Light Gauge Steel Stud Shear Wall

They cut light gauge metal studs up to 6 wide.

Light gauge steel stud shear wall.

Available in galvanized per astm a 653 or equal. In table 3 thicknesses of 0 0433 are indicated for certain cases. No longer just a division between space. 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.

Design by testing is a possibility if large numbers of identical walls are. Steel framing wall stud design aisi s211 07. Ii shear wall values for light weight steel framing preface this report presents the results of monotonic and cyclic tests of 42 full size cold formed steel framed shear walls sheathed with plywood oriented strand board osb and gypsum wallboard gwb. 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.

A number of construction types take advantage of cold formed steel for all or part of the lfrs of a building. 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. Shear center of typical c stud. Examples include the following.

The findings provided a basis for continued research and development efforts leading to. C length 10 0 and 20 0. Except where indicated otherwise minimum stud size is 3 1 2 x 1 5 8 x 0 033 in. Special lengths are available.

Materials a light gauge steel meeting the physical and galvanization requirements of astm a 653 or equal. Shear φ v 0 80 web. The design of walls is often complicated by the lack of analytical methods for the evaluation of the strength and rigidity. The wall stud web crippling calculations assume the following.

Minimum metal base thicknesses. And minimum track size is 3 1 2 x 1 1 4 x 0 033 in. Primejoist s unique configuration delivers increased strength and stiffness minimizing or eliminating the use of built up joist sections in. 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.

B shape and dimensions shown at left. Laterally bracing in steel stud wall systems and ornamental lathing. No longer just studs tracks and headers.