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We’ve worked around engineers long enough to see how often people ignore the “small stuff” in seismic projects. And honestly, we used to do the same. We thought earthquakes only threatened big structural frames. Then we saw how unbraced pipes, loose equipment, and weak anchors fail first during shaking. That moment made us take Support and Brace Design seriously.
At Fluxiss, we provide seismic support design services for clients across the US, UK, Europe, and the UAE, from New York to London and Dubai. And we want to share what really matters when you’re dealing with seismic bracing, pipe restraints, and equipment anchoring.
Whenever we walk through a facility in Los Angeles, Seattle, Birmingham, or Abu Dhabi, we notice the same thing: pipes, ducts, and equipment are everywhere. And every one of them becomes a hazard during shaking.
That’s where Support and Brace Design comes in—designing seismic supports, seismic bracing design, and seismic restraint systems that keep mechanical and electrical components in place when an earthquake hits.
Whether it’s piping support systems, HVAC units, hospital equipment, or industrial machinery, each one needs a brace configuration design that transfers forces safely to the structure.
When we design seismic support systems, we follow ASCE/SEI 7-22 Chapter 13. It tells exactly how to calculate seismic force on pipes and equipment and when anchoring is mandatory. FEMA’s guidance adds the practical side—how to form a load path and prevent equipment from sliding or overturning.
These rules matter in high-risk zones, especially California, Oregon, Utah, and Washington.
In the UK and Europe, we base structural bracing service decisions on Eurocode 8, which focuses on equipment inertia and anchoring capacity. Even if a building is modern, bracing often needs upgrades when we check its support system engineering.
This is the part of the work where Fluxiss spends most of its time—turning calculations into real-world protection.
We calculate forces on:
This includes pipe support seismic design, piping brace design, seismic hanger design, and pipe restraint seismic design.
When dealing with chillers, pumps, generators, or medical equipment, we design:
We check whether the building can handle the forces are sending into it. This structural support analysis step prevents failure in beams, slabs, and anchorage points.
We prepare seismic support detailing, drawings, and installation notes so contractors can follow the exact restraint layout.
Nothing beats walking the site. We check bolt placement, anchor embedment, brace spacing, and everything installers might miss.
We’ve learned that even well-designed brace systems fail when:
Every project from Las Vegas to Manchester to Sharjah brings a new challenge, but the goal remains the same—seismic load restraint that actually works.
We’ve seen facilities lose millions because of one unanchored pipe or a poorly braced pump. And at Fluxiss we’ve seen failures that could have been prevented with a single well-placed seismic restraint.
That’s why Support and Brace Design is not just a technical requirement—it’s the layer of safety most people never notice until they need it.
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Fluxiss can help you understand what your system needs and how we can make it compliant, safe, and ready for seismic events.
Support and Brace Design means creating seismic supports and restraints for pipes, equipment, and mechanical systems. We design anchors, braces, and hangers so these components stay stable during earthquakes and transfer forces safely to the structure. It protects buildings, people, and operations.
Not all, but many do—especially in areas with moderate to high seismic activity. We check pipe diameter, material, location, and risk level. In cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Dubai, most suspended and long-run piping requires piping brace design or pipe restraint seismic design.
We start with ASCE 7-22 force calculations, then design anchors, braces, and configurations that resist sliding, overturning, or shaking. This includes equipment restraint design, seismic anchoring systems, and equipment brace design, tailored for the equipment weight and motion.
We cover everything—load calculations, brace layout, anchor detailing, structural checks, drawings, and onsite inspection. Our service integrates seismic support design, seismic bracing design, structural bracing solutions, and mechanical system supports across the US, UK, Europe, and UAE.
We’re proudly serving clients across the USA, UK, UAE, and Europe. From corporate giants to research labs and the shipping industry,