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The <strong>Knauf</strong> partner company, Danogips,<br />

offers the SBS (Steel Building System) as<br />

an effi cient constructional option for new<br />

steel framework buildings.<br />

The wall and ceiling panels used in this<br />

<strong>Knauf</strong> <strong>Seismic</strong> <strong>Design</strong><br />

Bracing Wall and<br />

Ceiling Panels<br />

system are prefabricated to various degrees<br />

and can bear horizontal loads from<br />

wind and earthquakes.<br />

To date the system can only be used for<br />

static loads. <strong>Knauf</strong> and Danogips are currently<br />

working together to adapt it for use<br />

under dynamic loads, such as in earthquake<br />

endangered areas, in the next few<br />

months.<br />

All the previously mentioned advantages<br />

of drywall constructions can be applied to<br />

the SBS. Additionally, there is the cost-saving<br />

option on expensive reinforced concrete<br />

or steel constructions as the SBS system<br />

is able to to bear loads.<br />

Figure 23: Facade with Danogips SBS (Steel Building System)<br />

Figure 24: Ceiling panel<br />

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