STEELER UNIVERSAL

EU- 30, EU- 25

*

INCLUDED IN ICC-ES REPORT ESR-2054

1-800-275-2279
* EU- 25 is not included in ICC-ES Report ESR-2054

INTRODUCING
STEELER Universal Stud
24 mil, 50 ksi

Available sizes:
A: 1.625, 2.50, 3.50, 3.625, 4, 6
B: 1.25, 1.375, 1.50, 1.625
C: 0.25, 0.31, 0.34

The STEELER Universal 24-mil STUD can be used in most

UL Fire Resistance Assemblies where generic steel studs are
specified. See Table 7 for additional information.
Rev. 6/3/2011

HOW YOU SAVE MONEY AND TIME

WITH THE

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ICC-ES REPORT ESR-2054

A FAST, MONEY-SAVING ALTERNATIVE TO 30-mil STUDS

COSTS LESS The STEELER UNIVERSAL 24-mil (50ksi) high strength steel stud saves money for
contractors and Owners for non-load bearing interior steel
framing. The Steeler UNIVERSAL Stud may replace the
traditional 30 mil (33ksi) steel studs.
SUPERIOR YIELD STRENGTH The STEELER
UNIVERSAL STUD is made from 50 ksi, 24 mil steel to
produce a stronger steel stud with significant cost savings
over the traditional 30 mil material. The Steeler Universal
Track completes the system.
WIDER STUD FLANGES The STEELER
UNIVERSAL STUD has a flange of 1-1/2, which allows
for easier screw placement and clamping when installing
gypsum board.
SUPERIOR EASE OF INSTALLATION The
STEELER UNIVERSAL STUD saves on labor costs by
allowing faster framing, is easier to cut, is easier to install
gypsum and reduces screw stripping due to higher strength
24-mil 50 ksi steel.
SUPERIOR ACOUSTICAL PERFORMANCE The STEELER UNIVERSAL STUD provides greater
sound resilience due to the thinner steel used (24-mil versus traditional 30-mil) which increases customer
satisfaction and overall structure quality.

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DESIGN AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION

General:
This booklet is to be used by Engineers, Architects, Contractors, and Professional for specifying
STEELER INC. products for building components. Building Officals may find this booklet useful
for verifying compliance with local building codes. It is the responsibility of the user that products
specified are used in accordance with construction standards, specifications and local building codes.
Material Specifications:
STEELER INC. products are cold-formed shaped manufactured from steel coils which meet
ASTM A653 Grade 33 and 50 Specifications. Material thickness range from 18 (0.0179 inches)
to 118 mils (0.1180 inches)
Corrosion Protection:
STEELER INC. products have protective coating specified as G40, G60 and G90 coating designation.
Material thickness from 18 to 30 mils have G40 coating and 33 mils to 118 mils have G60 coating.
G90 coating is a special order and is available for most material thicknesses. Other coatings finishes
A40, A60, G40 Painted, G60 painted and G40 black paint are available.
Design Specifications:
STEELER INC. products are designed in accordance with 2007 NASPEC North American Specification
Material Tolerances:
STEELER INC. products comply with manufacturing tolerances listed in ASTM C 955 for structural
members and ASTM C645 for non-structural framing members.
Product Identification:
STEELER INC. products are identified with legible stamps spaced at a maximum of 24 inches
on center and located on the web of the framing member in accordance with ASTM C645, C955
and A1003 specifications.
Product Part Number:
STEELER INC. part number follows SSMS product identification. The final letter of the part number
S=Steeler, A=SSMA distinguishing the two products.
Referenced Documents:
The following documents are applicable for the manufacturing and design of STEELER INC. products.
1. AISI, North American Specification for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members
2001 Edition with 2004 Supplement
2. ASTM A370, Standar d Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products
3. ASTM A1003, Standard Specification for Sheet Steel, Carbon, Metallic and Non-Metallic
Coating for Cold-Formed Framing Members.
4. ASTM C645, Standard Specification for Nonstructural Steel Framing Members
5. ASTM C754, Standard Specification for Installation of Steel Framing Members to Receive
Screw-Attached Gypsum Panel Products.
6. ASTM C955, Standard Specification for Load-Bearing (Transverse and Axial) Steel Studs,
Runners (Tracks), and Bracing or Bridging for Screw Application of Gypsum Panel Products
and Metal Plaster Bases.
7. ASTM C1513, Standard Specification for Steel Tapping Screws for Cold-Formed Steel
Framing Connections.
8. AWS D1.3, Structural Welding Code-Sheet Steel, American Welding Society.

TABLE 1 Non-bearing STEELER 24 mil S-Stud (50 ksi), Limiting Heights, ft

ID

Spc

Member

o.c.

Part Number
162 S125-024 (50ksi)

162 S137-024 (50ksi)

162 S150-024 (50ksi)

162 S162-024 (50ksi)

250 S125-024 (50ksi)

250 S137-024 (50ksi)

250 S150-024 (50ksi)

250 S162-024 (50ksi)

350 S125-024 (50ksi)

350 S137-024 (50ksi)

350 S150-024 (50ksi)

350 S162-024 (50ksi)

362 S125-024 (50ksi)

362 S137-024 (50ksi)

362 S150-024 (50ksi)

in

12
16
24
12
16
24
12
16
24
12
16
24
12
16
24
12
16
24
12
16
24
12
16
24
12
16
24
12
16
24
12
16
24
12
16
24
12
16
24
12
16
24
12
16
24

Lateral Loading
Def. Coef. =

5 psf

L/ 120
10.75
9.77
8.53
11.08
10.06
8.79
11.34
10.30
9.00
11.49
10.44
9.12
14.92
13.56
11.84
15.34
13.94
12.17
15.68
14.25
12.45
15.88
14.43
12.61
19.42
17.65
14.64
19.92
18.10
15.31
20.32
18.46
15.70
20.56
18.68
15.75
19.97
18.14
14.93
20.48
18.61
15.61
20.88
18.97
16.01

L/ 180
9.39
8.53
7.45
9.68
8.79
7.68
9.90
9.00
7.86
10.04
9.12
7.97
13.04
11.84
10.35
13.40
12.17
10.63
13.70
12.45
10.87
13.88
12.61
11.01
16.97
15.42
13.47
17.40
15.81
13.81
17.75
16.13
14.09
17.96
16.32
14.25
17.45
15.85
13.85
17.89
16.26
14.20
18.24
16.57
14.48

L/ 240
8.53
7.75
6.77
8.79
7.99
6.98
9.00
8.17
7.14
9.12
8.29
7.24
11.84
10.76
9.40
12.17
11.06
9.66
12.45
11.31
9.88
12.61
11.45
10.01
15.42
14.01
12.24
15.81
14.37
12.55
16.13
14.65
12.80
16.32
14.83
12.95
15.85
14.40
12.58
16.26
14.77
12.90
16.57
15.06
13.15

L/ 360
7.45
6.77
5.92
7.68
6.98
6.10
7.86
7.14
6.24
7.97
7.24
6.33
10.35
9.40
8.21
10.63
9.66
8.44
10.87
9.88
8.63
11.01
10.01
8.74
13.47
12.24
10.69
13.81
12.55
10.96
14.09
12.80
11.18
14.25
12.95
11.31
13.85
12.58
10.99
14.20
12.90
11.27
14.48
13.15
11.49

TABLE 1 Non-bearing STEELER 24 mil S-Stud (50 ksi), Limiting Heights, ft

ID

Spc

Member

o.c.

