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Large roof-mounted AHU/RTU in sensitive buildings is typically mounted on spring isolators with bases to (conceptual)?

Choices

  • (A) Duct FPM in basement
  • (B) Increase structural steel weight
  • (C) Reduce structure-borne vibration and re-radiation into occupied spaces, tuned to deflection/ rpm
  • (D) Enlarge cooling tower plume

Correct answer: (C)

Reduce structure-borne vibration and re-radiation into occupied spaces, tuned to deflection/ rpm

Explanation

Isolation: spring deflection vs rpm, seismic snubbers, flexible connectors.

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