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Frequently Asked Questions About Cold-Formed Steel Design – Answered! {Video}

During the June 2014 SE University session, Dr. Roger A. LaBoube from Missouri University of Science & Technology presented on Frequently Asked Questions About Cold-Formed Steel Design. During the presentation, he addressed a number of common questions and issues that come up when designing with cold-formed steel. Two of the issues he addressed are shown in the videos below.

These videos have also been included in the SEU Resource Center (available to SE University clients), to provide an “electronic library” of helpful videos and information for structural engineers.

 

Remember to include Fy in your contract documents when designing with cold-formed steel.

In this video, Dr. LaBoube discusses the assumptions that are made with regards to Fy for cold-formed steel members, and shows why Fy should be specified by the engineer.

 

Can gypsum board be used to brace a wall stud?

In this video, Dr. LaBoube addresses the question of whether gypsum board may be considered to brace CFS wall studs.