Light Gauge Steel Stud Shear Wall

B shape and dimensions shown at left.

Light gauge steel stud shear wall.

A number of construction types take advantage of cold formed steel for all or part of the lfrs of a building. Materials a light gauge steel meeting the physical and galvanization requirements of astm a 653 or equal. Shear φ v 0 80 web. Available in galvanized per astm a 653 or equal.

The wall stud web crippling calculations assume the following. Sheathed light gauge steel lgs shear walls are often used in structures as load bearing elements against wind and earthquake actions. Except where indicated otherwise minimum stud size is 3 1 2 x 1 5 8 x 0 033 in. Shear center of typical c stud.

We see what the future for walls holds and we are acting on it with steel framing products that perform as a system backed by intelligent design tools and fully capable engineering services. They cut light gauge metal studs up to 6 wide. The jr cuts 20 gauge and lighter that s used in store interior fit up like sofits etc. The jr deluxe cuts 16 gauge and lighter.

Special lengths are available. Design by testing is a possibility if large numbers of identical walls are. Primejoist s unique configuration delivers increased strength and stiffness minimizing or eliminating the use of built up joist sections in. Laterally bracing in steel stud wall systems and ornamental lathing.

Light frame bearing wall structures with gravity systems constructed of cfs joists or trusses supported by cfs load bearing walls and a lfrs using cfs. The findings provided a basis for continued research and development efforts leading to. Primejoist is a revolutionary addition to the light gauge steel stud industry producing significant economies in both design and installation when compared with conventional c shaped studs. Track thickness equal to or greater than the stud thickness both flanges of the stud attached to the track studs not adjacent to wall openings or discontinuities in the track.

No longer just studs tracks and headers. No longer just a division between space. In table 3 thicknesses of 0 0433 are indicated for certain cases. Steel framing wall stud design aisi s211 07.

And minimum track size is 3 1 2 x 1 1 4 x 0 033 in. Minimum metal base thicknesses. C length 10 0 and 20 0.