STUDCO Partition Steel Framing System

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Sapporo Factory

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Shiga Factory

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Ibaragi Factory

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kyushu Factory
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Introduction 1

Availability of Framing Members 2

Partition Steel Framing System Limiting Heights of 0.5 & 0.6mm Members 3

Limiting Heights of 0.8mm Member 4

Limiting Heights of 1.0mm Member 5

Limiting Heights of 1.2mm Member 6

Limiting Heights of 1.5mm Member 7

Lateral Bracing 8

Metal Beads and Top Hat Channel 9

Architectural Specifications 10

General Construction Details 1 11

General Construction Details 2 12

 Partition Steel Framing System

Introduction

STUDCO Partition Steel Framing System is used in

a variety of interior, non-loadbearing construction
applications. It consists of studs and runners are
C-shaped members, roll-formed from corrosion
resistant, galvanized steel. These members are
assembled to provide efficient, noncombustible, low
cost framing for partition walls, ceilings and column
fireproofing.
Gypsum wallboard is applied to the metal framing
with self-tapping screws to complete the acoustically
or fire rated wall assembly.
Members comply with ASTM C645 standard and are
manufactured by Kirii’s accredited ISO 9001 factory.

Steel Framing Members

STUDCO Steel Studs are available in 13/4”, 2”, 21/2”,

3”, 35/8”, 4”, 5” and 6” web widths to accommodate in
wide range of applications (see table 1). All studs
have flanges that are knurled for quick screw
attachment of gypsum wallboards.
Studs may be spaced at 12”, 16” or 24” on-center
based on wall height. Wall height, stud spacing,
framing condition, deflection limitations and design
load level are all factors that must be considered in
determining the correct size and thickness of the
applicable product.

STUDCO Steel Runner is available in corresponding

sizes and is offered in a variety of flange heights
including 1”, 11/4”, 13/4” and 2” flanges (see table 2).
Runner is used to align and secure studs to floors and
ceilings, and is also used in conjunction with studs for
constructing openings, headers and sills. Steel studs
are twisted into top and bottom runner, generally are
friction fit (no fasteners) except at doors, windows,
etc.

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Flange

Stiffener Lip Runner Width

Stud width

Flange
Table 1 : Availability of stud dimensions and steel thicknesses
Flange Height
Product Stud Width Uncoated Steel Thickness (mm)
inch (mm) inch (mm) inch (mm) inch (mm)
Code
inch (mm) 11/4 32 13/4 45 2 50 3 76 0.5 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.5 2.3
WS-134 3
1 /4 45
• •
WS-200 2 50
• • • • • • • •
WS-212 21/2 64
• • • • • • • • •
WS-300 3 76
• • • • • • • • •
WS-358 35/8 92
• • • • • • • • •
WS-400 4 102
• • • • • • • • •
WS-500 5 127
• • • • • •
WS-600 6 152
• • • • • •
WS-800 8 200
• •
* WS-400 4 102
• •
* WS-500 5 127
• •
* WS-600 6 152
Non-standard width of stud can be customized to suit individual design and application with an agreed quantity.
• •
* Subject to minimum order and agreed quantity.

Table 2 : Availability of runner dimensions and steel thicknesses

Flange Height
Product Runner Width Uncoated Steel Thickness (mm)
inch (mm) inch (mm) inch (mm) inch (mm)
Code
inch (mm) 1 25 11/4 32 13/4 45 2 50 0.5 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.5 2.3
WR-134 3
1 /4 45
• • •
WR-200 2 50
• • • • • • • • • •
WR-212 21/2 64
• • • • • • • • • •
WR-300 3 76
• • • • • • • • • •
WR-358 35/8 92
• • • • • • • • • •
WR-400 4 102
• • • • • • • • • • •
WR-500 5 127
• • • • • • • •
WR-600 6 152
• • • • • • • •
WR-800 8 200
Deep flange runners are also available in 76mm and 100mm high for deflection head constructions.
• •

Weight of zinc coating

Uncoated Coating Designation
Steel Thickness JIS G3302 ASTM A653M ASTM A653
(mm) Symbol (g/m2) Symbol (g/m2) Symbol (oz/ft2)
0.5 - 1.2 Z 18 180 Z 180 180 G 60 0.60
1.5 - 2.3 Z 27 275 Z 275 275 G 90 0.90
The coating masses shown are the industry standard for roll-formed steel from 0.5 to 2.3mm thick.

