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Publications
You will find details of a variety of technical and non-technical Light Guage Steel publications here.
 | Acoustic Detailing for Steel Construction |
| This publication gives acoustic details for steel framed buildings with a range of floor and wall constructions. The guidance is based on acoustic test results and information published by manufacturers and suppliers of plasterboard, light steel framing, acoustic systems and associated products. It provides advice to architects, designers and other construction professionals on detailing to achieve the required acoustic performance. • The general principles of sound insulation. • Regulatory... |
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 | Acoustic Performance of Light Steel Framed Systems: Meeting the new requirements of Part E of the Building Regulations (2003) |
| Acoustic performance is increasing in importance in residential buildings as developers and occupants demand higher standards. Amendments to Part E of the Building Regulations came into effect in July 2003. The new regulations set more demanding requirements for the design of separating walls and floors between dwellings. This Technical information Sheet sets out how the requirements can be satisfied in light steel framing. Light steel framing offers an efficient and effective way of constr... |
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 | Better Value in Steel - Multi-storey Residential Buildings using Steel |
| The residential building sector increasingly demands more efficient, adaptable and higher quality buildings. The government has called for more building in inner city locations and on 'brown field' sites to meet target of 4 million new homes in 15years. This will require a new way of building to higher density using faster, more efficient processes to avoid impacting on congested inner cities. The Egan report 'Rethinking Construction' called for a re-examination of all aspects of constructi... |
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 | Better Value in Steel: Modular Construction in Building Extensions |
| Modular construction uses pre-engineered modular units made from light steel framing that can be stacked and are self supporting. They can be used in both new buildings and in building extensions, by attaching the units to the building, or on the roof, to create new living space. |
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 | Better Value in Steel: Rapid Dry Envelope |
| Infill walls using light steel framing can be used in a wide range of building types to create a Rapid Dry Envelope. They are lightweight, robust, easily erected and dismantled, and possess excellent acoustic and thermal insulation. |
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 | Building design using cold formed steel sections: Light steel framing in residential construction |
| Provides information and guidance on the construction of light steel frames in general applications for residential construction, including single family houses and apartments. Light steel framing systems use galvanized cold formed steel sections as the primary structural components, which can be assembled as prefabricated panels. The publication addresses aspects of design within the scope of the Building Regulations (England and Wales). It also covers construction practice and detailing o... |
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 | Building design using cold formed steel sections: Acoustic insulation |
| Gives detailed guidance on the construction and acoustic performance of internal floors and walls using cold-formed steel sections, and more general advice on the acoustic insulation of a variety of external walls using steel cladding or framing systems. The principles of sound insulation and performance requirements of modern buildings are covered. A range of generic floor and wall types is examined, and their suitability for use in domestic, commercial, and other types of building is disc... |
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 | Building design using cold formed steel sections: Construction detailing and practice |
| This publication provides information and guidance on the construction of light steel framing systems in general building applications. It describes the application of proprietary products and systems available from the major manufacturers in the UK. These framing systems use galvanized cold formed steel sections as the primary structural components. The publication covers the applications of light steel framing in both the domestic and commercial building market. Details that are relevant ... |
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 | Building design using cold formed steel sections: Fire protection |
| Provides information on the performance of cold formed steel sections at elevated temperatures, and presents methods for protecting cold formed steel sections used in floors and walls, and as individual structural members. The guidance covers the fire resistance of protected sections in floors and walls acting as compartment walls and the fire protection of conventional beams and columns. |
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 | Building Design Using Cold Formed Steel Sections: Structural design to BS5950-5:1998 - Section Properties and Load Tables |
| This publication reviews the design and application of cold formed steel sections in building construction. The design of these sections conforms to BS5950-5: 1998: Code of practice for design of cold formed thin gauge sections. Applications that are covered relate to steel frames, trusses and secondary members in commercial, industrial and domestic buildings. The main part of the publication presents design tables for general use of cold formed sections. This data is tabulated in two parts... |
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 | Building Design Using Modules |
| Building design using modules -The use of modular and other lightweight forms of building construction is increasing. The benefits of off-site prefabrication and improved quality in manufacture are being realised for residential buildings, for mixed commercial/housing projects, educational and health sector buildings. This publication reviews the basic principles of design using modular construction and addresses the opportunities to achieve a sensible level of standardisation, covering bas... |
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 | Case studies in light steel framing - B |
