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Spacing between supports for no leakage through pressure plate

Spacing between supports for no leakage through pressure plate

Spacing between supports for no leakage through pressure plate

(OP)
Hi All :

We are currently testing our blast doors to ensure there is no leakage.

Test is performed by closing the door and clamping a plate (with gasket) on the other side of the door frame.

    Door
|------------|
|             | Door Frame
|------------|
  Test Plate
 (Top View)

Once the set up is ready, air is filled into this closed chamber and is pressurized up until 11 psi.

I have to ensure that no air leakage occurs from the Test Plate Gasket seal. How do I select the spacing between clamps to ensure there is no leakage ?

Input is :

Length of Plate = 133.4in
Width of Plate = 123.5in
Pressure = 11psi
Gasket Thickness = 0.5in
Gasket Width = 2in


Thanks

Kapil
Structural Engg., EWI

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