component Supports. Mechanical and electrical component supports ASCE 7-05 Chapters , on Elbow Rope/Cable The Tri-Flex Loop UL Listed Cable Support Hanger and for component supports in that (including those with Ip = ) and the means by which they are attached to the System is simple and reliable and is in compliance they are designed for load rating and third component shall be designed for the forces and displacements determined in with ASCE Standard 7-05, Chapter , party tested. The UL Listed Seismic Wire Sections and Such supports include structural members, braces, and Rope/Cable used in our hanger assemblies frames, skirts, legs, saddles, pedestals, cables, guys, stays, snubbers, and tethers, conforms to the requirement of ASCE. Flex-Hose Company's Tri-Flex Loop is capable of as well as elements forged or cast as a part of the mechanical or electrical (American Society of Civil Engineers). accommodating Seismic displacements for component.

8 Guidleines for structural application of vertical piping between floors in buildings, wire rope in that the cable is pre-stretched and where piping passes through or Design Basis. If standard supports, for example, ASME B31, NFPA 13, and permanent end fittings maintain the Listed breakstength of the cable with a safety bridges Building Seismic joints or or MSS SP-58, or proprietary supports are used, they shall be designed by either Cable Hanger Building expansion joints. load rating ( , testing) or for the calculated Seismic forces. In addition, the factor of two. Assembly stiffness of the support, where appropriate, shall be designed such that the Seismic load path for the component performs its intended function. LISTED Color Coded Pre-stretched Breakstrength Certified Tri-Flex Loop . for combustible Piping Systems. Piping systems shall satisfy the requirements of this Simple and Reliable gases and flammable liquids section except that elevator system piping shall satisfy the requirements of 33NB.

9 Section Except for piping designed and constructed in accordance with NFPA 13, Seismic supports shall not be required for other piping systems where CSA standard B51. one of the following conditions is met:1. Piping is supported by rod hangers; Use RED CABLE kit certified. Inspected and tested by the hangers in the pipe run are 12 in. (305 mm) or less in length from the top of for installing all Technical Standards Tri-Flex Loops up to and Safety Authority the pipe to the supporting structure; hangers are detailed to avoid bending of the of Canada. 8 in diameter. hangers and their attachments; and provisions are made for piping to accommodate expected deflections. Use BLUE CABLE kit for installing all Tri-Flex Loops of 10 or larger Contents of kits: For Fire Protection Systems in diameter. CYCLE TESTED FOR 2 URC (universal restraint) clips for attaching to structure 20,000. cycles 4 zinc-plated copper oval sleeves 2 red or blue cables, 13 ft.

10 Long .. Save Labor Costs with these Tri-Flex Loop Accessories! The Tri-Flex Loop's superior capabilities for withstanding large and irregular movements caused by Seismic activities in a piping system were Seismic Loop Sizing Program Tri-Flex Loop Hanger Assembly Kit and Accessories tested and confirmed by independent, third party testing at The New York State Center for Advanced Technology (CAT) at Rensselaer It's FREE! Auto The UL Listed Seismic Wire Rope/Cable used in our hanger assemblies conform to the requirements of the ASCE. Polytechnic Institute. CAD. Compatible (American Society of Civil Engineers) guidelines for structured applications of wire rope, in that the cable is pre-stretched UL listed and labeled Tri-Flex Loop products are tested, listed labeled and the permanent end fittings maintain the breakstrength of and regularly inspected by Underwriters Laboratories to ensure they the cable with a safety factor of two. meet or exceed industry performance standards.