Light Gauge Framing

Question 1

For light gauge steel framing members, components are colled-rolled from _____________

Answer 1

Steel Sheets

Question 2

What are two ways light gauge steel framings can be used?

Answer 2

Structural, loadbearing framing
Interior non load bearing walls

Question 3

how is a light gauge steel frame attached to a foundation?

Answer 3

With an anchor bolt & an additional track b/w bolt and main track

Question 4

What is a space truss?

Answer 4

Structural framework composed of interconnected members forming a three-dimensional lattice

Question 5

What is an open-web steel joist?

Answer 5

Lightweight truss consisting

Question 6

Advantages of light gauge steel trusses compared to light wood framing

Answer 6

Versatile, flexible
Non-combustible
Dimensionally stable
Lighter weight & stronger

Question 7

Disadvantages of light gauge steel trusses compared to light wood framing

Answer 7

Increased sensitivity to fire
non-renewable resource
susceptible to corrosion