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Limiting Heights:
1. Limiting heights calculated are based on the theoretical properties of steel stud and deflection limits of L/120; L/240; and L/360 resulted from
a uniform load of 5psf (240Pa) on partition surface, per ASTM C754 and GA-600 Gypsum Association. Limiting heights shown vary with steel
thickness; steel grade; stud dimensions; stud spacing; allowable deflection limits; and design load level.
2. The design data shown are according to strength and deflection calculations, assuming all stud members being simply supported on a single
span; with unperforated section properties; and full lateral support to both flanges in flexure.
3. Proposed stud framing system may also be designed to conform to prevailing codes e.g. BS 5950 Part 5:1998 "Structural use of steelwork in
Building - Code of practice for design of cold formed thin gauge sections".

0.5mm member Limiting heights (mm)

Stud Width Flange Height Uncoated Stud Spacing 5 psf (240Pa) Uniform Load
Steel Thk.
inch (mm) inch (mm) mm inch (mm) Deflection Limit
32mm L/120 L/240 L/360
1
2 50 1 /4 32 0.5 12 305 3690 2930 2560
2 50 11/4 32 0.5 16 406 3300 2660 N/A
2 50 11/4 32 0.5 24 610 2700 N/A N/A
21/2 64 11/4 32 0.5 12 305 4370 3470 3030
0.5mm 21/2 64 11/4 32 0.5 16 406 3800 3150 2750
21/2 64 11/4 32 0.5 24 610 3100 2750 2400
3 76 11/4 32 0.5 12 305 4930 3980 3480
3 76 11/4 32 0.5 16 406 4270 3620 3160
3 76 11/4 32 0.5 24 610 3480 3160 2760
35/8 92 11/4 32 0.5 12 305 5580 4610 4020
35/8 92 11/4 32 0.5 16 406 4830 4180 3650
35/8 92 11/4 32 0.5 24 610 3940 3650 3190
4 102 11/4 32 0.5 12 305 5950 4970 4340
4 102 11/4 32 0.5 16 406 5150 4520 3940
4 102 11/4 32 0.5 24 610 4210 3940 3440

0.6mm member Limiting heights (mm)

Uncoated
Stud Width Flange Height Stud Spacing 5 psf (240Pa) Uniform Load
Steel Thk.
Deflection Limit
32mm inch (mm) inch (mm) mm inch (mm)
L/120 L/240 L/360
2 50 11/4 32 0.6 12 305 3920 3110 2710
2 50 11/4 32 0.6 16 406 3560 2820 2470
2 50 11/4 32 0.6 24 610 2940 2470 N/A
21/2 64 11/4 32 0.6 12 305 4630 3680 3210
0.6mm 21/2 64 11/4 32 0.6 16 406 4150 3340 2920
21/2 64 11/4 32 0.6 24 610 3390 2920 2550
3 76 11/4 32 0.6 12 305 5320 4220 3690
3 76 11/4 32 0.6 16 406 4660 3840 3350
3 76 11/4 32 0.6 24 610 3800 3350 2930
35/8 92 11/4 32 0.6 12 305 6090 4890 4270
35/8 92 11/4 32 0.6 16 406 5280 4440 3880
35/8 92 11/4 32 0.6 24 610 4310 3880 3390
4 102 11/4 32 0.6 12 305 6500 5270 4610
4 102 11/4 32 0.6 16 406 5630 4790 4180
4 102 11/4 32 0.6 24 610 4600 4180 3650

0.6mm member Limiting heights (mm)

Stud Width Flange Height Uncoated Stud Spacing 5 psf (240Pa) Uniform Load
Steel Thk.
inch (mm) inch (mm) mm inch (mm) Deflection Limit
45mm L/120 L/240 L/360
3
2 50 1 /4 45 0.6 12 305 4270 3390 2960
2 50 13/4 45 0.6 16 406 3880 3080 2690
2 50 13/4 45 0.6 24 610 3350 2690 2350
21/2 64 13/4 45 0.6 12 305 5030 3990 3480
0.6mm 21/2 64 13/4 45 0.6 16 406 4570 3620 3160
21/2 64 13/4 45 0.6 24 610 3830 3160 2760
3 76 13/4 45 0.6 12 305 5750 4570 3990
3 76 13/4 45 0.6 16 406 5230 4150 3620
3 76 13/4 45 0.6 24 610 4280 3620 3160
35/8 92 13/4 45 0.6 12 305 6630 5260 4600
35/8 92 13/4 45 0.6 16 406 5900 4780 4180
35/8 92 13/4 45 0.6 24 610 4820 4180 3650
4 102 13/4 45 0.6 12 305 7140 5670 4950
4 102 13/4 45 0.6 16 406 6280 5150 4500
4 102 13/4 45 0.6 24 610 5130 4500 3930

