ALUBRACE

AluBrace™: Independently tested to 191 mm drift capacity with a unique 40 mm built-in vertical slot — delivering proven, engineer-verified seismic performance for partitions up to 4.0 m high in buildings of any height.

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ALUBRACE Seismic Bracing

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APPLICATIONS
  • Suitable for seismic restraint of non-structural interior partitions in commercial, residential, and institutional buildings
  • Ideal for partition heights up to 4.0 m as standard (tested on 3–4 m walls, 40–60 kg/m² mass)
  • Proven performance in high-rise applications when engineer-specified with PS1 using site-specific Fph calculation
  • Compatible with 63 mm and 92 mm steel stud framing and gypsum plasterboard (standard/Fyreline) or 10–13 mm toughened glazed partitions
  • Supports open-plan office fit-outs, hotel corridors, hospital partitions, and education facilities requiring IL2–IL4 importance levels
COMPLIANCE
  • Independently tested and verified by Holmes Solutions (Project 135114.00 RP 1117 V1.0, 2018)
  • Complies with NZS 1170.5:2004 Earthquake Actions, including maximum parts response spectrum Fph = 3.6 Wp
  • Satisfies NZ Building Code Clause B1 Structure – Verification Method B1/VM1 for non-structural partitions
  • Achieves 191 mm inter-storey drift capacity in quasi-static and dynamic testing with minimal or no damage at 2.5% drift
  • Engineer Producer Statement PS1 required for partition heights >4.0 m or building elevations >9.0 m
ENGINEERING

For expert engineering support and compliance, we recommend Inside Collab. Specialising in seismic design and certification of non-structural building elements, they provide comprehensive services across Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific — including preliminary designs, detailed seismic reports, New Zealand Producer Statements (PS1), Queensland Form 15 reports, site inspections, and PS4 construction monitoring and sign-off documentation.