Light-Gauge Steel Framing Connection Products: Specifying Tested Connection Products That Limit Liability

About the Provider

As ClarkDietrich, we are now truly able to answer the challenges of any project, regardless of size or complexity. With a complete lineup of innovative products, plus technical support services and smart tools for design and specification, we're forging a new future for steel framing.

http://www.clarkdietrich.com/

Course questions/comments

(800) 543-7140

Connections play a vital role in the performance of light-gauge framing assemblies. This course is designed to differentiate the various connectors, clips and framing hardware used to make or support cold-formed framing connections. The course will conclude with a representation of allowable load tables and the importance of determining the proper method of attachment to the structure.

Learning Objectives:

How deflection clips are used to attach exterior curtain-wall studs to a building structure
How to provide for vertical building movement independent of the cold-formed steel framing
What types of support clips are used for rigid or positive attachment connections
What are the track types and what are the advantages of each
Understand the various methods used to install the different types of connectors
Properly interpreting the allowable load tables for clips

Provided By:

ClarkDietrich

Available Regions:

Continental US

Design Category:

(05) Metals

Applicable Credits

AIA

HSW/LU CE Hour