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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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General Information 1
Abbreviations 2
Page Number
General Information 1
Abbreviations 2
1. Section properties and allowables are computed in accordance with North American
Specification for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members (2007 Edition)
2. The information must be used in accordance with the associated notes and specifications.
3. The allowable uniform loads apply only to sections where the compressions flange is
adequately supported laterally.
4. The design thickness used are as follows: 16 ga:- 0.056", 14 ga:- 0.069" and 12
ga:-0.096". Bare minimum steel thickness should not be less than 0.95 of the design thickness.
5. The minimum yield strength for red oxide and galvanized sections are 57 ksi.
6. The design thickness and minimum yield strength for HS sections are 0.051" and 80 ksi,
respectively.
7. The loads and deflections shown on the load tables are the total loads that can be supported
by the sections and the corresponding deflections for these loads. To determine the
allowable load for a specified deflection limit,
Notes:
1. Section properties and allowables are calculated in accordance with North American Specification for the Design
of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members (2007 Edition)
2. Properties based on yield stress, Fy = 55 ksi.
3. Thickness indicated represents the design thickness. Minimum deliverable bare steel thickness equals 0.95 x design
thickness in accordance with Section A2.4 of the AISI Specification.
4. D = depth, B = flange width, d = lip length
Notes:
1. Section properties and allowables are calculated in accordance with North American Specification for the Design
of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members (2007 Edition)
2. Properties based on yield stress, Fy = 55 ksi.
3. Thickness indicated represents the design thickness. Minimum deliverable bare steel thickness equals 0.95 x design
thickness in accordance with Section A2.4 of the AISI Specification.
4. Effective moment of inertia, Ixx, represents the moment of inertia for deflection, based on Procedure 1 of the
AISI Specification.
5. Ma is allowable bending moment about X-X axis based on fully braced flanges.
6. Allowable web crippling loads are based on section fastened to support.
** h/t exceeds 200.
Notes:
1. L = Allowable total load (plf) that can be supported by the section. The weight of the section has not been subtracted from
these values.
2. D = Deflections (in) shown above occur when the full allowable loads are applied. For applications with special deflection
requirements, it may be necessary to modify the allowable loads. Refer to sample calculations in General Information.
3. Section properties and allowables are calculated in accordance with North American Specification for the Design of
Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members (2007 Edition)
4. These values are valid only if the compressions flange is adequately supported laterally. For special conditions such as
members with laterally unsupported sections and non-uniform spans, contact Central State Mfg. to obtain allowable loads.
5. Loads based on flexural strength due to distortional buckling strength must be checked for unbraced flanges.
6. Allowable loads assume the use of plates or clips at supports which will effectively transfer support loads directly to the
web of the member. If sections are to bear directly on the supports, the sections must be checked for web crippling strength.
Notes:
1. L = Allowable total load (plf) that can be supported by the section. The weight of the section has not been subtracted from
these values.
2. D = Deflections (in) shown above occur when the full allowable loads are applied. For applications with special deflection
requirements, it may be necessary to modify the allowable loads. Refer to sample calculations in General Information.
3. Section properties and allowables are calculated in accordance with North American Specification for the Design of
Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members (2007 Edition)
4. These values are valid only if the compressions flange is adequately supported laterally. For special conditions such as
members with laterally unsupported sections and non-uniform spans, contact Central State Mfg. to obtain allowable loads.
5. Loads based on flexural strength due to distortional buckling strength must be checked for unbraced flanges.
6. Allowable loads assume the use of plates or clips at supports which will effectively transfer support loads directly to the
web of the member. If sections are to bear directly on the supports, the sections must be checked for web crippling strength.
Notes:
1. Section properties and allowables are calculated in accordance with North American Specification for the Design
of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members (2007 Edition)
2. Properties based on yield stress, Fy = 80 ksi (A1011 HSLAS-F Grade 80).
3. Thickness indicated represents the design thickness. Minimum deliverable bare steel thickness equals 0.95 x design
thickness in accordance with Section A2.4 of the AISI Specification.
4. D = depth, B = flange width, d = lip length
Notes:
1. Section properties and allowables are calculated in accordance with North American Specification for the Design
of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members (2007 Edition)
2. Properties based on yield stress, Fy = 80 ksi (A1011 HSLAS-F Grade 80).
3. Thickness indicated represents the design thickness. Minimum deliverable bare steel thickness equals 0.95 x design
thickness in accordance with Section A2.4 of the AISI Specification.
4. Effective moment of inertia, Ixx, represents the moment of inertia for deflection, based on Procedure 1 of the
AISI Specification.
5. Ma is allowable bending moment about X-X axis based on fully braced flanges.
6. Allowable web crippling loads are based on section fastened to support.
Notes:
1. L = Allowable total load (plf) that can be supported by the section. The weight of the section has not been subtracted from
these values.
2. D = Deflections (in) shown above occur when the full allowable loads are applied. For applications with special deflection
requirements, it may be necessary to modify the allowable loads. Refer to sample calculations in General Information.
3. Section properties and allowables are calculated in accordance with North American Specification for the Design of
Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members (2007 Edition)
4. These values are valid only if the compressions flange is adequately supported laterally. For special conditions such as
members with laterally unsupported sections and non-uniform spans, contact Central State Mfg. to obtain allowable loads.
5. Loads based on flexural strength due to distortional buckling strength must be checked for unbraced flanges.
6. Allowable loads assume the use of plates or clips at supports which will effectively transfer support loads directly to the
web of the member. If sections are to bear directly on the supports, the sections must be checked for web crippling strength.
Notes:
1. Section properties and allowables are calculated in accordance with North American Specification for the Design
of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members (2007 Edition)
2. Properties based on yield stress, Fy = 55 ksi.
3. Thickness indicated represents the design thickness. Minimum deliverable bare steel thickness equals 0.95 x design
thickness in accordance with Section A2.4 of the AISI Specification.
4. D = depth, B = flange width, d = lip length
Notes:
1. Section properties and allowables are calculated in accordance with North American Specification for the Design
of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members (2007 Edition)
2. Properties based on yield stress, Fy = 55 ksi.
3. Thickness indicated represents the design thickness. Minimum deliverable bare steel thickness equals 0.95 x design
thickness in accordance with Section A2.4 of the AISI Specification.
4. Effective moment of inertia, Ixx, represents the moment of inertia for deflection, based on Procedure 1 of the
AISI Specification.
5. Ma is allowable bending moment about X-X axis based on fully braced flanges.
6. Allowable web crippling loads are based on section fastened to support.
** h/t exceeds 200.
Notes:
1. L = Allowable total load (plf) that can be supported by the section. The weight of the section has not been subtracted from
these values.