Part Number

in

362 S162-024 (50ksi)

400 S125-024 (50ksi)

400 S137-024 (50ksi)

400 S150-024 (50ksi)

400 S162-024 (50ksi)

12
16
24
12
16
24
12
16
24
12
16
24
12
16
24

Lateral Loading
Def. Coef. =

5 psf

L/ 120
21.13
19.19
16.06
21.60
19.32
15.78
22.15
20.13
16.49
22.55
20.49
16.91
22.81
20.73
16.96

L/ 180
18.46
16.77
14.65
18.87
17.15
14.98
19.35
17.58
15.36
19.70
17.90
15.64
19.93
18.11
15.82

L/ 240
16.77
15.23
13.31
17.15
15.58
13.61
17.58
15.97
13.95
17.90
16.26
14.21
18.11
16.45
14.37

L/ 360
14.65
13.31
11.63
14.98
13.61
11.89
15.36
13.95
12.19
15.64
14.21
12.41
15.82
14.37
12.55

6 STEELER 24 mil S-Studs (50 ksi) are not included in ICC-ES Report # ESR-2054.
600 S125-024 (50ksi)

600 S137-024 (50ksi)

600 S150-024 (50ksi)

600 S162-024 (50ksi)

12
16
24
12
16
24
12
16
24
12
16
24

29.35
26.66
22.38
30.06
27.31
23.16
30.60
27.80
23.64
30.87
28.05
23.72

25.64
23.29
20.35
26.26
23.86
20.84
26.73
24.29
21.22
26.97
24.50
21.40

23.29
21.16
18.49
23.86
21.68
18.94
24.29
22.07
19.28
24.50
22.26
19.45

20.35
18.49
16.15
20.84
18.94
16.54
21.22
19.28
16.84
21.40
19.45
16.99

Notes:
1. Limiting heights are calculated values by determining least height from bending and deflection equations.
2. Section properties are per 2007 NASPEC, North Americal Specification for cold-formed steel members.
3. No reduction in lateral loads are used for bending and deflection limits.
4. CFS Version 6.02 by RGS Software Inc. was used to determine member section properties.
5. Effective moment of inertia (Ieff) without punchouts at the maximum applied moment was used for determining deflection limits.
6. Members are consider fully braced; both flanges are braced by sheathing and therefore no bridging is required by design.
7. If sheathing is only on one side, then bridging is required spaced at 48 inches on center.
8. This Table also applies for Steeler Slotted N-Studs.
9. Limiting heights are base only on stud properties.

0.0235

0.0247

0.0235

0.0235
0.0235

0.0247

0.0247

362 S125-024 (50ksi)

362 S137-024 (50ksi)

0.0235
0.0235
0.0235

0.0235
0.0235

0.0247

0.0247

0.0247

0.0247

0.0247

0.0247

0.0247

0.0247

400 S125-024 (50ksi)

400 S137-024 (50ksi)
400 S150-024 (50ksi)

400 S162-024 (50ksi)

600 S125-024 (50ksi)

600 S137-024 (50ksi)

600 S150-024 (50ksi)

600 S162-024 (50ksi)

0.0235

0.645

0.624

0.598

0.567

0.614

0.593

0.566

0.535

0.603

0.582

0.556

0.525

0.519

0.498

0.472

0.441

0.445

0.424

0.398

0.367

1.399

1.384

1.366

1.040

1.031

1.022

1.012

0.695

0.689

0.685

0.681

0.4804

0.4560

0.4274

0.3941

0.3832

0.3632

0.3398

0.3128

1.591

1.576

1.559

1.538

1.457

1.444

1.428

1.410

0.3537 1.4120

0.3350

0.3133

0.2882

0.1651

0.1557

0.1449

0.1327

0.0632

0.0593

0.0549

0.0501

0.065

0.053

0.042

0.030

0.063

0.052

0.040

0.030

0.062

0.051

0.040

0.029

0.055

0.046

0.036

0.026

0.047

0.039

0.031

0.023

Full Properties
Wt.
Ix
rx
Iy
4
4
in
in
lb/ft
in

0.585

0.539

0.487

0.428

0.590

0.545

0.493

0.434

0.592

0.546

0.495

0.436

0.602

0.558

0.508

0.451

0.601

0.559

0.511

0.458

in

ry

0.0387

0.0375

0.0359

0.0340

0.0368

0.0356

0.0340

0.0321

0.0362

0.0349

0.0334

0.0315

0.0311

0.0299

0.0283

0.0265

0.0267

0.0255

0.0239

0.0220

0.199

0.165

0.127

0.091

0.161

0.133

0.102

0.073

0.149

0.123

0.095

0.067

0.0734

0.0607

0.0461

0.0319

0.032

0.027

0.020

0.013

2.053

1.970

1.878

1.778

1.978

1.891

1.792

1.686

1.955

1.866

1.765

1.657

1.811

1.705

1.585

1.453

1.767

1.648

1.508

1.350

-1.16

-1.05

-0.93

-0.78

-1.20

-1.09

-0.96

-0.82

-1.22

-1.11

-0.98

-0.83

-1.35

-1.24

-1.10

-0.94

-1.51

-1.39

-1.24

-1.07

Torsional Properties
rO
XO
J
Cw
10-3 in4 in6
in
in

0.240

0.233

0.226

0.217

0.737

0.815

0.794

0.768

1.0445

1.2427

1.1875

1.1216

2.196

2.277

2.255

2.229

0.031

0.069

0.056

0.043

0.380

0.536

0.491

0.439

0.0442

0.0489

0.0476

0.0461

0.225

0.487

0.401

0.312

2.307

2.515

2.453

2.383

-0.60

-0.92

-0.83

-0.72

8.439

8.382

8.046

7.516

4.317

4.290

4.078

3.734

3.871

3.847

3.656

3.345

3.722

3.699

3.515

3.216

2.551

2.533

2.406

2.197

1.556

1.543

1.464

1.334

k-in

Maxo

6 STEELER 24 mil S-Studs (50 ksi) are not included in ICC-ES Report # ESR-2054.

0.190

0.184

0.176

0.167

0.180

0.174

0.167

0.157

0.177

0.171

0.164

0.154

0.153

0.146

0.139

0.130

0.131

0.125

0.117

0.108

Area
in2

Note: See notes on Table 3 for additional information.

