Framing Design Document

Wednesday, 10 January 2024

Attention: Marty Neal
Email: Marty@abspartnership.com.au
Company: PlastaMasta
Pages: 13
Project Name: 44/38 kendor Street Arundel QLD 4214
Project Address: 44/38 kendor Street Arundel QLD 4214
Project Number: S4502-23
Issue Number: 2

Please find attached the design of:

1. Internal ceiling framing

Notes:
1. The wind pressure is more critical than seismic pressure on walls in this project.
2. Wall noggings cannot to be used to support cladding top hats.
3. Shelf load is not considered in this design document.

Kind Regards,

Dr Milad Rouholamin

Structural Field Engineer- Sales QLD

Mobile: +61 (0)491 695 022
Email: Milad.Rouholamin@etexgroup.com

Etex Australia Pty Ltd | 31 Military Road | Matraville NSW 2036 | Australia
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Summary of Design Information provided to Siniat

Wind loads : n/a

Seismic loads : n/a
Other : n/a
Summary of Design Criteria

Building Importance Level: 2

Concrete Grade: Assumed to be 32 MPa unless notified otherwise.
Minimum anchor edge distance for external walls: 55mm
Reference: Structural specifications in this table and two below tables are
assumed. Please refer back to the office if it is different!

Wind Load Design Criteria

Wind Region: B1
Regional ULS wind speed (V500): 57 m/s
Regional SLS wind speed (V25): 39 m/s
Terrain category 2.5
Internal pressure coefficients (Cpi) -0.30, 0.20

Seismic Load Design Criteria

Annual probability of exceedance: 1/500

Probability factor kp: 1.0
Hazard Factor Z: 0.08
Spectral shape factor 0 seconds Ch(0): 1.3
Height amplification factor ax: 3.0
Component importance factor Ic: 1.5 for external walls, fire rated walls, ceilings and the like, otherwise
1.0 for general non-load bearing non-fire rated internal walls
Component amplification factor ac: 1.0
Component ductility factor Rc: 2.5 for components, and 1.0 for connections

Dead Loads (G)

13mm Plasterboard 8.5 kg/m2

13mm Fire rated plasterboard 10.5 kg/m2
16mm Fire rated plasterboard 13 kg/m2
External cladding 20 kg/m2
Brick veneer 180 kg/m2
AAC 55 kg/m2
Insulation 1 kg/m2
Ceiling framing 1.5 kg/m2

Live Loads (Q)

Walls: No allowance has been made for live loads.

Ceilings: Siniat ceilings are non-trafficable, therefore no allowance has been made for live loads.

General Notes

G1. Siniat’s free structural engineering design service has prepared the framing design/s in this document. This framing
design was dependent on the information provided to Siniat and any relevant information not disclosed to Siniat
may invalidate the framing design.
G2. This document from the manufacturer covers framing design tables and details. It does not cover all aspects of
design for a specific project and as such, additional engineering consultants may need to be engaged to cover site

