Steel stud construction manual

The actual bridging that is ultimately provided is to be determined by the licensed specialty engineer responsible for the cold-formed steel design for the given project. Contact ClarkDietrich Technical Services to help determine maximum spacing of the lateral bracing. Adding additional horizontal bridging will not reduce the actual deflection in the wall. To reduce the deflection of a wall stud, either a heavier member is required or an intermediate structural support must be provided.

Load-bearing walls must be capable of handling vertical loads even when subjected to lateral loads from wind or another force. The following tables identify the axial vertical load that can be supported by each member under given lateral load conditions.

The superior strength and carrying capacity of the HDS means higher performance with fewer members. It eliminates box beam headers, stud-to-track nesting, built-up members for posts and jambs and has superior axial strength for load-bearing projects.

Depending on loads and spans, C-Joists are typically spaced at 12", 16", Structural track , usually in the same gauge as the joist, is used as rim or band enclosures. Web stiffeners or Quick Twist Web Stiffeners may be required at supports and other point loads. Solid blocking and strapping is required to properly brace the floor assembly. ClarkDietrich cold-formed C-studs, produced to AISI S , for axial load-bearing and curtain-wall framing are pre-punched with knockouts at regular intervals—specifically designed to allow for rapid installation of pipes, electrical conduit and wall bridging.

Knockouts are punched 12" o. Caution must be exercised when installing studs so knockouts align for bridging. Based on stud length, the distance the knockout falls from the tail end of the stud may not be the same from the lead end.

To align punchouts, make sure to use the same end in the same direction consistently. Skip to main content. Structural Studs. Found In:. Thickness: 33 mils 20ga , 43 mils 18ga , 54 mils 16ga , 68 mils 14ga and 97 mils 12ga. All studs are color coded for easy identification.

By following the examples provided, the engineer will gain an understanding of the design process for LSF. This publication was written to assist practicing Architects with the selection, design and detailing of wall and floor systems incorporating lightweight steel framing LSF members for low rise commercial and medium and high rise residential applications.

This guide has been prepared to assist practicing structural engineers and architects to design steel stud brick veneer systems for commercial and high-rise residential buildings. Low-rise residential buildings are excluded because they generally have less exposure to environmental and structural loads.

CSSBI provides design criteria, including dimensions, material specification and load tables for cold formed steel framing components intended for use in building structures. AISI has two committees working on developing design documents for the sheet steel industry.

The other group is the Committee on Framing Standards COFS who develop design standards that are more for structural systems incorporating cold-formed steel framing members. The CSSBI has published the following documents to assist in the specification process for lightweight steel framing products.

This manual, written by a framer who runs. Rough Framing Carpentry. This book contains all the information necessary for framing houses and light commercial buildings. Includes shortcuts to laying out, speed cutting trimmers and plates, rake walls, installing ceiling backing, ceiling joists and truss joists, arches and drop ceilings--all with time-saving techniques.