Load Bearing Wall

SteelSmart® System's Load Bearing Walls module enables users to quickly engineer alternatives to other building components, such as concrete or masonry. Having the ability to provide clients with the economical benefits of steel framing with a minimal time investment enhances the value provided to the client.

Load Bearing Walls Screen

The Load Bearing Walls design module designs load bearing wall members, connectors, and fasteners in a single span configuration. The option of entering a user defined assembly is also available to meet specific project demands. SteelSmart System's Load Bearing Walls module also includes the capability of quickly designing window or door components.

Use of light steel framing in load bearing wall applications continues to increase with the development and testing of SSMA sections and innovations such as The Steel Network's SigmaStud® and JamStud®. Light steel framing may be used as a load bearing component in structures up to 10 stories in height. The SteelSmart System provides the means to facilitate quick member selection to suit specific project requirements.

Optimize member selection between SigmaStud, JamStud, and standard ‘cee’ sections. Standard, proprietary ‘cee’ shape load bearing members are manufactured by many of the SSMA member companies, providing competitive pricing for clients. TSN's SigmaStud sections increase load capacity up to 40% over ‘cee’ shapes of like thicknesses, adding a more effective section to the competitive bidding process as well as giving the designer another option for the design of negotiated projects.

The Light Steel Framing Manual, 2nd Edition includes the SteelSmart System 6 program in the Software section.