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NCS Subsystem Experiments on Partition Walls

OBJECTIVES

A series of light frame metal stud wall partitions with and without lay-in ceiling interaction will be tested in the NCS using prescribed horizontal floor motions. The wall partitions will be installed parallel and perpendicular to the input motions in order to study both their in-plane and out-of-plane seismic responses. The largest partition wall specimen that can be accommodated in the NCS at the UB-NEES Site is 12 ft long x 13 ft tall. Shorter specimens can be accommodated and typical construction details will be considered in the experimental program.

The Practice Committee and the Advisory Board will provide input into the proper selection of these typical details at the initial stages of the experimental program. Variables that will be considered in the development of the fragility curves for partitions include: (i) types of restraint at the top of the walls; (ii) wall geometries and corners; (iii) presence of door openings and fire doors.

SPECIMENS DESCRIPTION

Description	File Download	Posted
Summary of Damage States	XLS	06.14.08
Summary of Specimens and Failure Mechanisms	XLS	06.14.08
NCS Report Specimen 1	ZIP	06.12.08
NCS Report Specimen 2	ZIP	06.12.08
NCS Report Specimen 3	ZIP	06.12.08
NCS Report Specimen 4	ZIP	06.12.08
NCS Report Specimen 5	ZIP	06.12.08
NCS Report Specimen 6	ZIP	06.12.08
NCS Report Specimen 7	ZIP	06.13.08
NCS Report Specimen 8	ZIP	06.13.08