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Dec 8, 20161 min read

Improving earthquake performance of building service elements

Good performance of non-structural elements during earthquakes can save lives and costs, and relies on well-managed processes during the design, procurement and construction project phases. This Practice Advisory advises how to improve the performance of non-structural elements during earthquakes.

Figure 1: Widespread damage resulting from a ceiling failure after a Canterbury earthquake

In wake of the recent earthquakes, a practice note has been released on the subject of building services seismic restraint and good practices to follow. See the full guidelines below...

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