ASTM C955-2011a Standard Specification for Load-Bearing (Transverse and Axial) Steel Studs Runners (Tracks) and Bracing or Bridging for Screw Application of Gypsum Panel Products a.pdf

1、Designation: C955 11aStandard Specification forLoad-Bearing (Transverse and Axial) Steel Studs, Runners(Tracks), and Bracing or Bridging for Screw Application ofGypsum Panel Products and Metal Plaster Bases1This standard is issued under the fixed designation C955; the number immediately following th

2、e designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope*1.1 This specification cove

3、rs steel studs, runners (tracks),and bracing or bridging (with a base steel minimum thicknessof not less than 0.0329 in. (0.836 mm) for screw application ofgypsum panel products and metal plaster bases in load-bearing(transverse and axial) construction assemblies. Steel of lesserthickness shall be p

4、ermitted in additional engineered products.1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regardedas standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematicalconversions to SI units that are provided for information onlyand are not considered standard.1.3 The following precautionary caveat per

5、tains only to thetest method portion, Section 8, of this specification: Thisstandard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the userof this standard to establish appropriate safety and healthpractices and determine the appl

6、icability of regulatory limita-tions prior to use.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2A653/A653M Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated(Galvanized) or Zinc-Iron Alloy-Coated (Galvannealed)by the Hot-Dip ProcessA792/A792M Specification for Steel Sheet, 55 %Aluminum-Zinc Alloy-Coated by the

7、 Hot-Dip ProcessA875/A875M Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc-5 % Alu-minum Alloy-Coated by the Hot-Dip ProcessA1003/A1003M Specification for Steel Sheet, Carbon,Metallic- and Nonmetallic-Coated for Cold-Formed Fram-ing MembersC11 Terminology Relating to Gypsum and Related BuildingMaterials and Sys

8、temsC954 Specification for Steel Drill Screws for the Applica-tion of Gypsum Panel Products or Metal Plaster Bases toSteel Studs from 0.033 in. (0.84 mm) to 0.112 in. (2.84mm) in Thickness2.2 AISI Standard:3Specification for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel StructuralMembers3. Terminology3.1 Definiti

9、ons: Definitions shall be in accordance withTerminology C11.3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.2.1 members, nstuds, runners, tracks, bracing, bridging,accessories or other items manufactured in accordance withthis standard.3.2.2 structural member, na member in a steel framedsystem

10、in which the loading exceeds any of the followingconditions: a transverse load of 20 lbf/ft (290 N/m) of memberlength, or an axial load, exclusive of sheathing, of 200 lbf (890N) per member.4. Materials and Manufacture4.1 Members shall be manufactured from steel meeting therequirements of Specificat

11、ion A1003/A1003M.4.2 The minimum steel thickness (base steel) shall be notless than 0.0329 in. (0.84 mm).4.3 Individual measurements before the application of pro-tective coating shall be not less than 95 % of the specifieddesign thickness.4.4 Members shall have a protective coating in accordancewit

12、h Table 1, CP 60 minimum.4.5 Edges of members shall be manufactured to minimizeburrs and sharp edges.4.6 Factory punch-outs, when provided, shall be locatedalong the centerline of the webs of members and shall havecenter-to-center spacing of not less than 24 in. (610 mm). Webpunch-outs maximum width

13、 shall be the lesser of 0.5 times the1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C11 onGypsum and Related Building Materials and Systems and is the direct responsibilityof Subcommittee C11.02 on Specifications and Test Methods for Accessories andRelated Products.Current edition a

14、pproved Aug. 1, 2011. Published August 2011. Originallyapproved in 1981. Last previous edition approved in 2011 as C95511. DOI:10.1520/C0955-11A.2For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTMStandards

15、volume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3Available from American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), 1140 ConnecticutAve., NW, Suite 705, Washington, DC 20036, http:/www.steel.org.1*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.Copyright AS

16、TM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.member depth, d, or 212 in. (64 mm). Web punch-out lengthshall not exceed 412 in. (114 mm). Minimum distance betweenthe end of the member and the near edge of the web punch-outshall be 10 in. (254 m

17、m). The size of the factory punch-outsshall not exceed the size used in design and the center-to-centerspacing shall not be less than that used in design.4.7 The properties and strength of members shall be com-puted in accordance with the AISI Specification for the Designof Cold-Formed Steel Structu

