This Guide has been prepared to assist practicing structural engineers to design Cold-formed Steel Framing (CFSF) systems. It provides a general review of the basic structural principles, and four comprehensive design examples, which cover wind bearing and axial load bearing stud walls, and joists. The design examples are based on the 1996 edition of the AISI Specification for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members and show how to translate the information available in CFSF manufacturer's literature into complete structural systems. The design examples also show both screwed and welded connection details.