2. D = Deflections (in) shown above occur when the full allowable loads are applied. For applications with special deflection
requirements, it may be necessary to modify the allowable loads. Refer to sample calculations in General Information.
3. Section properties and allowables are calculated in accordance with North American Specification for the Design of
Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members (2007 Edition)
4. These values are valid only if the compressions flange is adequately supported laterally. For special conditions such as
members with laterally unsupported sections and non-uniform spans, contact Central State Mfg. to obtain allowable loads.
5. Loads based on flexural strength due to distortional buckling strength must be checked for unbraced flanges.
6. Allowable loads assume the use of plates or clips at supports which will effectively transfer support loads directly to the
web of the member. If sections are to bear directly on the supports, the sections must be checked for web crippling strength.
Notes:
1. L = Allowable total load (plf) that can be supported by the section. The weight of the section has not been subtracted from
these values.
2. D = Deflections (in) shown above occur when the full allowable loads are applied. For applications with special deflection
requirements, it may be necessary to modify the allowable loads. Refer to sample calculations in General Information.
3. Section properties and allowables are calculated in accordance with North American Specification for the Design of
Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members (2007 Edition)
4. These values are valid only if the compressions flange is adequately supported laterally. For special conditions such as
members with laterally unsupported sections and non-uniform spans, contact Central State Mfg. to obtain allowable loads.
5. Loads based on flexural strength due to distortional buckling strength must be checked for unbraced flanges.
6. Allowable loads assume the use of plates or clips at supports which will effectively transfer support loads directly to the
web of the member. If sections are to bear directly on the supports, the sections must be checked for web crippling strength.
Notes:
1. Section properties and allowables are calculated in accordance with North American Specification for the Design
of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members (2007 Edition)
2. Properties based on yield stress, Fy = 80 ksi (A1011 HSLAS-F Grade 80).
3. Thickness indicated represents the design thickness. Minimum deliverable bare steel thickness equals 0.95 x design
thickness in accordance with Section A2.4 of the AISI Specification.
4. D = depth, B = flange width, d = lip length
Notes:
1. Section properties and allowables are calculated in accordance with North American Specification for the Design
of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members (2007 Edition)
2. Properties based on yield stress, Fy = 80 ksi (A1011 HSLAS-F Grade 80).
3. Thickness indicated represents the design thickness. Minimum deliverable bare steel thickness equals 0.95 x design
thickness in accordance with Section A2.4 of the AISI Specification.
4. Effective moment of inertia, Ixx, represents the moment of inertia for deflection, based on Procedure 1 of the
AISI Specification.
5. Ma is allowable bending moment about X-X axis based on fully braced flanges.
6. Allowable web crippling loads are based on section fastened to support.
Notes:
1. L = Allowable total load (plf) that can be supported by the section. The weight of the section has not been subtracted from
these values.
2. D = Deflections (in) shown above occur when the full allowable loads are applied. For applications with special deflection
requirements, it may be necessary to modify the allowable loads. Refer to sample calculations in General Information.
3. Section properties and allowables are calculated in accordance with North American Specification for the Design of
Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members (2007 Edition)
4. These values are valid only if the compressions flange is adequately supported laterally. For special conditions such as
members with laterally unsupported sections and non-uniform spans, contact Central State Mfg. to obtain allowable loads.
5. Loads based on flexural strength due to distortional buckling strength must be checked for unbraced flanges.
6. Allowable loads assume the use of plates or clips at supports which will effectively transfer support loads directly to the
web of the member. If sections are to bear directly on the supports, the sections must be checked for web crippling strength.
Notes:
1. Section properties and allowables are calculated in accordance with North American Specification for the Design
of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members (2007 Edition)
2. Properties based on yield stress, Fy = 55 ksi.
3. Thickness indicated represents the design thickness. Minimum deliverable bare steel thickness equals 0.95 x design
thickness in accordance with Section A2.4 of the AISI Specification.
4. D = depth, A= bottom flange width, B = top flange width, d = lip length
Notes:
1. Section properties and allowables are calculated in accordance with North American Specification for the Design
of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members (2007 Edition)
2. Properties based on yield stress, Fy = 55 ksi.
3. Thickness indicated represents the design thickness. Minimum deliverable bare steel thickness equals 0.95 x design
thickness in accordance with Section A2.4 of the AISI Specification.
4. Effective moment of inertia, Ixx, represents the moment of inertia for deflection, based on Procedure 1 of the
AISI Specification.
5. Ma is allowable bending moment about X-X axis based on fully braced flanges.
6. Allowable web crippling loads are based on section fastened to support.
** h/t exceeds 200.
Criteria
D A B Ga. Span (ft)
(in) (in) (in) 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40
6 2.38 2.13 16 L 233 162 119 91 72 58 48 40 34 29 25 22 20 - - -
D 0.52 0.75 1.02 1.33 1.68 2.07 2.51 2.99 3.51 4.07 4.67 5.31 5.99 - - -
14 L 294 204 150 114 90 73 60 51 43 37 32 28 25 22 20 -
D 0.53 0.76 1.04 1.35 1.71 2.11 2.56 3.04 3.57 4.14 4.76 5.41 6.11 6.85 7.63 -
8 2.38 2.13 16 L 331 230 169 129 102 82 68 57 49 42 36 32 28 25 22 20
D 0.38 0.54 0.74 0.97 1.22 1.51 1.83 2.17 2.55 2.96 3.40 3.86 4.36 4.89 5.45 6.04
14 L 436 303 222 170 134 109 90 75 64 55 48 42 37 33 30 27
D 0.40 0.57 0.78 1.02 1.29 1.59 1.93 2.29 2.69 3.12 3.58 4.07 4.60 5.16 5.75 6.37
12 L 645 448 329 252 199 161 133 112 95 82 71 63 55 49 44 40
D 0.41 0.59 0.81 1.06 1.34 1.65 2.00 2.38 2.79 3.24 3.72 4.23 4.77 5.35 5.96 6.61
8 3.38 3.13 16 L 341 237 174 133 105 85 70 59 50 43 37 33 29 26 23 21
D 0.34 0.49 0.66 0.86 1.09 1.35 1.63 1.94 2.28 2.64 3.03 3.45 3.90 4.37 4.87 5.39
14 L 472 328 241 184 145 118 97 82 69 60 52 46 40 36 32 29
D 0.37 0.53 0.72 0.94 1.18 1.46 1.77 2.10 2.47 2.86 3.29 3.74 4.22 4.73 5.27 5.84
12 L 695 482 354 271 214 173 143 120 102 88 77 67 60 53 48 43
D 0.38 0.55 0.75 0.97 1.23 1.52 1.84 2.19 2.57 2.98 3.43 3.90 4.40 4.93 5.50 6.09
Notes:
1. L = Allowable total load (plf) that can be supported by the section. The weight of the section has not been subtracted from
these values.
