Cold-Formed Steel Framing Design Guide, Second Edition

This Design Guide has been developed under the direction of the American Iron and Steel Institute Committee on Specifications for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members. The development of the Guide was sponsored by the American Iron and Steel Institute and the Steel Stud Manufacturers Association. The AISI Committee on Specifications wishes to acknowledge and express gratitude to Mr. Thomas Trestain of T. W. J. Trestain Structural Engineering who was the author of this Guide. With anticipated improvements in understanding of the behavior of cold-formed steel and the continuing development of new technology, this material might become dated. It is possible that AISI will attempt to produce updates of this Guide, but it is not guaranteed. The publication of the material contained herein is not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of the American Iron and Steel Institute, or of any other person named herein. The materials set forth herein are for general information only. They are not a substitute for competent professional advice. Application of this information to a specific project should be reviewed by a registered professional engineer. Anyone making use of the information set forth herein does so at their own risk and assumes any and all resulting liability arising therefrom