Non-structural bracing

Question 1

non structural elements must be restrained in what way?

Answer 1

seismically for both horizontal and vertical (uplift)

Question 2

non structural element bracing:

How to brace a full height partition?

Answer 2

slip track isolate from structure above

Question 3

non structural element bracing:

partial height partition?

Answer 3

attached to ceiling grid and brace to structure above

Question 4

non structural element bracing:

examples of exterior wall non-struct elements that must be braced

Answer 4

1. Precast Concrete

2. Metal insulated panels

Question 5

non structural element bracing:

Suspended ceiling bracing for OSHPD and DSA

Answer 5

DSA typical blds (including schools every 12’x12’ max you must have a compression post and 12ga slayed wire bracing approx 45 egress all 4 directions attached to structure above

Essential service bld (including ones that are DSA Iassume) 8’x12’ max

OSHPD = 8’x12’ max

Question 6

Examples of non structural building elements that must be braced? 7

Answer 6

1. cabinets
2. ceilings
3. signs
4. wall components (mtl panels, siding, stone)
5. interior non structural partitions
6. MEP stuff
7. Elevators/escalators

Question 7

non structural element bracing:

how are recessed / drop-in lights braced?

Weight limit and how does this change how it is attached?

Answer 7

attached to structure above by two 12 ga diagonal wires at opposite corners (allowed to be lose to sit in grid)

over 56’ must me supported directly above by structure.

Question 8

non structural element bracing:

Specific bld concerns

1. Library
2. Church
3. Gas Station
4. Auditorium

Answer 8

1. stacks anchored together, and below, and above
2. cross braced
3. signage needs braced
4. bleachers need braced