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 specific applications and detailing including but not limited to specific architectural features, transfer of seismic
loads to specific building elements, location of control joints, etc.
G3. When all or part of the design criteria and other related information has been provided to Siniat, Siniat has not
verified its accuracy and it is expected that it has been prepared in accordance with the project’s specification,
relevant Australian Standard/s and Building Code requirements, with the usual skill and diligence required of an
appropriately qualified person in that field.
G4. When the design criteria has not been provided to Siniat, then the design of Siniat products will be conducted using
the typical load cases listed in table 1. If additional load cases other than shown in table 1 are to be analysed or
other serviceability deflection limits are required, then Siniat must be informed prior to construction. By default, no
live loads (Q) or shelf loads are considered. By default, internal pressures are calculated using Table 5.1A from
AS/NZS 1170.2 Structural Design Actions – Wind actions. These internal pressures account for the design case where
there are no combined openings in any external surface greater than 0.5% of the total surface area (ie: no dominant
openings). This design case is able to bring cost efficiency to a project but a building management plan must be
implemented for high wind events to close all openings. If design cases whereby openings greater than 0.5% are to
be considered then please contact Siniat.
G5. If a wind report has been provided to Siniat that clearly identifies the required wind loads for the specific building
elements used in the project, then this will be used.
G6. This framing design document and other related literature from Siniat is issued on the condition that it is subject to
the project’s approval process before construction, which must include a check of the design criteria, loading
conditions, and suitability of the products and systems for the intended application. Product substitution may
render the design inadequate to resist the stated loading conditions, or not be suitable for the intended application
and as such is not permitted.
G7. All products shown must be manufactured or supplied by Siniat, or is a Siniat nominated product, otherwise this
framing design document is invalid.
G8. The wall / ceiling frame design in this document is valid only if products are installed in accordance with the relevant
manufacturer’s technical literature and issued drawings.
G9. The wall / ceiling frame designed herein relies on the surrounding construction to be structurally adequate to resist
the loads imposed, including adequate anchor or fastener capacity into the substrate. The design of the surrounding
construction is the responsibility of others. The surrounding construction must not impose any load back to the wall
/ ceiling frame shown in this document.
G10. Anchors used to fix the wall / ceiling framing to the surrounding concrete construction are Siniat specific anchors as
nominated in the relevant framing tables. Siniat Screw Anchors are seismic rated in cracked concrete. Refer to the
‘Siniat Screw Anchor Product Data Sheet’ on current capacity information into concrete. The capacity of concrete
screw anchors are highly dependent on the grade of concrete used. If the grade of concrete is different to the above
summary table, then Siniat must be notified. Alternatively, the framing tables may show the structural demand for
fastener/s fixed to the surrounding construction. Anchor capacity to the surrounding construction can be affected by
several factors, in particular edge clearance, anchor spacing and substrate strength, which must be taken into
consideration.
G11. The wall / ceiling linings and framing shown are representative only, and some generic details may not be an exact
representation of all scenarios. Some framing members may not be shown for clarity.
G12. Refer to the projects Wall Type Schedule or Reflected Ceiling Plan for specific information on those elements.
G13. Any requirement for higher walls, greater spans or larger openings widths which exceed the allowable maximum
values nominated in this document will require alternative structural framing by others.
G14. This document is copyright protected. Use of all or any part of this document without the written permission of
Siniat may infringe copyright.

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Load Determination

Loads are typically determined in accordance with the following:

L1. AS/NZS 1170.0 Structural Design Actions – General Principles

L2. AS/NZS 1170.1 Structural Design Actions – Permanent, imposed and other actions
L3. AS/NZS 1170.2 Structural Design Actions – Wind actions.
Note: By default, internal pressures are determined using Table 5.1A only. (ie: no dominant openings).
L4. AS 1170.4 Structural Design Actions – Earthquake actions in Australia

Table 1: Typical Load Cases Used

Ultimate Limit State Serviceability Limit State

Walls Case 1: Case 1: G + WS
1.2G + Wu i. Flexible linings (i.e.: plasterboard): lateral deflection limited to
span/240 or 30mm maximum.
Case 2: ii. Express jointed fibre cement: lateral deflection limited to span/250 or
G + 0.6Qshelf + Eu 30mm maximum.
iii. Brittle linings (i.e.: fibre cement, tiled walls, masonry veneer,
autoclaved aerated concrete panels): lateral deflection limited to
span/360 or 20mm maximum. Also see note M7.
Openings as above as above and in addition the following for header members:
in Walls iv. Flexible linings (i.e.: plasterboard) and Expressed jointed fibre cement:
vertical deflection limited to span/240 or 20mm maximum.
v. Brittle linings (i.e.: fibre cement, tiled walls, masonry veneer,
autoclaved aerated concrete panels walls): vertical deflection limited
to span/360 or 15mm maximum.
Ceilings Case 1: Suspended concealed ceiling – Top Cross Rail
1.2G + QSERVICELOAD + Wu Case 1: G, deflection limited to span/360 (matte finish)
If a high gloss finish is required, please contact Siniat.
Case 2: Case 2: WS, deflection limited to span/200
0.9G + Wu (uplift) Stud ceiling frames
Case 1: G, deflection limited to span/500
Case 2: G + WS, deflection limited to span/360 or 12mm
Battens, Top-Hats, Furring channels
Case 1: G, deflection limited to span/500
Case 2: G + WS, deflection limited to span/200
Where:
G = Dead load
Q = Live load
QSERVICELOAD = Nominal service load of 3 kg/m2 specific to ceiling systems
WU = Ultimate Limit State wind load
WS = Serviceability Limit State wind load
EU = Ultimate Limit State earthquake actions

