American iron and steel institute, coldformed steel framing design guide. Heavier gauge metal studs are used in load bearing walls and structural applications such as exterior walls. Minor cracks, incidental to the usual method of manufacture or minor chipping resulting from customary methods of handling in shipment and delivery, are not grounds for rejection. This allows the building to be closedin and placed underroof quickly. The horizontal line formed by the joining of the top edges of two sloping roof surfaces. Wood frame construction is the predominant method of building homes and apartments in the united states. Construction system, for definitive reasons, is the manner of constructing the whole or dominant part of the house 1. Building design and construction in order to ensure the anticipated performance and longevity. In no event will scafco be liable for any damages, including loss of data or information of any kind, lost profits, cost of cover or any other special, incidental, consequential or indirect damages arising out of this agreement or the use or inability to use the details, however caused, and on any theory of liability. Metal tbracing nailed to studs saves on the labor cost of 1x4 letin bracing 2x4 or 2x6 stud saw kerf for tbrace kbrace when window or door is near corner 1x4 letin brace notched into wall studs use full foam sheathing over other approved wall bracing e. Tested and classified for 1 and 2 hours insurance bulletin no. When you locate the detail you want, just click one of the four file format buttons to download it to your computer. Plumbing, electrical and other fixtures, and mechanicals within the framing cavities must be flush with or inside the plane of the framing. Describes complete line of construction products, including sheetrock brand gypsum panels and imperial brand gypsum base for drywall and veneer plaster construction, sheathing and ceilings.
This timesaving architectural concrete wall construction process can be specified in any concrete color or texture. The traditional stud wall has proven to be such a successful construction technique because. The first approach to achieving a strong, durable structure, involving economical use of materials, is to follow a basic modular plan for layout and attachment of framing members. Because loose anchors may be lost, improper quantity used, or spaced in the frame incorrectly, hmma specifications recommend that all anchors be welded into the frame. Mba metal framing structural metal studs and track cad details.
The details contained in this document are intended as a general guide for using steel stud manufacturers association ssma member products. Fire resistance bulletin 2 metal building manufacturers. Such methods use a 4foot design module, which governs a 16inch spacing. This report, steel framed residential construction. Table 1 is for wind loads and table 3 is for seismic loads. Coldformed steel shear wall design 2012 instructor. Fasteners used to assemble the framing must be driven reasonably flush with the surfaces. The mba metal framing cad details below are complete drawings that can easily be downloaded, customized for your residential or commercial project, and included in your cad library for future use. Figure 62, page 63, shows some details of a 20foot wide building such as ground level, window openings. Steel framing is noncombustible and will not add fuel to a fire.
The base metal thickness excluding any protective coatings. Gypwall classic is the industrys original lightweight nonloadbearing drywall partition system, providing costeffective, multipurpose solutions suitable for all types of buildings. Steel studmasonry veneer construction yields good performance when important details are addressed including. The adjustable strapandstirrup type is normally used on hollow metal frames and is approved for use on fire rated frames. Typical details download the family of cemco typical detailsfor curtainwall assemblies here. Refer to jamb design example for design methodology. Double wall framing techniquean example of high performance. The full version of the gypsum construction handbook. Metal products the modern, engineered alternative to traditional timber and blockwork construction, gypframebased wall, ceiling and floor systems are quicker and easier to install, whilst meeting the highest performance requirements. When installing the metal panels shown in this booklet over a curved arch, the minimum. Some of these walls have been tested in the nrc laboratory for further performance verification. A vertical wall assembly capable of resisting lateral. The standard fastening pattern is permitted over the rest of the sheet. Load bearing wall systems construction guide uneven plank having a solid, level surface is cri cal for load bearing metal framing.
Wall construction shall be capable of accommodating all loads imposed according to section r301. The headof wall construction joint is sprayed with the fire resistive sealant. Steel stud masonry veneer construction yields good performance when important details are addressed including. In the case of steel framing, the crosssectional shape. Steel framing guide steel framing guide a n e a s y t o u s e g u i d e f o r s t e e l f r a m e c o n s t r u c t i o n introduction steel framing is a practical, code approved solution to many of the limitations that builders face today when using traditional building materials. Lsf products are cold formed structural members used as studs, joists, rafters, purlins and girts and in assemblies such as steel roof trusses and panelized walls. Cad details are available in dwg, dwf, dxf and pdf format. 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.
