Metal Stud Ceiling Joist Span Table

Calculated allowable properties are based upon aisi s100 07 north american specification for the design of cold formed steel structural members.

Metal stud ceiling joist span table.

Joist spacing in o c. We offer a complete line of cold formed steel framing products like metal stud framing rc channel metal floor joists metal lath and metal corner bead. For two equal spans the listed span is the center to center distance from either end to the center support. A web stiffener is a 6 length of stud secured to the stud web at both ends of the stud with four 4 8 pan head screws.

Ceiling joist span use this table to determine the maximum lengths of ceiling joists based on species of lumber joist spacing and joist size. Ceiling span tables ceiling span table notes 1. Joist spacing in o c. For unbraced sections allowable moment is based on aisi s100 07 with s2 10 supplement section c3 1 2 with weak axis and torsional unbraced length assumed to be the listed span completely unbraced.

Lateral support of compression flange. Allowable ceiling spans deflection limit l 120. Joist spacing in o c. Rafter spans can be extended slightly beyond what the rafter tables suggest when there is a cantelever extending beyond the supporting wall.

Size in gauge joist spacing in 12 16 24 allowable single span ft in 3 5 8 20 10 89 0. Manufacturer of viperstud framerite studrite genieclip and joistrite. Bowed or warped studs in. Fy ksi 4 psf.

Prostud limiting height charts new clarkdietrich itools structural stud lookup tool interior wall heights w structural framing interior. Depending on loads and spans c joists are typically spaced at 12 16 19 2 or 24 on center spacing. Structural track usually in the same gauge as the. Table notes spans are based upon continuous support of compression flange over the full length of the joist.

Lateral support of compression flange. Ceiling joist top flange braced 48 o c. Allowable limiting heights spans contact clarkdietrich technical services at 888 437 3244 for any questions on tables below. Framing corrections if joists are out of alignment 38 mm x 140 mm 2 x 6 leveling plates attached perpendicular to and across top of ceiling joists may be used.

If stud height exceeds table web stiffeners are required. Stud and joist section properties tables 3 1 structural properties are computed in accordance with csa standard s136 07 north american specification for the design of cold formed steel structural members with s136s2 10 supplement 2. Toe nailing into joists pulls framing into true horizontal alignment and ensures a smooth level ceiling surface. For mid span braced sections allowable moment based on aisi s100 07 specification section c3 1 2.