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Limiting Heights:
1. Limiting heights calculated are based on the theoretical properties of steel stud and deflection limits of L/120; L/240; and L/360 resulted from
a uniform load of 5psf (240Pa) on partition surface, per ASTM C754 and GA-600 Gypsum Association. Limiting heights shown vary with steel
thickness; steel grade; stud dimensions; stud spacing; allowable deflection limits; and design load level.
2. The design data shown are according to strength and deflection calculations, assuming all stud members being simply supported on a single
span; with unperforated section properties; and full lateral support to both flanges in flexure.
3. Proposed stud framing system may also be designed to conform to prevailing codes e.g. BS 5950 Part 5:1998 "Structural use of steelwork in
Building - Code of practice for design of cold formed thin gauge sections".

0.8mm member Limiting heights (mm)

Stud Width Flange Height Uncoated Stud Spacing 5 psf (240Pa) Uniform Load
Steel Thk.
inch (mm) inch (mm) mm inch (mm) Deflection Limit
L/120 L/240 L/360 32mm
1
2 50 1 /4 32 0.8 12 305 4290 3400 2970
2 50 11/4 32 0.8 16 406 3900 3090 2700
2 50 11/4 32 0.8 24 610 3370 2700 2360
21/2 64 11/4 32 0.8 12 305 5080 4030 3520
21/2 64 11/4 32 0.8 16 406 4610 3660 3200 0.8mm
21/2 64 11/4 32 0.8 24 610 3880 3200 2790
3 76 11/4 32 0.8 12 305 5840 4630 4040
3 76 11/4 32 0.8 16 406 5300 4210 3670
3 76 11/4 32 0.8 24 610 4370 3670 3210
35/8 92 11/4 32 0.8 12 305 6750 5360 4680
35/8 92 11/4 32 0.8 16 406 6060 4870 4250
35/8 92 11/4 32 0.8 24 610 4950 4250 3710
4 102 11/4 32 0.8 12 305 7290 5790 5050
4 102 11/4 32 0.8 16 406 6470 5260 4590
4 102 11/4 32 0.8 24 610 5280 4590 4010

0.8mm member Limiting heights (mm)

Uncoated
Stud Width Flange Height Stud Spacing 5 psf (240Pa) Uniform Load
Steel Thk.
Deflection Limit
inch (mm) inch (mm) mm inch (mm) 45mm
L/120 L/240 L/360
2 50 13/4 45 0.8 12 305 4680 3710 3240
2 50 13/4 45 0.8 16 406 4250 3370 2940
2 50 13/4 45 0.8 24 610 3710 2940 2570
21/2 64 13/4 45 0.8 12 305 5510 4370 3820
21/2 64 13/4 45 0.8 16 406 5010 3970 3470 0.8mm
21/2 64 13/4 45 0.8 24 610 4370 3470 3030
3 76 13/4 45 0.8 12 305 6310 5010 4380
3 76 13/4 45 0.8 16 406 5740 4550 3980
3 76 13/4 45 0.8 24 610 4920 3980 3470
35/8 92 13/4 45 0.8 12 305 7280 5780 5050
35/8 92 13/4 45 0.8 16 406 6610 5250 4580
35/8 92 13/4 45 0.8 24 610 5540 4580 4000
4 102 13/4 45 0.8 12 305 7840 6220 5440
4 102 13/4 45 0.8 16 406 7120 5650 4940
4 102 13/4 45 0.8 24 610 5890 4940 4310
5 127 13/4 45 0.8 12 305 9310 7390 6450
5 127 13/4 45 0.8 16 406 8350 6710 5860
5 127 13/4 45 0.8 24 610 6810 5860 5120
6 152 13/4 45 0.8 12 305 10730 8510 7440
6 152 13/4 45 0.8 16 406 9430 7730 6760
6 152 13/4 45 0.8 24 610 7700 6760 5900

