Structural Steel in Housing Connection Examples - OS20 PDF
Structural Steel in Housing Connection Examples - OS20 PDF
The following diagrams provide some example arrangements for common connections using structural steel
members. Please note that it is the reader’s responsibility to ensure that all connections, including tie downs,
are sufficient for the application.
BEARERS
Steel
Bearer
30 x 0.8 Steel strap
Floor joist
M10 @ 900 centres Floor joist
Steel Bearer
skew nailed
to packer
100
Steel Bearer
10mm plate
5mm weld Steel 125 x 75 x 6 Angle
to Post Beam 2 x M12 Bolts
75 x 75 min
Steel Post
STRUTTING BEAMS
Strut
D/2 max
D
Hanging
Beam skew
nailed to
M10 @ 900 packer
25 min
centres Ceiling joist
Strutting
Beam
Ceiling joists
24
D max
D/2
max
D
Fan Strut
tied down as
Collar tie M10 required
each end
Strutting
Top
Beam tied
Strutting Beam plate
down as
required
Block
between
ceiling
joists
Stud
LINTELS
50 max
Top plate
Timber plate
Anchor rod
as required Rafter skew
nailed to plate
Jack studs where and tied down
required as required
M10 @ 900
Steel
centres typical Steel lintel
Lintel
Joist skew
1st storey floor M10 @ 900 centres typical nailed to
joist skew to packer
packer
Steel
Lintel
25
Structural Steel in housing - third edition
Structural steel is playing an
increasingly important role in
traditional and medium density
housing with its versatility, strength
and competitive price.
CONTENTS
OneSteel produces a unique range Benefits of OneSteel’s Structural Steel................................... 1
of steel beams, columns,
Product Description and Range............................................... 2
channels and angles which are
suitable for use in domestic hous- Span Table Design Data............................................................ 4
ing as floor bearers, joists, roof
Letter of Certification................................................................ 5
strutting beams, lintels, piling and
other applications. Bearers....................................................................................... 6
Strutting Beams......................................................................... 8
This booklet has been compiled
to assist builders, draftspersons Strutting/Hanging Beams...................................................... 10
and designers to specify and
Lintels Supporting Roof......................................................... 12
use OneSteel’s range of struc-
tural steel. It contains span tables, Lintels Supporting Roof and Floor........................................ 14
surface treatment specifications
Lintels Supporting Strutting Beam....................................... 16
and installation details on the
use of OneSteel’s structural steel Verandah Beams..................................................................... 18
products in various residential
Steel Sheet Roofs in High Wind Areas................................. 20
building applications.
Lintels Supporting Masonry.................................................. 22
Connection Examples............................................................ 24
Surface Treatment.................................................................. 26
Other Publications.................................................................. 28
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