This paper identifies the inherent strengths/weaknesses of rigid timber-framed partitions and quantifies the onset drifts for different damage thresholds under a unidirectional quasi-static cyclic loading. It reports construction and testing
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Shake Table Testing Plan for Multiple Non-Structural Elements & Contents in a Low-Damage Structural Steel Building
The Robust Building Systems (ROBUST) project is aimed at enhancing the seismic resilience of buildings by introducing and validating low-damage concepts for the structural and non-structural elements (NSEs). A three-story,
Shake Table Testing of Fire Sprinkler Piping Systems Typical of NZ Practices
An automatic fire sprinkler piping system is an essential non-structural element which can have major impacts on both the fire safety and building functionality (e.g. flooding damage) if damaged during
Seismic design of acceleration-sensitive non-structural elements in New Zealand: State-of-practice and recommended changes
Acceleration-sensitive non-structural elements not only constitute a significant portion of a building’s component inventory, but also comprise components and systems that are indispensable to the operational continuity of essential facilities.
Post-Earthquake Reparability of Buildings: The Role of Non-Structural Elements
Recent earthquake events in New Zealand have highlighted the need to improve the post-earthquake reparability of buildings. This paper describes a number of avenues for improving the post-earthquake reparability of
Performance of Precast Cladding Panels with Rocking Connections Under Lateral Cyclic Loading
Several concrete cladding panels were damaged during the 2011 Christchurch Earthquakes in New Zealand. Damage included partial collapse of panels, rupture of joint sealants, cracking and corner crushing. Installation errors,
Low-Damage Rocking Precast Concrete Cladding Panels: Design Approach and Experimental Validation
This paper presents the development (concept, design, detailing, and fabrication) and experimental validation of a novel low-damage precast concrete cladding panel system that can accommodate significant inter-story drift demand through
Experimental Seismic Performance of Plasterboard Partition Walls With Seismic Gaps
It is now widely recognized that the performance of non-structural elements is crucial to the performance of building systems during earthquakes. Field surveys and experimental studies have shown that light
Experimental Seismic Performance of Partly-Sliding Partition Walls
Plasterboard partition walls typically used in commercial buildings are especially sensitive to earthquakes, with the onset of cosmetic damage initiating at small values of interstorey drift. The most common partition
Unlocking the Value of Data: Managing New Zealand’s Interconnected Infrastructure
This paper gives an overview of the benefits for New Zealand in developing a National Digital Infrastructure Model (NDIM) and provides some examples of activities both here and overseas. It