18、ral Members.5. Performance Requirements5.1 When tested in accordance with Section 8, membersshall be capable of pulling the head of the screw below thesurface of the gypsum panel product without spin out (see Fig.1).6. Dimensions and Permissible Variations6.1 Data for calculating design performance

19、shall be sup-plied by the manufacturer.6.2 The width of the surface to which the sheathing board isattached shall be not less than 114 in. (32 mm).6.3 Runners (track) shall be formed in a U-shaped configu-ration, having a depth compatible with that of the studs of thesame nominal size.6.4 Minimum he

20、ight of runner (track) flanges shall be 114in. (32 mm).6.5 Members shall be manufactured within the limits asshown in Table 2 and Fig. 2.6.6 Bracing and bridging shall have configuration and steelthickness to provide secondary support for the studs in accor-dance with the AISI Specification for the

21、Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members.7. Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance7.1 The steel members shall be free of defects that interferewith the purpose for which they are intended.8. Penetration Test8.1 Significance and UseThis test method provides aprocedure for evaluating the members ab

22、ility to pull the headof a screw below the surface of the gypsum panel product. Itshall be used to determine compliance with this specification.The degree of performance of this test method with serviceperformance has not been determined.8.2 Apparatus shall satisfy the following:8.2.1 Electric Drill

23、 capable of 2500 r/min (free spindlespeed), supplied with a screw driving bit to fit the screw usedin the test.8.3 Materials shall satisfy the following:TABLE 1 Coating DesignationsCoatingClassificationCoatingDesignatorMinimum Coating RequirementsZinc-CoatedAZinc IronB55 % Al-ZincCZinc-5 %Doz/ft2(g/

24、m2) oz/ft2(g/m2) oz/ft2(g/m2) oz/ft2(g/m2)Metallic Coated CP 60 G60 (Z 180) A60 (ZF 180) AZ 50 (AZM 150) GF 30 (ZGF 90)CP 90 G90 (Z 275) Not Applicable AZ 50 (AZM 150) GF 45 (ZGF 135)Painted Metallic PM The metallic coated substrate shall meet the requirements of metallic coated. In addition, the pa

25、int film shallhave a minimum thickness of 0.5 mil (0.013 mm) per side (primer plus topcoat) with a minimum primerthickness of 0.1 mil (0.0002 mm) per side.EAZinc-coated steel sheet as described in Specification A653/A653M.BZinc-iron alloy-coated steel sheet as described in Specification A653/A653M.C

26、55 % Aluminum-zinc alloy-coated steel sheet as described in Specification A792/A792M.DZinc-5 % aluminum alloy-coated steel sheet as described in Specification A875/A875M.EIn accordance with the requirements of Specification A1003/A1003M.FIG. 1 StudsTABLE 2 Manufacturing TolerancesDimensionAItem Chec

27、kedStructural Studs,in. (mm)Structural Track,in. (mm)A length +332 (2.38) +12 (12.7)332 (2.38) 14 (6.35)BBweb width +132 (0.79) +132 (0.79)132 (0.79) +18 (3.2)C flare +116 (1.59) + 0 (0)overbend 116 (1.59) 332 (2.38)D hole center +116 (1.59) NAwidth 116 (1.59)E hole center +14 (6.35) NAlength 14 (6.

28、35)F crown +116 (1.59) +116 (1.59)116 (1.59) 116 (1.59)GCcamber18 (3.2) maxper 10 ft132 per ft (0.79)12 max (12.7)HCbow18 (3.2) maxper 10 ft132 per ft (0.79)12 max (12.7)I twist132 per ft (0.79)132 per ft (0.79)12 max (12.7)12 max (12.7)AAll measurements shall be taken not less than 1 ft (305 mm) fr

29、om the end.BOutside dimension for stud; inside for track.C 18 in. (3 mm) max per 10 ft (3000 mm) represents L/960 maximum for overallcamber and bow. Thus a 20 ft (6000 mm) long member would have14 in.(6mm)permissible maximum; a 5 ft (1500 mm) long member would have116 in. (1.5 mm)permissible maximum

30、.C955 11a28.3.1 Gypsum Board, Type X,58 in. (16 mm) thick.8.3.2 ScrewsSpecification C954, 1 in. (25.4 mm) long.8.3.3 Kraft Paper, 0.010 in. (0.25 mm) thick.8.4 SamplingOne member shall be selected from eachbundle or package but not more than ten from any oneshipment for testing.8.5 Specimen Preparat

