Have a hospital that requires three (3) 1/8" lead sheets for radiation protection. They sit on a concrete slab and are otherwise fastened to steel stud walls behind to prevent them from falling over (sheets are 6-7' high). Details of radiation protection are by the specialist and I just need to check for holding these things to the studs.
Does anyone have any literature on multiple lead sheet installations? I found some standard stuff on single sheet behind drywall but not much when they start to be added together. My main concern is the malleability of the lead and potential sag on fasteners over time even if base loaded. Not sure if this is even valid or not but 3 sheets are pretty heavy if things sag and fasteners are loaded in bending.
Does anyone have any literature on multiple lead sheet installations? I found some standard stuff on single sheet behind drywall but not much when they start to be added together. My main concern is the malleability of the lead and potential sag on fasteners over time even if base loaded. Not sure if this is even valid or not but 3 sheets are pretty heavy if things sag and fasteners are loaded in bending.
