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Steel Stud
Systems
Studco Stud
Fits positively into track

External Infill Framing

Between concrete and steel structures

Service Holes Boxed Studs

Bell-mouthed service holes at 500mm Studco .50, .55 and .75BMT steel studs can be easily boxed together providing extra
centres – do not require grommets for strength at door openings or where greater loads are required.
cabling. Knurled face for screw point loca-
tion.
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The Studco steel stud framing system is engineered to provide designers and installers the solution to create
framing systems that are not only durable and versatile but can also achieve the needs and design criteria in
accordance with the BCA and appropriate Australian standards. The Studco steel stud framing system is

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manufactured in a range of various widths, lengths and material gauges from 0.50mmBMT to 1.5mm BMT. This
range of stud and track profiles not only offer greater span and performance, but also are accompanied by a range
of accessories including noggings, nogging track and bracket joining systems. The design tables in this section
have been formulated to comply with the relevant Australian standards, accompanied by substantial laboratory
and field testing. Construction of fire-rated or sound rated wall systems can be achieved by using the Studco steel
framing system and accessories. Refer to the building board manufacturers for more detailed information.

Components
Stud and Track Sections Table 44
LIPPED WALL STUDS - PART NUMBERS
Lipped Wall Stud Section Width Base Metal Thickness - BMT
"a" 0.5mm 0.55mm 0.75mm 1.15mm
51mm S5150 N/A S5175 N/A
64mm S6450 N/A S6475 S64115
76mm N/A S7655 S7675 S76115
92mm N/A S9255 S9275 S92115
150mm N/A N/A S1507 S15012

a Table 45
STANDARD TRACK - PART NUMBERS
Section Width Base Metal Thickness - BMT
35mm
"a" 0.5mm 0.5mm Hemmed 0.55mm 0.7 Hemmed 0.75mm 1.15mm
51mm T5155 N/A N/A N/A T5175 N/A
64mm T6455 T6455H N/A T6475H T6475 T64115
76mm T7655 T7655H N/A T7675H T7675 T76115
92mm T9255 T9255H N/A T9275H T9275 T92115
Standard Track
150mm N/A N/A N/A N/A T1507 T15012
a
Table 46
DEFLECTION HEAD TRACK - PART NUMBERS
32mm
Section Width Base Metal Thickness - BMT
"a" 0.5mm 0.55mm 0.7mm hemmed 0.75mm 1.15mm
51mm N/A N/A N/A DT5175 N/A
64mm N/A DT645 DT6475H DT6475 DT64115
76mm N/A DT765 DT7675H DT7675 DT76115
92mm N/A DT925 DT9275H DT9275 DT92115
150mm N/A N/A N/A DT1507 DT15012
a
Deflection Track Table 47
50mm NOGGING TRACK - PART NUMBERS
Section Width Nogging Track Base Metal Thickness - BMT
"a" Centres 0.5mm 0.55mm 0.75mm 1.15mm
64mm 300mm N/A N/A NT6475-30 N/A
64mm 450mm N/A N/A NT6475-45 N/A
64mm 600mm N/A N/A NT6475-60 N/A
76mm 300mm N/A N/A NT7675-30 N/A
76mm 450mm N/A N/A NT7675-45 N/A
76mm 600mm N/A N/A NT7675-60 N/A
92mm 300mm N/A N/A NT9275-30 N/A
a 92mm 450mm N/A N/A NT9275-45 N/A
Nogging Track 92mm 600mm N/A N/A NT9275-60 N/A
150mm 300mm N/A N/A NT1507-30 N/A

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32mm 150mm 450mm N/A N/A NT1507-45 N/A
150mm 600mm N/A N/A NT1507-60 N/A

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Noggings NOGGINGS - PART NUMBERS
Section Width Nogging Track Base Metal Thickness - BMT
"a" Centres 0.5mm 0.55mm 0.75mm 1.15mm
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64mm 450mm N/A N/A N6475-45 N/A

