I7 - Describe Steel Studs Flashcards
As the gauge numbers increases, the metal thickness increases or decreases?
Decreases
What is the standard flange width for steel studs?
30 mm and 32 mm
What tool is used to attach steel studs to the steel track?
Crimping tool
Why are steel studs used in larger commercial buildings instead of wood studs?
Studs are non-combustible
What is another name for the track?
Runner
How are studs positioned on the track?
Inserted into track sideways and then twisted into position.
Studs come in lengths of?
2.4 m to 7.6 (8’-25’)
Tracks is made in what lengths?
3.05 m (10’) lengths
Common widths of studs and track are:
89 mm, 64 mm, 38 mm but available in widths of up to 400 mm
Flange sizes are typically:
30 mm and 32 mm but are available in various sizes up to 89 mm
Advantages of steel stud:
non combustible, no shrinkage and doesnt work or twist when drying.
What kind tool is used to cut steel studs?
Aviation shears or a guillotine.
Cut the flange and move it back and forth.
Wire crimp is also called:
Punch lock fastener
How does a crimper work?
Tool punches a small rectangular hole in the two pieces of metal and rolls the cut strips back at each end of the hole.
Basic framing components of steels stud systems are:
upper, lower tracks & steel studs.
How are window and door openings made?
Made using pieces of track to act as a sill and header.
For walls whose height exceeds 8 feet, what can be used to stiffen walls?
Wide channel stock can be used to stiffen the walls.
Steel studs have what kind of edge to prevent slippage when fastened with screws?
Knurled edge
Steel stud has punch outs at intervals of 150 mm to 300 mm (6/12) what for purpose?
Electrical wiring to pass through studs and permit the addition of channel stiffeners for walls higher than 8’
What tool to mark steel studs?
felt pen
What is a steel track (Runner)?
Matches the width of the steel studs, flanges are smooth and toes in to grip the studs and hold them in position.
