Structural Steel Studs Specifications

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Structural steel studs specifications. The project architect or project specifications should note what the allowable deflection is for a given wall facing material. Find steel studs sizes and metal studs sizes information on our website. Stud widths are available in 2 1 2 3 5 8 6 and 8 inch configurations. Formerly under the jurisdiction of committee f16 on fasteners this specification was withdrawn in may 2016 and replaced by specification f3125 f3125m.

Wall facing materials tend to be more brittle brick stucco or eifs and thus have a more stringent maximum allowable deflection. C754 or structural steel structural steel joists steel deck metal building systems or rack structures which are addressed by aisc sji sdi mbma and rmi respectively. Structural metal studs incorporate much heavier gauges of metal. The first specification approved by the council called the specification for assembly of structural joints using high tensile steel bolts was published in january 1951.

They provide the vertical strength necessary for demanding load bearing structural applications and sufficient strength for many joist applications. Preface 16 1 v specification for structural steel buildings july 7 2016 american institute of steel construction the committee honors former members david l. Kaehler and keith landwehr and advisory member fernando frias who passed away during this cycle. This specification covers two types of quenched and tempered steel heavy hex structural bolts having a minimum tensile strength of 120 ksi for sizes 1 0 in.

This stud joist has a 1 5 8 inch flange and 1 2 inch return and is considered the industry standard. Steel framing is easier to handle because steel studs weigh 1 less than wood studs and can be installed at 4 on center. Use structural metal studs when constructing load bearing walls and partitions. A metal stud is ductile and therefore can perform at a wide range of deflections.

They are easily insulated and also noncombustible. Each was developed through the deliberations and approval of the full council membership and. Steel framing offers marketing advantages because consumers recognize steel as a superior framing product for its fundamental characteristics. Studs are available in 20 18 16 14 and 12 gauges to meet specific building specifications.

Long term maintenance costs are reduced because steel. Csj members are the most widely used and specified framing members. We manufacture the highest quality metal and steel studs available in all sizes.