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O U T L I N E G U I D E

[DIVISION 5 : METALS]{.underline}

SECTION 05401 - STEEL STUDS

USE: \[Furnishing\] and \[installing\] all light gauge metal framing
which includes \[metal studs\], \[runner\] \[and\] \[deep leg tracks\],
\[channels\], \[joists\], \[and\] \[accessory members for walls\],
\[interior partitions\], \[furring\] \[and\] \[miscellaneous framing\]
as shown on the construction drawings.

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**REVISIONS OF THIS SECTION:**

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SECTION 05401

STEEL STUDS

[PART 1: GENERAL]{.underline}

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes: Furnishing and installing all light gauge metal
framing which includes metal studs, runner and deep leg tracks,
channels, joists, and accessory members for walls, interior partitions,
furring and miscellaneous framing as shown on the construction drawings.

B. Related Sections

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LIST ITEMS OF WORK THAT MIGHT LOGICALLY BE FURNISHED AND INSTALLED UNDER
THIS SECTION, BUT INSTEAD ARE SPECIFIED IN ANOTHER SECTION. THIS ARTICLE
IS RARELY REQUIRED.

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C. Alternates/Alternatives: Where the drawings indicate wood studs, the
Contractor may substitute a complete steel stud system which conforms to
the wall configuration indicated.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

A. General: Submittals shall be according to \[Section 01009 - General
Information and Requirements.\] \[and\] \[Section 01330 - Submittal
Procedures\] \[and\] \[Section 01331 - Certificates.\]

B. Manufacturer\'s Literature: Submit \[five\] copies of manufacturer\'s
descriptive data, specifications and installation instructions for the
steel studs to be used on this project.

C. Calculations: Calculations shall be stamped by a professional
engineer registered in the State of \[[ ]{.underline}\] and shall be
submitted at the same time as the shop drawings.

D. Shop Drawings: Submit fabrication and erection drawings prior to
fabrication. Include placing drawings for framing members showing size
and gauge designations, number, type, location and spacing. Indicate
prefabricated panels, expansion joints, headers, deep leg tracks,
runners, bridging, supplemental strapping, stiffeners, clips, bracing,
blocking, splices, web stiffeners, screws, welds, runner track anchors
and all other accessories and details required for proper installation.
Submit a fastener schedule. Submit a welding schedule. do not use
reproduction of the design drawings. submit written instructions for the
correct method of field fabrication or installation of members when that
information is not shown on the shop drawings. Do not use reproductions
of the design drawings.

E. Drive Pin tool Operators: Submit proof that operators of drive pin
installation tools are certified by the drive pin manufacturer.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. General: Meet requirements and recommendations of applicable portions
of the latest editions of standards used.

B. Component Design: AISI Specification for the Design of Cold-Formed
Steel Structural Members.

C. Welding: American Welding Society AWS D1.3, Sheet Metal, and
applicable provisions of AWS D1.1. All welding shall be performed by
welders who have qualified by tests as prescribed by AWS.

D. Calculations: Shall be according to the International Building Code.

E. Labeling Requirements: Each metal element shall be legibly identified
by the manufacturer\'s stamp, label or seal.

1.4 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. Protect materials from rusting and damage. Deliver to project site in
manufacturer's unopened container or bundles, fully identified with
name, brand, type and grade. Store off ground either in a dry ventilated
space or protected with breathable waterproof coverings.

1.5 FIELD MEASUREMENTS

A. Verify prior to fabrication. If field measurements differ slightly
from drawing dimensions, modify work as required for accurate fit. If
measurements differ substantially, notify Contracting Officer prior to
fabrication.

1.6 PROTECTION

A. Provide weatherproof enclosure for work completed before the roofing
surface is complete.

[PART 2: PRODUCTS]{.underline}

2.1 GENERAL

A. All metal studs, joists and metal framing accessories referenced in
drawings and specifications are manufactured by Unimast Incorporated,
Boonton, New Jersey, or approved equal.

2.2 LOAD-BEARING STUDS AND JOISTS

A. Galvanized, corresponding to the requirements of ASTM A446, with a
minimum yield strength of 40 ksi, steel studs and joists, 20 gauge, at
16-inches on center maximum, sizes as shown on drawings.

2.3 NONLOAD-BEARING STUDS FOR PARTITIONS AND FURRING

A. Galvanized, corresponding to the requirements of ASTM C 645, with a
minimum yield strength of 33 ksi steel studs, 25 gauge, at 16-inches on
center maximum, sizes as shown on drawings.

2.4 RUNNERS AND DEEP LEG TRACK: Galvanized, corresponding to the
requirements of ASTM A 446, with a minimum yield strength of 33 ksi.

2.5 GALVANIZING: All members shall be zinc coated meeting ASTM A525.

2.6 METAL FRAMING FASTENERS: As recommended by manufacturer of framing
system. fasteners shall be corrosion resistant.

2.7 DRIVE PINS: Zinc plated in accordance with ASTM B695, manufactured
by ITW Ramset/Redhead, Michigan City, Illinois, or approved equal, as
follows:

A. Light gauge metal framing to structural steel: Catalog number 1503K.
Install drive pin through light gauge metal framing into structural
steel.

B. Light gauge metal framing runner track to concrete: Catalog Number
1506. Install drive pins at 16-inches on center maximum.

C. Tracks

1\. Install continuous runner tracks sized to match studs on uniform,
level bearing surface. Non-shrink leveling grout may be used under
tracks up to 3/8 inch thickness if required. Abutting lengths if runner
track shall be butt welded or spliced and each length securely anchored
to a common structural element as shown on the approved erection
drawings. Anchors shall not exceed 16-inches on center. Provide anchors
at ends and corners.