0.8mm member Limiting heights (mm)

Uncoated
Stud Width Flange Height Stud Spacing 5 psf (240Pa) Uniform Load
Steel Thk.
inch (mm) inch (mm) mm inch (mm) Deflection Limit
L/120 L/240 L/360 50mm
5
3 /8 92 2 50 0.8 12 305 7460 5920 5170
35/8 92 2 50 0.8 16 406 6780 5380 4700
35/8 92 2 50 0.8 24 610 5750 4700 4100
4 102 2 50 0.8 12 305 8030 6380 5570
4 102 2 50 0.8 16 406 7300 5790 5060 0.8mm
4 102 2 50 0.8 24 610 6110 5060 4420
5 127 2 50 0.8 12 305 9520 7560 6600
5 127 2 50 0.8 16 406 8640 6860 6000
5 127 2 50 0.8 24 610 7050 6000 5240
6 152 2 50 0.8 12 305 10960 8700 7600
6 152 2 50 0.8 16 406 9740 7900 6900
6 152 2 50 0.8 24 610 7950 6900 6030

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Limiting Heights:
1. Limiting heights calculated are based on the theoretical properties of steel stud and deflection limits of L/120; L/240; and L/360 resulted from
a uniform load of 5psf (240Pa) on partition surface, per ASTM C754 and GA-600 Gypsum Association. Limiting heights shown vary with steel
thickness; steel grade; stud dimensions; stud spacing; allowable deflection limits; and design load level.
2. The design data shown are according to strength and deflection calculations, assuming all stud members being simply supported on a single
span; with unperforated section properties; and full lateral support to both flanges in flexure.
3. Proposed stud framing system may also be designed to conform to prevailing codes e.g. BS 5950 Part 5:1998 "Structural use of steelwork in
Building - Code of practice for design of cold formed thin gauge sections".

1.0mm member Limiting heights (mm)

Stud Width Flange Height Uncoated Stud Spacing 5 psf (240Pa) Uniform Load
Steel Thk.
inch (mm) inch (mm) mm inch (mm) Deflection Limit
32mm L/120 L/240 L/360
1
2 50 1 /4 32 1.0 12 305 4600 3650 3190
2 50 11/4 32 1.0 16 406 4180 3320 2900
2 50 11/4 32 1.0 24 610 3650 2900 2530
21/2 64 11/4 32 1.0 12 305 5450 4320 3780
1.0mm 21/2 64 11/4 32 1.0 16 406 4950 3930 3430
21/2 64 11/4 32 1.0 24 610 4320 3430 3000
3 76 11/4 32 1.0 12 305 6260 4970 4340
3 76 11/4 32 1.0 16 406 5690 4510 3940
3 76 11/4 32 1.0 24 610 4860 3940 3440
35/8 92 11/4 32 1.0 12 305 7250 5750 5030
35/8 92 11/4 32 1.0 16 406 6590 5230 4570
35/8 92 11/4 32 1.0 24 610 5500 4570 3990
4 102 11/4 32 1.0 12 305 7830 6210 5430
4 102 11/4 32 1.0 16 406 7110 5640 4930
4 102 11/4 32 1.0 24 610 5880 4930 4310

1.0mm member Limiting heights (mm)

Uncoated
Stud Width Flange Height Stud Spacing 5 psf (240Pa) Uniform Load
Steel Thk.
Deflection Limit
45mm inch (mm) inch (mm) mm inch (mm)
L/120 L/240 L/360
2 50 13/4 45 1.0 12 305 5020 3980 3480
2 50 13/4 45 1.0 16 406 4560 3620 3160
2 50 13/4 45 1.0 24 610 3980 3160 2760
21/2 64 13/4 45 1.0 12 305 5920 4690 4100
1.0mm 21/2 64 13/4 45 1.0 16 406 5370 4260 3730
21/2 64 13/4 45 1.0 24 610 4690 3730 3250
3 76 13/4 45 1.0 12 305 6780 5380 4700
3 76 13/4 45 1.0 16 406 6160 4890 4270
3 76 13/4 45 1.0 24 610 5380 4270 3730
35/8 92 13/4 45 1.0 12 305 7820 6200 5420
35/8 92 13/4 45 1.0 16 406 7100 5640 4920
35/8 92 13/4 45 1.0 24 610 6160 4920 4300
4 102 13/4 45 1.0 12 305 8420 6680 5840
4 102 13/4 45 1.0 16 406 7650 6070 5300
4 102 13/4 45 1.0 24 610 6560 5300 4630
5 127 13/4 45 1.0 12 305 10000 7940 6930
5 127 13/4 45 1.0 16 406 9080 7210 6300
5 127 13/4 45 1.0 24 610 7590 6300 5500
6 152 13/4 45 1.0 12 305 11000 9150 7990
6 152 13/4 45 1.0 16 406 10470 8310 7260
6 152 13/4 45 1.0 24 610 8580 7260 6340

