Seismic/fire resistant wall structure and method

Details Seismic/fire resistant wall structure and method Seismic/fire resistant wall structure and method

1991-03-14

1992-07-07

Chilcot, Jr., Richard E.

Static structures (e.g., buildings)

Multiroom or level

Partition secured to and crossed by preconstructed barrier

52290, 52481, 52690, E04H 100

Patent

active

051272032

ABSTRACT:
Seismic and fire resistant wall structure and method in which a U-shaped channel member having vertically extending slotted openings in the side flanges thereof is mounted on the underside of a beam or other overhead structural member, with a layer of fire retardant material in the upper portion of the channel. Studs are connected to the channel member with fasteners which pass through the slotted openings and permit relative vertical movement between the channel member and the studs, while holding the studs in place horizontally. Fire retardant wallboard is attached to the opposing side faces of the studs and extends between the floor and the channel member.

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patent: 1729439 (1929-09-01), Gordez
patent: 3017672 (1962-01-01), Vaughan
patent: 3460302 (1969-08-01), Cooper
patent: 4805364 (1989-02-01), Smolik
Sweets Catalog File, 1985, Seebion 6.6/sim, pp. 23-24.
Fire Resistant Design Manual, Gypsum Association, 1984, p. 5.

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