Technical overview of seismic cable tray design considerations including bracing splice reinforcement movement accommodation cable retention and support verification. High-seismicity projects place much greater demands on cable tray systems than ordinary installations. This article will explore the importance of seismic resistance in cable trays, discuss when seismic braces are necessary, and help you understand how to make informed. Cable tray and conduit systems have consistently performed well at conventional power and industrial facilities subjected to past strong-motion earthquakes larger than eastern U. plant safe shutdown earthquakes (1). This is so even though the systems are typically not designed for earthquake. This appendix provides the design criteria for seismic Category I cable trays and their supports. During an earthquake, cable. Seismic Bracing Systems Go to www.
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