Title
SFIA 101 – A Guide to High Performance Cold-Formed Steel Assemblies
A webinar of the Steel Framing Industry Association (SFIA) Forum for Cold-Formed Steel (CFS) Industry Outreach and Input
Date/Time
Thursday, March 31, 2022
2:00 to 3:00 pm (EDT)
Cost
Free
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Description
In this 1-hour webinar we will use building science principles to illustrate how cold-formed steel (CFS) framed assemblies can achieve project performance requirements. Specific emphasis will be made to fire resistance, acoustics, structure, and moisture resistance.
Participants will explore the inherent fire resistance of CFS frame assemblies, using ASTM test standards. We will investigate how the principles of acoustical performance combine to provide high Sound Transmission Classification (STC) assemblies.
We will discuss the basic structural procedures to design and detail a simple non-structural CFS assembly and we will envision the required steps to control moisture migration in a CFS framed assembly.
This course is registered with AIA CES and participants will earn 1 HSW LU. Credit(s) earned on completion of this course will be reported to AIA CES for AIA members.
About the Presenter
Robert Grupe Robert Grupe is Program General Manager for the Steel Framing Industry Association, managing the SFIA’s Architectural Services Team located in the Eastern, Western, and Central Regions.He has spent over 38 years with United States Gypsum Company in various technical and management positions, including product and system design and technical consultation to the AEC community. He is currently also the Director of Technical Services for the Association of Wall and Ceiling Industry (AWCI).
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