Research Article

Study of Seismic Performance of Chinese-Style Single-Layer Suspended Ceiling System by Shaking Table Tests

Table 2

Damage modes of the specimen during the shaking table tests.

Damage no.Damage modeSpecimen
B1B2

D1Unseating of gridYesNo
D2Buckling of wall angleYesNo
D3Axial buckling or shear deformation of main-cross tee connectionYesYes
D4Dislodgement of panelYesYes
D5Separation of main-cross tee connectionYesYes
D6Falling of panelYesYes
D7Separation of main tee connectionYesNo
D8Buckling of gridYesNo
D9Deformation of hangerYesYes
D10Falling of gridYesYes
D11Complete collapseYesNo