Webinar on Innovative Cold-Formed Steel Floor System (Development, Behavior, and Detailing)

Presenters: Matthew F. Fadden, Ph.D., P.E., Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates and William N. Collins, Ph.D., P.E., University of Kansas

This webinar will focus on the ideation, development, analysis and experimental evaluation of an innovative lightweight modular floor system utilizing cold-formed steel. As part of a research project funded by the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), researchers at the University of Kansas developed a novel floor system composed primarily of cold-formed steel, intended for modular use in steel-framed buildings. The webinar will highlight the background and initial development of the floor system, including design and construction considerations and corresponding analyses. As rapid fabrication, vibration mitigation and diaphragm behavior were emphasized in the development of the floor system, experimental testing of the floor focused on the cyclic behavior of connectors in the cold-formed steel components, vibration serviceability of the floor, and cyclic diaphragm performance within a steel-framed structure. All aspects of system validation will be presented, including physical and analytical evaluations as well as recommendations for future implementation and other project applications.

On the day before the webinar, participants will have access to electronic versions of the following:

• Presenter’s notes
• Evaluation Form
• Attendance Form

Using "Go To Meeting" technology, this web-based seminar will include 1+ hour of lecture, followed by discussion and questions. (1.5 hours total).

The CFSEI Technical Council of the Hawaii Steel Alliance will sponsor complimentary links to this webinar for active members of SEAOH that preregister directly with SEAOH by Tuesday, August 24^th by 12 noon HST.