Steel Stud Parapet Height
Steel Stud Parapet Height
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Does anyone have a reference for the design of steel stud parapets.
I am looking at the following condition:
- a single story commercial building with a steel structure (20' high).
- exterior wall is a non load bearing steel stud wall with stucco or similar finish.
- studs are located outside of the steel structure and will extend above the roof for the parapet.
- Generally this parapet is in the order of 2-3' so I am not concerned
- along a portion of the building the parapet extends 8' + above the roof (??? How high can I go ???)
For regular strength and deflection design I would assume the cantilever could be equal to 1/2 of the simple span stud capacity (assuming you have adequate anchorage). However I would guess that at some point stability / buckling may become an issue or additional bridging / strapping and a solid connection to the top track may be required to provide stability?
I am looking at the following condition:
- a single story commercial building with a steel structure (20' high).
- exterior wall is a non load bearing steel stud wall with stucco or similar finish.
- studs are located outside of the steel structure and will extend above the roof for the parapet.
- Generally this parapet is in the order of 2-3' so I am not concerned
- along a portion of the building the parapet extends 8' + above the roof (??? How high can I go ???)
For regular strength and deflection design I would assume the cantilever could be equal to 1/2 of the simple span stud capacity (assuming you have adequate anchorage). However I would guess that at some point stability / buckling may become an issue or additional bridging / strapping and a solid connection to the top track may be required to provide stability?






RE: Steel Stud Parapet Height
RE: Steel Stud Parapet Height
BA
RE: Steel Stud Parapet Height
RE: Steel Stud Parapet Height
RE: Steel Stud Parapet Height
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
http://mmcengineering.tripod.com
RE: Steel Stud Parapet Height
RE: Steel Stud Parapet Height
To see if steel studs are practical, you need to do some quick calculations and look at a table with stud moment capacities and I-effective. Also, look at the architectural elevations to see what openings are below the parapets.