A University of Houston engineer has developed a method to detect possible damage in concealed cold-formed steel construction framing materials hidden behind walls, without having to tear the walls ...
This document updates the 2008 edition of “Thermal Design Guide for Exterior Walls.” It integrates the results of extensive hot box tests of cold-formed steel wall assemblies to provide up-to-date, ...
Keywords: Steel frames. Bracing. Seismic behavior. Infills. Steel braces. Cold formed steel studs (CFSS). Abstract: This MCEER report describes an experimental investigation into the seismic behavior ...
Simpson Strong-Tie's RCA-C rigid connector angle is an ideal solution for attaching cold-formed steel (CFS) stud framing to concrete supports. 2 in. by 2 in. legs for plenty of room to make ...