CFS Web Stiffener
CFS Web Stiffener
(OP)
https://res.cloudinary.com/engineering-com/image/upload/v1516919067/tips/Web_Stiffener_012518_kxxjrv.pdf
Please see attached...
The joist reaction requires a web stiffener.
Since I have a rollover tab (contractor preference), can the rollover tab serve as a sufficient web stiffener?
Can I remove the CFS (Cold-Formed Steel) web stiffener?
Thank you!
Please see attached...
The joist reaction requires a web stiffener.
Since I have a rollover tab (contractor preference), can the rollover tab serve as a sufficient web stiffener?
Can I remove the CFS (Cold-Formed Steel) web stiffener?
Thank you!






RE: CFS Web Stiffener
I like to debate structural engineering theory -- a lot. If I challenge you on something, know that I'm doing so because I respect your opinion enough to either change it or adopt it.
RE: CFS Web Stiffener
RE: CFS Web Stiffener
https://www.strongtie.com/joistframingconnectors_c...
https://www.strongtie.com/rigidconnectors_coldform...
I will say that I’ve gotten a lot of pushback from contractors on screwing into rolled steel, and I’ve seen framers go to town on similar clips with powder actuated fasteners instead of using the freaking holes that come with the damn clips. It’s just a thought, your detail might be best from a construction and quality control standpoint. I agree with Kootk on the joist and beam stiffeners, but depending on the beam depth and span, some sort of torsional bracing on the steel beam might be worth considering.
RE: CFS Web Stiffener
Not quite as inaccessible as these -
http://www.arcraftplasma.com/welding/weldingdata/i...