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Research papers, University of Canterbury Library

Buildings subject to earthquake shaking will tend to move not only horizontally but also rotate in plan. In-plan rotation is known as “building torsion” and it may occur for a variety of reasons, including stiffness and strength eccentricity and/or torsional effects from ground motions. Methods to consider torsion in structural design standards generally involve analysis of the structure in its elastic state. This is despite the fact that the structural elements can yield, thereby significantly altering the building response and the structural element demands. If demands become too large, the structure may collapse. While a number of studies have been conducted into the behavior of structures considering inelastic building torsion, there appears to be no consensus that one method is better than another and as a result, provisions within current design standards have not adopted recent proposals in the literature. However, the Canterbury Earthquakes Royal Commission recently made the recommendation that provisions to account for inelastic torsional response of buildings be introduced within New Zealand building standards. Consequently, this study examines how and to what extent the torsional response due to system eccentricity may affect the seismic performance of a building and considers what a simple design method should account for. It is concluded that new methods should be simple, be applicable to both the elastic and inelastic range of response, consider bidirectional excitation and include guidance for multi-story systems.

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph submitted by Raymond Morris to the QuakeStories website. The description reads, "Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, Barbadoes Street. The Cathedral was opened in 1905, the architect was Frank Petrie, and was designed in the Italian renaissance style as a basilica. It is not certain yet whether it will be reconstructed after the 2011 earthquakes.".

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A photograph of a Canterbury Rollercoaster fridge magnet. The Canterbury Rollercoaster was designed to raise awareness around emotional literacy in Canterbury. The photograph was uploaded as a cover photo on the All Right? Facebook page on 3 September 2014 at 6:28pm.

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An image designed for use as a downloadable screensaver. The image depicts 'All Righties' flying a kite accompanied by a dog. The image reads, "When did you last get caught up in the moment? It's the simple things that bring us joy".

Research papers, Victoria University of Wellington

This project looks at how destroyed architecture, although physically lost, fundamentally continues to exist within human memories as a non-physical entity. The site chosen is Avonside Girls’ High School in Christchurch, New Zealand, a school heavily damaged during the February 22nd earthquake in 2011. The project focuses on the Main Block, a 1930s masonry building which had always been a symbol for the school and its alumni.  The key theories relevant to this are studies on non-material architecture and memory as these subjects investigate the relationship between conceptual idea and the triggering of it. This research aims to study how to fortify a thought-based architecture against neglect, similar to the retrofitting of physical structures.  In doing so, the importance of the emotive realm of architecture and the idea behind a building (as opposed to the built component itself) is further validated, promoting more broadminded stances regarding the significance of the idea over the object. A new method for disaster recovery and addressing trauma from lost architecture is also acquired. Factors regarding advanced structural systems and programmes are not covered within the scope of this research because the project instead explores issues regarding the boundaries between the immaterial and material.  The project methodology involves communicating a narrative derived from the memories alumni and staff members have of the old school block. The approach for portraying the narrative is based on a list of strategies obtained from case studies.  The final product of the research is a new design for the high school, conveyed through a set of atmospheric drawings that cross-examines the boundaries between the physical and non-physical realms by representing the version of the school that exists solely within memories.

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of a workstation in Crack'd for Christchurch's workshop. The workstation includes pieces of broken china, a pair of cutters for breaking up china, a plastic container to hold china pieces, and two mosaic plans. One of the plans has a piece of mesh laid over the top. The other is being used to lay out the mosaic.Crack'd for Christchurch comments, "Marie begins the very first flower. It is so difficult and time consuming that we are all in despair. Will this take forever? No-one is getting paid and we all have jobs and lives in some chaos thanks to the earthquakes."

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An image designed for use as a downloadable screensaver. The image depicts an 'All Rightie' balancing on a yoga mat, accompanied by a cat. The image reads, "Tried something a little different lately? Having a go at something new builds confidence and a healthy mind".

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An image designed for use as a web button. The image depicts an 'All Rightie' in a fluorescent vest standing by a road cone and gazing at the night sky. The image is usually accompanied by the text, "When was your last moment of wonder?".

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A digital copy of a concept drawing of Crack'd for Christchurch's armchair and ottoman artworks. The drawing is of an armchair and an ottoman. A written note near the bottom of the drawing reads, "Cast iron legs sources from Victorian bath tubs".

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An image designed for use as a downloadable screensaver. The image depicts an 'All Rightie' going for a run accompanied by a dog. The image reads, "When did you last get your sweat on? Exercise is a proven pick-me-up - even a little bit helps a lot".

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An image designed for use as a downloadable screensaver. The image depicts an 'All Rightie' trimming a hedge accompanied by a dog. The image reads, "When did you last show a little love? It's the little things that really make a difference to our family and friends".

Articles, UC QuakeStudies

A PDF copy of mock-up drink bottle designs commissioned by All Right?. One part of the design reads, "It's all right to love your Pacific culture" and features the All Right? logo. The other side features the Community and Public Health Pacific Health logo.

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A photograph of a barbeque brunch and public talk opposite the former Christchurch City Council offices on Tuam Street. The design team from Sustainable Habitat Challenge discussed the build of a sub-consent, off-grid office for Life in Vacant Spaces Trust. The event was part of FESTA 2012.

Research papers, University of Canterbury Library

Welcome to the Recover issue 3 newsletter from the Marine Ecology Research Group (MERG) at the University of Canterbury. Recover is designed to keep you updated on our MBIE funded earthquake recovery project called RECOVER (Reef Ecology, Coastal Values & Earthquake Recovery). In this third instalment we are looking into recent paua, whitebait, and … work our team has undertaken.

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An image designed for use as a downloadable screensaver. The image depicts an 'All Rightie' in a fluorescent vest standing by a road cone and gazing at the night sky. The image reads, "When was your last moment of wonder? Sometimes the quietest moments can really change our perspective".