SMACNA
Sections
HVAC Codes, Standards, and Regulations Overview
Essential guide to HVAC codes, standards, and regulations covering ASHRAE, ICC, NFPA, UL, SMACNA requirements, adoption processes, and enforcement mechanisms.
Air Systems Testing and Balancing
Comprehensive guide to air system testing, balancing procedures, duct traverse methods, pitot tube measurements, and proportional balancing techniques per ASHRAE and SMACNA standards.
Seismic Clearances for Ductwork Bracing Systems
Technical requirements for ductwork seismic clearances including minimum separation distances by SDC, flexible connections at equipment, building joints, and SMACNA standards.
Seismic Bracing for HVAC Ductwork Systems
Comprehensive guide to seismic bracing design for HVAC ductwork including SMACNA requirements, lateral and longitudinal bracing configurations, load calculations, and spacing criteria per ASCE 7 and IBC standards.
Ductwork Design and Sizing for HVAC Systems
Comprehensive technical analysis of duct sizing methods, pressure loss calculations, fitting coefficients, and design standards for HVAC distribution systems with practical examples and formulas.