Metal Stud Ceiling Joist Span Table

Lateral support of compression flange.

Metal stud ceiling joist span table.

Lateral support of compression flange. If stud height exceeds table web stiffeners are required. Depending on loads and spans c joists are typically spaced at 12 16 19 2 or 24 on center spacing. Bowed or warped studs in.

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. Joist spacing in o c. Interior framing use iprostud in clarkdietrich itools to quickly lookup the interior framing system you need. Joist spacing in o c.

Table notes spans are based upon continuous support of compression flange over the full length of the joist. 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. Prostud limiting height charts new clarkdietrich itools structural stud lookup tool interior wall heights w structural framing interior. 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.

Allowable ceiling spans deflection limit l 120. Ceiling joist top flange braced 48 o c. For two equal spans the listed span is the center to center distance from either end to the center support. 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.

Lateral support of compression flange. Fy ksi 4 psf. For mid span braced sections allowable moment based on aisi s100 07 specification section c3 1 2. 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.

Ceiling span tables ceiling span table notes 1. Toe nailing into joists pulls framing into true horizontal alignment and ensures a smooth level ceiling surface. Structural track usually in the same gauge as the. Ceiling joist span use this table to determine the maximum lengths of ceiling joists based on species of lumber joist spacing and joist size.

Calculated allowable properties are based upon aisi s100 07 north american specification for the design of cold formed steel structural members. Allowable limiting heights spans contact clarkdietrich technical services at 888 437 3244 for any questions on tables below. Size in gauge joist spacing in 12 16 24 allowable single span ft in 3 5 8 20 10 89 0. Joist spacing in o c.