Seismically resilient partition wall design and testing

This report details an experimental study on the seismic performance of three non-structural component systems. The study examines:

1. conventional New Zealand  partition walls with No-Fix zones at junctions
2. the same walls combined with a perimeter-restrained plasterboard ceiling
3. an innovative integrated assembly comprising rocking walls and a fully floating ceiling.

The research aims to characterize and compare the damage progression and dynamic response of these configurations under seismic conditions, focusing particularly on wall-ceiling-piping interactions. The findings establish a foundation for assessing the efficacy of various design strategies for non-structural elements.