Partitions of Wall Framing
Generally lateral wind loads or other loads are transferred from lining to studs, studs to track.
The tracks will be transferring loads to supporting structures.
The tracks are fixed to supporting structure with appropriate fastening to transfer shear loads or other loads as required.
See figure below for full details:
Deflection Head Tracks
The Deflection Heads are tracks with larger flanges to accommodate deflections of upper structures or any thermal movements.
Please do not provide any mechanical connection (screws, welding etc) to these joints.
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Refer to figures Figs 33 for fixing details to supporting structures
Wall Studs (Lipped)
The Studs function is to transfer loads from lining to the tracks.
Due to this fact the strength of the studs plays a vital role in determining the heights of partitions. Refer to height and span table manual for capacities of the studs based on its spacing and gauge.
Stud to track connections also play an important part in the load transfer mechanism.
Peer studs are roll-formed with mountain knurling to for ease of anchor location and are designed to box in all widths and gauges.
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