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Category: Non-structural elements

19Jun

Seismic Performance of Non Structural Elements (SPONSE) Workshop – UC April 2016

Greg Preston

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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. read more


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30May

Low Damage Partition Walls

Greg Preston

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. read more


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