How wide should the cable tray be to require seismic bracing
Application: Electrical conduits with an inner diameter of ≥60 mm; cable ladders with a gravity load of ≥150 N/m (industry standard for strong current cable trays width ≥ 200, weak current cable trays width ≥ 300), cable trays, bus ducts. In practical terms, the cable tray design team needs the project-specific seismic criteria, not just a vague statement that the building is in a seismic area. According to the " GB50981-2014 Code for Seismic Design of Building Mechanical and Electrical Engineering", seismic bracing for piping and cable trays in power systems is required if one of the following two conditions is met: The inner diameter of the electrical conduit is greater than or equal to. First, lateral braces, also called transverse braces, are installed across or perpendicular to the system. One of the primary considerations in seismic design is the structural integrity of the cable tray. The tray should be able to resist the lateral and vertical forces imposed by the earthquake without collapsing or failing. Seismic bracing, typically made of high-strength metal, is key component specifically designed to enhance the stability and safety of cable tray systems during earthquakes.
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