Metal Framing Flashcards
Common light-gauge steel framing member shapes include __________, _________, __________, and _____________.
c-shapes
tracks
u-channels
furring channels
When joists rest directly on the foundation wall, ________ are used to attach the rim track to the wall.
clip angles
When joists rest on a wood sill plate, a ________ is used to fasten the rim track to the sill plate.
metal plate
__________ are installed at the joist ends to prevent the ends from being crushed when loads are applied.
Bearing stiffeners
Gypsum and subfloors are attached to the studs using ___________ screws.
self-tapping
_________ on metal decking are constructed of corrugated metal sheets covered with a layer of concrete.
Suspended slabs
Exterior load bearing studs are often referred to as _______ framing members.
heavy-gauge
________ headers are required in load-bearing walls.
Reinforced
K series open web steel joists range in depth from ___ to ___, in __ increments.
8”
24”
2”
K series open web steel joists are available in spans up to ____.
60’
The span of K series steel joists must not exceed ___ times their depth.
24
Long-span steel joists(LH series) and deep long-span steel joists(DLH series) can span up to ____ and ____, respectively, without center support.
96’
144’
The span of LH and DLH series steel joists must not exceed __ times their depth for ___ and ___ times their depth for ____.
24, roofs
20, floors
Horizontal bridging consists of two continuous horizontal steel members, with one attached to the ____ and the other attached to the _______.
top chord
bottom chord
For joists longer than ____, a row of horizontal bridging must be bolted in place before crane hoisting lines are released.
40’