2. D = Deflections (in) shown above occur when the full allowable loads are applied. For applications with special deflection
requirements, it may be necessary to modify the allowable loads. Refer to sample calculations in General Information.
3. Section properties and allowables are calculated in accordance with North American Specification for the Design of
Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members (2007 Edition)
4. These values are valid only if the compressions flange is adequately supported laterally. For special conditions such as
members with laterally unsupported sections and non-uniform spans, contact Central State Mfg. to obtain allowable loads.
5. Loads based on flexural strength due to distortional buckling strength must be checked for unbraced flanges.
6. Allowable loads assume the use of plates or clips at supports which will effectively transfer support loads directly to the
web of the member. If sections are to bear directly on the supports, the sections must be checked for web crippling strength.
Criteria
D A B Ga. Span (ft)
(in) (in) (in) 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40
10 2.38 2.13 16 L 389 270 198 151 120 97 80 67 57 49 43 37 33 30 26 24
D 0.27 0.39 0.54 0.70 0.89 1.10 1.32 1.58 1.85 2.15 2.46 2.80 3.16 3.55 3.95 4.38
14 L 521 362 266 203 161 130 107 90 77 66 57 50 45 40 36 32
D 0.29 0.42 0.57 0.74 0.94 1.16 1.41 1.68 1.97 2.28 2.62 2.98 3.36 3.77 4.20 4.66
12 L 841 584 429 328 259 210 173 146 124 107 93 82 72 64 58 52
D 0.32 0.46 0.63 0.82 1.04 1.28 1.55 1.84 2.16 2.51 2.88 3.28 3.70 4.15 4.62 5.12
10 2.88 2.63 14 L 579 402 295 226 178 144 119 100 85 73 64 56 50 44 40 36
D 0.29 0.42 0.57 0.74 0.94 1.16 1.41 1.68 1.97 2.28 2.62 2.98 3.36 3.77 4.20 4.65
12 L 924 642 471 361 285 231 191 160 136 117 102 90 79 71 64 57
D 0.32 0.46 0.63 0.82 1.04 1.28 1.55 1.85 2.17 2.52 2.89 3.29 3.71 4.16 4.63 5.13
12 2.38 2.13 14 L 636 442 324 248 196 159 131 110 94 81 70 62 55 49 44 39
D 0.23 0.34 0.46 0.60 0.75 0.93 1.13 1.34 1.58 1.83 2.10 2.39 2.69 3.02 3.36 3.73
12 L 1039 721 530 406 320 259 214 180 153 132 115 101 89 80 71 64
D 0.26 0.37 0.51 0.66 0.84 1.03 1.25 1.49 1.74 2.02 2.32 2.64 2.98 3.34 3.72 4.13
12 3.38 3.13 16 L 510 354 260 199 157 127 105 88 75 65 56 49 44 39 35 31
D 0.21 0.30 0.40 0.53 0.67 0.82 1.00 1.19 1.39 1.61 1.85 2.11 2.38 2.67 2.97 3.29
14 L 704 489 359 275 217 176 145 122 104 89 78 64 53 45 38 33
D 0.22 0.32 0.43 0.57 0.72 0.89 1.07 1.28 1.50 1.74 1.99 2.27 2.56 2.87 3.20 3.54
12 L 1226 851 625 479 378 306 253 212 181 156 117 96 80 68 57 49
D 0.26 0.37 0.50 0.66 0.83 1.03 1.25 1.48 1.74 2.02 2.32 2.64 2.98 3.34 3.72 4.12
Notes:
1. L = Allowable total load (plf) that can be supported by the section. The weight of the section has not been subtracted from
these values.
2. D = Deflections (in) shown above occur when the full allowable loads are applied. For applications with special deflection
requirements, it may be necessary to modify the allowable loads. Refer to sample calculations in General Information.
3. Section properties and allowables are calculated in accordance with North American Specification for the Design of
Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members (2007 Edition)
4. These values are valid only if the compressions flange is adequately supported laterally. For special conditions such as
members with laterally unsupported sections and non-uniform spans, contact Central State Mfg. to obtain allowable loads.
5. Loads based on flexural strength due to distortional buckling strength must be checked for unbraced flanges.
6. Allowable loads assume the use of plates or clips at supports which will effectively transfer support loads directly to the
web of the member. If sections are to bear directly on the supports, the sections must be checked for web crippling strength.
Notes:
1. Section properties and allowables are calculated in accordance with North American Specification for the Design
of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members (2007 Edition)
2. Properties based on yield stress, Fy = 55 ksi.
3. Thickness indicated represents the design thickness. Minimum deliverable bare steel thickness equals 0.95 x design
thickness in accordance with Section A2.4 of the AISI Specification.
4. Effective moment of inertia, Ixx, represents the moment of inertia for deflection, based on Procedure 1 of the
AISI Specification.
5. Ma is allowable bending moment about X-X axis based on fully braced flanges.
6. Allowable web crippling loads are based on section fastened to support.
7. D = depth, A= bottom flange width, B = top flange width, d = lip length
Criteria
D A B Ga. Span (ft)
(in) (in) (in) 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40
6 4 3 16 L 246 171 125 96 76 61 50 42 36 31 27 24 21 - - -
D 0.45 0.64 0.87 1.14 1.45 1.79 2.16 2.57 3.02 3.50 4.02 4.57 5.16 - - -
14 L 312 217 159 122 96 78 64 54 46 39 34 30 27 24 21 -
D 0.46 0.66 0.89 1.17 1.47 1.82 2.20 2.62 3.08 3.57 4.10 4.66 5.26 5.90 6.57 -
12 L 469 326 239 183 144 117 96 81 69 59 52 45 40 36 32 29
D 0.48 0.70 0.95 1.24 1.57 1.93 2.34 2.79 3.27 3.79 4.35 4.95 5.59 6.27 6.98 7.74
8 4 3 14 L 461 320 235 180 142 115 95 80 68 58 51 45 39 35 31 28
D 0.35 0.50 0.69 0.89 1.13 1.40 1.69 2.01 2.36 2.74 3.15 3.58 4.04 4.53 5.05 5.59
12 L 693 481 353 270 214 173 143 120 102 88 77 67 60 53 48 43
D 0.37 0.54 0.73 0.95 1.21 1.49 1.80 2.14 2.51 2.92 3.35 3.81 4.30 4.82 5.37 5.95
8 5 3 14 L 456 316 232 178 140 114 94 79 67 58 50 44 39 35 31 28
D 0.34 0.48 0.66 0.86 1.09 1.34 1.62 1.93 2.26 2.63 3.02 3.43 3.87 4.34 4.84 5.36
12 L 713 495 364 278 220 178 147 123 105 91 79 69 61 55 49 44
D 0.37 0.53 0.73 0.95 1.20 1.48 1.79 2.13 2.50 2.90 3.33 3.79 4.28 4.80 5.35 5.93
10 5 3 14 L 573 398 292 224 177 143 118 99 84 73 63 56 49 44 39 35
D 0.26 0.37 0.50 0.66 0.83 1.03 1.24 1.48 1.74 2.01 2.31 2.63 2.97 3.33 3.71 4.11
Notes:
1. L = Allowable total load (plf) that can be supported by the section. The weight of the section has not been subtracted from
these values.
