UFC 3-300-10N
25 May 2005
practicable. Repair damage to galvanized coatings using ASTM A780 zinc rich paint for
galvanizing damaged by handling, transporting, cutting, welding, or bolting.
2-3.4.8 All weld metal and base metal subjected to cyclic tension must be supplied
with "charpy" V-notch testing in accordance with ASTM A6 supplementary requirement
SS. (5 specimen option). The impact test shall meet a minimum average value of 27.1
Joules (20 ft-lbs) absorbed energy at 18 degrees C (0 degrees F).
2-3.4.9 Architecturally exposed structural steel (AESS) per Section 10 of the "AISC
Code of Standard Practice" shall be clearly designated in the construction drawings.
2-3.5
Steel Joists.
2-3.5.1 Unless otherwise noted herein, all steel joist design and construction must be
in accordance with UFC 1-200-01.
2-3.6
Steel Deck.
2-3.6.1 Unless otherwise noted herein, all steel deck design and construction must be
in accordance with UFC 1-200-01.
2-3.6.2 Steel form decks must be a minimum 28 gage. Roof and composite decks
must be a minimum 20 gage.
2-3.6.3 Galvanized steel deck must be in accordance with ASTM A 653/653M G60
specifications.
2-3.6.4 For steel deck exposed to spray from salt, salt water, brackish water, or
seawater provide steel deck that exceeds required design thickness or provide G90
galvanizing.
2-3.7
Cold-Formed Steel Framing.
2-3.7.1 Unless otherwise noted herein, all cold-formed steel framing design and
construction must be in accordance with UFC 1-200-01.
2-3.7.2 Design using cold-formed steel studs and joists must comply with material
specifications, nomenclature, section properties, and load tables found in SSMA
Product Technical information.
2-3.7.3 Minimum thickness of cold-formed steel framing members to be welded shall
be 16 gage.
2-3.7.4 All cold-formed steel-framed walls must be anchored to foundations with
galvanized anchors as needed to resist the design forces. Anchors for exterior walls,
interior load-bearing walls, and shear walls shall not be less than 12.7mm (1/2 inch)
diameter embedded anchor bolts, expansion bolts, or adhesive anchor system with
101mm (4 inches) embedment spaced a maximum of 1219mm (48 inches) on center.
2-8
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