The Architects and Civil Engineers that I have known, do not consider drywall or furring strips to “structural” when designing a building. I’m going with their consensus on this matter.

Jesus Christ, just because it can be used in non-structural application does not mean it can’t be used structurally else where.

Furring strips and drywall are both used in structural applications since they are both structural components.

If a ceiling is strapped with them to provide lateral support and the ceiling is classed with drywall for additional lateral support. Congrats, both just got used in a load bearing application… I’m sorry apparently the architects and engineers you use haven’t come across this very common application?

You clearly have no clue on the matter lmfao.