Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute - CFSEI

CFSEI connects structural engineers advancing safe, efficient cold-formed steel design for commercial and residential buildings.

[Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute - CFSEI @cfsei_steel]

Nominations are open for the 2027 #CFSEI Awards Program, recognizing outstanding achievements in cold-formed #steeldesign, innovation & industry leadership. Submit your nomination at https://t.co/nxmedPXOt0
#Engineers #SFIAsteel #BuildSteel #EngineeringExcellence #CFSteel

[Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute - CFSEI @cfsei_steel]

The 2027 #CFSEI Student Competition challenges teams to design a transportable ice shanty using cold-formed steel framing for WI Lake Winnebago. Put your structural design skills to the test! Learn more https://t.co/QZizhio9wa
#Engineers #SFIAsteel #BuildSteel #SteelDesign

[Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute - CFSEI @cfsei_steel]

Load-bearing cold-formed #steelframing should not overhang supporting elements. Full axial capacity cannot be assumed when overhangs occur. Design should account for bearing conditions, with remediation directed when full bearing is not achieved.
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Bracing design questions? You're not alone. Join #CFSEI and Roger LaBoube for practical insights into cold-formed steel joist and stud bracing, AISI S240 requirements, and new provisions for brace strength, stiffness, & anchorage.
https://t.co/UxC5hp6E3F
#Webinar #SteelFraming

[Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute - CFSEI @cfsei_steel]

Great conversations & connections at the #NCSEASummit! Thank you for all who stopped by the #CFSEI and SFIA booth to discuss cold-formed #steeldesign and resources. Special thanks to Jeff Klaiman and Andy Newland for their assistance.
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[Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute - CFSEI @cfsei_steel]

CFSEI's new Tech Note W401-26 explores how AISI S915 provides a methodology for determining connector design properties to help engineers address this critical part of the load path.
https://t.co/WJiqBH4QSr
#CFSEI #SteelDesign #BuildSteel #SFIAsteel #Connectors #Engineering

[Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute - CFSEI @cfsei_steel]

How do you design #connections through rigid #foam insulation to cold-formed #steelframing? In this #CFSEI on-demand #webinar, Jay Crandell examines research and code developments, screw connection strength, joint deflection and more.
https://t.co/pxkHVjK8ZI
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[Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute - CFSEI @cfsei_steel]

Why is bracing necessary for cold-formed steel studs and joists, and what do the design standards require? Join Roger LaBoube as he examines CFS member behavior, joist and stud brace design requirements, brace design questions & more.
https://t.co/CACoRCJ6eQ
#CFSEI #SteelFraming

[Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute - CFSEI @cfsei_steel]

Day 1 of the #NCSEASummit is in the books! If you're attending tomorrow, make plans to stop by Booth #416 between 10am-4pm. Meet SFIA and #CFSEI staff and learn about cold-formed steel framing.
https://t.co/eTgNi44Ryb
#SFIAsteel #BuildSteel
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[Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute - CFSEI @cfsei_steel]

Join Francois Dutil @baileymetal to explore structural floor systems for cold-formed steel #construction, including design, performance, installation, advantages, and limitations. Register today at https://t.co/hZfqyz3Fpa
#CFSEI #Engineers #Webinar #SteelDesign #SteelDecks

[Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute - CFSEI @cfsei_steel]

The NCSEA Structural Engineering Summit kicks off this week in San Francisco! #CFSEI and SFIA are teaming up at Booth #416 to share cold-formed #steelframing resources, technical guidance, and industry initiatives.
https://t.co/kek5sKgNDG
#SFIAsteel #NCSEASummit
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[Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute - CFSEI @cfsei_steel]

In 10 days, #CFSEI and SFIA are heading to the NCSEA Structural Engineering Summit in San Francisco! Stop by Booth 416 to connect with our team and discover cold-formed #steelframing resources to support #structuralengineers.
https://t.co/Ldiy5cNm08
#NCSEASummit
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[Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute - CFSEI @cfsei_steel]

New #CFSEI Tech Note W401-26 – Brace Design Using AISI S915. Free for CFSEI members - download https://t.co/xqQEW10fRy
#CFSEI #SteelDesign #BuildSteel #SFIAsteel #Connectors #Engineering

[Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute - CFSEI @cfsei_steel]

Register for @cfsei_steel Oct. 29 technical #webinar! Francois Dutil @baileymetal explores structural #floor systems for cold-formed steel #construction, including 3D renderings, section details, load capacities, span ranges & design considerations.
https://t.co/hZfqyz3Fpa
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[Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute - CFSEI @cfsei_steel]

@cfsei_steel updated #engineering resources cover cold-formed steel #truss connections, member reinforcement, shear walls, load distribution, stud splicing, headers, and #construction bracing.
Download https://t.co/4DBEC1YJ0o
#CFSEI #SteelDesign #BuildSteel #SFIAsteel #CFSteel

[Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute - CFSEI @cfsei_steel]

#CFSEI biennial Short Course returns to Milwaukee, May 23–24, 2027! Join Kara Peterman and Zane Clark for 2 days of technical instruction covering CFS members, connections, & structural systems.
https://t.co/0lfmAQBj0F
#Engineers #BuildSteel #CFSEIexpo #SteelFraming
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What do The (W)rapper, Sphere & 10 World Trade have in common? All 3 are #CFSEI award-winning projects showcasing how cold-formed #steel #engineering tackles complex geometries, challenging structural details & ambitious architectural designs. https://t.co/Py8NdHBh5f
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[Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute - CFSEI @cfsei_steel]

Find cold-formed steel #engineering professionals with #CFSEI Engineer Finder! Search for #engineers by reported state licensure and explore member profiles to find potential contacts. Visit the free directory at https://t.co/oQBTbwjYVD
#SteelFraming #CFSteel #BuildSteel

[Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute - CFSEI @cfsei_steel]

How do wind loads influence cold-formed steel truss-to-bearing connections? #CFSEI updated Tech Note explores load paths, #connection design considerations, and #engineering responsibilities, with a design example.
https://t.co/N6Xyor9SbL
#BuildSteel #SteelDesign #Trusses

[Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute - CFSEI @cfsei_steel]

Join #CFSEI on Oct. 29 as Francois Dutil of @baileymetal reviews structural #floorsystems with 3D renderings, section details, and insights into load capacities, span ranges, and design attributes.
https://t.co/hZfqyz3Fpa
#Engineers #Webinar #BuildSteel #SteelDesign #SteelDecks