European eee Seam ett ConstructionContents Introduction Project and construction Behaviour of a building with studs and beams Construction principles Project organisation and design Cold-formed sections Properties ‘Manufacturing ‘Table of allowable loads of rolled sections for studs, cross beams and joists Fabrication, prefabrication and erection Construction site erection Factory prefabrication Physical constraints of residential buildings Soundproofing and acoustic properties Acoustic behaviour of lightweight steel-framed buildings Attenuation of airborne noise in a building with lightweight steel structure Lightweight steel structure floors Longitudinal propagation of sound Connection between two members Sound insulation of sanitary equipment Protection against heat and moisture ‘Winter thermal insulation Summer thermal insulation 13 13 4 15 18 18 18 21 2 al 24 24 28 34 37 37 48 Fire Protection Objectives Fire performances of different materials used in lightweight steel-framed construction Classification and approval of different categories of fire resistant members Fire performances of composite panels Corrosion control Development possibilities for lightweight steel-framed construction Fastening Choosing a fastening method Screws Pins Clinching Rivets Welds Bolts Clip-together systems Adhesives Examples France Spain Portugal Finland Germany ‘The Nertherlands Belgium United-Kingdom Erection Bibliography 52 52 82 88 61 61 63 a n 5 76 7 78 82 24 84 86 288Light steel solutions for a better world... ‘As you probably know, steel is one of the most popular prime materials used in construction. Its applications range very broadly from structure, cladding, roofing, floors and partitions, fittings, electricity, HVAC, to decoration. Numerous steel solutions have been successfully developed and implemented in this market for many years. You may not know that, in the world, every day 45000 keys are turned into new houses or flats, in cities, in order to accommodate roughly 200000 people. ‘To have a home or even a mere roof is a will, but also a concern for a lot of people on the Earth, even in developed countries. ‘The steel industry as a whole, including producers, transformers, distributors, fabricators... is by the way interested to contribute to the satisfaction of these customers. Of course, this specific residential market is fragmented, difficult to reach due to a long supply chain and numerous decision makers. However, we have an excellent offer, so called “steel framed house”, described in this document. We propose to frame houses with light gauge cold rolled galvanized steel profiles, assembled by fasteners, and able to withstand currently two or three levels. We want to point out few but huge advantages of the steel solution: easy to produce in shops from slitted coils, easy to cut with common tools, easy to assemble with self drilling screws (or some of the other interesting assembling possibilities).This technique allows in addition easy integration of services (plumbing, electricity, air conditioning...) in the thickness of walls and partitions. From a sustainability point of view, steel framed house is very efficient. Steel is 100% recyclable, and actually 80% of the steels used in construction come from recycling. Stool is light: you need less foundation, and you can build on regular even poor soils. In addition, thanks to the flexibility of the parameters and to composite materials used in this construction, you can monitor in an efficient way thermal, acoustic and comfort requirements, including the quality of the air. Architects can develop their skill to present aesthetics homes, with revival of spaces and colours. Steel is a very valuable solution regarding the price of construction (including foundations), the delay to complete the construction (reduction of mortgages and fees), and the costs of functioning and maintenance during the whole life of the house. Tam convinced that in this document, presenting these solutions and their adaptation in various countries, coping with local regulations, you will find ideas to feed your creativity and to develop your own expertise and business efficiency. Of course this building method can be applied to other categories of buildings such as medium commercial or industrial ones. 1 invite you to join the European Light Steel Construction Association (LSK), headquartered in Brussels to get more information to design with Eurocode 3 (part 1.3) and to share building experiences. Pierre Bourrier President 18K