64mm 600mm N/A N/A N6475-60 N/A
76mm 450mm N/A N/A N7675-45 N/A
Table 48 76mm 600mm N/A N/A N7675-60 N/A
92mm 450mm N/A N/A N9275-45 N/A
a 92mm 600mm N/A N/A N9275-60 N/A
150mm 450mm N/A N/A N1507-45 N/A
150mm 600mm N/A N/A N1507-60 N/A
32mm

Nogging Brackets M79

M78
a Table 49
M69 NOGGING BRACKETS - PART NUMBERS
M68
Part No Section Height Section length BMT Timber Nogging Thickness
"a" "b"
b
M68 36mm 72mm 0.75 35mm
b M69 36mm 72mm 0.75 35mm
M78 18mm 150mm 0.75 18mm
b b
M79 18mm 150mm 0.75 18mm

a a a

Studco Ezy-Track
Table 50
EZY TRACK - PART NUMBERS
Section Width Track leg Base Metal Thickness - BMT
"a" height "b" 0.5mm 0.55mm 0.75mm 1.15mm
51mm 42mm N/A N/A FX51 N/A
64mm 45mm N/A N/A FX64 N/A
76mm 39mm N/A N/A FX76 N/A
92mm 41mm N/A N/A FX92 N/A
150mm 42mm N/A N/A FX150 N/A

Brackets

M103 M126
M100
a Slotted Staggered
Angle a
Deflection a Stud Wall
Bracket
Cleat ClipTrack
b

c b 1mm 1mm
c b
Table 51
M104 BRACKETS - PART NUMBERS
a Slotted M545 Section Width Section Width Section Width
a Part No. BMT
HEDA Universal "a" "b" "c"
connector L Bracket M100 100mm 45mm 40mm 1.5mm
M103* 75mm 50mm 80mm 3.0mm
M104 65mm 35mm 80mm 2.0mm
c
b M545 75mm 75mm 55mm 1.5mm
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Table 52

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STUDCO HEDA JAMB - PART NUMBERS
Section Width Base Metal Thickness - BMT
a "a" 1.15mm 1.55mm
76mm HJ9276115 N/A
89mm N/A HJ9289155
92

Rapidtrack Slotted Deflection Track

Table 53
150
RAPIDTRACK
SECTION WIDTH Base Metal Thickness - BMT
“a” 0.5mm 0.55mm 0.75mm 1.15mm
51mm N/A N/A N/A N/A
50
64mm N/A N/A N/A N/A
76mm N/A N/A N/A N/A
92mm N/A N/A N/A DS92115
a 25 150mm N/A N/A N/A DS150115
Hole size is ø14mm, suitable for M12 bolts or M10 masonry sleeve anchors.

Strongarm Wall Brace

Table 54

Section A Section B BMT

PART No STRONGARM Height Length
M110 StrongArm Wall Brace 1200mm 1200 300 12.0
1200

300
90

Slimwall Brackets & Channel

Table 55
20
Section A
PART No SLIMWALL Height
M163
M163-6 Slimwall Bracket 69-92mm Cavity 68mm
M163-8 Slimwall Bracket 85-108mm Cavity 84mm
M355 M355 Ceiling Channel 51mm
M355

53 a

a
35
35m
m
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The Studco lipped wall studs are manufactured
Table 56
in various widths and gauges from 0.50BMT to
1.15BMT. Bell mouth service holes are punched SPLICE STUD FIXING DETAIL
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at 500mm centres eliminating the need for

cabling grommets. The knurled face along the Wall Splice No. of Fasteners for both sides of studs at
Height Position splice joint
stud flange provides a positive screw point
In Wall
location. Studs can be boxed or spliced to
extend the overall length or to provide 0.50 / 0.55 / 0.75BMT 1.15BMT
strengthening if required. Refer to Table 47 for 0 -10% 2 3
splice fixing details. 0-6000mm
10% - 25% 3 5

Spliced Studs
0.75 BMT - 150mm studs Note: 1.Splicing of studs is not suitable for load bearing walls
1.15 BMT - 64, 76, 92, 150mm studs unless certified by an engineer.
Spliced Studs 2.Splices to be alternated top and bottom along wall length
0.50 BMT - 51, 64mm studs 3.Do not splice studs between 25% - 75% of wall height
0.55 BMT - 76, 92mm studs 4.Maximum stud spacing 600mm centres
0.75 BMT - 51, 64, 76, 92mm studs .