1.0mm member Limiting heights (mm)

Uncoated
Stud Width Flange Height Stud Spacing 5 psf (240Pa) Uniform Load
Steel Thk.
Deflection Limit
50mm inch (mm) inch (mm) mm inch (mm)
L/120 L/240 L/360
5
3 /8 92 2 50 1.0 12 305 8020 6360 5560
35/8 92 2 50 1.0 16 406 7280 5780 5050
35/8 92 2 50 1.0 24 610 6360 5050 4410
4 102 2 50 1.0 12 305 8630 6850 5980
1.0mm 4 102 2 50 1.0 16 406 7840 6220 5440
4 102 2 50 1.0 24 610 6810 5440 4750
5 127 2 50 1.0 12 305 10230 8120 7090
5 127 2 50 1.0 16 406 9300 7380 6440
5 127 2 50 1.0 24 610 7860 6440 5630
6 152 2 50 1.0 12 305 11000 9350 8170
6 152 2 50 1.0 16 406 10700 8490 7420
6 152 2 50 1.0 24 610 8860 7420 6480

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Limiting Heights:
1. Limiting heights calculated are based on the theoretical properties of steel stud and deflection limits of L/120; L/240; and L/360 resulted
from a uniform load of 5psf (240Pa) on partition surface, per ASTM C754 and GA-600 Gypsum Association. Limiting heights shown
vary with steel thickness; steel grade; stud dimensions; stud spacing; allowable deflection limits; and design load level.
2. The design data shown are according to strength and deflection calculations, assuming all stud members being simply supported on
a single span; with unperforated section properties; and full lateral support to both flanges in flexure.
3. Proposed stud framing system may also be designed to conform to prevailing codes e.g. BS 5950 Part 5:1998 "Structural use of
steelwork in Building - Code of practice for design of cold formed thin gauge sections".

1.2mm member Limiting heights (mm)

Stud Width Flange Height Uncoated Stud Spacing 5 psf (240Pa) Uniform Load
Steel Thk.
inch (mm) inch (mm) mm inch (mm) Deflection Limit
L/120 L/240 L/360 32mm
1
2 50 1 /4 32 1.2 12 305 4860 3860 3370
2 50 11/4 32 1.2 16 406 4420 3510 3060
2 50 11/4 32 1.2 24 610 3860 3060 2670
21/2 64 11/4 32 1.2 12 305 5760 4570 3990
21/2 64 11/4 32 1.2 16 406 5240 4160 3630 1.2mm
21/2 64 11/4 32 1.2 24 610 4570 3630 3170
3 76 11/4 32 1.2 12 305 6630 5260 4590
3 76 11/4 32 1.2 16 406 6020 4780 4170
3 76 11/4 32 1.2 24 610 5260 4170 3650
35/8 92 11/4 32 1.2 12 305 7680 6090 5320
35/8 92 11/4 32 1.2 16 406 6980 5540 4840
35/8 92 11/4 32 1.2 24 610 6000 4840 4220
4 102 11/4 32 1.2 12 305 8290 6580 5750
4 102 11/4 32 1.2 16 406 7530 5980 5220
4 102 11/4 32 1.2 24 610 6410 5220 4560

1.2mm member Limiting heights (mm)

