Seismic design for suspended ceilings - Build 164(2018)
- Abbreviation
- Seismic design for suspended ceilings
- Valid from
- 1/02/2018
- Information provider
- BRANZ Limited,
- Information type
- BUILD article,
- Format
- PDF,
Description
Suspended ceilings fared poorly in recent earthquakes. In response, the relevant standard was revised, and there are stringent design and installation requirements to prevent collapse in a 1-in-500-year event.