Response of Conventional Steel Stud Wall Systems under Static and Dynamic Pressure

This research effort focuses on the evaluation of existing design standards for cold-formed steel stud walls and the development of retrofit wall systems. Full-scale wall systems are tested under uniform static pressure using a vacuum chamber. The resistance functions obtained are used to model the dynamic behavior of the walls and to predict performance under blast conditions. This paper focuses on defining the static resistance of nonload-bearing steel stud walls with slip track connections and their performance under external explosions. Simple modifications to existing design practice have significantly improved the blast performance of the steel stud walls. Maximum blast resistance is achieved by using steel angles connected to the studs and anchored to the floor and ceiling. The static and dynamic performances of five full-scale steel stud wall systems are presented in this paper.

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• Authors:
  • Salim, H
  • Muller, P
  • Dinan, R
• Publication Date: 2005-11

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; Photos; References; Tables;
• Pagination: pp 267-276
• Serial:
  • Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities
  • Volume: 19
  • Issue Number: 4
  • Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
  • ISSN: 0887-3828
  • Serial URL: http://ascelibrary.org/toc/jpcfev/27/1

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Blast loads; Cold forming; Dynamic pressure; Earthquake resistant design; Explosions; Retrofitting; Static pressure; Steel; Walls
• Uncontrolled Terms: Static resistance; Steel stud walls
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Design; Highways; I24: Design of Bridges and Retaining Walls;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01011052
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Nov 17 2005 5:20PM