Seismic Performance
By T&R Interior Systems
CBI grid has fared very well in Earthquakes; from Hicks Bay, to Christchurch, Kaikoura and Seddon quakes, none of the suspended ceilings constructed with CBI grid fell down.
T&R Interior Systems are proud to advocate for safer ceilings and recent events strengthen this resolve.
Changes to Seismic Design Requirements for Suspended Ceilings
Amendments have been made to the New Zealand Seismic Design Actions Standard (NZS 1170.5) and came into effect in September 2016. These changes significantly influence the design and installation of ALL suspended ceilings. Since NZS 1170.5 is the design actions standard cited by Verification Method 1 to clause B1 of the NZ Building Code, it must be adhered to in order for an installed ceiling to comply.
What does this mean?
The most important requirement is to design all future ceilings for ultimate limit state events.
T&R has seismic design guides and calculators which provide ULS design frameworks,It is possible to use these design guides and calculators with confidence and comply with the Building Code.
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T&R Interior Systems specialise in the supply of quality interior building and acoustic products fully supported by extensive technical support and friendly service. We offer expert interior acoustic solutions, luminaires, partition walls and ceilings. T&R are passionate about correct seismic design for non-structural elements.
T&R are constantly re-evaluating and developing new innovative ideas to improve acoustic environments and make safer interiors. Our product range is dynamic reflecting the latest research, while our core products have a long in-service history throughout New Zealand. Our systems are continuously refined, evaluated, tested and developed to solve problems and find solutions. We are proud to have relationships with Canterbury University, JSK Acoustic Testing Facility, Callaghan Innovation and other professionals to guide our research.
T&R are committed to innovative interior solutions.
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