HSS Columns in Stud Walls
HSS Columns in Stud Walls
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Hello all,
I wanted to get some opinions on HSS columns placed inside of metal stud walls of the same width. i.e. an HSS6x6 placed inside of a 6" metal stud wall. I know i've heard that it should be avoided due lack of construction tolerances, but i'm wondering if anyone has any real experiences they can share.
Thanks
I wanted to get some opinions on HSS columns placed inside of metal stud walls of the same width. i.e. an HSS6x6 placed inside of a 6" metal stud wall. I know i've heard that it should be avoided due lack of construction tolerances, but i'm wondering if anyone has any real experiences they can share.
Thanks






RE: HSS Columns in Stud Walls
I do it all the time, never had a problem.
RE: HSS Columns in Stud Walls
RE: HSS Columns in Stud Walls
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RE: HSS Columns in Stud Walls
Obviously penetrations for services may need to be provided and reviewed by the engineer. In my short experience this has never happened and the electrical services have run inside the skirting.
Structuralengguy, is this building residential or office/commercial?
RE: HSS Columns in Stud Walls
RE: HSS Columns in Stud Walls
Cold bridging if it is an external wall.
continuity of wall plates.
vertical deflection
That said, I have also done this quite a few times.
RE: HSS Columns in Stud Walls
RE: HSS Columns in Stud Walls
pwht1: this is for commercial use. the stud walls (cold-formed) are all non-bearing.