Design Standards

Wall and ceiling framing designed in accordance with the following standards:

D1. AS/NZS 4600 Cold Formed Steel Structures,

D2. AS/NZS 2785 Suspended Ceilings.

Steel Framing Manufactured / Supplied By Siniat

S1. Framing screws are to be a minimum of 10 gauge for external framing, and a minimum of 8g gauge for internal
framing unless otherwise noted. All screw fixings to comply with AS3566 or test data obtained in accordance with
AS3566 or AS/NZS4600. Stainless steel fasteners must NOT be used for framing screws.
S2. The steel frame must be protected from prolonged exposure to moisture, liquid water, or airborne contaminants
such as salts to avoid corrosion.
S3. Framing shall NOT come into contact with green wood containing acidic material or CCA treated timbers unless it is
blocked by an impervious non-conductive material.
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Cold Formed Steel Wall Framing

W1. All walls are non-load bearing (except for self-weight) unless otherwise noted. Non-load bearing walls have an
allowance for deflection at the head of the wall and are not suitable for vertical axial loads, nor are they suitable as
bracing shear walls.
W2. All studs are assumed to be full height. If notched, spliced or penetrations made, they must be in accordance with
Siniat published or designed limits. Splices in studs shall not be used where production lengths are available and also
must not be used in load bearing applications.
W3. Top-hats and furring channels are not to be fixed to noggin tracks and/or head tracks unless specified by Siniat.
W4. Siniat wall framing in this document is designed to resist earthquake actions as determined by AS 1170.4 but minor
damage may be possible even in a serviceability earthquake event.

Cold Formed Steel Ceiling Framing

C1. All ceilings in this document are non-trafficable unless otherwise noted.
C2. Ceiling frame members are required to be continuous to resist earthquake actions. Refer to construction details for
minimum overlap and fixing information.
C3. Minimum gaps between services and ceiling framing must be maintained in accordance with AS/NZS 2785
Suspended Ceilings and the projects requirements.
C4. Wall partitions must not be fixed to the underside of suspended ceiling systems as this will affect the integrity of the
ceiling in an earthquake. In this case, wall partitions must be full height.
C5. Siniat have assumed a serviceability inter-storey drift of H/500. Where the drift on a project exceeds this limit,
please contact Siniat.
C6. Siniat ceiling framing in this document is designed to resist earthquake actions as determined by AS 1170.4 but
minor damage may be possible even in a serviceability earthquake event.

Masonry Veneer Walls

M1. The steel wall frame shall not bear any weight from the masonry wall, including over openings.
M2. Veneer ties shall be installed at maximum 600mm intervals along each stud, so to provide an even distribution of
lateral load to the wall framing.
M3. Veneer ties shall be installed as close to the flange-web junction as possible to minimise torsional rotation.
M4. Veneer tiles shall also be installed in a way that prevents moisture travelling along the tie to the steel frame.
M5. Veneer ties must be compatible with Zincalume coated steel. Stainless steel brick ties and other more noble metals
must be electrically isolated from the steel framing.
M6. Type B flexible seismic-resistant veneer ties must be installed for earthquake actions.
M7. For the serviceability limit state, the support framing for brick veneer walls is typically designed to H/360 to be
consistent with Autoclaved Aerated Concrete and Fibre Cement cladding. AS 3700 Masonry Structures - Clause
7.6.2(b) requires a maximum deflection of H/300.

Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) Walls

A1. Top-hats shall be designed to provide an even distribution of lateral load on the wall framing.
A2. The steel wall frame must not bear weight from the AAC panels, including over openings and be supported directly
on the slab or on shelf angles (as per the manufacturer’s literature).
A3. Top-hats to be spaced at maximum 600mm intervals above all openings for AAC walls.

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TABLE 610: STUD CEILING - MULTIPLE SPANS WITH DROPPER STUDS
Seismic Type A2 (SEALED CEILINGS)

Ceiling Module
Design Criteria Stud Ceiling Frame Stud Dropper/s Sliding Connection Fixed Connection Wall Substrate Ceiling
Dimensions
3-or-more spans
Ceiling
Level W,ult W,ser W,ult W,ser Maximum Maximum Maximum Minimum Maximum
Type Dimension A Dimension B Deflection Maximum Nogging/s Maximum Minimum ceiling
[kPa] [kPa] [kPa] [kPa] Stud Stud Maximum Dropper Stud End Anchor End Anchor Stud Head
(maximum) (maximum) Limit Centres evenly Dropper Connection Anchor Connection Anchor Wall Height Stud Size Lining
[mm] Config. Dropper to Stud Track Spacing Track Spacing Centres Track weight
[m] [m] [mm] [mm] spaced Stud head Anchor [mm] [mm]
Stud Centres Ceiling Joist
connection
[mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [kg/m2]
Suction Uplift [mm] connection

DB with
Please see the 4 x 10g Slotted DHT 2 x 10g 4 x 10g 1 x 13mm
- 12 8.0 0.40 0.25 Span / 360 0.27 0.17 600 64x0.55 Single 2550 3 x 12g SA8x65 EC2 600 EC5 64x0.7 600 3000 600 64x0.55 64x0.7 12.5
below table screws 64x0.75 screws screws Fireshield PB
screws
All
DB with
Please see the 4 x 10g Slotted DHT 2 x 10g 4 x 10g 1 x 13mm
- 12 11.0 0.40 0.25 Span / 360 0.27 0.17 600 64x0.75 Single 2900 3 x 12g SA8x65 EC2 600 EC5 64x0.7 600 3000 600 64x0.75 64x0.7 12.5
below table screws 64x0.75 screws screws Fireshield PB
screws

Notes
1. 'Maximum ceiling weight' refers to weight of ceiling lining, ceiling frame, insulation and Qservice load of 3 kg/m 2 only. Point
loads and live loads are not considered.
2. Framing refers to Siniat steel profiles with Zincalume AM150 corrosion protection coating only. Refer to Siniat Blueprint
technical manual for corrosion resistance coatings and suitability for use in ceiling applications.
3. All stud ceiling members (horizontal steel studs) are required to be continuous. Refer to construction details for overlap
fixing requirements.

Refer to Drawings 610 and 611 for further detail 10/01/2024

 Non-Fire Rated Fire Rated
Seismic Details for Stud Ceiling - Type A2 Fixed / Sliding Seismic Details for Stud Ceiling - Type A2 Fixed / Sliding

Equal Equal Equal Equal Equal Equal

Fixed Connection Sliding Connection Fixed Connection Sliding Connection

Dropper Dropper Dropper Dropper
Refer to Table 610 and Refer to Table 610 and Refer to Table 610 and Refer to Table 610 and
stud stud stud stud
Drawing 611 for more detail Drawing 611 for more detail Drawing 611 for more detail Drawing 611 for more detail

