CAN/CGSB-7.1-98
1. SCOPE
1.1 This standard provides criteria, including dimensions, material and
structural requirements for lightweight steel wall framing components designed
for use in:
a. Non-loadbearing applications, typically the framing for interior
partitions including studs with no axial load other than self weight
and the weight of attached finishes and no lateral load other than
nominal interior pressure differences.
b. Wind loadbearing applications, typically the framing for exterior
walls including studs subject to lateral loads due to wind but no
axial load other than self weight and the weight of attached
finishes.
c. Axial loadbearing applications, typically the framing for interior
or exterior walls including studs subject to axial loads in addition
to those due to self weight and the weight of attached finishes.
The axial loads may act in combination with lateral loads due to
nominal interior pressure differences or wind.
1.2 The components covered in this standard include studs, tracks and rigid
furring channels. This standard does not cover other cold formed steel framing
components such as joists, resilient furring channels, girts or purlins.
1.3 This standard is intended to establish and encourage the production and
use of standardized products. Deviations from the standard dimensions are
acceptable, except for the stud depth (web), provided the product complies with
all other provisions of this standard.
1.4 The testing and evaluation of a product against this standard may require
the use of materials and/or equipment that could be hazardous. This document
does not purport to address all the safety aspects associated with its use.
Anyone using this standard has the responsibility to consult the appropriate
authorities and to establish appropriate health and safety practices in
conjunction with any applicable regulatory requirements prior to its use.
SDO:
CGSB
Language:
English
ICS Codes:
91.080.10
Status:
Withdrawn
Publish date:
1998-12-30
Standard Number:
CAN/CGSB-7.1-98