2. D = Deflections (in) shown above occur when the full allowable loads are applied. For applications with special deflection
requirements, it may be necessary to modify the allowable loads. Refer to sample calculations in General Information.
3. Section properties and allowables are calculated in accordance with North American Specification for the Design of
Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members (2007 Edition)
4. These values are valid only if the compressions flange is adequately supported laterally. For special conditions such as
members with laterally unsupported sections and non-uniform spans, contact Central State Mfg. to obtain allowable loads.
5. Loads based on flexural strength due to distortional buckling strength must be checked for unbraced flanges.
6. Allowable loads assume the use of plates or clips at supports which will effectively transfer support loads directly to the
web of the member. If sections are to bear directly on the supports, the sections must be checked for web crippling strength.
Notes:
1. Section properties and allowables are calculated in accordance with North American Specification for the Design
of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members (2007 Edition)
2. Properties based on yield stress, Fy = 55 ksi.
3. Thickness indicated represents the design thickness. Minimum deliverable bare steel thickness equals 0.95 x design
thickness in accordance with Section A2.4 of the AISI Specification.
4. Effective moment of inertia, Ixx, represents the moment of inertia for deflection, based on Procedure 1 of the
AISI Specification.
5. Ma is allowable bending moment about X-X axis based on fully braced flanges.
6. Allowable web crippling loads are based on section fastened to support.
7. D = depth, A= bottom flange width, B = top flange width, d = lip length
Criteria
D A B Ga. Span (ft)
(in) (in) (in) 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40
6 4 3 16 L 232 161 118 90 71 58 48 40 34 29 25 22 20 - - -
D 0.38 0.54 0.74 0.96 1.22 1.50 1.82 2.16 2.54 2.94 3.38 3.84 4.34 - - -
14 L 283 196 144 110 87 70 58 49 41 36 31 27 24 21 - -
D 0.37 0.53 0.73 0.95 1.20 1.48 1.80 2.14 2.51 2.91 3.34 3.80 4.29 4.81 - -
12 L 428 297 218 167 132 107 88 74 63 54 47 41 37 33 29 26
D 0.40 0.57 0.78 1.01 1.28 1.59 1.92 2.28 2.68 3.11 3.57 4.06 4.58 5.14 5.72 6.34
8 4 3 14 L 426 296 217 166 131 106 88 74 63 54 47 41 36 32 29 26
D 0.30 0.43 0.59 0.77 0.97 1.20 1.45 1.73 2.03 2.36 2.70 3.08 3.47 3.90 4.34 4.81
12 L 638 443 325 249 196 159 131 110 94 81 70 62 55 49 44 39
D 0.32 0.46 0.62 0.81 1.03 1.27 1.54 1.83 2.15 2.49 2.86 3.25 3.67 4.12 4.59 5.08
8 5 3 14 L 425 295 216 166 131 106 87 73 62 54 47 41 36 32 29 26
D 0.29 0.42 0.57 0.75 0.94 1.16 1.41 1.68 1.97 2.28 2.62 2.98 3.36 3.77 4.20 4.66
12 L 658 457 336 257 203 164 136 114 97 84 73 64 56 50 45 41
D 0.32 0.46 0.62 0.81 1.03 1.27 1.53 1.83 2.14 2.49 2.85 3.25 3.67 4.11 4.58 5.07
10 5 3 14 L 537 373 274 209 165 134 110 93 79 68 59 52 46 41 37 33
D 0.23 0.33 0.45 0.59 0.74 0.92 1.11 1.32 1.55 1.80 2.07 2.35 2.65 2.98 3.32 3.67
Notes:
1. L = Allowable total load (plf) that can be supported by the section. The weight of the section has not been subtracted from
these values.
2. D = Deflections (in) shown above occur when the full allowable loads are applied. For applications with special deflection
requirements, it may be necessary to modify the allowable loads. Refer to sample calculations in General Information.
3. Section properties and allowables are calculated in accordance with North American Specification for the Design of
Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members (2007 Edition)
4. These values are valid only if the compressions flange is adequately supported laterally. For special conditions such as
members with laterally unsupported sections and non-uniform spans, contact Central State Mfg. to obtain allowable loads.
5. Loads based on flexural strength due to distortional buckling strength must be checked for unbraced flanges.
6. Allowable loads assume the use of plates or clips at supports which will effectively transfer support loads directly to the
web of the member. If sections are to bear directly on the supports, the sections must be checked for web crippling strength.
Notes:
1. Section properties and allowables are calculated in accordance with North American Specification for the Design
of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members (2007 Edition)
2. Properties based on yield stress, Fy = 55 ksi.
3. Thickness indicated represents the design thickness. Minimum deliverable bare steel thickness equals 0.95 x design
thickness in accordance with Section A2.4 of the AISI Specification.
4. Effective moment of inertia, Ixx, represents the moment of inertia for deflection, based on Procedure 1 of the
AISI Specification.