Horizontal 15mm nominal Horizontal 15mm nominal

steel stud steel stud

20mm 20mm
Nominal 15mm maximum maximum
50mm nominal 50 - 100mm Nominal 15mm
edge clearance
50mm nominal 50 - 100mm
FIGURE 610.1 Stud Ceiling Type A2 - Fixed / Sliding edge clearance
Elevation FIGURE 610.3 Stud Ceiling Type A2 - Fixed / Sliding
Elevation

Optional 35x35mm x 0.7mm Siniat Steel Stud or Siniat Steel Stud or

BMT Steel Backing Angle Dropper stud 35x35mm x 0.7mm Dropper stud 35x35mm x 0.7mm
(BA35-070) or 28mm Furring BMT Steel Backing BMT Steel Backing
Channel Track (T28-30) Horizontal Horizontal
Angle (BA35-070) Angle (BA35-070)
steel stud steel stud

Do not fix Do not fix

Track Track
20mm 20mm
minimum minimum

20mm 20mm
maximum maximum
200mm maximum Use perimeter stud or steel backing
Siniat plasterboard angle with sealant if required to Bindex Fire and Acoustic Sealant
50 - 100mm Siniat fire rated required to maintain integrity
maintain acoustic integrity
plasterboard
FIGURE 610.2 Stud Ceiling Type A2 - Edge Detail
Section FIGURE 610.4 Stud Ceiling Type A2 - Edge Detail
Section

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 Fire Rated and Non-Fire Rated Fire Rated and Non-Fire Rated
Stud Ceiling End Connections Stud Dropper Connections to Soffit

Slotted Deflection Head Track.

Seismic Seismic
Fix through middle of slot
compliant compliant
screw anchor screw anchor

Refer to Table 610 Horizontal

for specified 15mm nominal
steel stud Medium duty Medium duty
anchor / fasteners
connection connection
Refer to Table 610
for specified 60mm wide Universal 80mm wide Universal
anchor / fasteners Bracket (UB60) Bracket (UB80)

FIGURE 611.1 Fixed Connection EC5 FIGURE 611.2 Sliding Connection EC2 64mm or 76mm 92mm dropper
Elevation Elevation dropper stud stud

FIGURE 611.5 Concrete Soffit Connection SC2 FIGURE 611.6 Concrete Soffit Connection SC2
64mm or 76mm studs only - Medium duty 92mm studs only - Medium duty
60mm wide Universal Bracket UB60 (for 64 60mm wide Universal Bracket UB60 (for 64 Section Section
and 76mm studs) or 80mm wide Universal and 76mm studs) or 80mm wide Universal
Bracket UB80 (92 and 150mm studs) Bracket UB80 (92 and 150mm studs)
15mm
nominal
Bridging stud
Horizontal between purlins
steel stud Seismic
Refer to Table 610 Refer to Table 610 compliant
for specified for specified screw anchor
anchor / fasteners anchor / fasteners

Slotted Deflection Head Track.

Fix through middle of slot Heavy duty
connection
FIGURE 611.3 Fixed Connection EC6 FIGURE 611.4 Sliding Connection EC4
Elevation Elevation
Dropper Bracket (DB)

Dropper stud Dropper Bracket (DB)

with short face fixed to
Dropper stud bridging stud and long
face fixed to purlin
with minimum 10g
FIGURE 611.7 Concrete Soffit Connection SC3 steel framing screws
Heavy duty
Section FIGURE 611.8 Dropper Stud to Bridging between Purlins
Section

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TABLE 505: INTERNAL TOP CROSS RAIL and FURRING CHANNEL CEILING FRAME
(SEALED CEILINGS)

