Apprentice Training, structural & framing

Cold-Formed Steel: Flat-Strap X-Braced Shear Wall Assembly

3-5/8 in 54-mil structural studs, boxed boundary jambs, 2 in coiled flat tension straps, and hold-down brackets

Time: 2 h 30 min
People: Two
Level

Before you start

Clear 3.5 × 2.5 m of floor and lay out the parts.
13 parts and 170 fasteners in 4 steps.
You'll want a screwdrivers and a spanners and a tape measure and a drill and a marker and a spirit level.
Do not splice tension straps mid-span; straps must run continuously from corner gusset to corner gusset.
Verify minimum edge distances on Tek screws at gusset plates to prevent steel tear-out under cyclic loads.

Apprentice Training & Risk NoticeEducational training demonstration only. Risk: Real-world structural lumber sizing, spans, and fastener schedules carry legal liability and must comply with local building codes (IRC/IBC/OSHA) and certified engineering.

Apprentice Training, structural & framing

Cold-Formed Steel: Flat-Strap X-Braced Shear Wall Assembly

3-5/8 in 54-mil structural studs, boxed boundary jambs, 2 in coiled flat tension straps, and hold-down brackets

Time: 2 h 30 min
People: Two
Level

Before you start

Clear 3.5 × 2.5 m of floor and lay out the parts.
13 parts and 170 fasteners in 4 steps.
You'll want a screwdrivers and a spanners and a tape measure and a drill and a marker and a spirit level.
Do not splice tension straps mid-span; straps must run continuously from corner gusset to corner gusset.
Verify minimum edge distances on Tek screws at gusset plates to prevent steel tear-out under cyclic loads.