The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) has published five cold-formed steel test standards, which are available for free download.
AISI’s Committee on Specifications for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members developed the test standards. Three have been updated, and two are new:
- AISI S903-20, Test Standard for Determining the Uniform and Local Ductility of Carbon and Low-Alloy Steels (updated)
- AISI S915-20, Test Standard for Determining the Strength and Deformation Behavior of Through-the-Web Punchout Cold-Formed Steel Wall Stud Bridging Connectors (updated)
- AISI S916-20, Test Standard for Determining the Strength and Stiffness of Cold-Formed Steel Framed Nonstructural Interior Partition Walls Sheathed With Gypsum Board (updated)
- AISI S923-20, Test Standard for Determining the Strength and Stiffness of Shear Connections of Composite Members (new)
- AISI S924-20, Test Standard for Determining the Effective Flexural Stiffness of Composite Members (new)
The AISI test standards facilitate research and development leading to state-of-the-art solutions in steel for the construction market. The test standards are often referenced in industry acceptance criteria and lead the way in establishing the performance characteristics of new products and applications.
AISI test standards are updated every five years.
AISI serves as the voice of the American steel industry in the public policy arena and advances the case for steel in the marketplace as the preferred material of choice. AISI also plays a lead role in the development and application of new steels and steelmaking technology.
AISI’s membership is comprised of integrated and electric arc furnace steelmakers, and associate members who are suppliers to or customers of the steel industry. For more news about steel and its applications, view AISI’s website at www.steel.org.
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