C60 C47-749 C60DF

Design Criteria Furring Channel Top Cross Rail Hanger Clips Downstruts Ceiling
Hanger
Ceiling Top Cross Rail Hanger Maximum
Level W,ult W,ser Serviceability Serviceability W,ult W,ser Anchor / Downstrut Spacing
Type Top Spacing Spacing Hanger to
[kPa] [kPa] Deflection Deflection [kPa] [kPa] Furring Spacing Hanger to Fasteners Downstrut [mm] ceiling
Cross [mm] [mm] substrate Lining
Limit Limit Channel [mm] TCR clip profile weight
Rail clip
Suction G W,ser Uplift 3-or-more Spans 3-or-more Spans 3-or-more Spans [kg/m2]

1 x 13mm
All - 0.40 0.25 Span / 360 Span / 200 0.27 0.17 FC28 600 TCR38 1150 900 C47-749 C60 SA6x45 TCR38 2390 12.5
Fireshield PB

1 x 13mm
All - 0.40 0.25 Span / 360 Span / 200 0.27 0.17 FC28 600 TCR38 1200 900 C60DF C60 2x12G Screws TCR38 2350 12.5
Fireshield PB

1 x 13mm
All - 0.40 0.25 Span / 360 Span / 200 0.27 0.17 FC28 600 TCR38 990 1200 C60DF C60 2x12G Screws TCR38 2480 12.5
Fireshield PB

Notes
1. 'Maximum ceiling weight' refers to weight of ceiling lining, ceiling frame, insulation and Qservice load of 3 kg/m2. Point loads and live loads are not considered.
2. Framing refers to Siniat steel profiles with Zincalume AM150 corrosion protection coating only. Suspension clips are either AM150 or zinc electroplated. Suspension rods are Z275.
Refer to Siniat Blueprint technical manual for corrosion resistance coatings and suitability for use in ceiling applications.
3. All Top Cross Rail and Furring Channel members are required to be continuous. Refer to construction details for joiner fixing requirements.
4. Perimeter fixings along fixed or sliding connections at 600mm maximum centres and 100mm maximum from ends with minimum 0.6kN shear capacity.
5. Down strutting can be omitted if the ceiling is air-conditioned and ventilated by return air path for the air conditioning system in an effectively sealed building. The project
engineer/manager must confirm this assumption. Downstrut is required if the ceiling is not a ventilated ceiling in an effectively sealed building.
6. Ceiling framing includes self-weight but are not applicable to additional point loads and live loads.

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 6mm diameter
Siniat Screw Anchor

Wall angle bracket

(C88) or Suspension
Rod Multi-purpose
Bracket (C47-749)
Plenum height
Suspension Rod Clip

Top Cross Rail Clip Top Cross Rail or

steel stud used
as a downstrut
Wall angle bracket
Top Cross Rail
(C88) fixed using
minumum 8g screws

FIGURE 505.1 Downstrut

Section

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Internal Suspended Ceiling DRAWING
1.All dimensions are in millimetres, unless noted otherwise. TITLE: 505
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 TABLE 535: SEISMIC TCR and FURRING CHANNEL CEILING - TYPE B1 and B2 FIXED / FREE

28mm
Furring Channel Top Cross Top Cross Rail
Ceiling Dimensions Furring Wall Substrate Ceiling
Fixed Connection Rail Fixed Connection
Ceiling Channel
Level Minimum Maximum
Type Dimension A Dimension B Maximum Maximum Maximum Maximum Minimum
Fixing to Fixing/s to Fixing to Fixing/s to Head ceiling
(maximum) (maximum) spacing End Profile spacing End Profile Wall Height Stud Centres Stud Size Lining
End Profile Wall Substrate End Profile Wall Substrate Track weight
[m] [m] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm]
[mm] [kg/m2]
28mm Furring 10g Button 50x50mm x 0.7mm BMT 1 x 13mm
All - 7.0 7.0 600 2 x 10g screw 1200 10g Screw 2 x 10g screws 3000 600 64x0.55 64x0.7 12.5
Channel Track (T28) Head Screw Steel Angle (BA50-070) Fireshield PB