Uncoated
Stud Width Flange Height Stud Spacing 5 psf (240Pa) Uniform Load
Steel Thk.
Deflection Limit
inch (mm) inch (mm) mm inch (mm) 45mm
L/120 L/240 L/360
2 50 13/4 45 1.2 12 305 5310 4210 3680
2 50 13/4 45 1.2 16 406 4820 3830 3340
2 50 13/4 45 1.2 24 610 4210 3340 2920
21/2 64 13/4 45 1.2 12 305 6260 4970 4340
21/2 64 13/4 45 1.2 16 406 5690 4520 3940 1.2mm
21/2 64 13/4 45 1.2 24 610 4970 3940 3440
3 76 13/4 45 1.2 12 305 7180 5700 4980
3 76 13/4 45 1.2 16 406 6520 5180 4520
3 76 13/4 45 1.2 24 610 5700 4520 3950
35/8 92 13/4 45 1.2 12 305 8280 6570 5740
35/8 92 13/4 45 1.2 16 406 7520 5970 5220
35/8 92 13/4 45 1.2 24 610 6570 5220 4560
4 102 13/4 45 1.2 12 305 8930 7080 6190
4 102 13/4 45 1.2 16 406 8110 6440 5620
4 102 13/4 45 1.2 24 610 7080 5620 4910
5 127 13/4 45 1.2 12 305 10600 8410 7350
5 127 13/4 45 1.2 16 406 9630 7640 6680
5 127 13/4 45 1.2 24 610 8280 6680 5830
6 152 13/4 45 1.2 12 305 11000 9700 8470
6 152 13/4 45 1.2 16 406 11000 8810 7700
6 152 13/4 45 1.2 24 610 9370 7700 6720

1.2mm member Limiting heights (mm)

Uncoated
Stud Width Flange Height Stud Spacing 5 psf (240Pa) Uniform Load
Steel Thk.
Deflection Limit
inch (mm) inch (mm) mm inch (mm) 50mm
L/120 L/240 L/360
5
3 /8 92 2 50 1.2 12 305 8490 6740 5890
35/8 92 2 50 1.2 16 406 7720 6120 5350
35/8 92 2 50 1.2 24 610 6740 5350 4670
4 102 2 50 1.2 12 305 9150 7260 6340
4 102 2 50 1.2 16 406 8310 6590 5760 1.2mm
4 102 2 50 1.2 24 610 7260 5760 5030
5 127 2 50 1.2 12 305 10850 8610 7520
5 127 2 50 1.2 16 406 9850 7820 6830
5 127 2 50 1.2 24 610 8570 6830 5970
6 152 2 50 1.2 12 305 11000 9910 8660
6 152 2 50 1.2 16 406 11000 9010 7870
6 152 2 50 1.2 24 610 9680 7870 6870

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Limiting Heights:
1. Limiting heights calculated are based on the theoretical properties of steel stud and deflection limits of L/120; L/240; and L/360 resulted from
a uniform load of 5psf (240Pa) on partition surface, per ASTM C754 and GA-600 Gypsum Association. Limiting heights shown vary with steel
thickness; steel grade; stud dimensions; stud spacing; allowable deflection limits; and design load level.
2. The design data shown are according to strength and deflection calculations, assuming all stud members being simply supported on a single
span; with unperforated section properties; and full lateral support to both flanges in flexure.
3. Proposed stud framing system may also be designed to conform to prevailing codes e.g. BS 5950 Part 5:1998 "Structural use of steelwork in
Building - Code of practice for design of cold formed thin gauge sections".

1.5mm member Limiting heights (mm)

Stud Width Flange Height Uncoated Stud Spacing 5 psf (240Pa) Uniform Load
Steel Thk.
inch (mm) inch (mm) mm inch (mm) Deflection Limit
32mm L/120 L/240 L/360
1
2 50 1 /4 32 1.5 12 305 5200 4130 3610
2 50 11/4 32 1.5 16 406 4730 3750 3280
2 50 11/4 32 1.5 24 610 4130 3280 2860
21/2 64 11/4 32 1.5 12 305 6170 4900 4280
1.5mm 21/2 64 11/4 32 1.5 16 406 5600 4450 3880
21/2 64 11/4 32 1.5 24 610 4900 3880 3390
3 76 11/4 32 1.5 12 305 7100 5630 4920
3 76 11/4 32 1.5 16 406 6450 5120 4470
3 76 11/4 32 1.5 24 610 5630 4470 3910
35/8 92 11/4 32 1.5 12 305 8230 6530 5700
35/8 92 11/4 32 1.5 16 406 7480 5930 5180
35/8 92 11/4 32 1.5 24 610 6530 5180 4530
4 102 11/4 32 1.5 12 305 8890 7050 6160
4 102 11/4 32 1.5 16 406 8080 6410 5600
4 102 11/4 32 1.5 24 610 7050 5600 4890

