The CFS-NEES Phase 2 building was ultimately framed with nonstructural elements including exterior OSB, interior drywall, stairways, interior partition walls, and exterior weatherproofing. When ...

Cold-formed steel (CFS) comprises thin-walled sections rolled at ambient temperature into a variety of open and closed profiles. It offers a high strength-to-weight ratio, ease of fabrication, rapid ...

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Cold-formed steel has become a popular construction material for commercial and industrial buildings, but a key question remains: How can these structures be designed so that they are most likely to ...

The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) has published three new cold-formed steel framing research reports: 1) “RP15-3: Advancing Seismic Simulation of Cold-Formed Steel Framed Buildings,” 2) ...

Silverline Structures has announced its new line of cold-formed buildings, showcasing the benefits of this construction method. These buildings offer cost-effective solutions and impressive durability ...

Pleasanton, Calif. – Simpson Strong-Tie donated product and provided technical expertise for the CFS-NEES project, a series of earthquake tests for cold-formed steel-framed buildings. As part of the ...

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