Dr. Nareesh Shelke2

Abstract

Cold-formed steel (CFS) framing has been successfully used in a variety of construction applications for many years. Common uses include nonstructural partitions and ceilings, exterior curtain wall and façade support, and complete load-bearing structures, including lateral force-resisting systems (LFRS). Recent advances in the understanding of CFS framing and ongoing research related to the Analysis of seismic force-resisting systems (SFRS) are expected to expand the use of cold-formed steel framing into more complex, robu