28mm Furring 10g Button 50x50mm x 0.7mm BMT 1 x 13mm

All - 10.0 10.0 600 2 x 10g screw 1200 10g Screw 2 x 10g screws 3000 600 64x0.75 64x0.7 12.5
Channel Track (T28) Head Screw Steel Angle (BA50-070) Fireshield PB

Notes
1. 'Maximum ceiling weight' refers to weight of ceiling lining, ceiling frame, insulation and Q service load of 3 kg/m2. Point loads and live loads are not considered.
2. Framing refers to Siniat steel profiles with Zincalume AM150 corrosion protection coating only. Suspension clips are either AM150 or zinc electroplated. Suspension rods are Z275.
Refer to Siniat Blueprint technical manual for corrosion resistance coatings and suitability for use in ceiling applications.
3. All Top Cross Rail and Furring Channel members are required to be continuous. Refer to construction details for joiner fixing requirements.
4. Perimeter fixings along fixed or sliding connections at 600mm maximum centres and 100mm maximum from ends with minimum 0.6kN shear capacity.

Refer to Drawings 535 and 536 for further detail 10/01/2024

 Fire Rated
Seismic Details for Internal Suspended Ceiling - Type B1 Fixed / Free

600mm maximum 600mm maximum

Spring Adjustable Top

Cross Rail Clip (C60)
Minimum 250mm Furring
Fixings to wall substrate Minimum 35x35mm x 0.7mm BMT Channel piece used to join two Minimum 250mm
as per seismic design steel backing angle (BA35-070) Furring Channels together Furring Channel piece
used to join two Furring
Minimum 35x35mm x 0.7mm BMT Top Cross Rail Channels together
steel backing angle (BA35-070) (TCR25 or TCR38) 10mm
fixed to Furring Channel (FC28) nominal
using 8g button head screw

Furring Channel (FC28)

Elevation Section
8g button head
20mm screw on both sides
20mm
maximum maximum FIGURE 525.6 Furring Channel Joiner

50mm nomnial Siniat fire rated plasterboard 50mm nomnial

FIGURE 535.1 Furring Channel Fixed Connection FIGURE 535.2 Furring Channel Free Edge
Perimeter detail Perimeter detail
Section Section Fire Rated
Ceiling Perimeter Finishing Details
300mm maximum 300mm maximum
Fixings to wall substrate 20mm maximum 20mm maximum
as per seismic design 35x35mm x 0.7mm BMT steel backing angle
Fix steel backing angle (facing up or (BA35-070) fixed at 600mm maximum
down) to Top Cross Rail (TCR25 or centres and 100mm maximum from ends
TCR38) using 10g wafer head screws 15mm nominal Siniat fire rated or non-fire Optional Stopping Siniat fire rated or non-fire
and as per seismic design rated plasterboard Angle (PSA10, PSA13 rated plasterboard
PSA16, PSA20)
FIGURE 535.7 Finishing Detail - Stopping Angle FIGURE 535.8 Finishing Detail - Bare finish with Sealant
Valid for 1 to 4 layers Valid for 1 to 4 layers
Top Cross Rail Locking Key Section Section
(TCR25 or TCR38) (C39)
Not suitable for Not suitable for
20mm 20mm single layer ceiling single layer ceiling
maximum maximum 10mm nominal 10mm nominal
Siniat fire rated plasterboard Refer to finishing details. Bindex Fire and
50mm nomnial
Acoustic Sealant required to maintain inegrity
FIGURE 535.3 Top Cross Rail Fixed Connection FIGURE 535.4 Top Cross Rail Free Edge
Perimeter detail Perimeter detail Siniat fire rated or non-fire Wall Angle Siniat fire rated or non-fire Shadowline Stopping
Section Section rated plasterboard (XGSTEELWASL-36, rated plasterboard Angle (PSASL30)
XGALUMWASL-36)
FIGURE 535.9 Finishing Detail - Shadowline Wall Angle FIGURE 535.10 Finishing Detail - Shadowline
Valid for 2 to 4 layers only Valid for 2 to 4 layers only
Section Section
10g wafer head screw
(fixed from above or below) 20mm maximum 20mm maximum
25mm 25mm Minimum 200mm
Minimum 200mm inverted
minimum minimum inverted Top Cross
Top Cross Rail used as joiner
Rail used as joiner

