Light Gauge Steel Stud Shear Wall

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 gauge steel stud shear wall. Steel framing wall stud design aisi s211 07. No longer just studs tracks and headers. No longer just a division between space. The design of walls is often complicated by the lack of analytical methods for the evaluation of the strength and rigidity.

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. And minimum track size is 3 1 2 x 1 1 4 x 0 033 in. 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. Examples include the following.

The findings provided a basis for continued research and development efforts leading to. A number of construction types take advantage of cold formed steel for all or part of the lfrs of a building. Laterally bracing in steel stud wall systems and ornamental lathing. Available in galvanized per astm a 653 or equal.

The jr cuts 20 gauge and lighter that s used in store interior fit up like sofits etc. Shear center of typical c stud. Sheathed light gauge steel lgs shear walls are often used in structures as load bearing elements against wind and earthquake actions. Materials a light gauge steel meeting the physical and galvanization requirements of astm a 653 or equal.

In table 3 thicknesses of 0 0433 are indicated for certain cases. Except where indicated otherwise minimum stud size is 3 1 2 x 1 5 8 x 0 033 in. 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. B shape and dimensions shown at left. Minimum metal base thicknesses. Primejoist s unique configuration delivers increased strength and stiffness minimizing or eliminating the use of built up joist sections in.

They cut light gauge metal studs up to 6 wide. C length 10 0 and 20 0. 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.