Seismic response of viscously damped braced thin-wall piping system: a proof-of-concept case study

Thin-wall water piping systems are key to the functionality of important facilities, such as hospitals and schools. Recent earthquakes have demonstrated the vulnerability of these systems. Conventional bracing of thin-wall water piping systems does not guarantee adequate seismic performance. Due to their flexibility, dynamic amplification of long piping runs between bracing elements can occur. This paper evaluates, through a case study, the …