10g wafer head screw
(fixed from above or below)
Elevation
Siniat fire rated or non-fire Siniat fire rated or non-fire Wall Angle
Tear away bead with
rated plasterboard rated plasterboard (XGSWA2419-36)
paintable sealant
FIGURE 535.11 Finishing Detail - Square Set
FIGURE 535.12 Finishing Detail - Wall Angle
Valid for 1 to 4 layers
Valid for 1 to 4 layers
Section
Section
Ceilings using a square set finishing detail
Some damage to ceiling linings for finishing
have low tolerance for building movement
details with low tolerance to movement can
and are more prone to cracking and joint peaking
Section be expected in a Serviceability Earthquake event

FIGURE 535.5 Top Cross Rail Joiner

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 Fire Rated
Control Joint Details for Internal Suspended Ceilings

150mm maximum 150mm maximum 150mm maximum 150mm maximum

Furring Channel
10g x 38mm laminating (FC18 or FC28)
screws at 300mm max perpendicular
centres to one side only
to control joint 10g x 38mm laminating
Screw through screws at 300mm
Top Cross Rail end maximum centres to
one side only
200mm maximum
120mm maximum 120mm max 20mm max

Fire rated plasterboard

100mm maximum
Optional Control backing strip same
Joint Bead (PXJ30) Fire rated plasterboard Fix to Furring Channel Track (T28)
thickness as ceiling
backing strip same at 200mm maximum centres
thickness as ceiling FIGURE 536.2 Seismic Control Joint
FIGURE 536.1 Seismic Control Joint Perpendicular to furring channel
Parallel to furring channel Section
Section
150mm maximum 150mm maximum 150mm maximum 150mm maximum

Fire rated plasterboard

10g x 38mm laminating backing strip same
screws at 300mm max thickness as ceiling
centres to one side only
Screw 10g x 38mm laminating
through screws at 300mm
Bindex Fire and Acoustic Fix at
Top Cross maximum centres to
Sealant required to maintain 200mm
Rail end one side only
fire and acoustic integrity maximum
centres 200mm maximum

120mm max 120mm max 20mm max

Screw laminate face layer Screw laminate face layer Bindex Fire and Acoustic
100mm maximum
to previous layer at to previous layer at Sealant required to maintain
Fire rated plasterboard 200mm maximum centres
200mm maximum centres fire and acoustic integrity
backing strip same
thickness as ceiling FIGURE 536.4 Seismic Control Joint
FIGURE 536.3 Seismic Control Joint Perpendicular to furring channel
Parallel to furring channel Section
Section

150mm maximum 150mm maximum 150mm maximum 150mm maximum

Fire rated plasterboard

10g x 38mm laminating backing strip same
screws at 300mm max thickness as ceiling
centres to one side only
Screw 10g x 38mm laminating
through screws at 300mm
Bindex Fire and Acoustic Fix at
Top Cross maximum centres to
Sealant required to maintain 200mm
Rail end one side only
fire and acoustic integrity maximum
centres 200mm maximum

120mm max 120mm max 20mm max

Screw laminate face layer Screw laminate face layer

100mm maximum Bindex Fire and Acoustic
to previous layer at to previous layer at
Fire rated plasterboard backing Sealant required to maintain
200mm maximum centres 200mm maximum centres
strip same thickness as ceiling fire and acoustic integrity
FIGURE 536.5 Seismic Control Joint FIGURE 536.6 Seismic Control Joint
Parallel to furring channel Perpendicular to furring channel
Section Section
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