D. Wall Studs

1\. Cut all framing components squarely for attachment to perpendicular
members or as required for an angular fit against abutting members.

2\. Fastening of components shall be with self-drilling screws or by
welding in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations. Wire tying of
components will not be permitted.

3\. Splices in studs and framing components will not be permitted. All
studs shall be fastened or welded to continuous runner tracks, except
those terminating at a deep leg track.

4\. Install supplementary framing, blocking, bracing, and anchors in
stud walls whenever walls terminate or intersect, or where partitions
are to support fixtures, equipment, services, heavy trim, or similar
work which requires attachment to the wall. Comply with stud
manufacturer's recommendations in each case.

5\. Install a 1-1/2 inch cold-rolled channel continuously through the
upper most web punchouts, a maximum of 12-inches from deep leg tracks,
to align the studs vertically. Attach channels to studs using 1-1/2 inch
x 2-inch x 16 gauge clips attached by screws or welds to studs.

6\. Where the stud systems abuts walls, including masonry walls, anchor
ends of bracing to the supporting structure in accordance with
manufacturer's recommendations.

7\. Frame wall openings larger than 2-feet 0-inches square with double
studs at each jamb except when more that two studs are shown on drawings
or in manufacturer's instructions. Provide headers and install runner
tracks and jack studs above and below wall openings. Anchor tracks to
jamb studs with stud shoes or by welding; space jack studs same as
full-height studs of wall.

8\. Mechanically brace all load-bearing studs ar 48-inches on center
maximum using 1-1/2 inch cold-rolled channels. Attach channels using
1-1/2 inch x 2-inch x 16-gauge clips attached by screws or weld to
studs.

9\. Anchor furring studs exceeding 12-foot height to exterior masonry
walls at midheight as recommended by manufacturer.

10\. Plumbing and electrical components that run through stud walls
shall be protected from abrasion.

11\. Temporary bracing shall be provided until erection is complete.

12\. In all doubled or nested jamb studs and doubled headers in
insulated walls provide insulation as specified in Section \[[
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[PART 3: EXECUTION]{.underline}

3.1 PREPARATION

A. Requirements: Concrete floor slab and foundation, to which the base
track is attached, shall be thoroughly cured and support the imposed
loads.

3.2 INSTALLATION

A. General: Install metal framing systems in accordance with
manufacturer's recommendations.

B. Framing Components: Framing components may be prefabricated into
panels prior to erection.

1\. Prefabricated panels shall be square with components attached by
welding to prevent racking.

2\. Handling and lifting of panels shall be done in a manner as not to
cause distortion in any member.

3\. Framing components shall be cut squarely for attachment to
perpendicular members, or as required for an angular fit against
abutting members. Members shall be held positively in place until
properly fastened.

4\. Axial loaded bearing studs shall fit securely into top and bottom
tracks, with the end of the stud positioned against the inside track
web.

C. Wall Stud Bridging: Install according to the following:

1\. Up to 10 feet: One row near center

2\. 11 to 15 feet: Two rows at approximately 1/3 span apart

3.3 ERECTION TOLERANCES: Framing shall be plumbed, leveled and aligned.
Erection tolerances shall be as follows:

A. Variation from plumb, level and line: 1/8-inch in 10 feet 0-inches.

3.4 TOUCH UP PAINTING: Clean and paint all welds with zinc-rich paint of
type standard to light gauge metal framing manufacturer.

[PART 4: MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT]{.underline}

4.1 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT

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WHEN A "LUMP SUM" CONTRACT IS USED, DELETE THE TITLE PART 4: MEASUREMENT
AND PAYMENT, AND BOTH ARTICLES FROM THIS SECTION. MEASUREMENT AND
PAYMENT WILL BE ADDRESSED IN PART 4 OF SECTION 01009 - GENERAL
INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS OR SECTION 01010- SUMMARY OF WORK.

WHEN NOT A "LUMP SUM" CONTRACT, SELECT APPLICABLE PHRASES; USE THE "NO
MEASUREMENT" PHRASE WHEN THE PAY ITEM IN THIS SECTION IS NOT INCLUDED IN
THE BID SCHEDULE.

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A. Units: The work described in this section will \[not be measured for
payment.\] \[be measured for and paid for on a lump-sum basis.\]

4.2 BASIS OF PAYMENT

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WHEN NOT A "LUMP SUM" CONTRACT, SELECT APPLICABLE, SELECT APPLICABLE
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WHEN NOT A "LUMP SUM" CONTRACT AND PAYMENT IS TO BE MADE UNDER THIS
SECTION, SELECT THE PAY ITEM. DO NOT CHANGE PAY ITEM NUMBER. WHEN MORE
THAN ONE DIAMETER OR GAUGE IS SPECIFIED FOR ANY PAY ITEM, LETTER
SUFFIXES WILL BE ADDED AFTER THE PARENTHESIS OF THE ITEM NUMBER. WHEN
GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY IS SPECIFIED FOR PAY ITEMS, THE LETTER
SUFFIX GF WILL BE ADDED AFTER THE PARENTHESIS OF THE ITEM NUMBER.

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A. Payment: \[No direct payment for the work described under this
section will be made. Consideration for this item shall be included in
the bid price for other items of the Contract.\] \[Prices and payment
will be full compensation for the work described in this section.
Payment will be made under:\]

[Pay Item]{.underline} [Pay Unit]{.underline}

05401(01) Steel Studs Lump Sum

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