Title: Monthly Meeting
Date: March 12, 2010
Time: 11:45 AM
Place: 1221 W. Idaho Street (Idaho Power Building)

Objective:

A summary of the seismic requirements of IBC 2006 as they apply to equipment and associated piping, ductwork and electrical systems.

Speaker:

Richard Lloyd is the West Coast Manager for MASON INDUSTRIES, Inc. and a mechanical engineer with 30 years experience in seismic design of mechanical and electrical systems. Co-author of ASHRAE’s “A Practical Guide to Seismic Restraint” and “Mason Industries Seismic Restraint Guidelines for Suspended Piping, Ductwork and Electrical Systems” and also a member of the ASCE 7 TC-8 subcommittee on seismic requirements of non-structural components.

Key Issues:

• Basic design requirements and terminology in IBC 2006 and ASCE 7.
• Determination of seismic requirements for your specific project.
• Bracing requirements and exemptions for piping, ductwork and conduit.
• Relative displacement and flexible connectors.
• Problems with anchors in concrete per ACI 318.
• Equipment certification by experience data or shake table testing.

** Please RSVP to the right. Food will only be provided for those who RSVP**