Minimum
overlap Boxed Studs Back to Back Studs
500mm 0.50 & 0.55 BMT - all stud sizes 0.75 & 1.15BMT - all stud sizes

Minimum
overlap
300mm
500mm
Maximum

Refer to Table 47
for fastener
requirements

Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Fig. 4

Spliced Studs – Back to Back Spliced Studs - Boxed Boxed Studs - Screw Fixing Back to Back – Fixing for 1.15
Screw through at maximum Refer to Table 47 for fixing requirements only required if studs are stud range in lieu of Boxing stud.

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The Studco Track sections provide a friction fit for the lipped wall studs. The friction fit holds the studs in posi-
tion until the lining boards are fixed; this friction fit also accommodates a slip joint to allow for any movement
in the primary structure. To allow for this movement to occur it is not recommended that the lining board is

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fixed to the track sections unless specifically stated. Studco Track Sections are manufactured in two different
profiles: a standard track with a nominal leg height of 32mm and the deflection head track with a nominal leg
height of 50mm. The standard track is also available with a rolled hemmed edge. This safety hem along the
entire length of the track section reduces the exposure to sharp edges whilst also enhancing the rigidity of
the profile.

Fig. 1 Bottom Track Fixing Fig. 2 Fixing Centres

Note: Studs should be orientated in
DPC is not required under the
Wall stud the same direction to make
track unless specified otherwise
fitting of lining boards easier

Track fixings at
600mm centres
Track section
Acoustic sealant if required

600mm

Fixing centres
600mm

100mm - Minimum end of track fixing

Note: Note:
Use 2 fixings at 600mm centres for the 150mm track section, Where tracks are fastened to concrete minimum edge
approximately 20mm in from either side of the track. distances for all fixings must be maintained.

Fig. 3 Friction Fit Fig. 4 Deflection Head

Fixings at 600mm centres
Fixings at 600mm centres

20mm
5-10mm 100mm max to first fixing clearance 100mm max to first fixing
clearance to stud
to stud
Fasteners to lining
board as per
32mm track section manufacturer’s
Fasteners to lining board as per
specifications
manufacturers specifications
Row of noggings
100mm down required
if wall lined one side.

Note:
Do not fix cornice to walls rigidly Note:
where friction joints are installed. Do not rigidly fix cornice to walls
where deflection head is used.

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Steel Stud Systems - Noggings
Studco noggings and nogging tracks are manufactured in a range of sizes to suit standard wall stud centres. Nogging
track to suit custom centres and back to back studs is available. The use of noggings is to provide support and also to
prevent twisting of the studs during the installation of the lining boards. Noggings also provide extra support to the
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wall construction, and in some instances a more cost effective design can be achieved by using noggings. Studco
manufactures two types of noggings, individual noggings or nogging track. Noggings are supplied as pre-cut individual
nogging pieces to save cutting on site and can also be installed after the studs and tracks have been fitted. Nogging
track is a continuous track that can be installed in stud framing in one length and requires only two screw fixings per
stud connection. Timber noggings may be used, providing they are fixed as per diagram Fig. 3. Treated timber must
not be used. The minimum number of noggings for different wall configurations can be established from Table 49. This
is applicable for internal walls subjected to 0.25kPa. Walls connected to the underside of a concrete slab must be
installed with deflection head track and an additional row of noggings 100mm down, if lined one side only.

