Metal Stud Wall Section

The main purpose of specifying an allowable stud deflection for curtain wall framing is actually for determining what is an acceptable deflection for the wall facing materials.
Metal stud wall section. H shaped studs have a wider flange for receiving wall finishes. Head of wall firestop system firestop sealant. W1 schematic of typical wall framing w2 wall framing elevation w3 wall to foundation w4 wall to foundation w5 wall to foundation w6 wall to foundation w7 wall to wood sill connection w8 hold down connection detail 1 w9 hold down connection detail 2 w10 box beam header w11 box beam header.
Steel stud partitions ss 103 1 hour partition to steel deck. A metal stud is ductile and therefore can perform at a wide range of deflections. Complies with nfpa 285 fire astm e2357 air astm e331 water.
This range of stud and track profiles not only offer greater span and performance but also are accompanied by a range of accessories including noggings nogging track and bracket joining systems. Standard lengths include 8 10 and 12 feet with custom lengths also available. This enclosure solutions wall system includes a steel stud structure with architectural metal panel exterior gypsum sheathing mineral wool with fluid or sheet applied awb mineral wool batt insulation.
Frame only non load bearing walls with this type of stud. Metal studs that have an h shaped cross section are a slightly heavier version of the i shaped metal stud. Ul design u465 v438.
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