1.5mm member Limiting heights (mm)

Uncoated
Stud Width Flange Height Stud Spacing 5 psf (240Pa) Uniform Load
Steel Thk.
Deflection Limit
45mm inch (mm) inch (mm) mm inch (mm)
L/120 L/240 L/360
2 50 13/4 45 1.5 12 305 5680 4510 3940
2 50 13/4 45 1.5 16 406 5160 4090 3580
2 50 13/4 45 1.5 24 610 4510 3580 3120
21/2 64 13/4 45 1.5 12 305 6710 5320 4650
1.5mm 21/2 64 13/4 45 1.5 16 406 6090 4840 4220
21/2 64 13/4 45 1.5 24 610 5320 4220 3690
3 76 13/4 45 1.5 12 305 7690 6110 5330
3 76 13/4 45 1.5 16 406 6990 5550 4840
3 76 13/4 45 1.5 24 610 6110 4840 4230
35/8 92 13/4 45 1.5 12 305 8880 7050 6160
35/8 92 13/4 45 1.5 16 406 8070 6400 5590
35/8 92 13/4 45 1.5 24 610 7050 5590 4890
4 102 13/4 45 1.5 12 305 9570 7600 6640
4 102 13/4 45 1.5 16 406 8700 6900 6030
4 102 13/4 45 1.5 24 610 7600 6030 5270
5 127 13/4 45 1.5 12 305 11000 9030 7890
5 127 13/4 45 1.5 16 406 10330 8200 7160
5 127 13/4 45 1.5 24 610 9030 7160 6260
6 152 13/4 45 1.5 12 305 11000 10410 9100
6 152 13/4 45 1.5 16 406 11000 9460 8260
6 152 13/4 45 1.5 24 610 10410 8260 7220

1.5mm member Limiting heights (mm)

Uncoated
Stud Width Flange Height Stud Spacing 5 psf (240Pa) Uniform Load
Steel Thk.
Deflection Limit
50mm inch (mm) inch (mm) mm inch (mm)
L/120 L/240 L/360
5
3 /8 92 2 50 1.5 12 305 9110 7230 6310
35/8 92 2 50 1.5 16 406 8280 6570 5740
35/8 92 2 50 1.5 24 610 7230 5740 5010
4 102 2 50 1.5 12 305 9810 7790 6800
1.5mm 4 102 2 50 1.5 16 406 8910 7070 6180
4 102 2 50 1.5 24 610 7790 6180 5400
5 127 2 50 1.5 12 305 11000 9240 8070
5 127 2 50 1.5 16 406 10580 8390 7330
5 127 2 50 1.5 24 610 9240 7330 6400
6 152 2 50 1.5 12 305 11000 10640 9300
6 152 2 50 1.5 16 406 11000 9670 8450
6 152 2 50 1.5 24 610 10640 8450 7380

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Lateral Bracing

The purpose of bracing is to provide resistance to lateral and

torsional movement of the stud assembly. Bracing is normally
required when:

• Walls are only sheathed on one side.

• Wall sheathing does not extend to the underside of the

concrete slab in high wall assembly. C-38 bracer channel is recommended for

• To brace studs when using single deflection channel stud widths 21/2”, 3”, 35/8”, 4”, 5” and 6”.
system.

• To increase the rigidity of the wall assembly.

STUDCO cold-rolled bracer channels are available in 38mm

and 50mm widths, are manufactured from corrosion resistant
galvanized steel. To brace steel studs laterally, the bracer
channel is inserted through the punchouts of the framing
members at specified vertical spacing. The 11/2” x 11/2” metal
angle is then fastened to the framing member and the bracer C-50 bracer channel is recommended for
channel with pan head screws per connection. stud widths 6” and 8”

bracer channel

11/2” metal angle

screw attachment

Cold Rolled Lateral Bracing Punchouts at Stud Web

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Metal Beads

KIRII metal beads including Corner Bead, U-Bead and

L-Bead are hot-dipped, highly durable galvanized beads that
provide enhanced corrosion protection. Flanges are knurled
and punched to ease joint compound adhesion and screw
attachment. Products comply with the coating requirement of
ASTM C1047 standard.
Corner Bead
CORNER BEAD (11/4”) is used to provide a high-quality finish
and solid protection at 90˚ drywall corners.

