Metal Stud Ceiling Joist Span Table

Stud and joist section properties tables 3 1 structural properties are computed in accordance with csa standard s136 07 north american specification for the design of cold formed steel structural members with s136s2 10 supplement 2.

Metal stud ceiling joist span table. Manufacturer of viperstud framerite studrite genieclip and joistrite. Rafter spans can be extended slightly beyond what the rafter tables suggest when there is a cantelever extending beyond the supporting wall. We offer a complete line of cold formed steel framing products like metal stud framing rc channel metal floor joists metal lath and metal corner bead. Allowable ceiling spans deflection limit l 120.

Lateral support of compression flange. Joist spacing in o c. Joist spacing in o c. Prostud limiting height charts new clarkdietrich itools structural stud lookup tool interior wall heights w structural framing interior.

Depending on loads and spans c joists are typically spaced at 12 16 19 2 or 24 on center spacing. If stud height exceeds table web stiffeners are required. For mid span braced sections allowable moment based on aisi s100 07 specification section c3 1 2. Structural track usually in the same gauge as the.

For unbraced sections allowable moment is based on aisi s100 07 with s2 10 supplement section c3 1 2 with weak axis and torsional unbraced length assumed to be the listed span completely unbraced. Bowed or warped studs in. Size in gauge joist spacing in 12 16 24 allowable single span ft in 3 5 8 20 10 89 0. Ceiling span tables ceiling span table notes 1.

Calculated allowable properties are based upon aisi s100 07 north american specification for the design of cold formed steel structural members. Framing corrections if joists are out of alignment 38 mm x 140 mm 2 x 6 leveling plates attached perpendicular to and across top of ceiling joists may be used. Table notes spans are based upon continuous support of compression flange over the full length of the joist. Lateral support of compression flange.

Fy ksi 4 psf. A web stiffener is a 6 length of stud secured to the stud web at both ends of the stud with four 4 8 pan head screws. Lateral support of compression flange. Toe nailing into joists pulls framing into true horizontal alignment and ensures a smooth level ceiling surface.

Allowable limiting heights spans contact clarkdietrich technical services at 888 437 3244 for any questions on tables below. Interior framing use iprostud in clarkdietrich itools to quickly lookup the interior framing system you need. Provide a lightweight low cost rigid floor assembly c joist components provide an economical lightweight alternative to open web trusses bar joists engineered lumber cast in place or hollow core floor assemblies. Ceiling joist top flange braced 48 o c.