CFSEI to Host Webinar on “Vibration Serviceability of Floors with Cold-Formed Steel Framing” on Sept. 22
The Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute will host a webinar on “Vibration Serviceability of Floors With Cold-Formed Steel Framing” on Thursday, Sept. 22, from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. EDT. The webinar is designed for architects, engineers, building officials and contractors. Participants are eligible for 1.5 PDHs.
Cold-formed steel joists and trusses have high strength-to-weight ratios and good overall economy, so they are popular choices for floor framing members. As is the case with most types of floor systems, CFS floors are potentially susceptible to vibrations due to walking and other human activities. However, unlike other materials, there is not a widely accepted and practical vibration evaluation method for CFS floors. This webinar will raise awareness of the importance of vibration serviceability by describing two forensics projects with lively CFS floors. It will also examine potential evaluation methods and case studies.