Small Vertical Trusses used for Studs in Plaster Walls
Small Vertical Trusses used for Studs in Plaster Walls
(OP)
I have a project where the wall "studs" (vertical members) are made up of small steel truss like members, 4" deep at 17" on center. The top and bottom chord consist of 2 - 3/16" diameter wires. There are wires connecting the top and bottom chord of the truss. Does anyone have any information on this type of system, can it take vertical load, etc.






RE: Small Vertical Trusses used for Studs in Plaster Walls
Either the top or bottom chord will go into compression - depending on loading - and 3/16'' wire is not very good in compression!!
RE: Small Vertical Trusses used for Studs in Plaster Walls
I wonder if this is some kind of a sound wall, not intended for shear, bearing, or transverse loading?
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
RE: Small Vertical Trusses used for Studs in Plaster Walls
RE: Small Vertical Trusses used for Studs in Plaster Walls
RE: Small Vertical Trusses used for Studs in Plaster Walls
RE: Small Vertical Trusses used for Studs in Plaster Walls
Agree that you might find something in an old Sweet's.
MiketheEngineer....and you could even look at them (legitimately) at work!!
RE: Small Vertical Trusses used for Studs in Plaster Walls
RE: Small Vertical Trusses used for Studs in Plaster Walls
I found a picture of what you described in my old Architectural Graphic Standards, Sixth Edition, 1970. If you have access to that, it is on page 390. It specifically says that these are non-bearing.
RE: Small Vertical Trusses used for Studs in Plaster Walls
RE: Small Vertical Trusses used for Studs in Plaster Walls
Hokie..., forgot what? Talk about thread creep, I forgot what I was looking for too, and never did spend the time to try to find the product which was the subject of the OP, what I found was so much more interesting. I assume that's what you meant, since at that age you certainly hadn't forgotten, yet, what THAT was all about.
RE: Small Vertical Trusses used for Studs in Plaster Walls