31、ion:8.5.1 Each member to be tested shall be cut into testspecimens not less than 18 in. (460 mm) long.8.5.2 For each test, one piece of gypsum board, 6-in.(152-mm) square, shall be cut not less than 12 in. (305 mm)from the edge or end of the wallboard.8.5.3 For each test, four pieces of kraft paper,

32、 2-in. (51-mm)square shall be cut.8.6 Number of Tests and Retests:8.6.1 Five specimens of members shall be tested.8.6.2 If more than one test specimen fails to meet therequirements, two more test specimens shall be chosen forretesting.8.7 ReportReport shall indicate all specimens meeting therequirem

33、ents of this specification if the screw penetrated thesteel and the screw did not spin out; or shall indicate allspecimens failing if the screw did not penetrate the steel, or thescrew spun out.8.8 Precision and BiasNo statement is made about eitherthe precision or bias of this test method since the

34、 result merelystates whether or not there is conformance to the criteria forsuccess specified in the procedure.9. Inspection9.1 Inspection of the members shall be agreed upon betweenthe purchaser and the producer or supplier as part of thepurchase agreement.10. Rejection10.1 When specified in the pu

35、rchase agreement, membersthat fail to conform to the requirements of this specificationshall be rejected. Rejection shall be reported to the producer orsupplier promptly and in writing. The notice of rejection shallcontain a statement documenting how the member has failed toconform to the requiremen

36、ts of this specification and thepurchase agreement.11. Certification11.1 When specified in the purchase agreement, a produc-ers or suppliers report shall be furnished at the time ofshipment certifying that the product is in compliance with thisspecification.12. Marking and Identification12.1 Groups

37、of like members shall be marked with a label,or a tag attached thereto. Marking shall include the rollformersFIG. 2 Manufacturing TolerancesC955 11a3identification (name, logo, or initials), length, quantity, androllformers member designator including member depth,flange size, and minimum steel thic

38、kness in mils or inchesexclusive of protective coating.12.2 In addition to the marking referenced in 12.1, indi-vidual members shall have a legible label, stencil, or emboss-ment, at a maximum distance of 96 in. (2440 mm) on center, onthe member, with the following minimum information:12.2.1 The rol

39、lformers identification (that is, name, logo, orinitials).12.2.2 The minimum steel thickness, in mils or inches,exclusive of protective coatings.12.2.3 The minimum yield strength in kip per square inch(megapascals).12.2.4 The minimum protective coating shall be indicatedwith the appropriate coating

40、designator in accordance withTable 1.12.3 Where color-coding of members or bundles of likemembers is employed, the standard color-coding in Table 3shall be used.13. Protection13.1 Material shall be protected during shipment as re-quired. When specified in the purchase order, the membersshall be pack

41、aged in accordance with the purchasers instruc-tions.13.2 When materials are stored outside, they shall bestacked off the ground and be properly supported on a levelsurface.14. Keywords14.1 runners; screws; section properties; studs; thicknessSUMMARY OF CHANGESCommittee C11 has identified the locati

42、on of selected changes to this specification since the last issue,C95511, that may impact the use of this specification. (Approved Aug. 1, 2011)(1) Replaced text in 13.2.(2) Deleted AISI COSP from 2.2.Committee C11 has identified the location of selected changes to this specification since the last

43、issue,C95510, that may impact the use of this specification. (Approved May 15, 2011)(1) Revised 1.1.Committee C11 has identified the location of selected changes to this specification since the last issue,C95509a, that may impact the use of this specification. (Approved December 1, 2010)(1) Revised

44、6.4.Committee C11 has identified the location of selected changes to this specification since the last issue,C95509, that may impact the use of this specification. (Approved September 1, 2009)(1) Added metric equivalents to Table 1 for Painted MetallicMinimum Coating Requirements.(2) Added metric eq

45、uivalents to Footnote C of Table 2.TABLE 3 Color Codes for MembersColorMinimum Base MetalThickness, milsMinimum Decimal Equivalent,in. (mm)White 33 0.0329 (0.836)Yellow 43 0.0428 (1.087)Green 54 0.0538 (1.367)Orange 68 0.0677 (1.720)Red 97 0.0966 (2.454)Blue 118 0.1180 (2.997)C955 11a4ASTM Internati

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