Fig. 3 Timber Nogging

Fig. 1 Nogging
18mm

Fig. 2 Nogging Track Fix thru web of studs

y Treated timbers
must not be used

18mm

Table 57
NOGGING CENTRES
PART Nogging Track Nogging
NUMBERS Centres "x" Length "y"
NT6475-30 300mm N/A x
NT6475-45 450mm N/A
NT6475-60 600mm N/A
NT7675-30 300mm N/A
NT7675-45 450mm N/A
NT7675-60 600mm N/A Table 58
NT9275-30 300mm N/A
NT9275-45 450mm N/A NOGGING REQUIREMENTS
NT9275-60 600mm N/A
NT1507-30 300mm N/A Wall Height Wall Lining Rows Of Noggings
Required
NT1507-45 450mm N/A
NT1507-60 600mm N/A 0 - 4.2m Wall Lined Both Sides 0
N6475-45 N/A 412mm 4.2m - 8.4m 1
N6475-60 N/A 562mm 0 - 3.0m 1
N7675-45 N/A 412mm 3.0m - 6.0m Wall Lined One Side 2
N7675-60 N/A 562mm 6.0m - 8.0m 3
N9275-45 N/A 412mm
N9275-60 N/A 562mm Note: Walls connected to the underside of a concrete slab must be
N1507-45 N/A 412mm installed with deflection head track and additional row of noggins
N1507-60 N/A 562mm 100mm down if unlined or lined one side only. If slotted deflection head

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Fig. 1 Top Track to Bridging Support Detail Fig. 2 Concealed Ceiling with Wall Parallel to
Furring Channel Detail

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Track fixed at maximum
600mm centres
Bridging requirements to be specified

M25/M27 Top Cross Rail

Bridging fixed to
primary structure

100mm Max to first fixing

Where walls run
parallel to furring
channel provide
extra furring
channel for fixing.

Fig. 3 Concealed Ceiling with Wall Fig. 4 Exposed T-Bar Ceiling Connection Detail
Right Angles Connection Detail
M534 Spring Hanger Fix track into each intersecting main bar
38M Main bar

M27/M25
Top Cross Rail

Note: Exposed grid to be fixed

Fix track into each Where studs are adjacent with brackets back to
furring channel M29/M308 to doors and windows perimeter walls to stop
Furring Channel and stud loads exceed ceiling from moving
0.25 kPa this construction
is not recommended.

Fig. 5 Decorative Stopping Section with Wall Track Detail Fig. 6 Decorative Stopping Header Track Detail
Fix track into each M29/M308 Fix track into each
furring channel Furring Channel furring channel

100mm Max to first fixing

SL10 Shadowline Extruded
100mm Max to first fixing aluminium track
stopping bead
sections for 64, 76
& 92mm studs.

Additional fixings may

be required near
intersecting walls.

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Fig. 1 Door Opening Fig. 2 Window Opening

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Jamb studs to be fixed to top

track or see page 43 for
deflection bracket connection

Door/Window header
from track section fixed
to jamb studs
1500mm max*

Stud centres
1000mm max* should match the
standard wall
Jamb studs to be stud spacing
boxed at openings

* Door openings over 1000mm and external openings must be

checked prior to commencement of work.

Fig. 3 Wall End Intersection to Concrete * Jamb studs to be boxed at openings,

window openings over 1500mm and
external openings must be checked prior to
commencement of work.

100mm
INTERNAL WALLS ONLY
DESIGN NOT SUITABLE
FOR EXTERIOR WALLS

Vertically fix with masonry

fixings max 500mm centres

Fig. 4 Angle Bracket Connection

* Resilient mount can also be used - see page 30.

Masonry fixing

Minimum 2 tek screws per connection

* Bracket locations should be checked prior

to commencement of work

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Fig. 5 Wall End Track fixings Fig. 6 Corner

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Vertically screw fix at
600mm centres

Ezy Cap wall end cap

600mm 100mm

600mm max. 100mm max.

fixing centres first fixing point

100mm Walls connected to the

underside of a concrete
slab must be installed
with deflection head
track and an additional
row of noggings
100mm down if wall is
lined one side only.

Noggings see page 38

Timber noggings see page 46

Refer also to nogging brackets
table 49 on page 34.

Fig. 7 Intersecting Wall

Fig. 8 Angled Wall

Backing angle
required when wall
angle change is
greater than 25º

Fix track at
intersection wall
locations

External corner
section Vertically screw
Internal corner fix at 600mm
bead centres

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Installation Guide - Staggered Stud Walls

Staggered Stud Systems provide resistance to sound
transmission and acoustic impact. Studs are held in Fig. 1 Typical Staggered Stud Wall Application
place by using the M126 Staggered Stud Clip or M40
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M126 Staggered stud clip

Wall Track as shown in Fig. 1. Refer to Table 59 for
maximum wall heights.

