Light Gauge Steel Stud Shear Wall

Except where indicated otherwise minimum stud size is 3 1 2 x 1 5 8 x 0 033 in.

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. In table 3 thicknesses of 0 0433 are indicated for certain cases. Primejoist s unique configuration delivers increased strength and stiffness minimizing or eliminating the use of built up joist sections in. Examples include the following.

C length 10 0 and 20 0. 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. Shear φ v 0 80 web. 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.

The findings provided a basis for continued research and development efforts leading to. Materials a light gauge steel meeting the physical and galvanization requirements of astm a 653 or equal. 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. Steel framing wall stud design aisi s211 07.

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. No longer just studs tracks and headers. Available in galvanized per astm a 653 or equal. The design of walls is often complicated by the lack of analytical methods for the evaluation of the strength and rigidity.

The jr deluxe cuts 16 gauge and lighter. And minimum track size is 3 1 2 x 1 1 4 x 0 033 in. They cut light gauge metal studs up to 6 wide. Design by testing is a possibility if large numbers of identical walls are.

The wall stud web crippling calculations assume the following. Shear center of typical c stud. Minimum metal base thicknesses. B shape and dimensions shown at left.

No longer just a division between space. Laterally bracing in steel stud wall systems and ornamental lathing. Special lengths are available.