Installing of light Gauge Systems(LSF)

[majmaz]

In a mass housing project that includes of 4-story buildings with light gauge system(LSF),it is planning to assemble structure of each story (wall frames + joists and metal sheet of ceiling) on the floor next to the building. Then it will be lifted and installed at story level by crane.
Off course temporary horizontal bracing will be provided at bottom level of wall frames to prevent deformation at lifting time. Plan of buildings is rectangle (30'x25') and staircase is installed separately too.
Does anybody have experiences or suggestion for mentioned method of construction?

 

[IJR]

majmaz

What suggestion are you looking for?

We are talking about bearing stud kind of construction

Usually, wall frames(may be braced too) are constructed in panels and panels are lifted into place(and anchored to ground), supported temporarily by bracings. Then floors are placed on top of walls.

Temporary bracing are usually necessary.

This kind of construction is common in The United States and Canada, and can be real fast, involving light hoisting and lifting.

Visit the North American Steel Framing Alliance website for general idea.

I am not familiar with the whole-story lifting. Sounds problematic.

 

[majmaz]

IJR

Buildings are multi stories but at each step, wall frames and joists of one story, are assembled and connected together on the ground, Completely. then the structure is transferred to its level and anchoraged to lower structure.