Steel studs must be covered with a layer of continuous insulation ci to. Where units are to be used in exposed wall construction, the face or faces that are to be exposed shall not show chips. Typical wall assembly details photographs below are headofwall joints using chemical fireresistive. Such methods use a 4foot design module, which governs a 16inch spacing of joists. To eliminate regulatory barriers and increase the reliability and cost competitiveness of coldformed steel framing in residential and light commercial building construction through improved. Details of many provisions for cfs framing are found. Plaster wall systems sa920 sheetrock acoustical sealant. Compare the weight of 150 mm steel stud and drywall versus 150 mm normal weight masonry backup for a typical brick veneer wall. Tsns 600jam and 800jam product lines are for 6 and 8 walls.
Double wall framing technique an example of high performance, sustainable building envelope technology. Generally, for similar wall construction, the test values used to derive the wind load table are higher than the test. When a metal roofing sheet must be installed on a curved roof, screws should be installed at every overlapping rib at the sheet ends to resist the natural tendency of the metal to spring back. Construction of firerated or sound rated wall systems can be achieved by using the studco steel framing system and accessories. Steel stud brickveneer design guide bailey metal products. Mineral wool is placed in the fluted metal deck after the drywall is installed. Department of housing and urban development hud, and the steel framing alliance have worked cooperatively to introduce coldformed. Sliptrack systems awci association of the wall and. T10012, firerated assemblies for cfs construction w8a, single slip track design w10109, common design issues for deflection track w10212, introduction to curtain wall design using cfs w10311, design of bypass slip connectors in cfs construction w10410, top track load distribution members. Typical wall assembly details photographs below are headof wall joints using chemical fireresistive sealants and are courtesy of. Builders can design one and twostory structures without the. Boundary members and anchorage details for uplift must have.
This tolerance between planks can cause metal framing to not be level across the planks. Hybrid wood and steel detailsbuilder s guide preface the nahb research center, the u. Steel framing guide steel framing guide a n e a s y t o u s e g u i d e f o r s t e e l f r a m e c o n s t r u c t i o n introduction steel framing is a practical, code approved solution to many of the limitations that builders face today when using. Jan kosny, andi asiz, som shrestha, kaushik biswas, nitin shukla. When only the framing system is considered, studies have shown that a stickframed steel system can cost 15% more than wood framing. Work with your butler builder to design details for your project. Lightweight steel framing architectural design guide cssbi. Coldformed steel framing details scafco steel stud company. They consist of a double row of studs with gypsum panel or metal cross braces between rows. For technical classification purposes the determining factor has been first, the type of external wall construction and second, the roof and floor construction. Three case studies provided insight into the installed cost of several systems. Further, other trades can be scheduled to work and not interfere with the mason. Download the family of cemco fas track and dda typical details here. Fire resistance bulletin metal building manufacturers association 2 fire resistance ratings for exterior walls u.
Channel, drywall channel dwc furring channel, studs, tracks, and ch shaftwall. Lightweight steel framing architectural design guide preface this publication is intended as a guide for designers, speci. Light framing is used in barracks, bathhouses, and administration buildings. Demonstration homes provides builders with practical information and experience, based on the actual construction of two steel framed homes. Figure 61, page 62, illustrates these types of framing and specifies the nomenclature and location of the various members. The engineered tall walls described in this workbook are extensions of the traditional stud walls used in canada for over a hundred years. Soundrated partitions and floorceiling construction in accordance with section 1207. Such grade marks identify the grade, species or species group, seasoning condition at. If the area separation wall terminates at or past a framed. The best practice guide brick veneer steel stud posey. These products should not be used in design or construction without an independent evaluation by a qualified engineer or architect to verify the suitability. To view a cad detail, you will need a cad design program or a cad viewer program.
However, one remaining barrier is the lack of hybrid construction details giving. Refer to the building board manufacturers for more detailed information. Commercial metal stud framing craftsman book company. Wcd1 details for conventional wood frame construction. Jamstuds shape is easily differentiated from the typical cshape, enabling the selection of the most optimal member sizes to fit project conditions. The provisions of this chapter shall control the design and construction of all walls and partitions for all buildings. Architectural precast concrete panels by metal stud crete are lighter weight and greener when fabricated with recycled steel and locally extracted materials on site, or in a precast concrete panel plant close to your project. Thus, interior work can begin with brick masonry construction following at a convenient time. The headofwall construction joint is sprayed with the fire resistive sealant. Our specs and drawings demonstrate how our structural systems integrate with metal, tiltup, masonry or precast concrete walls. Framing methods, exterior wall construction balloon framing eastern a twostory structure is the maximum that can be built easily using balloon framing floor framing at the midlevel is supported by a ledger set into the studs spaced at 12, 16, or 24 305, 406, or 610 mm on center o. Hybrid wood and steel details builders guide hud user. However there are a number of savings that builders realize when they use steel framing1, including. Heavier gauge metal studs are used in load bearing walls and.