Light Gauge Steel Wall Framing Details

Steel framing systems lightweight wind bearing studs in curtain wall construction the weight of the wall affects the proportioning and cost of the spandrel beams the columns the footings and in earthquake zones the lateral load resisting members.

Light gauge steel wall framing details.

Cfs light frame construction g500 11 guidelines for inspecting cfs structural framing in low rise buildings g800 12 astm standards for cfs g801 13 astm a1003 no cause for rejection g802 13 aisi section a2 2 other steels g900 15 design methodology for hole reinforcement of cfs bending members j100 11 cfs floor joists. The details contained in this document are intended as a general guide for using steel stud manufacturers association ssma member products. No longer just studs tracks and headers. On the floor lay out and mark the location of the wall fasten the steel track photo 2 and then locate the position of the ceiling track using a plumb bob or a level held against a steel stud.

Ssma standard cad details. The best technique for framing steel walls is to first fasten the floor and ceiling tracks and then install the studs one at a time. The steel sections used here are called cold formed sections meaning that the sections are formed or given shape at room temperature. No longer just a division between space.

Call 509 343 9019 for dwg files. This is in contrast to thicker hot rolled sections that are shaped while the steel is molten hot. 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. Light gauge steel construction is very similar to wood framed construction in principle the wooden framing members are replaced with thin steel sections.

Is manufactured from light gauge steel meetings the requirements of astm a653 02a or equal. Contact clarkdietrich technical services at 888 437 3244 for any questions on these details or if you. These products should not be used in design or construction without an independent evaluation by a qualified engineer or architect to verify the suitability. The steeler technical design catalog is a collection of typical designs for steel framing and connections.

We are aggressively working on updating the hundreds of cold formed framing details located in the cad library with updated product information. R12 wood truss bearing on steel wall r13 collector block detail r14 non aligned roof wall framing r15 hip beam.