5. Ma is allowable bending moment about X-X axis based on fully braced flanges.
6. Allowable web crippling loads are based on section fastened to support.
7. D = depth, A= bottom flange width, B = top flange width, d = lip length
Criteria
D A B Ga. Span (ft)
(in) (in) (in) 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40
6 4 3 16 L 243 168 124 95 75 60 50 42 35 31 27 23 21 - - -
D 0.48 0.69 0.93 1.22 1.54 1.91 2.31 2.75 3.22 3.74 4.29 4.88 5.51 - - -
14 L 311 216 159 121 96 77 64 54 46 39 34 30 26 24 21 -
D 0.49 0.71 0.96 1.26 1.59 1.96 2.38 2.83 3.32 3.85 4.42 5.03 5.68 6.37 7.09 -
12 L 466 323 237 182 143 116 96 80 68 59 51 45 40 35 32 29
D 0.52 0.75 1.02 1.33 1.68 2.08 2.51 2.99 3.51 4.07 4.67 5.32 6.00 6.73 7.50 8.31
8 4 3 14 L 464 322 236 181 143 116 95 80 68 59 51 45 40 35 32 29
D 0.37 0.53 0.73 0.95 1.20 1.48 1.80 2.14 2.51 2.91 3.34 3.80 4.29 4.81 5.36 5.94
12 L 688 478 351 268 212 172 142 119 101 87 76 67 59 53 47 43
D 0.39 0.56 0.76 1.00 1.26 1.56 1.89 2.24 2.63 3.06 3.51 3.99 4.50 5.05 5.63 6.24
8 5 3 14 L 459 318 234 179 141 114 94 79 67 58 51 44 39 35 31 28
D 0.36 0.51 0.70 0.91 1.15 1.42 1.72 2.05 2.41 2.79 3.21 3.65 4.12 4.62 5.14 5.70
12 L 695 482 354 271 214 173 143 120 102 88 77 67 60 53 48 43
D 0.38 0.55 0.75 0.97 1.23 1.52 1.84 2.19 2.57 2.98 3.43 3.90 4.40 4.93 5.50 6.09
10 5 3 14 L 579 402 295 226 178 144 119 100 85 73 64 56 50 44 40 36
D 0.27 0.39 0.53 0.69 0.87 1.08 1.30 1.55 1.82 2.11 2.42 2.76 3.11 3.49 3.89 4.31
Notes:
1. L = Allowable total load (plf) that can be supported by the section. The weight of the section has not been subtracted from
these values.
2. D = Deflections (in) shown above occur when the full allowable loads are applied. For applications with special deflection
requirements, it may be necessary to modify the allowable loads. Refer to sample calculations in General Information.
3. Section properties and allowables are calculated in accordance with North American Specification for the Design of
Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members (2007 Edition)
4. These values are valid only if the compressions flange is adequately supported laterally. For special conditions such as
members with laterally unsupported sections and non-uniform spans, contact Central State Mfg. to obtain allowable loads.
5. Loads based on flexural strength due to distortional buckling strength must be checked for unbraced flanges.
6. Allowable loads assume the use of plates or clips at supports which will effectively transfer support loads directly to the
web of the member. If sections are to bear directly on the supports, the sections must be checked for web crippling strength.
Notes:
1. Section properties and allowables are calculated in accordance with North American Specification for the Design
of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members (2007 Edition)
2. Properties based on yield stress, Fy = 55 ksi.
3. Thickness indicated represents the design thickness. Minimum deliverable bare steel thickness equals 0.95 x design
thickness in accordance with Section A2.4 of the AISI Specification.
4. Effective moment of inertia, Ixx, represents the moment of inertia for deflection, based on Procedure 1 of the
AISI Specification.
5. Ma is allowable bending moment about X-X axis based on fully braced flanges.
6. Allowable web crippling loads are based on section fastened to support.
7. D = depth, A= bottom flange width, B = top flange width, d = lip length
Criteria
D A B Ga. Span (ft)
(in) (in) (in) 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40
6 4 3 16 L 225 156 115 88 69 56 46 39 33 28 25 22 - - - -
D 0.50 0.72 0.97 1.27 1.61 1.99 2.41 2.86 3.36 3.90 4.48 5.09 - - - -
14 L 289 201 147 113 89 72 59 50 42 36 32 28 25 22 20 -
D 0.51 0.74 1.01 1.31 1.66 2.05 2.48 2.95 3.47 4.02 4.62 5.25 5.93 6.65 7.41 -
12 L 426 296 217 166 131 106 88 74 63 54 47 41 36 32 29 26
D 0.53 0.77 1.05 1.37 1.73 2.14 2.59 3.08 3.61 4.19 4.81 5.47 6.17 6.92 7.71 8.55
8 4 3 14 L 438 304 223 171 135 109 90 76 64 55 48 42 37 33 30 27
D 0.38 0.55 0.75 0.98 1.24 1.53 1.85 2.20 2.58 2.99 3.44 3.91 4.41 4.95 5.51 6.11
12 L 651 452 332 254 201 162 134 113 96 83 72 63 56 50 45 40
D 0.40 0.58 0.79 1.03 1.30 1.60 1.94 2.31 2.71 3.15 3.61 4.11 4.64 5.20 5.79 6.42
8 5 3 14 L 434 301 221 169 134 108 89 75 64 55 48 42 37 33 30 27
D 0.37 0.53 0.72 0.94 1.19 1.47 1.77 2.11 2.48 2.87 3.30 3.75 4.23 4.75 5.29 5.86
12 L 658 457 335 257 203 164 135 114 97 83 73 64 56 50 45 41
D 0.39 0.56 0.77 1.00 1.27 1.57 1.90 2.26 2.65 3.07 3.52 4.01 4.53 5.08 5.66 6.27
10 5 3 14 L 557 386 284 217 171 139 115 96 82 71 61 54 48 42 38 34
D 0.27 0.40 0.54 0.70 0.89 1.10 1.33 1.58 1.85 2.15 2.47 2.81 3.17 3.56 3.96 4.39
Notes:
1. L = Allowable total load (plf) that can be supported by the section. The weight of the section has not been subtracted from
these values.
2. D = Deflections (in) shown above occur when the full allowable loads are applied. For applications with special deflection
requirements, it may be necessary to modify the allowable loads. Refer to sample calculations in General Information.
3. Section properties and allowables are calculated in accordance with North American Specification for the Design of
Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members (2007 Edition)
4. These values are valid only if the compressions flange is adequately supported laterally. For special conditions such as
members with laterally unsupported sections and non-uniform spans, contact Central State Mfg. to obtain allowable loads.
5. Loads based on flexural strength due to distortional buckling strength must be checked for unbraced flanges.
6. Allowable loads assume the use of plates or clips at supports which will effectively transfer support loads directly to the
web of the member. If sections are to bear directly on the supports, the sections must be checked for web crippling strength.
Notes:
1. Section properties and allowables are calculated in accordance with North American Specification for the Design
of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members (2007 Edition)
2. Properties based on yield stress, Fy = 55 ksi.
3. Thickness indicated represents the design thickness. Minimum deliverable bare steel thickness equals 0.95 x design
thickness in accordance with Section A2.4 of the AISI Specification.
4. Effective moment of inertia, Ixx, represents the moment of inertia for deflection, based on Procedure 1 of the
AISI Specification.
