Question

A 184 ft by 242 ft room in a warehouse will be protected by individual fire...

A 184 ft by 242 ft room in a warehouse will be protected by individual fire sprinklers spaced throughout the ceiling. Each sprinkler head covers a 10 ft by 10 ft area and will discharge approximately 40 gal/min (gpm). Sprinkler heads are located in straight rows spaced at 10 ft on center. For preliminary design, approximate the following:

a. the minimum number of sprinker heads required.

b. the minimum number of rows of sprinkler heads, if rows run transversely (widthwise) through the building

c. the minimum number of rows of sprinkler heads, if rows run longitudinally (lengthwise) through the building

d.  the flow rate of the system, in gpm, based on the number of sprinkler Heads

Homework Answers

Answer #1

ANSWER :

Know the answer?
Your Answer:

Post as a guest

Your Name:

What's your source?

Earn Coins

Coins can be redeemed for fabulous gifts.

Not the answer you're looking for?
Ask your own homework help question
Similar Questions
ADVERTISEMENT
Need Online Homework Help?

Get Answers For Free
Most questions answered within 1 hours.

Ask a Question
ADVERTISEMENT