Sunday, August 26, 2007

Stud Wind Load

I design studs for both MWFRS and C&C. 
 
The type of wind load depends on the load case.  If designing for wind loads only, such as bending or deflection, I use C&C.  If designing for combinations of wind and any other loads, such as combined axial + bending, I use MWFRS.
 

Regards,

 

Eric Tompos, PE, SE