0.0235

0.0235

0.0235

0.0235

0.0247

0.0247

362 S150-024 (50ksi)

362 S162-024 (50ksi)

0.0235

0.0235

0.0247

0.0247

0.0235
0.0235

0.0247

0.0247

350 S162-024 (50ksi)

0.0235

350 S125-024 (50ksi)

350 S137-024 (50ksi)
350 S150-024 (50ksi)

0.0247

0.0247

250 S150-024 (50ksi)

250 S162-024 (50ksi)

0.0235
0.0235

0.0247

0.0247

250 S125-024 (50ksi)

250 S137-024 (50ksi)

0.0235

0.0247

0.0247

162 S150-024 (50ksi)

162 S162-024 (50ksi)

0.0235

in
0.0235

in

0.0247

ID Designation

162 S125-024 (50ksi)

162 S137-024 (50ksi)

Member

Min
t

Design
T

TABLE 2 SECTION PROPERTIES--STEELER 24 mil S-Studs

1.1217

1.0925

1.0356

0.9639

0.4528

0.4375

0.4145

0.3845

0.3596

0.3472

0.3277

0.3038

0.3314

0.3199

0.3015

0.2794

0.1528

0.1471

0.1376

0.1267

0.0579

0.0556

0.0518

0.0474

0.994

0.974

0.929

0.866

0.356

0.348

0.329

0.302

0.287

0.280

0.265

0.243

0.266

0.260

0.245

0.225

0.127

0.124

0.117

0.106

0.050

0.048

0.045

0.041

0.282

0.280

0.269

0.251

0.144

0.143

0.136

0.125

0.129

0.128

0.122

0.112

0.124

0.124

0.117

0.107

0.085

0.085

0.080

0.073

0.052

0.052

0.049

0.045

0.288

0.288

0.288

0.288

0.305

0.305

0.305

0.305

0.283

0.283

0.283

0.283

0.274

0.274

0.274

0.274

0.229

0.229

0.229

0.229

0.160

0.160

0.160

0.160

Effective Properties
Ieff
Ixe
Sxe Vay
in4
in3
in4
k

0.0554

0.0552

0.0514

0.0454

0.0763

0.0761

0.0724

0.0663

0.0760

0.0758

0.0721

0.0660

0.0759

0.0757

0.0720

0.0659

0.0747

0.0745

0.0708

0.0647

0.0730

0.0728

0.0691

0.0630

Ae
in2

(50ksi)

(50ksi)

(50ksi)

362 T125-024

362 T150-024

400 T100-024
0.589

0.547

0.505

0.557

0.515

0.473

0.547

0.505

0.463

0.463

0.421

0.379

0.389

0.347

0.305

0.445

0.392

0.340

0.356

0.313

0.270

0.329

0.289

0.249

0.158

0.137

0.116

0.064

0.055

0.046

in

1.602

1.562

1.514

1.474

1.438

1.393

1.431

1.396

1.353

1.078

1.052

1.021

0.750

0.734

0.714

in

0.037

0.022

0.012

0.036

0.022

0.012

0.036

0.022

0.012

0.032

0.020

0.011

0.028

0.017

0.009

in

Iy

0.462

0.373

0.284

0.469

0.379

0.290

0.471

0.381

0.292

0.487

0.399

0.309

0.495

0.410

0.323

in

ry

0.035

0.033

0.030

0.033

0.031

0.028

0.033

0.030

0.028

0.028

0.025

0.023

0.023

0.021

0.018

10 in

-3

0.109

0.066

0.036

0.087

0.053

0.029

0.080

0.049

0.027

0.037

0.023

0.012

0.014

0.009

0.005

in

1.865

1.729

1.608

1.774

1.631

1.503

1.745

1.599

1.469

1.542

1.366

1.209

1.431

1.220

1.026

in

-0.835

-0.642

-0.461

-0.868

-0.670

-0.484

-0.880

-0.680

-0.492

-0.989

-0.774

-0.569

-1.113

-0.884

-0.661

in

2.386

2.279

2.179

-0.645

-0.479

-0.326

5.558

5.474

5.363

0.726

0.695

0.661

0.186

0.183

0.179

0.280

0.280

0.280

Minimum base metal thickness

kips per square inch, kip=1000 lbs

Effective moment of inertia without punchouts.

Ieff:

T:

5. For standard galvanized coating of G40, adds 0.0007 inches to base metal thickness

ksi:

Design thickness of base metal.

Ae:

t:

Allowable web shear capacity

Effective area

Vay:

4. Minimum base metal thickness equals 95% of design thickness.

3. Steeler Slotted Stud Section Properties N-Studs are the same as S-Studs

2. Section properties include standard web punchouts.

Effective section property (top)

0.271

0.165

0.089

Sxe(t):

0.046

0.043

0.040

Effective moment of inertia

0.413

0.326

0.242

Gross moment of inertia

0.038

0.022

0.012

0.344

0.344

0.344

0.380

0.380

0.380

0.394

0.394

0.394

0.557

0.557

0.557

0.644

0.644

0.644

Ixe:

2.260

2.205

2.140

0.098

0.098

0.091

0.089

0.089

0.089

0.086

0.086

0.086

0.061

0.062

0.060

0.035

0.034

0.033

in

Ix:

1.140

1.024

0.909

0.264

0.254

0.234

0.216

0.207

0.197

0.201

0.193

0.184

0.101

0.097

0.090

0.039

0.037

0.034

in

Notes:

0.759

0.717

0.674

2.932

2.930

2.734

2.658

2.663

2.667

2.567

2.574

2.582

1.837

1.862

1.790

1.046

1.016

0.977

k-in

1. Section properties are per 2007 NASPEC, North Americal Specification for cold-formed steel members.

0.223

0.211

0.198

6 STEELER 24 mil T-Tracks (50 ksi) are not included in ICC-ES Report # ESR-2054.

0.173

0.161

0.148

0.164

0.152

0.139

0.161

0.148

0.136

0.136

0.124

0.111

0.114

0.102

0.090

lb/ft

Effective Properties
Maxo Ixe Sxe(t) Vay

Allowable moment capacity

0.0235

0.0235

0.0235

0.0235

0.0235

0.0235

0.0235

0.0235

0.0235

0.0235

0.0235

0.0235

0.0235

0.0235

0.0235

0.0235

0.0235

0.0235

in

Area

Torsional Properties
rO
XO
J
Cw

Legend:

0.0247

0.0247

0.0247

0.0247

0.0247

0.0247

0.0247

0.0247

0.0247

0.0247

0.0247

0.0247

0.0247

0.0247

0.0247

0.0247

0.0247

0.0247

in

in

Full Properties
Wt.
Ix
rx

Maxo:

(50ksi)

(50ksi)

362 T100-024

600 T150-024

(50ksi)

350 T150-024

(50ksi)

(50ksi)

350 T125-024

600 T125-024

(50ksi)

350 T100-024

(50ksi)

(50ksi)

250 T150-024

600 T100-024

(50ksi)

250 T125-024

(50ksi)

(50ksi)

250 T100-024

400 T150-024

(50ksi)

162 T150-024

(50ksi)

(50ksi)

162 T125-024

400 T125-024

(50ksi)

162 T100-024

Member
ID Designation

Min
t

Design
T

TABLE 3 SECTION PROPERTIES--STEELER 24 mil T-Tracks

0.063

0.055

0.055

0.051

0.051

0.051

0.051

0.051

0.050

0.051

0.051

0.050

0.050

0.050

0.049

0.048

0.048

0.048

in2

Ae

TABLE 4 STEELER 24 mil S-Stud Dimensions

Dimensions, in
Member
ID Designation
A
B
C
R

Detail

162 S125-024

(50ksi)

1.625

1.250

0.25

0.0814

0.0247

162 S137-024

(50ksi)

1.625

1.375

0.31

0.0814

0.0247

162 S150-024

(50ksi)

1.625

1.500

0.34

0.0814

0.0247

162 S162-024

(50ksi)