5. Ma is allowable bending moment about X-X axis based on fully braced flanges.
6. Allowable web crippling loads are based on section fastened to support.
7. D = depth, A= bottom flange width, B = top flange width, d = lip length
Criteria
D A B Ga. Span (ft)
(in) (in) (in) 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40
6 4 3 16 L 237 165 121 92 73 59 49 41 35 30 26 23 20 - - -
D 0.45 0.64 0.88 1.14 1.45 1.79 2.16 2.58 3.02 3.51 4.02 4.58 5.17 - - -
14 L 301 209 153 117 93 75 62 52 44 38 33 29 26 23 20 -
D 0.46 0.66 0.89 1.17 1.48 1.83 2.21 2.63 3.09 3.58 4.11 4.67 5.28 5.91 6.59 -
12 L 452 314 231 176 139 113 93 78 66 57 50 44 39 34 31 28
D 0.49 0.70 0.95 1.24 1.58 1.95 2.35 2.80 3.29 3.81 4.38 4.98 5.62 6.30 7.02 7.78
8 4 3 14 L 461 320 235 180 142 115 95 80 68 58 51 45 39 35 31 28
D 0.35 0.51 0.69 0.91 1.15 1.42 1.72 2.04 2.40 2.78 3.19 3.63 4.10 4.60 5.12 5.67
12 L 693 481 353 270 214 173 143 120 102 88 77 67 60 53 48 43
D 0.38 0.54 0.74 0.97 1.22 1.51 1.83 2.17 2.55 2.96 3.39 3.86 4.36 4.89 5.45 6.03
8 5 3 14 L 446 310 227 174 137 111 92 77 66 56 49 43 38 34 30 27
D 0.34 0.49 0.66 0.87 1.10 1.36 1.64 1.95 2.29 2.66 3.05 3.47 3.92 4.40 4.90 5.43
12 L 690 479 352 269 212 172 142 119 102 88 76 67 59 53 47 43
D 0.37 0.53 0.73 0.95 1.20 1.48 1.79 2.13 2.51 2.91 3.34 3.80 4.28 4.80 5.35 5.93
10 5 3 14 L 563 391 287 220 173 140 116 97 83 71 62 55 48 43 39 35
D 0.26 0.37 0.51 0.66 0.84 1.04 1.25 1.49 1.75 2.03 2.33 2.65 2.99 3.35 3.74 4.14
Notes:
1. L = Allowable total load (plf) that can be supported by the section. The weight of the section has not been subtracted from
these values.
2. D = Deflections (in) shown above occur when the full allowable loads are applied. For applications with special deflection
requirements, it may be necessary to modify the allowable loads. Refer to sample calculations in General Information.
3. Section properties and allowables are calculated in accordance with North American Specification for the Design of
Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members (2007 Edition)
4. These values are valid only if the compressions flange is adequately supported laterally. For special conditions such as
members with laterally unsupported sections and non-uniform spans, contact Central State Mfg. to obtain allowable loads.
5. Loads based on flexural strength due to distortional buckling strength must be checked for unbraced flanges.
6. Allowable loads assume the use of plates or clips at supports which will effectively transfer support loads directly to the
web of the member. If sections are to bear directly on the supports, the sections must be checked for web crippling strength.
Notes:
1. Section properties and allowables are calculated in accordance with North American Specification for the Design
of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members (2007 Edition)
2. Properties based on yield stress, Fy = 55 ksi.
3. Thickness indicated represents the design thickness. Minimum deliverable bare steel thickness equals 0.95 x design
thickness in accordance with Section A2.4 of the AISI Specification.
4. Effective moment of inertia, Ixx, represents the moment of inertia for deflection, based on Procedure 1 of the
AISI Specification.
5. Ma is allowable bending moment about X-X axis based on fully braced flanges.
6. Allowable web crippling loads are based on section fastened to support.
7. D = depth, A= bottom flange width, B = top flange width, d = lip length
Criteria
D A B Ga. Span (ft)
(in) (in) (in) 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40
6 4 3 16 L 193 134 98 75 59 48 39 33 28 24 21 - - - - -
D 0.38 0.55 0.75 0.98 1.24 1.53 1.85 2.20 2.59 3.00 3.44 - - - - -
14 L 247 171 126 96 76 61 51 42 36 31 27 24 21 - - -
D 0.39 0.57 0.77 1.01 1.27 1.57 1.90 2.27 2.66 3.08 3.54 4.03 4.55 - - -
12 L 375 260 191 146 115 93 77 65 55 47 41 36 32 28 25 23
D 0.42 0.60 0.82 1.07 1.35 1.67 2.02 2.41 2.83 3.28 3.76 4.28 4.83 5.42 6.03 6.69
8 4 3 14 L 384 267 196 150 118 96 79 66 56 49 42 37 33 29 26 24
D 0.31 0.45 0.61 0.79 1.00 1.24 1.50 1.78 2.09 2.43 2.78 3.17 3.58 4.01 4.47 4.95
12 L 576 400 294 225 178 144 119 100 85 73 64 56 49 44 39 36
D 0.33 0.47 0.64 0.83 1.06 1.30 1.58 1.88 2.20 2.55 2.93 3.34 3.77 4.22 4.71 5.21
8 5 3 14 L 386 268 197 151 119 96 79 67 57 49 42 37 33 29 26 24
D 0.30 0.43 0.59 0.77 0.98 1.20 1.46 1.73 2.03 2.36 2.71 3.08 3.48 3.90 4.35 4.82
12 L 580 403 296 226 179 145 119 100 85 74 64 56 50 44 40 36
D 0.32 0.46 0.63 0.82 1.04 1.28 1.55 1.84 2.16 2.51 2.88 3.27 3.69 4.14 4.61 5.11
10 5 3 14 L 504 350 257 197 155 126 104 87 74 64 56 49 43 38 34 31
D 0.24 0.34 0.47 0.61 0.77 0.95 1.15 1.37 1.61 1.87 2.14 2.44 2.75 3.09 3.44 3.81
Notes:
1. L = Allowable total load (plf) that can be supported by the section. The weight of the section has not been subtracted from
these values.
2. D = Deflections (in) shown above occur when the full allowable loads are applied. For applications with special deflection
requirements, it may be necessary to modify the allowable loads. Refer to sample calculations in General Information.
3. Section properties and allowables are calculated in accordance with North American Specification for the Design of
Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members (2007 Edition)
4. These values are valid only if the compressions flange is adequately supported laterally. For special conditions such as
members with laterally unsupported sections and non-uniform spans, contact Central State Mfg. to obtain allowable loads.
