#Cold formed steel framing wall sections full#

Both uninsulated and cavity insulated walls were tested with varying load ratios from 0.2 to 0.6. Test wall frames made of hollow flange section studs were lined with fire resistant gypsum plasterboards on both sides, and were subjected to increasing temperatures as given by the standard fire curve in AS 1530.4 (SA, 2005) on one side.

#Cold formed steel framing wall sections full#

This research overcomes this and proposes the new hollow flange section studs as vertical load bearing elements in LSF wall systems based on a thorough investigation into their fire (structural and thermal) performance using full scale fire tests and extensive numerical studies. The reliance on expensive and time consuming full scale fire tests, and the complexity involved in predicting the fire performance of LSF wall studs due to their thin-walled nature and their exposure to non-uniform temperature distributions in fire on one side, have been the main barriers in using different cold-formed steel stud sections in LSF wall systems.

Recently, greater attention has been given to innovative cold-formed steel sections such as hollow flange sections due to their improved structural efficiency. LSF walls are commonly made of conventional lipped channel section studs lined with fire resistant gypsum plasterboards on both sides. Fire Resistant Rating (FRR) of these walls is given more attention due to the increasing number and severity of fire related accidents in residential buildings that have caused significant loss of lives and properties. In recent times its use and demand in the building industry has significantly increased due to their advantages such as light weight, acoustic performance, aesthetic quality of finished wall, ease of fabrication and rapid constructability. To determine which structural members meet specific load requirements, consult with a Bailey Metal Technical Representative.Load bearing Light Gauge Steel Frame (LSF) wall system is a cold-formed steel structure made of cold-formed steel studs and lined on both sides by gypsum plasterboards. Structural steel stud and track selection is based on the loads they will be required to carry as well as the wall and floor thicknesses specified in the building design. Lightweight, cold-formed galvanized steel load-bearing studs are available in a selection of sizes, flanges, gauges and yield strengths to obtain optimal performance. Load-bearing members start at a thickness of 33mils (20ga) and can be as thick as 97mils (12ga). Our devotion to serving the Canadian market with innovation, quality and value has created a strong Bailey brand within the building industry.Д«ailey structural steel studs and tracks are used for floor and ceiling joists, axial load-bearing walls and curtain walls. Since 1950 we have been recognized as the industry leader offering building solutions for both commercial and residential structures. Structural Framing Design and Build with ConfidenceДЄt Bailey Metal Products Limited, we understand that every project is a chance to build on our reputation.

Universal Bridging Clip (UBC 365, UBC 600, UBC800).

Horizontal Flange Attachment (HFA CLIP).

Econo- Connector Surface Mount Brick Ties.

EASYCLIPв„ў S-SERIESв„ў AND E-SERIES SUPPORT CLIPS.

Shaftwall & Area Separation Wall Systems.