Is this from an interior or exterior explosion?

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On Nov 11, 2010, at 4:30 PM, <[email protected]> wrote:

> Man don't even mess with this.  This is obviously an engineer who is lost in 
> space.  There is no way to protect pipng from a blast unless someone is 
> providing explosion resistant structure between the blast hazard and the 
> pipe.  In no case is there any way to protect piping from a blast when it's 
> directly exposed.  It's just stupid to even ask for such a thing.  The 
> chracteristics of the explosion, direction, mass displacement, building 
> damage, etc., etc.  can not be accounted for by "Bracing".  Ask this genius 
> what he has in mind, it will probably not be anything since he figures you're 
> the contractor and should be all knowing in this matter.
> 
> Geez.................... 
> 
> 
> Craig Prahl
> CH2MHILL/SPB
> 864-599-4102
> ________________________________________
> From: [email protected] 
> [[email protected]] On Behalf Of Cliff Whitfield 
> [[email protected]]
> Sent: Wednesday, November 10, 2010 5:58 PM
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: Seismic Question
> 
> I have an unusual situation on a project and would like some opinions.
> 
> We are currently doing a project where seismic bracing has been specified
> for 'blast protection' (or something like that).  The project is not in a
> zone that would otherwise require seismic protection.  So here is my
> question.
> 
> Are restraining straps required to be installed on the beam clamps?
> 
> Now before you answer, consider this - NFPA 13 2007 - 9.3.7.1 - C-type
> clamps ... used to attach hangers to the building structure IN AREAS SUBJECT
> TO EARTHQUAKES shall be equipped with a retraining strap.
> 
> Ok, now what is your opinion?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Cliff Whitfield, SET
> President
> Fire Design, Inc.
> 850-526-1886
> 
> [email protected]
> www.fire-design.com
> 
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