canopy CFS
canopy CFS
(OP)
Hello All,
We are designing a Canopy using Cold Formed Steel.As we want to create a long span,as a general experience how long CFS members can span? I found 16" member as deepest size studs and planning to make a box section by attaching two members toe to toe and spanning about 30 ft unbraced length.
Does this sound resonable? Any thoughts/experience appreciated.
We are designing a Canopy using Cold Formed Steel.As we want to create a long span,as a general experience how long CFS members can span? I found 16" member as deepest size studs and planning to make a box section by attaching two members toe to toe and spanning about 30 ft unbraced length.
Does this sound resonable? Any thoughts/experience appreciated.






RE: canopy CFS
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But I don't know how to check it-Is there a spreadsheet or something available to calculate the member capacity of such sections.
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We use LGbeamer in our office to design CFS members. You may want to check that. Good Luck!
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How do you intend to connect toe to toe? The only thing I can think of is wrapping the members with sheet metal every couple of feet.
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