Seismic Bracing for Pipe Calculator

Calculates seismic bracing requirements for piping systems per IBC and ASCE 7.

Weight of pipe plus water.
lbs/ft
Distance between supports.
feet
Typically 0.3 to 0.9 based on SDC.

Results

Lateral Seismic Force-lbs
Maximum Brace Spacing-feet
References: IBC Chapter 16, ASCE 7, NFPA 13