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Department of Architectural Engineering
Building Construction II

second research assignment

Metal Stud Partition

  
By:

Group #4
 
Mouza AlKaabi 200715434
Samar Selim 200734403
1-Transcon Steel of Texas,
Inc.
 Technology of Ultra Frame
 Structural Insulated Panels
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Why Ultra Frame ?
 The Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) :
a. EPS provides resistance in compression and shocks damping
capacity.
b. EPS does not warp, twist, rot, delaminate, or break down.
c. Can be recycled.

 Delta Stud metal framing system :

a. structural integrity
b. thermal performance
c. strength-to-weight ratio. Weighing less than 1/3 the weight of conventional
lumber construction can support an ultimate axial load of over 36,000 pounds.
d. by being tested by Underwriter Laboratory (UL) as the only stud
to surpass the one-hour fire rating with single layer 5/8”
(1.5625cm) gypsum wallboard.
e.
 Through-Wall Structural Design:
a. Ultra Frame has dual structural resistant technology.
b. Thermal Performance of Ultra Frame. UL fire testing 2007 showed the best
fire resistant results.
c.
d.
e.
f.
 Ultra Frame requires minimal to zero maintenance for
the life of the
system.
 The system is designed with a zero-waste
Understanding Ultra
Frame :
 Ultra Frame is a structurally
insulated metal stud panel.
 comprised of modified
expanded polystyrene (EPS)
and thermal structural metal
studs.
 3.6 m maximum height
available.

How to install the panels?
installing the track on the
foundation and then set the panel
in the track, install a few screws,
set the top track.

How do I attach the bottom

track to the foundation?
Foundations can be poured with
secure bolts exposed3/4 “ (2cm)
above the finished slab at 4ft
(48cm)on center spacing.
Epoxy anchors can also be set
after the pour.
Install foam or liquid sealant along
base plate line.
Bolt base track to slab. Use nailed
How is wiring and plumbing
installed?

A horizontal chase way is

provided through the panel. In
locations where there is not a
chase way, a hot knife can be
used to cut additional chase
ways.

How are window and door

openings handled?
The company pre-engineer all
headers and have the Ultra Frame
panel fabricated and cut to the
rough openings of the
manufacturers door and window
requirements.

How to install plaster over

steel panels?
By installing lath with screws and
then plastering.
Case study
Soaring Wings Residence ,
Austin, TX :
The 8,0000sf three story residence
is located in west Austin on a
hillside lot overlooking downtown.
The project has won numberous
awards for the creative use of steel,
glass, stone, and metal alloys.
Links:

Official website:
www.transconsteel.com

Instructional Videos:
http://www.transconsteel.com/products/ultraframe/uf_videos.asp
 2- Dietrich Metal Framing

Dietrich
 UltraSTEEL®
Framing is an
internationally patented
method of altering the
characteristics of the base
strip steel, providing
higher strength capacity
from lighter gauge
material. The process
effectively work-hardens
the steel with two mating
rolls. During the process,
the effective thickness of
the material is increased
to that of the original
thickness, plus the depth
Why Dietrich UltraSTEEL?
1. Superior Product Enhancement
2. Better Acoustical Performance
3. Improved Fire Resistance
4. Faster, Easier and Safer
5. UL® Classified in Design V450
6. Stronger Load-Carrying Capacity
7. Greater Limiting Heights
8. Stiffer, More Rigid Construction
9. Easily Identifiable Pattern
Details:
Corner Details:
Furring channel Details:
Furring channel Details:
Connections Details:
Links:

Official website:
http://www.dietrichmetalframing.com/

Instructional Videos:
http://www.dietrichmetalframing.com/products/