Light Gauge Steel Wall Framing Details

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Light gauge steel wall framing details.

The steeler technical design catalog is a collection of typical designs for steel framing and connections. Scafco products cad details. 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.

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. Updated clarkdietrich building system cad details can be found in the new clarkdietrich s itools cad library. Compare the weight of 150 mm steel stud and drywall versus 150 mm normal weight masonry back. We are aggressively working on updating the hundreds of cold formed framing details located in the cad library with updated product information.

The details contained in this document are intended as a general guide for using steel stud manufacturers association ssma member products. 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. Ssma standard cad 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 steel sections used here are called cold formed sections meaning that the sections are formed or given shape at room temperature. Call 509 343 9019 for dwg files. 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. No longer just studs tracks and headers.

No longer just a division between space. Contact clarkdietrich technical services at 888 437 3244 for any questions on these details or if you.