1.625

1.625

0.34

0.0814

0.0247

250 S125-024

(50ksi)

2.500

1.250

0.25

0.0814

0.0247

250 S137-024

(50ksi)

2.500

1.375

0.31

0.0814

0.0247

250 S150-024

(50ksi)

2.500

1.500

0.34

0.0814

0.0247

250 S162-024

(50ksi)

2.500

1.625

0.34

0.0814

0.0247

350 S125-024

(50ksi)

3.500

1.250

0.25

0.0814

0.0247

350 S137-024

(50ksi)

3.500

1.375

0.31

0.0814

0.0247

350 S150-024

(50ksi)

3.500

1.500

0.34

0.0814

0.0247

350 S162-024

(50ksi)

3.500

1.625

0.34

0.0814

0.0247

362 S125-024

(50ksi)

3.625

1.250

0.25

0.0814

0.0247

362 S137-024

(50ksi)

3.625

1.375

0.31

0.0814

0.0247

362 S150-024

(50ksi)

3.625

1.500

0.34

0.0814

0.0247

362 S162-024

(50ksi)

3.625

1.625

0.34

0.0814

0.0247

400 S125-024

(50ksi)

4.000

1.250

0.25

0.0814

0.0247

400 S137-024

(50ksi)

4.000

1.375

0.31

0.0814

0.0247

400 S150-024

(50ksi)

4.000

1.500

0.34

0.0814

0.0247

400 S162-024

(50ksi)

4.000

1.625

0.34

0.0814

0.0247

6 STEELER 24 mil S-Studs (50 ksi) are not included in ICC-ES Report # ESR-2054.
600 S125-024

(50ksi)

6.000

1.250

0.25

0.0814

0.0247

600 S137-024

(50ksi)

6.000

1.375

0.31

0.0814

0.0247

600 S150-024

(50ksi)

6.000

1.500

0.34

0.0814

0.0247

600 S162-024

(50ksi)

6.000

1.625

0.34

0.0814

0.0247

TABLE 4 STEELER 24 milil T

T k Di
i
T-Track
Dimensions
Member
Dimensions, in
ID Designation
A
B
R
T

Detail

162 T100-024

(50ksi)

1.756

1.00

0.0814

0.0247

162 T125-024

(50ksi)

1.756

1.25

0.0814

0.0247

162 T150-024

(50ksi)

1.756

1.50

0.0814

0.0247

250 T100-024

(50ksi)

2.631

1.00

0.0814

0.0247

250 T125-024

(50ksi)

2.631

1.25

0.0814

0.0247

250 T150-024

(50ksi)

2.631

1.50

0.0814

0.0247

350 T100-024

(50ksi)

3.631

1.00

0.0814

0.0247

350 T125-024

(50ksi)

3.631

1.25

0.0814

0.0247

350 T150-024

(50ksi)

3.631

1.50

0.0814

0.0247

362 T100-024

(50ksi)

3.756

1.00

0.0814

0.0247

362 T125-024

(50ksi)

3.756

1.25

0.0814

0.0247

362 T150-024

(50ksi)

3.756

1.50

0.0814

0.0247

400 T100-024

(50ksi)

4.131

1.00

0.0814

0.0247

400 T125-024

(50ksi)

4.131

1.25

0.0814

0.0247

400 T150-024

(50ksi)

4.131

1.50

0.0814

0.0247

6 STEELER 24 mil T-Tracks (50 ksi) are not included in ICC-ES Report # ESR-2054.
600 T100-024

(50ksi)

6.131

1.00

0.0814

0.0247

600 T125-024

(50ksi)

6.131

1.25

0.0814

0.0247

600 T150-024

(50ksi)

6.131

1.50

0.0814

0.0247

TABLE 5 Screws--Allowable Pull-Out and Shear Values, lbs

Thick.
mils
18
24
27
30
33
43
54
68
97
118

Fu
ksi
45
65
45
45
45
45
65
65
65
65

Design
T, in
0.0188
0.0247
0.0283
0.0312
0.0346
0.0451
0.0566
0.0713
0.1017
0.1242

#6 Screw
Shear
Pullout
61
34
132
64
112
51
130
56
152
62
226
81
250
146
250
184
250
262
250
320

#8 Screw
Shear
Pullout
65
38
142
73
120
58
139
64
162
71
241
92
333
167
333
210
333
300
333
366

Notes:
1. Above suggested values have been calculated using AISI 2001 Specifications & 2004 Suppement,
per Section E4 Screw Connections: Pullout (Eq. E4.4.1-1), Shear (Eq. E4.3.1-1), Safety Factor =3.0
2. Shear values are base on same thickness of both materials: t 1=t2.

Fastener Nominal Strength Values 1.

Fastener
Nominal
Tensile
Shear
dia-tpi
Dia., in
Pts, lb
Pss, lb
6-20
0.140
1285
750
8-18
0.160
1545
1000
10-16
0.190
1936
1400
12-14
0.210
2778
2000
1/4-14
0.250
4060
2600

Fastener
dia.
6-20
8-18
10-16
12-14
1/4-14

Allow. Fastener Values 2.

Nominal
Tensile
Pts/, lb
Dia., in
0.140
428
0.160
515
0.190
645
0.210
926
0.250
1353

Shear
Pss/, lb
250
333
467
667
867

Notes
1. Pts, Pss: Mfgr Nom.Tension and Shear Strengths from
ITW-Buildex Product Catalog, Teks Self-Drilling Fasteners, page 7
2. Safety Factor: =3.0
3. Screw Pullout Strengths for #6 & #8 screws are greater in 24-mil (50ksi) steel than in 30-mil material (33ksi).
Example Calculation
Screw Size #6
Fu1=
65 ksi
Fu2=
65 ksi
t1=
0.0247 in
t2=
0.0247 in
d=
0.140
inch Diameter Screw
For ASD, Safety Factor per E4:
=

3.00

E4.3.1 Connection Shear Limited by Tilting and Bearing

Pns shalll be taken as the smallest of:
397 lbs: Pns/=
Eq. E4.3.1-1: Pns=4.2*(t23*d)^0.5*Fu2 =
Eq. E4.3.1-2: Pns=2.7*t 1*d*Fu1 =
608 lbs
Eq. E4.3.1-3: Pns=2.7*t 2*d*Fu2 =
608 lbs
E4.4.1 Pull-Out
Eq. E4.4.1-1: Pnot=0.85*tc*d*Fu =
tc=
0.0247 in
d=
0.140 in
Fu=
65 ksi

