Experimental Evaluation of the Seismic Performance of Hospital Sprinkler Systems
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This paper discusses the experimental set-up and procedures for the seismic testing and evaluation of a sprinkler system in hospital model. Concrete compression tests are ran to ensure compliance with ACI 355.2 anchor testing qualifications. Maximum shear strength of the anchor is found to include within the piping system model. Frame and piping system within the model is tested under input motions as guided by AC 156.
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