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    This document discusses reducing risks from nonstructural earthquake damage. It notes that in the 2010 Canterbury earthquake in New Zealand, shelving units with longitudinal ties did not fall over but all contents spilled out onto the floor, showing the importance of lips or wires to prevent such damage. Properly securing nonstructural components can reduce earthquake risks.

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    This document discusses reducing risks from nonstructural earthquake damage. It notes that in the 2010 Canterbury earthquake in New Zealand, shelving units with longitudinal ties did not fall over but all contents spilled out onto the floor, showing the importance of lips or wires to prevent such damage. Properly securing nonstructural components can reduce earthquake risks.

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    This document discusses reducing risks from nonstructural earthquake damage. It notes that in the 2010 Canterbury earthquake in New Zealand, shelving units with longitudinal ties did not fall over but all contents spilled out onto the floor, showing the importance of lips or wires to prevent such damage. Properly securing nonstructural components can reduce earthquake risks.

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    Figure 6.5.2.2-4 Shelving units with longitudinal ties did not fall over but all of the contents
    spilled to the floor in the 2010 Canterbury Earthquake. The use of lips or wires
    would have prevented the damage.(Photo courtesy of University of Canterbury).

    FEMA E-74 6: Seismic Protection of Nonstructural Components Page 6-510

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