The International Association for the Seismic Performance of Non-Structural Elements (SPONSE) workshop was held at UC in April 2016, hosted by the Quake Centre.
Category: Non-structural elements
Low Damage Partition Walls
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Dry wall partitions are vulnerable to seismic damage even in relatively minor earthquakes. This paper outlines a detail that provides a low damage solution that will protect partitions reasonably severe earthquakes. This cost and time associated with construction is no more than current practices.