Old Light-Gauge Steel Sections
Old Light-Gauge Steel Sections
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Does anyone have any tables for built-up "I" sections circa 1926? I am trying to evaluate some 6" and 8" floor joists made from a cold-formed "C" and 2 cold-formed angles to make an "I" shape.
Our client wants to convert an old college dormitory to office space. This dorm was built around 1926 which is before building codes were used in Virginia.
Our client wants to convert an old college dormitory to office space. This dorm was built around 1926 which is before building codes were used in Virginia.






RE: Old Light-Gauge Steel Sections
It's interesting to see things like this. This framing is something we might consider costly or nuts today btu when it was built it was probably a great idea. How things change...
RE: Old Light-Gauge Steel Sections
This is why I was hoping to find some tables.
RE: Old Light-Gauge Steel Sections
www.SlideRuleEra.net
RE: Old Light-Gauge Steel Sections
Thanks for the valuble resource. However, it only has references to hot-rolled members. I am dealing with cold-formed members that are 0.068" to 0.078" thick.
RE: Old Light-Gauge Steel Sections
Perhaps you could get more specific information at the "Center for Cold-Formed Steel Structures"
http://campus.umr.edu/ccfss/about/mission.html
or
the "Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute"
http://www.lgsea.com/index.php
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