Structural

Steel Stud

Structural · definition

Cold-formed metal framing used for non-combustible or tall walls. Light and straight but requires different fasteners and load detailing than wood.

Source: BuildSteel (SFIA) — What Is Cold-Formed Steel Framing?

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  • Structural Engineer

    A licensed engineer who designs and certifies load-bearing changes. The required professional for removing bearing walls, adding floors,…

  • Stamped / Sealed Drawings

    Structural drawings signed and sealed by a licensed engineer, certifying the design. Required by permit for beam sizing, wall removal, an…

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  • Span

    The clear distance a member bridges between supports. Span tables (or an engineer) set the size and spacing required for a given load.

  • Tributary Area

    The floor/roof area whose load a given beam or column carries. It determines member size and why removing a wall concentrates load.

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  • Truss

    A pre-engineered triangulated frame (roof or floor) that spans long distances efficiently. Truss webs cannot be cut or altered without an…

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