191 lbs: Pnot/=

10

132 lbs

64 lbs

TABLE 6 Allowable Web Crippling Values, lbs

Bottom Track Flange Width, N
Depth
h
Design Thick.
Fy
R
1.00
1.25
1.50
2.00
in
in
T, in
mils
psi
in
1.419
0.0188
18
33000 0.0843
55
60
64
71
1.625
1.413
0.0247
24
50000 0.0814
143
155
165
184
1.625
1.409
0.0283
27
33000 0.0796
122
132
141
157
1.625
1.406
0.0312
30
33000 0.0782
148
159
170
188
1.625
2.294
0.0188
18
33000 0.0843
52
56
60
67
2.500
2.288
0.0247
24
50000 0.0814
136
147
157
175
2.500
2.284
0.0283
27
33000 0.0796
117
126
135
149
2.500
2.281
0.0312
30
33000
0.0782
141
152
162
180
2.500
3.294
0.0188
18
33000 0.0843
49
53
57
64
3.500
3.288
0.0247
24
50000 0.0814
130
140
150
167
3.500
3.284
0.0283
27
33000 0.0796
112
121
129
143
3.500
3.281
0.0312
30
33000 0.0782
135
146
156
173
3.500
3.419
0.0188
18
33000 0.0843
49
53
57
63
3.625
3.413
0.0247
24
50000
0.0814
129
139
149
166
3.625
3.409
0.0283
27
33000 0.0796
111
120
128
142
3.625
3.406
0.0312
30
33000 0.0782
135
145
155
172
3.625
3.788
0.0247
24
50000 0.0814
127
137
146
163
4.000
3.784
0.0283
27
33000 0.0796
109
118
126
140
4.000
3.781
0.0312
30
33000 0.0782
133
143
153
169
4.000
6 STEELER 24 mil S-Studs (50 ksi) are not included in ICC-ES Report # ESR-2054.
5.788
0.0247
24
50000 0.0814
117
126
135
150
6.000
5.784
0.0283
27
33000 0.0796
102
110
117
130
6.000
5.781
0.0312
30
33000 0.0782
124
134
143
158
6.000
Notes:
1. Tables developed from NASPEC Web Crippling Eq. C3.4.1
1 & Table C3.4.1
2,
C3.4.1-1
C3.4.1-2,
2. Flanges Fastened to Support
3. Depth is outside dimension of Stud, A dimension
4. 'h' is the flat dimension of the Stud Web, h=A-2*(T+R)
Coefficients from Table C3.4.1-2
w =
=
1.75
90
CN
CR
Ch
C
4
0.14
0.35
0.02

Spacing
in. O.C.
12
16
24

8
20
27
40

Interior Wall Stud Reactions based on 5 psf lateral load, lbs

Stud Heigth, ft
10
12
14
16
18
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
33
40
47
53
60
67
50
60
70
80
90
100

22
55
73
110

Notes:
1. Interior Partition Wall Loading =
5 psf
2. Interior Wall Stud Reactions must be less that Web Crippling Values.
3. EXAMPLE
Stud Height=24 feet, Reaction=120 lbs, Track Leg=1.00 inch,
For 4" depth-24 mil stud: Web Crippling Value=127 lbs>=120 lbs therefore OK

11

24
60
80
120

12

250
162
162
362

G125-018
G125-018
G125-018
G125-018

UL
Member
Identification
x
x
x
x
0.375
0.250
0.313
0.375

0.0188
0.0188
0.0188
0.0188

0.0179
0.0179
0.0179
0.0179

0.103
0.082
0.085
0.125

Area
in2
0.351
0.280
0.287
0.423

Wt.
lb/ft

Full

0.1055
0.0384
0.0390
0.2492

Ix
in4
1.010
0.683
0.680
1.415

rx
in
0.023
0.017
0.019
0.027

Iy
in4
0.476
0.459
0.470
0.462

ry
in
1.355
0.692
0.764
2.064

Maxo
k-in

0.093
0.032
0.034
0.214

Ixe
in4

0.069
0.035
0.039
0.104

0.131
0.097
0.097
0.163

Effective
Sxe(t) Vay
in3
k

Notes:
1. Section properties are per 2007 NASPEC, North Americal Specification for cold-formed steel members.
2. Section properties include standard web punchouts.
3. Minimum base metal thickness, t, equals 95% of design thickness, T.
4. Material strength Fy=33 ksi, Fu=45 ksi per ASTM A653

33
33
33
33

Lip Design Min Yield

Len.
T
t
Fy
in
in
in
ksi

Generic studs per UL Fire Rated Wall Systems

Full or gross moment of inertia
Effective moment of inertia
Allowable moment capacity
Effective section property (top)
Allowable web shear capacity
Effective area

2 Hr
2 Hr
3 Hr or 4 Hr
1 Hr

U411
U412
U435
U465

Legend:
G:
Igx:
Ixe:
Maxo:
Sxe(t):
Vay:
Ae:

Fire
Rating

UL
No

Table 7 Partial Comparision List of UL Numbers with 25-MSG (18-mil) Generic Wall Studs

If the strength of the steel stud is greater than the generic steel stud listed in the UL Fire Resistance Directory then a stronger stud may be substituted.
The strength of a steel stud is determined by the allowable moment capacity (Maxo); a larger Maxo indicated a stronger stud
The Table below is a particial list of UL numbers showing the section properties of the UL 25-MSG studs.
A comparison of strength (Maxo) confirm the Steeler 24-mil Stud stronger and therefore it may be substituted for the UL generic stud.

Subject: Substitution of STEELER 24-mil Studs for UL Generic Steel Studs

Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Fire Resistance Directory

0.0620
0.0492
0.0553
0.0629

Ae
in2

Now you have several new options to save money and time framing non-bearing walls with the
Steeler Universal Stud. The figure above shows the limiting wall heights for both traditional nonload bearing 30 mil studs and the Steeler Universal Stud with 3 different flanges (1-1/2, 1-3/8,
and 1-1/4). The Steeler Universal Stud with 1-1/2 flange is nearly equivalent in wall height to
the traditional 30 mil stud (16 0 compared with 16 7) but costs less, has superior yield strength
and allows for easier screw placement and clamping when installing gypsum board due to its
wider flange. If your plans allow using Steeler Universal Studs with even smaller flanges (1-3/8
and 1-1/4) for wall heights less than 15 7 or 14 8 respectively, you can save even more on
material costs compared to traditional 30 mil studs. All Steeler Universal Studs provide superior
acoustical performance with greater sound resilience due to the thinner 24 mil high tensile steel
used compared to traditional thicker 30 mil steel used for interior non-bearing studs. The Steeler
Universal stud is also easier to frame, cut and install gypsum with its higher 57 KSI strength steel.
Start with your design plans and specified wall height to determine the appropriate flange width to
use with the Steeler Universal Stud to achieve the least cost allowable wall height. Then use the
matching Steeler Universal Track to complete the system and save significant time and money on
your non-load bearing steel framed walls. Now you have many fast money-saving choices with the
range of Steeler Universal Studs as alternatives to traditional drywall 20 gage 30 mil interior studs.
The superior sound resilience will also increase customer satisfaction and overall structure quality.
For more information please call Steeler, Inc at 800-275-2279, or visit WWW.STEELER.COM

13

INTRODUCING

STEELER EU- 25 Universal Stud

16 mil (33ksi)

14
14

15

Table for 16 mil (33ksi) STEELER Studs, Limiting Heights, ft

Lateral Loading
Spc
Member
o.c.
Def. Coef. =
1
5 psf
Identification
in
L/ 120
L/ 180
L/ 240
162 S125-016

(50ksi)

250 S125-016

(50ksi)

350 S125-016

(50ksi)

362 S125-016

(50ksi)

400 S125-016

(50ksi)

550 S125-016

(50ksi)

600 S125-016

(50ksi)

12
16
24
12
16
24
12
16
24
12
16
24
12
16
24
12
16
24
12
16
24

9.10
7.88
6.44
11.67
10.11
8.25
14.09
12.21
9.97
14.37
12.45
10.16
16.25
14.07
11.49
20.14
17.44
14.24
21.15
18.31
14.95

