Light Gauge Steel Floor Framing Details

33mil 20ga and 43mil 18ga framing products are produced with 33ksi steel.

Light gauge steel floor framing details.

Steel studs are light and easy to store plus they resist fire insects and rot. Updated clarkdietrich building system cad details can be found in the new clarkdietrich s itools cad library. These studs are usually 25 gauge steel with 1 1 4 inch flanges and are intended for non load bearing applications such as partition walls. Light gauge steel meeting the physical and galvanization requirements of a s t m.

At first you ll find framing with steel studs to be slower than with wood studs because you ll be working with unfamiliar materials techniques and tools. Although framing varies in detail between manufacturers the general principles are the same for all systems. 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. Light gauge steel construction is very similar to wood framed construction in principle the wooden framing members are replaced with thin steel sections.

And you ll really like the fact that steel studs are about 30 percent cheaper than wood. These products should not be used in design or construction without an independent evaluation by a qualified engineer or architect to verify the suitability. 54mil 16ga 68mil 14ga and 97mil 12ga products are produced with 50ksi steel unless otherwise noted. The steel sections used here are called cold formed sections meaning that the sections are formed or given shape at room temperature.

We are aggressively working on updating the hundreds of cold formed framing details located in the cad library with updated product information. Most contractors are familiar with the light gauge steel studs and track you can buy at lumberyards and drywall supply houses. The details contained in this document are intended as a general guide for using steel stud manufacturers association ssma member products. Contact clarkdietrich technical services at 888 437 3244 for any questions on these details or if you.

Can design an engineered pre fabricated light gauge steel truss system specifically for your project incorporating most any design including gables hips valleys dormers retail canopy fronts and much more. F1 floor framing f2 floor to foundation connection f3 floor to wood sill connection. Chapter 10 construction method for light gauge steel frame system 10 1 steel wall framing erection prefabricated steel wall framing can be used with all types of floor construction.