DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
1 SOE, CUSAT
LIGHT GAUGE STEEL
FRAMING
CONSTRUCTION
STUDENT ID :24101743 PRESENTED BY HAIFA M
DATE OF VISIT :23 NOVEMBER 2024
INTRODUCTION
LIGHT GAUGE STEEL FRAME IS A CONSTRUCTION
TECHNOLOGY THAT USES COLD-FORMED STEEL AS THE
PRIMARY CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL.
IT CAN BE USED FOR ROOFTOP EXTENSIONS, FLOOR SYSTEMS,
WALL SYSTEMS, DECKS AS WELL AS THE ENTIRE BUILDING.
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Project Clinic and laboratory
Location Alappuzha
Manufacturing company Durocon Builders
Construction company echt builders
Floors proposed G+2
Current proposed floor G
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PROJECT DETAILS
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PROPERTIES OF LGSF
DENSITY MODULUS OF POISSON’S MODULUS OF
ELASTICITY RATIO RIGIDITY
7850 kg/mm^3 2 × 10^5 0.3 76900
N/mm^2 N/mm^2
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COMPONENTS OF LGSF
STEEL STUDS TRACKS BRACING
• Main structural components of • Horizontal steel members • Provides lateral support, preventing
LGSF structures. supporting steel studs. collapse under wind or seismic loads.
• Made from galvanized steel sheets • Installed at the top and bottom of • Types of bracing:
(thickness: 0.5mm to 3mm). walls, fixed to floors and ceilings. • Diagonal Members: Installed in
• Lightweight and easy to handle for • Available in U-sections and C- corners.
quick construction. sections. • Cross Bracing: Placed between
• Available in C-sections, U-sections, • Size and shape depend on required studs.
and J-sections. load-bearing capacity. • Structural Sheathing: Offers support
• Connected using screws, bolts, or and acts as a finishing substrate.
rivets to form frameworks.
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COMPONENTS OF LGSF
PANELS INSULATION FASTENERS
• Frames made by attaching steel • Improves energy efficiency by • Connect various LGSF
studs and track members. regulating interior temperature. components.
• Covered with sheathing materials • Installed in walls, roof, and floor. • Includes screws, bolts, and rivets.
(e.g., plywood, OSB) to form panels. • Common types: • Must prevent corrosion and match
• Panels can be prefabricated offsite • Fiberglass steel materials.
for quick installation. • Mineral wool • Size and strength depend on
• Available in various shapes: • Foam board insulation structural load requirements.
rectangular, curved, etc.
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COMPONENTS OF LGSF
STEEL STUDS TRACKS BRACING
• Main structural components of • Horizontal steel members • Provides lateral support, preventing
LGSF structures. supporting steel studs. collapse under wind or seismic loads.
• Made from galvanized steel sheets • Installed at the top and bottom of • Types of bracing:
(thickness: 0.5mm to 3mm). walls, fixed to floors and ceilings. • Diagonal Members: Installed in
• Lightweight and easy to handle for • Available in U-sections and C- corners.
quick construction. sections. • Cross Bracing: Placed between
• Available in C-sections, U-sections, • Size and shape depend on required studs.
and J-sections. load-bearing capacity. • Structural Sheathing: Offers support
• Connected using screws, bolts, or and acts as a finishing substrate.
rivets to form frameworks.
COMPONENTS OF LGSF
FINISHING
MATERIALS
• Provides decorative and protective
layers for walls, roofs, and floors.
• Common options:
• Plasterboard
• Cement board
• Stucco
• Brick veneer
• Metal cladding
• Choice depends on aesthetics and
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climate conditions.
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Design Phase Fabrication Logistics
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On-Site Assembly Finishing
9 CONSTRUCTION PROCESS
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GF STAIR PANEL
LAYOUT
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FF PLAN
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WALL ASSEMBLY
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1 RESIDENTIAL
APPLICATIONS 2 COMMERCIAL
3 INDUSTRIAL
4 TEMPORARY SHELTERS
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Aspect LGSF Traditional
Speed of Construction Faster Slower
LGSF vs. Material Efficiency High (Pre-engineered) Medium
Traditional Durability Resistant to pests Susceptible to pests
Construction Sustainability
Highly recyclable Less recyclable
Cost Lower labor costs Higher overall costs
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ADVANTAGES
Strength and durability High seismic performance
Recyclable Low life cycle cost
Expansion and relocation Eco friendly
Lower construction costs Reduces Carbon footprints
Quality Safety
Less raw material and labour cost Design Flexibility
Faster construction time
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DISADVANTAGES
Future modifications are difficult
Requires skilled labour
Noise transmission
Higher initial cost
Lack of manufacturing unit
Conducts electricity if not well isolated
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CONCLUSION
LGSF CONSTRUCTION OFFERS A SUSTAINABLE,
EFFICIENT, AND DURABLE ALTERNATIVE TO
TRADITIONAL CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES. ITS
ADAPTABILITY TO DIVERSE APPLICATIONS, COUPLED
WITH TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS, POSITIONS IT
AS A LEADING CHOICE FOR MODERN CONSTRUCTION
NEEDS. DESPITE INITIAL CHALLENGES LIKE COST AND
WORKFORCE TRAINING, ITS LONG-TERM BENEFITS AND
ALIGNMENT WITH SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES MAKE IT AN
INVALUABLE ASSET TO THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY.
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THANKYOU
NAME : HAIFA M
STUDENT ID : 24101743
DEPARTMENT : CIVIL ENGINEERING
INSTITUTION : SOE, CUSAT
