Title
SFIA 104: Equivalent “EQ” Cold-Formed Steel Studs
Date/Time
On-Demand
Cost
Free
Continuing Education
This course is registered with AIA CES and participants will earn 1 “Learning Unit” in the “Health, Safety, Welfare” category. Credit(s) earned on completion of this course will be reported to AIA CES for AIA members.
Take the Course
To access the course, a free SFIA Steel Framing Learning Portal account must be setup. If you already have an account, simply login to start the course.
Course Description
This presentation will describe Equivalent, or EQ products used for NONSTRUCTURAL cold-formed steel framing. It will address relevant codes and standards issues, explain the physical differences between EQ and conventional studs, including yield strength and coating differences.
Examples will be provided showing how to use limiting heights tables for EQ and conventional studs. And provide tips for how to best identify, specify and build with EQ Products and remain compliant to the Building Codes.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the basic characteristics of cold-formed steel and differences between EQ versus traditional studs for nonstructural applications
- Identify the primary codes and standards that govern traditional and EQ nonstructural CFS studs
- Identify the minimum structural and coating requirements for traditional and EQ drywall studs
- Use limiting heights tables to select wall studs or assemblies
- Properly Specify fire- and sound-rated partitions
Presenter
José Manuel Estrada, ClarkDietrich
José Manuel Estrada is an accomplished professional with a strong background in the building industry. With 18 years of experience in design, planning, analysis, and product development.
Jose has developed a deep understanding of building modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and project management within the context of building materials, engineering and architecture.
About the SFIA Steel Framing Learning Portal
The Steel Framing Industry Association (SFIA) Steel Framing Learning Portal is an education platform offering cold-formed steel (CFS) framing educational resources 24/7/365. The portal offers live webinars and on-demand CFS framing courses. Many of the educational resources are registered with AIA CES and participants can earn HSW LU for the successful completion of select webinars and courses. To get started, a free registration is required.