5. Loads based on flexural strength due to distortional buckling strength must be checked for unbraced flanges.
6. Allowable loads assume the use of plates or clips at supports which will effectively transfer support loads directly to the
web of the member. If sections are to bear directly on the supports, the sections must be checked for web crippling strength.
Notes:
1. Section properties and allowables are calculated in accordance with North American Specification for the Design
of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members (2007 Edition)
2. Properties based on yield stress, Fy = 55 ksi.
3. Thickness indicated represents the design thickness. Minimum deliverable bare steel thickness equals 0.95 x design
thickness in accordance with Section A2.4 of the AISI Specification.
4. Effective moment of inertia, Ixx, represents the moment of inertia for deflection, based on Procedure 1 of the
AISI Specification.
5. Ma is allowable bending moment about X-X axis based on fully braced flanges.
6. Allowable web crippling loads are based on section fastened to support.
7. D = depth, A= bottom flange width, B = top flange width, d = lip length
Criteria
D A B Ga. Span (ft)
(in) (in) (in) 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40
6 4 3 16 L 229 159 117 89 70 57 47 39 33 29 25 22 - - - -
D 0.43 0.62 0.85 1.11 1.40 1.73 2.09 2.49 2.93 3.39 3.90 4.43 - - - -
14 L 294 204 150 115 91 73 60 51 43 37 32 28 25 22 20 -
D 0.45 0.64 0.87 1.14 1.45 1.78 2.16 2.57 3.02 3.50 4.01 4.57 5.16 5.78 6.44 -
12 L 441 306 225 172 136 110 91 76 65 56 49 43 38 34 30 27
D 0.47 0.68 0.93 1.21 1.53 1.89 2.28 2.72 3.19 3.70 4.25 4.83 5.46 6.12 6.82 7.55
8 4 3 14 L 442 307 225 172 136 110 91 76 65 56 49 43 38 34 30 27
D 0.34 0.50 0.68 0.88 1.12 1.38 1.67 1.99 2.33 2.70 3.10 3.53 3.98 4.47 4.98 5.51
12 L 658 456 335 257 203 164 135 114 97 83 73 64 56 50 45 41
D 0.36 0.52 0.71 0.93 1.17 1.45 1.75 2.09 2.45 2.84 3.26 3.71 4.19 4.69 5.23 5.79
8 5 3 14 L 436 303 222 170 134 109 90 75 64 55 48 42 37 33 30 27
D 0.33 0.47 0.64 0.84 1.06 1.31 1.58 1.89 2.21 2.57 2.95 3.35 3.78 4.24 4.73 5.24
12 L 654 454 333 255 201 163 135 113 96 83 72 63 56 50 45 40
D 0.35 0.50 0.68 0.89 1.12 1.38 1.67 1.99 2.34 2.71 3.11 3.54 4.00 4.48 4.99 5.53
10 5 3 14 L 581 403 296 227 179 145 120 100 86 74 64 56 50 44 40 36
D 0.26 0.38 0.51 0.67 0.85 1.05 1.27 1.51 1.77 2.06 2.36 2.69 3.03 3.40 3.79 4.20
Notes:
1. L = Allowable total load (plf) that can be supported by the section. The weight of the section has not been subtracted from
these values.
2. D = Deflections (in) shown above occur when the full allowable loads are applied. For applications with special deflection
requirements, it may be necessary to modify the allowable loads. Refer to sample calculations in General Information.
3. Section properties and allowables are calculated in accordance with North American Specification for the Design of
Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members (2007 Edition)
4. These values are valid only if the compressions flange is adequately supported laterally. For special conditions such as
members with laterally unsupported sections and non-uniform spans, contact Central State Mfg. to obtain allowable loads.
5. Loads based on flexural strength due to distortional buckling strength must be checked for unbraced flanges.
6. Allowable loads assume the use of plates or clips at supports which will effectively transfer support loads directly to the
web of the member. If sections are to bear directly on the supports, the sections must be checked for web crippling strength.
Notes:
1. Section properties and allowables are calculated in accordance with North American Specification for the Design
of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members (2007 Edition)
2. Properties based on yield stress, Fy = 55 ksi.
3. Thickness indicated represents the design thickness. Minimum deliverable bare steel thickness equals 0.95 x design
thickness in accordance with Section A2.4 of the AISI Specification.
4. Effective moment of inertia, Ixx, represents the moment of inertia for deflection, based on Procedure 1 of the
AISI Specification.
5. Ma is allowable bending moment about X-X axis based on fully braced flanges.
6. Allowable web crippling loads are based on section fastened to support.
7. D = depth, A= bottom flange width, B = top flange width, d = lip length
Criteria
D A B Ga. Span (ft)
(in) (in) (in) 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40
6 4 3 16 L 184 127 93 71 56 46 38 31 27 23 20 - - - - -
D 0.35 0.50 0.68 0.89 1.13 1.40 1.69 2.01 2.36 2.74 3.14 - - - - -
14 L 237 164 121 92 73 59 49 41 35 30 26 23 20 - - -
D 0.36 0.52 0.71 0.92 1.17 1.44 1.75 2.08 2.44 2.83 3.25 3.69 4.17 - - -
12 L 359 249 183 140 110 89 74 62 53 45 39 35 31 27 24 22
D 0.38 0.55 0.75 0.98 1.24 1.54 1.86 2.21 2.59 3.01 3.45 3.93 4.44 4.97 5.54 6.14
8 4 3 14 L 368 256 188 144 113 92 76 64 54 47 40 36 31 28 25 23
D 0.29 0.42 0.57 0.74 0.94 1.16 1.41 1.67 1.96 2.28 2.61 2.97 3.36 3.76 4.19 4.65
12 L 552 383 281 215 170 138 114 95 81 70 61 53 47 42 38 34
D 0.31 0.44 0.60 0.78 0.99 1.23 1.48 1.76 2.07 2.40 2.76 3.14 3.54 3.97 4.42 4.90
8 5 3 14 L 353 245 180 137 108 88 72 61 52 45 39 34 30 27 24 22
D 0.26 0.38 0.51 0.67 0.85 1.05 1.27 1.51 1.77 2.05 2.35 2.68 3.02 3.39 3.78 4.19
12 L 531 369 271 207 164 132 109 92 78 67 59 51 45 41 36 33
D 0.28 0.40 0.54 0.71 0.90 1.11 1.34 1.60 1.87 2.17 2.49 2.84 3.20 3.59 4.00 4.43
10 5 3 14 L 503 349 256 196 155 125 103 87 74 64 55 49 43 38 34 31
D 0.22 0.32 0.44 0.57 0.72 0.89 1.08 1.28 1.51 1.75 2.01 2.28 2.58 2.89 3.22 3.57
Notes:
1. L = Allowable total load (plf) that can be supported by the section. The weight of the section has not been subtracted from
these values.