8.36
7.59
6.44
11.62
10.11
8.25
14.09
12.21
9.97
14.37
12.45
10.16
16.25
14.07
11.49
20.14
17.44
14.24
21.15
18.31
14.95

7.59
6.90
6.03
10.56
9.59
8.25
13.60
12.21
9.97
13.97
12.45
10.16
15.14
13.75
11.49
19.31
17.44
14.24
20.64
18.31
14.95

L/ 360
6.63
6.03
5.27
9.22
8.38
7.32
11.88
10.80
9.43
12.20
11.09
9.68
13.22
12.01
10.50
16.87
15.33
13.39
18.03
16.38
14.31

Design Example for Table:

Given:
Maxo =
Ixe =
Vay =
Load =
Spc=
w=
E=
L/X, X=
DC=

362S125-016
1.549 k-in
0.2078 in4
0.132 k
5 psf
16 in
6.67 plf
29500 ksi
120
1.0

Calculate
L = (8*Maxo/w)^0.5 =
L = [(384*E*Ixe)/(120,180,240,360)*DC*5*w)]^(1/3) =
L = 2*Vay/w =

Minimum L =

DC=Deflection Coefficient

16

12.45
15.99
39.72
12.45

ft
ft
ft
ft

17

T100-016
T100-016
T100-016
T100-016
T100-016
T100-016
T100-016

(50ksi)
(50ksi)
(50ksi)
(50ksi)
(50ksi)
(50ksi)
(50ksi)

162
250
350
362
400
550
600

S125-016
S125-016
S125-016
S125-016
S125-016
S125-016
S125-016

(50ksi)
(50ksi)
(50ksi)
(50ksi)
(50ksi)
(50ksi)
(50ksi)

Member
ID Designation

162
250
350
362
400
550
600

Member
ID Designation

S125-016
S125-016
S125-016
S125-016
S125-016
S125-016
S125-016

0.0624
0.0775
0.0947
0.0971
0.1036
0.1294
0.1380

Area
in2

0.2620
0.3132
0.3716
0.3789
0.4019
0.4896
0.5189

lb/ft

Wt.
0.0355
0.0942
0.2049
0.2224
0.2810
0.6003
0.7414

in4
0.6784
1.0114
1.3691
1.4125
1.5417
2.0418
2.2041

in

Full Properties
Ix
rx

1.625
2.500
3.500
3.625
4.000
5.500
6.000

1.250
1.250
1.250
1.250
1.250
1.250
1.250

0.25
0.25
0.25
0.25
0.25
0.25
0.25

0.0161
0.0188
0.0210
0.0212
0.0205
0.0222
0.0227

in4

Iy
0.4571
0.4516
0.4377
0.4358
0.4166
0.3930
0.3854

in

ry
0.0076
0.0091
0.0108
0.0110
0.0117
0.0142
0.0151

0.0088
0.0220
0.0467
0.0506
0.0624
0.1295
0.1578

in6
1.3549
1.4603
1.6657
1.6953
1.7648
2.1775
2.3215

in
-1.0801
-0.9517
-0.8417
-0.8299
-0.7510
-0.6468
-0.6186

in

Torsional Properties
rO
XO
Cw

10-3 in4

0.2123
0.2635
0.3219
0.3303
0.3522
0.4399
0.4692

Wt.
lb/ft
0.0318
0.0806
0.1731
0.1885
0.2374
0.5103
0.6322

0.7134
1.0201
1.3522
1.3929
1.5138
1.9860
2.1405

Full Properties
Ix
rx
4
in
in

0.00
0.00
0.00
0.40
0.40
0.40
0.50

0.10
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.10

0.08520
0.08520
0.08520
0.08520
0.08520
0.08520
0.08520

0.0172
0.0172
0.0172
0.0172
0.0172
0.0172
0.0172

0.0066
0.0075
0.0082
0.0076
0.0077
0.0082
0.0083

Iy
in4

0.0163
0.0163
0.0163
0.0163
0.0163
0.0163
0.0163

t, min

0.3248
0.3107
0.2934
0.2792
0.2729
0.2516
0.2452

ry
in

3
3
3
3
4
4&A
4&A

Detail

0.0062
0.0076
0.0093
0.0096
0.0102
0.0128
0.0136

1.0281
1.2100
1.4694
1.4890
1.5956
2.0330
2.1807

-0.6652
-0.5719
-0.4947
-0.4460
-0.4240
-0.3548
-0.3367

0.426
0.748
1.030
1.233
1.387
1.989
2.198

Maxo
k-in

0.621
1.022
1.490
1.549
1.980
3.041
3.353

k-in

Maxo
0.0292
0.0753
0.1585
0.1713
0.2308
0.4918
0.5985

in4

0.0225
0.0584
0.1165
0.1383
0.1727
0.3499
0.4256

0.0216
0.0378
0.0521
0.0624
0.0702
0.1007
0.1112

T100-016
T100-016
T100-016
T100-016
T100-016
T100-016
T105-016

(50ksi)
(50ksi)
(50ksi)
(50ksi)
(50ksi)
(50ksi)
(50ksi)

1.745
2.620
3.620
3.745
4.120
5.620
6.120

1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00

5
5
5
6
6
6&A
6&A

0.253
0.188
0.133
0.196
0.169
0.119
0.105

Notes:
1. Track dimesions D, R, T, & t are same as Studs
2. For deeper leg tracks see STEELER ICC-ES Report ESR-2054

162
250
350
362
400
550
600

0.0314
0.0517
0.0754
0.0784
0.1002
0.1539
0.1697

in3

0.0297
0.0305
0.0310
0.0367
0.0371
0.0335
0.0335

Ae
in2

0.091
0.111
0.133
0.132
0.144
0.116
0.103

Effective Properties
Ixe
Sxe(t)
Vay

Effective Properties
Ixe
Sxe(t)
Vay
4
3
k
in
in

0.0334
0.0897
0.1921
0.2078
0.2645
0.5492
0.6702

in4

Ieff

Table for 16 mil STEELER Track Dimensions

Dimensions, in
Member
A
B
Detail
ID Designation

0.0033
0.0087
0.0188
0.0201
0.0251
0.0516
0.0626

Torsional Properties
rO
XO
Cw
-3
4
6
in
in
10 in
in
J

Table for 16 mil (33ksi) STEELER Track Section Properties

0.0771
0.0921
0.1093
0.1115
0.1182
0.1440
0.1526

in

Area

Table for 16 mil STEELER Stud Dimensions

Dimensions, in
A
B
C
D
F
R

0.0163
0.0163
0.0163
0.0163
0.0163
0.0163
0.0163

Min.
t
in

Design
T
in

0.0172
0.0172
0.0172
0.0172
0.0172
0.0172
0.0172

0.0163
0.0163
0.0163
0.0163
0.0163
0.0163
0.0163

in

Min.
t

0.0172
0.0172
0.0172
0.0172
0.0172
0.0172
0.0172

in

ID Designation

162
250
350
362
400
550
600

Design
T

Member

Table for 16 mil (33ksi) STEELER Stud Section Properties

0.0449
0.0457
0.0464
0.0464
0.0277
0.0295
0.0295

in2

Ae

Table for Allowable Web Crippling Values, lbs

Depth
in
1.625
1.625
2.500
2.500
3.500
3.500
3.625
3.625
4.000
4.000
6.000
6.000

h
in
1.444
1.420
2.319
2.295
2.519
3.295
2.644
3.420
3.019
2.995
4.819
4.795

Design
T, in
0.0155
0.0172
0.0155
0.0172
0.0155
0.0172
0.0155
0.0172
0.0155
0.0172
0.0155
0.0172

