Knauf Seismic Design

Knauf Seismic Design
Applications
Non-load bearing Partitions /
Suspended Ceilings (pp. 10 / 12)
As construction components, the wellknown
Knauf partitions and ceiling systems
are earthquake proof by themselves [6].
Additionally, they add a considerable
amount of earthquake safety to a building
based on the benefi ts mentioned earlier in
this brochure.
Application is possible both in new
buildings as well as for the retrofi tting or
renovation of existing buildings.
Shear Walls (pg. 14)
Figure 11: Knauf partition W112
Knauf drywall partitions can bear horizontal
shear forces like wind and earthquake
loads if they are adapted to brace
load-bearing structures. With that, the
advantages of Knauf drywall partitions can
be exploited for walls in new buildings and
in the case of renovation and retrofi ttings
with structural requirements.
Bracing Wall and Ceiling Panels for
Steel Framework Buildings (pg. 16)
Prefabricated or on-site fabricated wall
and ceiling panels can be used for new
steel framework buildings.
These panels link the advantages of dry
construction systems with a highly effective
execution process.
The Knauf partner company, Danogips,
offers the SBS (Steel Building System)
which will shortly be adapted for use in
Figure 12: The Danogips SBS (Steel Building System)
earthquake endangered buildings.
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