Archive | 2021
Seismic Design Optimization Method of Fire Hydrants
Abstract
As per the revisions to the Korean Building Code and the Seismic Design Code for fire protection systems in accordance with the Common Applications of the Seismic Design Code by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, earthquake load and structural safety of a non-structural element are considered as important parameters for a fire protection system. In Richter scale 5.0 or higher earthquake damage cases occurring in Gyeongju (2016) and Pohang (2017), walls and hydrant boxes were broken or deformed such that their doors could not be opened. Therefore, the breakage, deformation, and detachment of hydrants and internal devices without the seismic design caused malfunction and increased the fire risk. In this study, the earthquake load was calculated according to the seismic design regulation on the hydrant box and the structural stability was verified by 3D model review, structural analysis simulation, the structural member, and the anchorage for performance. Moreover, an optimized seismic design plan was proposed by analyzing and comparing the simulation result for the factors governing the seismic design performance of a fire hydrant box.