This paper describes the performance of (or damage to) ceilings in buildings during the 22nd February 2011 Christchurch earthquake and the subsequent aftershocks. In buildings that suffered severe structural damage, ceilings and other non-structural components (rather expectedly) failed, but even in buildings with little damage to their structural systems, ceilings were found to be severely damaged. The extent of ceiling damage, where the ceilings were subject to severe shaking, depended on the type of the ceiling system, the size and weight of the ceilings and the interaction of ceilings with other elements. The varieties and extent of observed ceiling damage are discussed in this paper with the help of photographs taken after the earthquake.
Damage in the kitchen of a house in Bexley.
Damage to residential property in Bexley, Christchurch. Sign in window reads "Caution disaster area".
Damage to residential property in Bexley, Christchurch. Sign in window reads "Caution disaster area".
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Badly damaged home".
Damaged building on Colombo Street, with the Copthorne Hotel and Forsyth Barr buildings in the background.
Damage to the old Canterbury Public Library building on Cambridge Terrace. Strapping protects the building from further damage.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch Earthquake. Damage in Redcliffs. Damage to a water pumping station".
A photograph of the damaged Cranmer Courts buildings. The damaged gables are supported by straps.
A photograph of the damaged Cranmer Courts buildings. The damaged gables are supported by straps.
A photograph of the damaged Cranmer Courts buildings. The damaged gables are supported by straps.
A photograph of the damaged Cranmer Courts buildings. The damaged gables are supported by bracing.
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Damage to the front of Christ Church Cathedral. The tower has been damaged and bracing has been placed on the front wall (right) to limit further damage. A walkway from Gloucester Street to the Square was opened up for a few days to allow the public a closer look.
Part seven of a video series about the first stage of the Tonkin & Taylor Geotechnical Land Damage Assessment and Reinstatement Report. The report was prepared for the Earthquake Commission after the 4 September 2010 earthquake.
Part two of a video series about the first stage of the Tonkin & Taylor Geotechnical Land Damage Assessment and Reinstatement Report. The report was prepared for the Earthquake Commission after the 4 September 2010 earthquake.
Part six of a video series about the first stage of the Tonkin & Taylor Geotechnical Land Damage Assessment and Reinstatement Report. The report was prepared for the Earthquake Commission after the 4 September 2010 earthquake.
Part five of a video series about the first stage of the Tonkin & Taylor Geotechnical Land Damage Assessment and Reinstatement Report. The report was prepared for the Earthquake Commission after the 4 September 2010 earthquake.
Part four of a video series about the first stage of the Tonkin & Taylor Geotechnical Land Damage Assessment and Reinstatement Report. The report was prepared for the Earthquake Commission after the 4 September 2010 earthquake.
Part three of a video series about the first stage of the Tonkin & Taylor Geotechnical Land Damage Assessment and Reinstatement Report. The report was prepared for the Earthquake Commission after the 4 September 2010 earthquake.