1、Designation: C955 11Standard 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 the
2、 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 cover
3、s 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 pe
4、rmitted 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 pert
5、ains 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 appli
6、cability 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 Syst
8、emsC954 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 StructuralMembersAISI Code of Standard Pract
9、ice for Cold-Formed SteelStructural Framing2006 Edition3. Terminology3.1 Definitions: 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 accorda
10、nce withthis standard.3.2.2 structural member, na member in a steel framedsystem 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
11、.1 Members shall be manufactured from steel meeting therequirements of Specification 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 speci
12、fieddesign thickness.4.4 Members shall have a protective coating in accordancewith 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 have1This
13、 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 approved May 15, 2011. Published June 2011.
14、 Originallyapproved in 1981. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as C95510. DOI:10.1520/C0955-11.2For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information, refer to the standards Do
15、cument 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 ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO B
16、ox C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.center-to-center spacing of not less than 24 in. (610 mm). Webpunch-outs maximum width shall be the lesser of 0.5 times themember depth, d, or 212 in. (64 mm). Web punch-out lengthshall not exceed 412 in. (114 mm). Minimum distance betweenthe
17、end of the member and the near edge of the web punch-outshall be 10 in. (254 mm). 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 acc
18、ordance with the AISI Specification for the Designof Cold-Formed Steel Structural 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. Dim
19、ensions and Permissible Variations6.1 Data for calculating design performance 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
20、depth compatible with that of the studs of thesame nominal size.6.4 Minimum height 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 secon
21、dary support for the studs in accor-dance with the AISI Specification for the 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 Signific
22、ance and UseThis test method provides aprocedure for evaluating the members ability 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
23、been determined.8.2 Apparatus shall satisfy the following:TABLE 1 Coating DesignationsCoatingClassificationCoatingDesignatorMinimum Coating RequirementsZinc-CoatedAZinc IronB55 % Al-ZincCZinc-5 %Doz/ft2(g/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
24、(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 paint film shallhave a minimum thickness of 0.5 mil (0.013 mm) per side (primer plus topcoat) wit
25、h 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.C55 % Aluminum-zinc alloy-coated steel sheet as described in Specification A792/A792M.DZinc-5 %
26、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 CheckedStructural Studs,in. (mm)Structural Track,in. (mm)A length +332 (2.38) +12 (12.7)332 (2.38)
27、14 (6.35)BBweb width +132 (0.79) +132 (0.79)132 (0.79) +18 (3.18)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 (6.35)F crown +116 (1.59) +116 (1.59)116 (1.59) 116 (1.59)GCcamber18 (3.2) maxper 10 ft132 per ft
28、 (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) from the end.BOutside dimension for stud; inside for track.C 18 in. (3 mm) max per 10 ft (3000 m
29、m) 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.C955 1128.2.1 Electric Drill capable of 2500 r/min (free spindlespeed), supplied with a screw
30、 driving bit to fit the screw usedin the test.8.3 Materials shall satisfy the following:8.3.1 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 packag
31、e but not more than ten from any oneshipment for testing.8.5 Specimen Preparation: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
32、 edge or end of the wallboard.8.5.3 For each test, four pieces of kraft paper, 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
33、forretesting.8.7 ReportReport shall indicate all specimens meeting therequirements 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 sta
34、tement is made about eitherthe precision or bias of this test method since the 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 suppli
35、er as part of thepurchase agreement.10. Rejection10.1 When specified in the purchase 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
36、 a statement documenting how the member has failed toconform to the requirements 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 i
37、n compliance with thisspecification.FIG. 2 Manufacturing TolerancesC955 11312. Marking and Identification12.1 Groups of like members shall be marked with a label,or a tag attached thereto. Marking shall include the rollformersidentification (name, logo, or initials), length, quantity, androllformers
38、 member designator including member depth,flange size, and minimum steel thickness 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) o
39、n center, onthe member, with the following minimum information:12.2.1 The rollformers 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 T
40、he minimum protective coating shall be indicatedwith the appropriate coating 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
41、 as re-quired. When specified in the purchase order, the membersshall be packaged in accordance with the purchasers instruc-tions.13.2 Material shall be received and stored in accordancewith AISI COSP, paragraph F3.14. Keywords14.1 runners; screws; section properties; studs; thicknessSUMMARY OF CHAN
42、GESCommittee C11 has identified the location of selected changes to this specification since the last 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
43、 issue,C95509a, that may impact the use of this specification. (Approved December 1, 2010)(1) Revised 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) Ad
44、ded metric equivalents to Table 1 for Painted MetallicMinimum Coating Requirements.(2) Added metric equivalents to Footnote C of Table 2.ASTM International takes no position respecting the validity of any patent rights asserted in connection with any item mentionedin this standard. Users of this sta
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49、 may also be secured from the ASTM website (www.astm.org/COPYRIGHT/).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 114
