Cold Formed Steel Stud Wall Bottom Track vs Angle

[Aesur]

I am working on a project where they client wants to use a continuous bent plate in lieu of the bottom track of a steel stud wall. I am hoping someone here knows a reference that either allows or doesn't allow this and has additional information. My concern is that one of the legs is not securely attached with an angle on one side versus a track and it seems this may cause buckling issues. What are your thoughts?

 

[phamENG]

That's my thought exactly. If you're using AISI S240 to design the wall studs, the equations assume connecting both flanges to the track (see B3.2.5.1). I imagine you could define a capacity using just an angle/bent plate, but it would be very 'in the weeds' will of the wonderful light gauge buckling equations...

 

[XR250]

If it is an exterior wall, you also have out-of-plane wind load issues at the base connection.

 

[milkshakelake]

It can work if you have a joist coming in from one side. In that case, you wouldn't be able to use a track anyway.