The Wei-Wen Yu Center for Cold-Formed Steel Structures will hold its 20th Short Course on Cold-Formed Steel Structures in fall of 2009.

The short course will discuss the behavior of cold-formed steel members and connections. The short course is structured to provide and introduction to behavior and design for the engineer unfamiliar with cold-formed steel. For engineers experienced with cold-formed steel design, the short course will strengthen their understanding of the fundamental behavior of both members and connections, as well as provide a better understanding of the AISI design specification and the AISI framing standards. A preview of future specification changes will also be provided. Both commercial and residential applications of cold-formed steel will be discussed.

Lectures will be based on information contained in the AISI North American Specification for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members, 2001 edition with the 2004 Supplement and its Commentary and the AISI Standards for Cold-Formed Steel Framing, 2004 editions, or newer version if available at that time. The text Cold-Formed Steel Design, 3rd edition, by W. W. Yu will also serve as a course reference.

Included in the course registration is a tour of a local panelizing facility. Gateway Panel is a manufacturer of pre-fabricated cold-formed steel wall panels and truss systems using state-of-the-art automated equipment in their assembly plant located in St. Charles, Missouri. The pre-fabricated metal stud wall panels have welded connections. Finish systems such as Exterior Insulation Finish Systems (EFIS), siding or brick veneer are applied in a controlled environment.

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