Light Gauge Metal Framing Span Tables

The details contained in this document are intended as a general guide for using steel stud manufacturers association ssma member products.

Light gauge metal framing span tables.

Dietrich metal framing shall in no way be deemed to assume any professional responsibility and hereby disclaims any and all such liability or obligation. Table notes spans are based upon continuous support of compression flange over the full length of the joist. Interior framing use iprostud in clarkdietrich itools to quickly lookup the interior framing system you need. Designed specifically to work with all wall structures including wood framing steel framing masonry and and icf totaljoist can be quickly and easily assembled by any.

Selection of steel stud size is usually derived from limiting height tables based on the capacity of the steel and the allowable deflection of finis h surfaces. Spacing and the maximum span of the surfacing material. For two equal spans the listed span is the center to center distance from either end to the center support. Z purlin and z girt structural steel wind snow weight tables flexospan provides standard even profile z purlins and z girts as well as custom profiles and punching patterns.

Allowable limiting heights spans contact clarkdietrich technical services at 888 437 3244 for any questions on tables below. 1 spans are based on continuous lateral support of the compression flange. Steel z purlins and z girts are also available with other depths and flange widths. Lightweight steel framing wall stud floor joist load tables t h e s t r e n g t h w i t h i n canadian strength.

S pan table notes. Architects love totaljoist s ability to dramatically increase design options by allowing for unprecedented spans that create larger open space rooms with higher strength. How to use unistrut beam load tables service co laterally supported steel floor beam calculator structural design of light gauge steel cold formed scafco steel stud pany framing studs and track wood beam design and installation considerations weyerhaeuser. Calculated allowable properties are based upon aisi s100 07 north american specification for the design of cold formed steel structural members.

The limiting heights tables included in the gypsum construction handbook are from astm c754 and were developed by the gypsum. These products should not be used in design or. Prostud limiting height charts new clarkdietrich itools structural stud lookup tool interior wall heights w structural framing interior.