An Architect’s Guide to Cold-Formed Steel Framing

Downloadable PDF PowerPoint Presentation (example pages shown)

Created by the Steel Framing Alliance (SFA), this 34-page PDF presentation is essentially the same as the group uses during its AIA/CEU-accredited live presentations. It explains what cold-formed steel is, discusses designators and talks about the environmental benefits of building with steel. The section of the presentation showing practical uses for cold-formed steel members includes floor joists, roof trusses and wall framing. It points out that cold-formed steel framing can be used to frame parts of the project or even the whole building. It offers practical advice for designing and detailing, and shows methods for designing bearing walls, roof trusses and rafters, and handling connections.

To read and/or download this guide, click An Architect's Guide to Cold-Formed Steel Framing - PDF.

To learn more about cold-formed steel framing and the SFA, visit www.steelframing.org.

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