Composite studs in Simpson CFS Designer
Composite studs in Simpson CFS Designer
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Hey guys,
Does anyone know how to check a composite studwall in Simpson CFS Designer(counting the full height sheathing with the wall)? If not, how do you check your composite studs?
Thanks,
Does anyone know how to check a composite studwall in Simpson CFS Designer(counting the full height sheathing with the wall)? If not, how do you check your composite studs?
Thanks,
RE: Composite studs in Simpson CFS Designer
I've only ever accounted for the sheathing to perform stud bracing and in-plane jobs. Never for out of plane bending or axial capacity directly.
RE: Composite studs in Simpson CFS Designer
Check SDPWS section 3.1.1.1, allows significant increases to composite EI and bending strength for wall assemblies.Nevermind, this is asking about cold form steel studs, my mistake.
RE: Composite studs in Simpson CFS Designer
RE: Composite studs in Simpson CFS Designer