Min.
t, in
0.0147
0.0163
0.0147
0.0163
0.0147
0.0163
0.0147
0.0163
0.0147
0.0163
0.0147
0.0163

Thick.
mils
15
16
15
16
15
16
15
16
15
16
15
16

Fy
psi
50000
33000
50000
33000
50000
33000
50000
33000
50000
33000
50000
33000

R
in
0.0750
0.0852
0.0750
0.0852
0.0750
0.0852
0.0750
0.0852
0.0750
0.0852
0.0750
0.0852

Bottom Track Flange Width, N

1.00
1.25
1.50
2.00
58
64
68
76
46
50
54
60
55
59
64
71
43
47
50
56
54
59
63
70
41
44
47
53
54
58
62
70
40
44
47
53
52
57
61
68
41
45
48
54
47
51
55
61
38
41
44
49

Notes:
1. Tables developed from NASPEC Web Crippling Eq. C3.4.1-1 & Table C3.4.1-2,
2. Flanges Fastened to Support
3. Depth is outside dimension of Stud, A dimension
4. 'h' is the flat dimension of the Stud Web, h=A-2*(T+R), and with shoulders h=A-2*(T+R)-2*D
5. Blanks indicate special web shoulders and web stiffeners are required.
Coefficients from Table C3.4.1-2

Ww =
C
4

Spacing
in. O.C.
12
16
24

1.75
CR
0.14

8
20
27
40

f=
CN
0.35

90
Ch
0.02

Interior Wall Stud Reactions based on 5 psf lateral load, lbs

Stud Heigth, ft
9
10
12
14
16
18
20
23
25
30
35
40
45
50
30
33
40
47
53
60
67
45
50
60
70
80
90
100

22
55
73
110

24
60
80
120

Notes:
1. Interior Partition Wall Loading =
5 psf
2. Interior Wall Stud Reactions must be less that Web Crippling Values.
3. EXAMPLE
Stud Height=12 feet, Spacing 16" oc, Reaction=40 lbs from Table 10a
For 4" depth-17 mil stud: Track Leg=1.00 inch, Web Crippling Value=45 lbs>=40 lbs therefore OK

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Table for Suggested Allowable Shear and Pull-Out Values for Screws, lbs
Thick.
mils
3.
15
163.
173.
18
24
27
30
33
43
54
68
97
118

Fu
ksi
65
45
45
45
65
45
45
45
45
65
65
65
65

Design
T, in
0.0155
0.0170
0.0179
0.0188
0.0247
0.0283
0.0312
0.0346
0.0451
0.0566
0.0713
0.1017
0.1242

Min.
t, in
0.0147
0.0162
0.0170
0.0179
0.0235
0.0269
0.0296
0.0329
0.0428
0.0538
0.0677
0.0966
0.1180

#6 Screw
Shear
Pullout
66
40
52
30
56
32
61
34
132
64
112
51
130
56
152
62
226
81
250
146
250
184
250
262
250
320

#8 Screw
Shear
Pullout
70
46
56
35
60
37
65
38
142
73
120
58
139
64
162
71
241
92
490
167
333
210
333
300
333
366

#10 Screw
Shear
Pullout

#12 Screw
Shear
Pullout

1/4 Screw
Shear Pullout

71

46

74

50

81

60

131
151
177
263
467
467
467
467

69
76
84
109
198
249
356
435

137
159
186
277
562
667
667
667

76
84
93
121
219
276
393
480

150
174
203
302
613
866
867
867

90
99
110
144
261
328
468
572

Notes:
1. Above suggested values are calculated using AISI STANDARD NASPEC 2007 Edition
per Section E4 Screw Connections: E4.3 Shear, E4.4-1 Pull-Out, Safety Factor =3.0
2. Shear values are base on same thickness of both materials: T1=T2.
3. Thickness outside ASTM C645, Section 4.3, specification limits.

Allow. Fastener Values 2., lbs

Fastener
Nominal
Tensile
Shear
Pts/
Pss/
dia.
Dia., in

Fastener Nominal Strength Values 1., lbs

Fastener Nominal
Tensile
Shear
dia-tpi
Dia., in
Pts
Pss

6-20
8-18
10-16
12-14
1/4-14

0.140
0.160
0.190
0.210
0.250

1285
1545
1936
2778
4060

750
1000
1400
2000
2600

6-20
8-18
10-16
12-14
1/4-14

0.140
0.160
0.190
0.210
0.250

428
515
645
926
1353

250
333
467
667
867

Notes
1. Pts, Pss: Mfgr Nom.Tension and Shear Strengths from ITW-Buildex Product Catalog, Teks Self-Drilling Fasteners, page 6
2. Safety Factor: =3.0

Table for Allowable Fillet Weld Strength, lbs/in

Thick.
mils

153.
163.
173.
18
24
27
30
33
43
54
68
97
118

Design

T, in
0.0155
0.0170
0.0183
0.0188
0.0247
0.0283
0.0312
0.0346
0.0451
0.0566
0.0713
0.1017
0.1242

Table for Allowable Pull-Over, lbs

Fu/Fxx
ksi

Nominal
Pn

ASD
Pn/

Thick.
mils

65
45
45
45
65
45
45
45
45
65
65
70
70

756
574
618
635
1204
955
1053
1168
1522
2759
3476
3775
4610

248
188
203
208
395
313
345
383
499
905
1140
1480
1808

15
3.
16
3.
17
18
24
27
30
33
43
54
68
97
118

Notes:
1. Welds are calculated per AISI Section E2.4 Fillet Welds
Pn= Nominal Strength Capacity
Pn=0.75*T*L*Fu for T<=0.10: =3.05 (Eq. E2.4-2)
Pn=0.75*tw*L*Fxx for T>0.10: =2.55 (Eq. E2.4-4)
L=Length (1 inch)
T=Design Thickness; tw=Effective throat 0.707*T, inches
Fu=Tensile strength of steel, ksi
Fu=Fxx Tensile strength of electrode, ksi
2. ASD: Allowable Strength Design
3. Thickness outside ASTM C645, Section 4.3, specification limits.

3.

Design
T, in

Fu
ksi

dw
in

0.0155
0.0170
0.0183
0.0188
0.0247
0.0283
0.0312
0.0346
0.0451
0.0566
0.0713
0.1017
0.1242

65
45
45
45
65
45
45
45
45
65
65
65
65

0.250
0.250
0.250
0.250
0.250
0.250
0.250
0.3125
0.3125
0.3125
0.3125
0.3125
0.3125

Nominal
ASD
Pnov/
Pnov

378
287
309
317
602
478
527
730
951
1725
2172
3099
3784

126
96
103
106
201
159
176
243
317
575
724
1033
1261

Notes:
1. Pnov=1.5*T*dw*Fu: Eq. E4.4.2-1; =3.0
2. Safety Factor: =3.0
3. Thickness outside ASTM C645, Section 4.3, specification limits.

