July 1993
This publication offers guidance for builders and contractors who want to use an efficient fastening system for residential cold-formed steel framing. It provides detailed information on the use and design of steel-frame fasteners, including descriptions, illustrations and design guidelines for each type of steel framing fastener.
Types of steel-framing fasteners described in this document include screws; welding; drive pins or nails; bolts, anchor bolts and expansion anchors; and adhesives.
Prepared for:
American Iron and Steel Institute
15 pages