Cold-formed steel
Cold-Formed Steel Building Design
Engineering problem. Cold-formed steel structural design.
Structural system. Strap-braced frame and bearing-wall studs
Role and methods. Structural design
Engineering problem: structural design of a multi-story building using cold-formed steel members.
Methodology: analysis and design of strap-braced frames and bearing-wall studs, with checks consistent with cold-formed steel practice.
Tools: CFS Designer, used with the general analysis and drawing workflow. Role: structural design. Outcome: a coordinated cold-formed steel structural system.