U-BEAD is used to provide solid protection and smooth

finished edges on gypsum wallboards around door and
window openings. Available in both 1/2” and 5/8” sizes.
U-Bead

L-BEAD is used to provide a smooth finished edge for

gypsum wallboard and it can be installed after board
installation. Available in both 1/2” and 5/8” sizes.

L-Bead

Top Hat Channel

TOP HAT CHANNEL is manufactured from galvanized steel,

is used for screw attachment to framing members. It provides
a low cost method of reducing sound transmission in steel
stud interior partition by suspending the gypsum wallboards
away from the stud surface. Alternatively, it can be used to
provide a sub-framing for gypsum board lining on masonry
wall.

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Architectural Specifications
PART 1 - MATERIALS
A) FRAMING
1) Non-loadbearing wall framing shall be STUDCO Partition Steel
Framing System complying with ASTM C645 standard and
manufactured by KIRII (HONG KONG) LIMITED.
2) C-shaped studs with 45mm height of flanges, hot-dip
galvanized and shall be in one continuous length. Web of
studs shall be punchouts for placing C-38 cold-rolled bracer
channels at 1200mm c/c or as specified by the architect.
3) Runners shall be formed in U-shaped configuration, having
web width compatible with those of the studs of the same
nominal size. Besides, runners shall be designed such that
when the studs are placed in both the top and bottom runners,
they shall be held by friction. Height of flanges shall be 45mm
or 32mm min.
4) Studs and Runners shall be manufactured from steel having a
minimum uncoated steel thickness of 1.5mm or as specified
and having a protective zinc coating mass as follows:
a) Z18, 180g/m2 for 0.5mm – 1.2mm thick
b) Z27, 270g/m2 for 1.5mm - 2.3mm thick
B) GYPSUM BOARD
1) Gypsum wallboard shall be BPB ‘ProRoc’ Regular / Moisture
Resistant / Type X with tapered edges complying with ASTM
C36 and ASTM C1396 standard and manufactured in or USA
origin.
PART 2 - INSTALLATION
A) FRAMING
1) Accurately locate floor and ceiling runners along centerline of
wall ensuring vertical alignment. Secure runners with suitable
fasteners at 24” (610mm) maximum centers and 2” (50mm)
from runner ends. At partition corners, one runner shall extend
to the end of the corner and the other runner shall butt to it,
allowing clearance for the gypsum board thickness as
necessary. Do not miter runners.
2) Studs to be cut 1/4” (6mm) short of the assembly height to
accommodate floor variations. Position studs into runners and
twist to secure by friction fit. Space studs at 24” (610mm)
maximum centers with open sides facing the same direction.
Studs located adjacent to door and window frames, partition
intersection, and corners shall be anchored to runner flanges
by screws or by crimping at each stud and runner flange.
B) GYPSUM BOARD (SINGER LAYER)
1) Apply gypsum board with the length parallel to the studs.
Center abutting edges on stud flanges. Attached the gypsum
board to studs with Type S drywall screws, they shall
penetrate framing not less than 3/8” (10mm) and be spaced a
maximum of 12” (305mm) o.c. on all studs when the framing
is 24” (610mm) o.c. Screws shall be spaced not less than
3
/8” (10mm) from ends and edges of gypsum board.
2) Starting in the upper corner of the wall, work across and
down. Ends and edges of boards shall be touching but not
forced tightly together.
3) Holding gypsum board firmly against the framing, begin
fastening in the center of the board and move outward toward
ends and edges.
4) Set fastener heads slightly indented from the surface without
breaking the face paper or damaging the gypsum core.
5) Where required, install all services and insulation into the wall
cavity before fixing boards to the second sides. Cut the first
board to appropriate width so as to ensure that the joints are
staggered on alternate studs to joints on the first side.
6) Cut openings out of full boards or lay out joints to fall on the
studs nearest the center of doors and windows. Where
possible, position full boards to extend completely above and
below openings and avoid piecing.
C) JOINT AND FASTENER TREATMENT
1) Joint compound and reinforcing tape shall be BPB ‘ProFin’
finishing products complying with ASTM C475 standard.
2) Procedure shall be in accordance with manufacturer’s
recommendations.
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This brochure supercedes all previous brochures on this subject. Published July 2005.
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