Light Gauge Steel Floor 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.

Light gauge steel floor framing details.

We are aggressively working on updating the hundreds of cold formed framing details located in the cad library with updated product information. 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. 54mil 16ga 68mil 14ga and 97mil 12ga products are produced with 50ksi steel unless otherwise noted. Updated clarkdietrich building system cad details can be found in the new clarkdietrich s itools cad library.

Although framing varies in detail between manufacturers the general principles are the same for all systems. Contact clarkdietrich technical services at 888 437 3244 for any questions on these details or if you. Schedules light gauge steel trusses have become a popular product for architects engineers builders and developers. Light gauge steel meeting the physical and galvanization requirements of a s t m.

The steel sections used here are called cold formed sections meaning that the sections are formed or given shape at room temperature. 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. 33mil 20ga and 43mil 18ga framing products are produced with 33ksi steel. Cp60 g90 available additional member depths of 7 1 4 9 1 4 11 1 2 13 1 2 and 14 are also available.

Light gauge steel construction is very similar to wood framed construction in principle the wooden framing members are replaced with thin steel sections. These products should not be used in design or construction without an independent evaluation by a qualified engineer or architect to verify the suitability. G8 in line framing detail g9 web stiffener detail 1 g10 web stiffener detail 2 g11 web stiffener detail 3 g12 track splice detail g13 screw attachment detail floor section. And you ll really like the fact that steel studs are about 30 percent cheaper than wood.

Steel studs are light and easy to store plus they resist fire insects and rot. The details contained in this document are intended as a general guide for using steel stud manufacturers association ssma member products. Most contractors are familiar with the light gauge steel studs and track you can buy at lumberyards and drywall supply houses.