Abstract:Ordinary (customary) light gauge steel framing is a convenient construction technology; however, given the studs low axial capacity, has been mainly considered for short buildings in low seismicity regions. This paper investigates the bounds of this type of steel framing (in moderate and high seismicity areas) by designing the structures of three representative 5, 7 and 10-story buildings in order to examine their feasibility. The necessity of using built-up columns consisting of two or more sections is observ… Show more
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