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Table for 2 Inch Deep Leg Top Deflection Track

Gap (in) =
0.50
Loading (psf) =
5
Member Max. Stud
Spacing
Stud Ht.
ID
Force, lb
in
ft
35
12
14.01
T200-030
35
16
10.51
35
24
7.01
43
12
17.23
T200-033
43
16
12.92
43
24
8.62
73
12
29.28
T200-043
73
16
21.96
73
24
14.64
175
12
69.86
T200-054
175
16
52.40
175
24
34.93

Table for 2.25 Inch Deep Leg Top Deflection Track

Gap (in) =
0.625
Loading (psf) =
5
Member Max. Stud
Spacing
Stud Ht.
ID
Force, lb
in
ft
30
12
12.10
T225-030
30
16
9.07
30
24
6.05
37
12
14.88
T225-033
37
16
11.16
37
24
7.44
63
12
25.28
T225-043
63
16
18.96
63
24
12.64
151
12
60.33
T225-054
151
16
45.25
151
24
30.17

Table for 2.50 Inch Deep Leg Top Deflection Track

Gap (in) =
0.75
Loading (psf) =
5
Member Max. Stud
Spacing
Stud Ht.
ID
Force, lb
in
ft
27
12
10.82
T250-030
27
16
8.12
27
24
5.41
33
12
13.31
T250-033
33
16
9.98
33
24
6.66
57
12
22.62
T250-043
57
16
16.96
57
24
11.31
135
12
53.97
T250-054
135
16
40.48
135
24
26.99

Table for 3.00 Inch Deep Leg Top Deflection Track

Gap (in) =
1.00
Loading (psf) =
5
Member Max. Stud
Spacing
Stud Ht.
ID
Force, lb
in
ft
23
12
9.23
T300-030
23
16
6.92
23
24
4.62
28
12
11.35
T300-033
28
16
8.51
28
24
5.68
48
12
19.29
T300-043
48
16
14.47
48
24
9.64
115
12
46.03
T300-054
115
16
34.52
115
24
23.01

Notes:
1. Moment capacity of track single leg: Ma=Pa*e=(Fy*beff*T 2)/(SF*6); Safety Factor, SF=5/3
Solve for Pa=T2*Fy*beff/(10*e)
or Solve for T: T=[10*P*e/(Fy*beff)]^0.5 (no stress increase for wind)
2. Effective Width Equation: beff=Wstud+2*[(e+1.25)/(tan 30)] where e=1.5*Design Gap & Wstud=1.25"
3. Ref: Rahman, N.A. March 2003. "Design of Single Deep Leg Track to Accommodate Vertical Deflections."
Raleigh, NC: The Steel network, Inc.
4. Above Top Deflection Track Thickness are recommended for STEELER Studs and Slotted Studs.
Design Example for Table:
Given:
Gap =
0.50
Wstud =
1.25
Design T=
0.0346
Safety Factor (5/3) =
1.67
Fy=
33,000
Stud spacing =
16
Loading =
5

in
in
in

Calculate
e=1.5*Gap=
beff =
w=

psi
in o.c.
psf

Solve for Pa & Limiting height

Maximum Stud force: Pa=T2*Fy*beff/(10*e) =
Maximum Stud height: L=2*Pa/w =

43 lbs
12.92 ft

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0.75 in
8.18 in
6.67 plf

Table for STEELER C250 Slotted Track C250, Gap=0.625" Height Limits based on Thickness, ft.
Member Max. Stud Spacing
Lateral wind load applied to stud, psf
ID
Force, lb
in
5
10
15
20
25
30
51
12
20.3
10.1
6.8
5.1
4.1
3.4
C250-30
51
16
15.2
7.6
5.1
3.8
3.0
2.5
51
24
10.1
5.1
3.4
2.5
2.0
1.7
62
12
25.0
12.5
8.3
6.2
5.0
4.2
C250-33
62
16
18.7
9.4
6.2
4.7
3.7
3.1
62
24
12.5
6.2
4.2
3.1
2.5
2.1
107
12
42.6
21.3
14.2
10.7
8.5
7.1
C250-43
107
16
32.0
16.0
10.7
8.0
6.4
5.3
107
24
21.3
10.7
7.1
5.3
4.3
3.6
260
12
60.0
52.0
34.7
26.0
20.8
17.3
C250-54
260
16
60.0
39.0
26.0
19.5
15.6
13.0
(50 ksi)
260
24
52.0
26.0
17.3
13.0
10.4
8.7
427
12
60.0
60.0
56.9
42.7
34.2
28.5
C250-68
427
16
60.0
60.0
42.7
32.0
25.6
21.3
(50 ksi)
427
24
60.0
42.7
28.5
21.3
17.1
14.2
935
12
60.0
60.0
60.0
60.0
60.0
60.0
C250-96
935
16
60.0
60.0
60.0
60.0
56.1
46.7
(50 ksi)
935
24
60.0
60.0
60.0
46.7
37.4
31.2
Notes:
1. Max. Stud Force is based on calculation: beff=3.00", e=1.25-T-R, Pn=2*Be*t 2*Fy/(4*e), Pa=2*Pn/SF, SF=1.67
2. Heights are limited to maximum lengths of 60.0 feet and minimum lengths of 8.00 feet.
Example:
Mn=Pn*e/2 : Double Curvature Moment
Mn=Z*Fy, Z=beff*T^2/4
Pn=2*Mn/e=2*Z*Fy/e=2*(beff*T^2)/(4*e)--Nominal strength capacity of one Leg
Given:

Gap=0.625, Lateral=10psf, Spacing=16"oc

T=

0.0451 in (43 mils)

Be=

3.00 in

Fy=

33000 psi

e=

1.13 in

SF=

1.67

Calculate:

Pn=

R=

0.0712 in

Load=

10.0 psf

Spacing=

16.0 in o.c.

w=

13.3 plf

89 lbs--Nominal strength capacity of one Leg

Pa=2*Pn/SF=

107 lbs--Allowable capacity of two Legs

L=2*Pa/w=

16.0 ft

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cost savings in time, labor and material costs on your jobs. Steeler now introduces its
Universal Stud line for further savings.
AISI, ASTM and LEED Specifications
Steeler Inc. is affiliated with the National Cold Formed Association, Light Gauge Steel
Engineers Association, and is a Lifetime Member of the Association of the Wall and Ceiling
Industry. All of Steelers framing products are manufactured from steel meeting AISI
specifications and ASTM A653 or equivalent. Steelers steel and green gypsum products are
highly recycled and can help your projects qualify for LEED certification and sustainable green
designs. For more information on how Steeler can assist you, please contact your nearest
Steeler branch, or call our corporate sales and marketing staff at 800-275-2279 (or you can
visit our website at www.steeler.com and see whats new at Steeler).

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STEELER CUSTOM HANGER WIRE
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PROSNIPS
ROTOZIP
SAFETY PRODUCTS
SEYMOUR PAINTS
SUPRO CORPORATION DRYWALL PRODUCTS
THE STEEL NETWORK
TRAKFAST FASTENER SYSTEM
VICE GRIPS
WOLVERINE SAFETY PRODUCTS

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