2. D = Deflections (in) shown above occur when the full allowable loads are applied. For applications with special deflection
requirements, it may be necessary to modify the allowable loads. Refer to sample calculations in General Information.
3. Section properties and allowables are calculated in accordance with North American Specification for the Design of
Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members (2007 Edition)
4. These values are valid only if the compressions flange is adequately supported laterally. For special conditions such as
members with laterally unsupported sections and non-uniform spans, contact Central State Mfg. to obtain allowable loads.
5. Loads based on flexural strength due to distortional buckling strength must be checked for unbraced flanges.
6. Allowable loads assume the use of plates or clips at supports which will effectively transfer support loads directly to the
web of the member. If sections are to bear directly on the supports, the sections must be checked for web crippling strength.
Notes:
1. Section properties and allowables are calculated in accordance with North American Specification for the Design
of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members (2007 Edition)
2. Properties based on yield stress, Fy = 55 ksi.
3. Thickness indicated represents the design thickness. Minimum deliverable bare steel thickness equals 0.95 x design
thickness in accordance with Section A2.4 of the AISI Specification.
4. Effective moment of inertia, Ixx, represents the moment of inertia for deflection, based on Procedure 1 of the
AISI Specification.
5. Ma is allowable bending moment about X-X axis based on fully braced flanges.
6. Allowable web crippling loads are based on section fastened to support.
7. D = depth, B = flange width
Criteria
D B Ga. Span (ft)
(in) (in) 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36
4.3 2.35 16 L 252 142 90 63 46 35 28 22 - - - - - - - -
D 0.21 0.38 0.59 0.85 1.16 1.51 1.91 2.36 - - - - - - - -
4.3 2.85 16 L 261 147 94 65 48 36 29 23 - - - - - - - -
D 0.20 0.35 0.55 0.79 1.07 1.40 1.77 2.19 - - - - - - - -
14 L 343 193 123 85 63 48 38 30 25 21 - - - - - -
D 0.21 0.37 0.57 0.82 1.12 1.46 1.85 2.29 2.77 3.29 - - - - - -
6.3 2.85 16 L 442 248 159 110 81 62 49 39 32 27 23 20 - - - -
D 0.14 0.24 0.38 0.55 0.75 0.98 1.24 1.53 1.85 2.20 2.58 2.99 - - - -
14 L 610 343 219 152 112 85 67 54 45 38 32 28 24 21 - -
D 0.15 0.26 0.41 0.59 0.81 1.05 1.33 1.64 1.99 2.37 2.78 3.22 3.70 4.21 - -
8.3 2.85 16 L 586 329 211 146 107 82 65 52 43 36 31 26 23 20 - -
D 0.10 0.18 0.27 0.39 0.54 0.70 0.89 1.09 1.32 1.58 1.85 2.14 2.46 2.80 - -
14 L 878 494 316 219 161 123 97 79 65 54 46 40 35 30 27 24
D 0.11 0.20 0.31 0.45 0.61 0.79 1.01 1.24 1.50 1.79 2.10 2.43 2.79 3.18 3.59 4.02
12 L ### 793 508 352 259 198 156 127 104 88 75 64 56 49 43 39
D 0.12 0.22 0.34 0.49 0.67 0.87 1.10 1.36 1.65 1.96 2.30 2.67 3.07 3.49 3.94 4.42
Notes:
1. L = Allowable total load (plf) that can be supported by the section. The weight of the section has not been subtracted from
these values.
2. D = Deflections (in) shown above occur when the full allowable loads are applied. For applications with special deflection
requirements, it may be necessary to modify the allowable loads. Refer to sample calculations in General Information.
3. Section properties and allowables are calculated in accordance with North American Specification for the Design of
Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members (2007 Edition)
4. These values are valid only if the compressions flange is adequately supported laterally. For special conditions such as
members with laterally unsupported sections and non-uniform spans, contact Central State Mfg. to obtain allowable loads.
5. Allowable loads assume the use of plates or clips at supports which will effectively transfer support loads directly to the
web of the member. If sections are to bear directly on the supports, the sections must be checked for web crippling strength.
Notes:
1. Section properties and allowables are calculated in accordance with North American Specification for the Design
of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members (2007 Edition)
2. Properties based on yield stress, Fy = 55 ksi.
3. Thickness indicated represents the design thickness. Minimum deliverable bare steel thickness equals 0.95 x design
thickness in accordance with Section A2.4 of the AISI Specification.
4. Effective moment of inertia, Ixx, represents the moment of inertia for deflection, based on Procedure 1 of the
AISI Specification.
5. Ma is allowable bending moment about X-X axis based on fully braced flanges.
6. D = depth, B = flange width
Criteria
D B Ga. Span (ft)
(in) (in) 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5 7
1.5 1.25 16 L 381 265 194 149 117 95 78 66 56 48
D 0.13 0.19 0.26 0.34 0.43 0.53 0.64 0.77 0.90 1.04
Notes:
1. L = Allowable total load (plf) that can be supported by the section. The weight of the section has not been subtracted from
these values.
2. D = Deflections (in) shown above occur when the full allowable loads are applied. For applications with special deflection
requirements, it may be necessary to modify the allowable loads. Refer to sample calculations in General Information.
3. Section properties and allowables are calculated in accordance with North American Specification for the Design of
Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members (2007 Edition)
4. These values are valid only if the compressions flange is adequately supported laterally. For special conditions such as
members with laterally unsupported sections and non-uniform spans, contact Central State Mfg. to obtain allowable loads.
5. Loads based on flexural strength due to distortional buckling strength must be checked for unbraced flanges.
6. Allowable loads assume the use of plates or clips at supports which will effectively transfer support loads directly to the
web of the member. If sections are to bear directly on the supports, the sections must be checked for web crippling strength.
Notes:
1. Section properties and allowables are calculated in accordance with North American Specification for the Design
of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members (2007 Edition)
2. Properties based on yield stress, Fy = 55 ksi.
3. Thickness indicated represents the design thickness. Minimum deliverable bare steel thickness equals 0.95 x design
thickness in accordance with Section A2.4 of the AISI Specification.
4. Effective moment of inertia, Ixx, represents the moment of inertia for deflection, based on Procedure 1 of the
AISI Specification.
5. Ma is allowable bending moment about X-X axis based on fully braced flanges.
6. D = depth, B = flange width