ESWA Catalog 241C:ESWA Catalog 241 final copy - EVAPCO.com
ESWA Catalog 241C:ESWA Catalog 241 final copy - EVAPCO.com
ESWA Catalog 241C:ESWA Catalog 241 final copy - EVAPCO.com
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6<br />
Wind Design<br />
The IBC 2006 code book includes a map of basic wind<br />
speed (3-second gust) by contour lines. However, local<br />
regulations may be more stringent than these published<br />
speeds. The specific factors necessary for wind load as well<br />
as a sample wind load calculation are shown on Page 8.<br />
Whichever design force - seismic or wind - is more<br />
severe for the building, governs the design of the<br />
building and all attached equipment.<br />
Design Implementation<br />
<strong>EVAPCO</strong> applies the given seismic and wind load information<br />
provided by the mechanical consulting engineer to<br />
determine the equipment design necessary to meet IBC<br />
requirements. This process ensures that the mechanical<br />
equipment and its <strong>com</strong>ponents are <strong>com</strong>pliant per the<br />
provisions of the IBC as given in the plans and specifications<br />
for the project. For design build projects, <strong>EVAPCO</strong> is<br />
equipped to look up the information and submit the<br />
resulting loads for approval.<br />
Independent Certification<br />
Per the most recent edition of the code, the <strong>EVAPCO</strong><br />
<strong>com</strong>pliance process included an exhaustive analysis by an<br />
independent approval agency. As required by the<br />
International<br />
Building Code,<br />
<strong>EVAPCO</strong> sup-<br />
plies a certificate<br />
of <strong>com</strong>pliance<br />
as part of<br />
its submittal<br />
documents. The<br />
certificate of<br />
<strong>com</strong>pliance<br />
demonstrates<br />
Wind Load Map Courtesy IBC 2006 Text –<br />
See full-sized map for location specific values<br />
Certificate<br />
of<br />
IBC COMPLIANCE<br />
Compliance<br />
A T , U S S , U A T , U T C o o l i n g T o w e r s<br />
ATW(B) and <strong>ESWA</strong> Closed<br />
Circuit<br />
Coolers<br />
ATC-E and HTC Evaporative<br />
Condensers<br />
A r e c e r t i f i e d t o m e e t o r e x c e e d t h e S e i s m i c a n d W i n d L o a d P r o v i s i o n s<br />
s e t f o r t h i n t h e a p p l i c a b l e b u i l d i n g c o d e s f o r t h i s p r o j e c t .<br />
T h e s e p r o d u c t s h a v e b e e n m a n u f a c t u r e d f o l l o w i n g a l l<br />
a p p l i c a b l e q u a l i t y a s s u r a n c e p r o g r a m s .<br />
A p p l i c a b l e B u i l d i n g C o d e s :<br />
I B C 2 0 0 6<br />
A S C E - 7<br />
N F P A 5 0 0 0<br />
R e f e r e n c e d R e p o r t :<br />
V M A - 4 3 3 8 7<br />
A p p r o v a l A g e n c y :<br />
V M C S e i s m i c C o n s u l t i n g G r o u p<br />
<strong>EVAPCO</strong>. . . Specialists<br />
in<br />
Heat<br />
Transfer<br />
Products<br />
and<br />
Services.<br />
I D I B C C O C 0 0 1<br />
that the equipment has been independently tested and<br />
analyzed in accordance with the IBC seismic and wind<br />
load requirements. Evapco has worked closely with the<br />
independent approval agency, The VMC Group, to <strong>com</strong>plete<br />
the independent equipment testing and analysis.<br />
If the seismic “g force” and wind “psf” load requirements<br />
for the project site are known, <strong>EVAPCO</strong>’s online equipment<br />
selection software, iES, will allow you to choose the<br />
required structural design package – either standard construction<br />
or upgraded construction.<br />
If the project requirements are unknown, the following<br />
calculations must be <strong>com</strong>pleted.<br />
For further questions regarding IBC <strong>com</strong>pliance, please<br />
contact your local <strong>EVAPCO</strong> Representative or visit<br />
www.evapco.<strong>com</strong>.<br />
When using the <strong>EVAPCO</strong> selection software to make a<br />
selection, these calculations are already incorporated<br />
into the selection process. Simply enter the required<br />
seismic factors and the Seismic Design Force and Wind<br />
Load will be calculated automatically!!<br />
Seismic Load Calculations<br />
The data required to calculate the seismic load are:<br />
Occupancy Category – I, II, III or IV depending on the<br />
nature of the building occupancy. Table 1604.5 in the IBC<br />
2006 Code Book defines each of the four categories in<br />
detail. In summary the four categories are:<br />
• Category I - structures that represent a low hazard<br />
to human life in the event of a failure.<br />
• Category III - structures that represent a substantial<br />
hazard to human life in the event of a failure.<br />
• Category IV - structures designated as essential<br />
facilities.<br />
• Category II - any structures not listed in I, III or IV.<br />
Site Classification – A, B, C, D, E or F based on the types<br />
of soil and their engineering properties. Table 1613.5.2 in<br />
the IBC 2006 Code Book defines each of the categories in<br />
detail. IBC specifies site class “D” when soil properties are<br />
unknown.<br />
Maximum Spectral Response Acceleration (Ss) –<br />
Numerical value found using the U.S. Geological (USGS)<br />
data based on the Zip Code of the project. This data<br />
point can be determined using the Ground Motion<br />
Parameter Calculator at http://www.usgs.gov/. Note the<br />
calculator assumes a site classification of B for the 0.2 second<br />
maximum Ss. The site coefficient (Fa), defined below,<br />
will correct for the actual site classification.