StratoBrace

The StratoBrace is designed to lock into a two way suspended grid system in order to increase its ability to withstand lateral loads. It is a simple system that is easy to install. If perimeter fixing is insufficient for the seismic demand, a ceiling must be restrained to the structure above using another method such as StratoBrace. This product provides a tested, strong and effective method to provide lateral restraint.

• The StratoBrace provides a proprietary bracket to attach a compression strut and two orthogonally opposing angle struts to the ceiling grid.
• Its performance has been extensively tested.
• The Stratobrace bracket uses grade 250 steel 2mm thick, its yield strength is 250MPa.
• Use the T&R Seismic Calculator to design a ceiling that complies with the requirements set out in NZS1170.5 (www.tris.co.nz/ index/home/Seismic_Calculator).

Please note: The ceiling grid must not be connected to the perimeter wall or frame (See T&Rs Z Rail or seismic wall clip). The gap between the ceiling and the surrounding wall has to be sufficiently large that the ceiling is not damaged by impacts against the wall during an earthquake.

Flexible connections should be used between ceiling-supported equipment and their ducts or pipes that are supported by the structure.

The StratoBrace (when designed and installed in full compliance with the Design Guide (T&R Seismic Suspended Ceiling Calculator) will meet the B1 structure provisions in the New Zealand Building Code.