| A folder containing 12 further Case Studies on recent examples of light steel contruction in housing, educational buildings, offices, and roof extensions. Typical construction details and cost information are included. |
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 | Case studies on modular steel framing |
| A folder containing 8 Case Studies on recent examples of modular steel construction in housing, residential buildings, offices, hotels and fast food restaurants. Typical construction details and cost information are included. |
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 | Case Studies on Residential Buildings using Steel - Buildings |
| The residential building sector demands more efficient, adaptable and higher quality buildings, especially to meet the contraints of construction in inner city locations. The greatest opportunities and challenges lie in the medium-rise sector, as pressure to build to a higher density and on 'brown field' or tight inner city sites increase. A wide range of steel technologies is available to meet the demands of the multi-storey residential sector and are covered in this series of Case Studies... |
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 | Durability of light steel framing in residential building |
| Presents a summary of research findings on the durability of galvanized (zinc coated) cold formed steel sections used in housing. It reviews reports and publications from previous projects. New data have also been gathered from measurements on houses and similar buildings. The performance of galvanized (zinc coated) steel components within warm frame applications is very good. The predicted design life, based on the measured loss of zinc coating to the strip steel, can be over 200 years pro... |
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 | Better Value in Steel: Hospitals and Health Buildings using Steel |
| Meeting the needs of the health sector for modern, rapid-build, adaptable hospitals. A range of steel-intensive technologies porvides construction solutions for the health sector that can be used in major hospital projects to meet strict NHS standards and the needs of PFI funding. Recent major hospital projects demonstrate that steel construction is well placed to meet the demands in the health sector. |
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 | Better Value in Steel: Light Steel Framing in Renovation |
| Light steel framing is ideally suited to building renovation. It can be used to extend buildings vertically by roof-top extensions or over-roofing, or to reclad or over-clad buildings. New light steel infill walls can be provided. "Rapid Dry Envelope (P283)" - Infill walls using light steel framing can be used in a wide range of building types to create a Rapid Dry Envelope. They are lightweight, robust, easily erected and dismantled, and possess excellent acoustic and thermal insulation. "... |
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 | Modular construction using light steel framing: An architects guide |
| This publication addresses the design of modular or volumetric construction, in which modular units are pre-engineered in the factory and installed on site to form rooms or parts of complete buildings. The primary structure of these modular units uses light steel components, which are designed for normal structural actions and additional forces due to lifting and other construction operations. The publication provides information suitable for use by architects and specifiers at the early st... |
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 | Modular construction using light steel framing: Residential buildings |
| Addresses the design issues for the use of modular construction in residential buildings. P272 Modular construction using light steel: An architect's guide presents general information for the early stages in project planning. This publication extends the guidance at a technical level, and gives information that specifiers may use in detailed discussions with manufacturers. It covers the requirements of the Building Regulations (England and Wales) and presents design methods and details tha... |
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 | Over-cladding of existing buildings using light steel |
| Reviews the use of light steel components in the over-cladding of existing concrete and masonry buildings as part of a renovation process. The over-cladding systems use sub-frame members connected to the existing structure or cladding. The new facade is attached directly to the sub-frame members. The sub-frame members may be assembled from galvanized cold-formed steel components, and a variety of cladding materials may be used. Buildings are commonly over-clad to improve their appearance, i... |
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 | Over-roofing of existing buildings using light steel |
| This publication reviews the use of light steel construction in the over-roofing of existing buildings. Light steel construction comprises cold formed steel C and Z sections used as individual members or as assemblies in the form of trusses, panels, and frames. Over-roofing can improve the weather-tightness and insulation of the existing building, and provide new habitable roof space without overloading the original structure. The publication identifies the main structural systems used in o... |
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 | Steel Construction in Housing |
| Steel framing has achieved wide acceptance in all sectors of construction because of its design innovation, high quality, and speed of installation. In the residential sector, the market for steel is increasing, based on a greater awareness of the value and environmental benefits offered. As part of a collaborative venture between steel producers, the European Commission and various European institutes, a series of demonstration buildings was constructed to promote the techniques of modern ... |
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 | Sustainability of steel in housing and residential buildings |
| This publication summarises the requirements for sustainability in construction and presents the broad sustainability benefits of steel technologies used in housing and residential buildings. It shows examples of current housing and residential projects using steel. It was prepared with support from Corus and the light steel framing industry through the Steel Homes Group. |
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