Wei-Wen Yu Center for Cold-Formed Steel Structures

ABOUT THE COURSE

The course is designed to benefit both engineers that are unfamiliar with cold-formed steel design and engineers experienced with cold-formed steel design. For engineers unfamiliar with cold-formed steel design the course is structured to provide an introduction to the behavior of cold-formed steel members and connections and how that behavior is addressed by the AISI Specification. For engineers experienced with cold-formed steel design, the course is intended to strengthen their understanding of the fundamental behavior of both members and connections, as well as provide a better understanding of cold-formed steel design. Changes in the 2007 edition of the AISI Specification and the eight AISI cold-formed steel framing standards will be highlighted. A preview of future specification changes will also be provided. Both commercial and residential applications of cold-formed steel will be discussed. The technical program is structured to discuss the many applications of cold-formed steel members to include, wall studs, floor joists, purlins, girts, decks and panels.

TEXTS AND REFERENCES

Lectures will be based on information contained in the AISI North American Specification for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members and Commentary, 2007 edition. The text Cold-Formed Steel Design, 3rd edition, by W. W. Yu will also serve as a course reference.

TOUR OF A LOCAL FACILITY

Included in the course registration is a tour of a local panelizing facility. Gateway Panel is a manufacturer of pre-fabricated cold-formed steel wall panels and truss systems using state-of-the-art automated equipment in their assembly plant located in St. Charles, Missouri. The pre-fabricated metal stud wall panels use welded connections. Finish systems such as Exterior Insulation Finish Systems (EFIS), siding or brick veneer are applied in a controlled environment.

LOCATION AND ACCOMMODATIONS

Major airlines serve Lambert St Louis International Airport. All major car rental companies have offices at the airport. Shuttles are also available. The host hotel for this event is the Doubletree Hotel St. Louis Westport, 1973 Craigshire Plaza, St. Louis, Missouri, USA. The special room block rate for this event is $99 per night. For reservations, please contact the host hotel directly at 314-434-5067. Please be sure to mention Missouri Science and Technology / Center for Cold-Formed Steel Structures to receive the room block rate.

For a map and listing of attractions at nearby Westport Plaza please visit their website at: http://www.westportstl.com/Map.html .

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