Metal Stud Flange Bearing
Metal Stud Flange Bearing
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Hi,
I am designing a metal stud wall for lateral and gravity. I'm planning to connect a metal track to flanges of the studs in order to carry the ceiling joists. I can not let them sit directly on the studs.
I was wondering if that would be an adequate design or not since 20 GA metal stud is not really thick. The shear on the connections is only 150 lb D+L.
Thank you,
I am designing a metal stud wall for lateral and gravity. I'm planning to connect a metal track to flanges of the studs in order to carry the ceiling joists. I can not let them sit directly on the studs.
I was wondering if that would be an adequate design or not since 20 GA metal stud is not really thick. The shear on the connections is only 150 lb D+L.
Thank you,






RE: Metal Stud Flange Bearing
Attached is a guide with typically light gauge details.
RE: Metal Stud Flange Bearing
Thanks for your response but the wall is sticking in so I can not let them sit on the top track.
I need to attach roof joists to the metal track (ledger ) and the metal track ( ledger ) to the studs.
RE: Metal Stud Flange Bearing
RE: Metal Stud Flange Bearing