Studco Track
Studco Stud
Spacing

Spacing

M40 Furring track

Table 59
MAXIMUM STAGGERED STUD WALL HEIGHTS - SPAN/240
PLASTER THICKNESS (mm) 10mm PLASTERBOARD 13mm PLASTERBOARD 16mm PLASTERBOARD

STUD SPACING (MM) 300mm 450mm 600mm 300mm 450mm 600mm 300mm 450mm 600mm

PART NO. STUD SIZE MAX WALL HEIGHT (mm)

S51050 51mm x 0.50BMT 2880 2510 2350 2910 2540 2340 2900 2540 2340
S64050 64mm x 0.50BMT 2930 2600 2390 3000 2660 2380 3080 2710 2380
S64075 64mm x 0.75BMT 3620 3190 2850 3720 3290 2850 3800 3370 2850
S64115 64mm x 1.15BMT 4440 3880 3530 4490 3950 3520 4520 3980 3520
S76055 76mm x 0.55BMT 3170 2810 2610 3240 2850 2620 3290 2930 2610
S76075 76mm x 0.75BMT 3750 3330 3020 3830 3390 3020 3910 3470 3020
S76115 76mm x 1.15BMT 4550 4020 3620 4670 4080 3610 4770 4180 3620
S92055 92mm x 0.55BMT 3380 2980 2750 3440 3030 2740 3500 3050 2730
S92075 92mm x 0.75BMT 3920 3490 3180 3990 3540 3210 4050 3590 3200
S92115 92mm x 1.15BMT 4660 4110 3760 4780 4180 3760 4860 4250 3760
S15007 150mm x 0.75BMT 4440 3990 3690 4480 4010 3670 4520 4050 3670
S15012 150mm x 1.15BMT 5140 4560 4160 5180 4620 4160 5230 4650 4150

Notes:
1. Tabulated heights can not be used for axial loads but include self weight and lateral pressures.
2. Shelf loadings are not included in the tabulated heights.
3. This table is for internal applications only.

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Installation Guide - Curved Walls
Curved Walls can be easily constructed by using Studco Ezytrack. Ezytrack can be curved to suit the
desired radius and screwed through the side strap to lock the radius into position. Studs are then placed
into the Ezytrack and screwed both sides. The Ezytrack is fixed to the primary structure at each Stud

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location, top and bottom. The use of Ezytrack in bulkhead construction is a cost effective alternative as
the Ezytrack can be preformed to your radius then screw locked and installed. For a guide on Stud
centres for curved walls, refer to Table 60 below.

Table 60
STUDS CENTRES - CURVED WALLS
WALL RADIUS
PLASTERBOARD 800mm-1000mm 1000mm-1500mm 1500mm-2000mm 2000mm-2500mm 2500mm-3000mm 3000mm-4000mm over 4000mm
THICKNESS
MAXIMUM WALL STUD CENTRES
6.5mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 450mm 550mm
10mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 450mm 550mm
13mm -- 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 400mm 500mm
16mm -- -- -- 150mm 200mm 250mm 350mm

Fig. 1 Curved Wall

Sliding strap to lock

radius into position

Fig. 2 Fixing Detail

Fix track at each
stud location with
Refer to Table above approved masonry anchor Note: Fix building boards
for stud centres vertically to studs both sides.
Bend lining boards to
manufacturers specifications.

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Installation Guide - HEDA Tough Wall System
The HEDA System from Studco offers an fast and easy way of creating openings in walls in both internal and external
applications. Traditionally, wall openings have required two or three studs at each side of the jamb and a series of studs
and track to act as a lintel. Whilst this method remains highly popular, the new HEDA System from Studco uses fewer
sections and fewer connections, thereby greatly decreasing construction time and simplifying the construction process.
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The HEDA System consists of only two items. Firstly, there is one new profile, known as the HEDAJamb, which is
92mm wide and 75mm deep, and suits the standard 92mm steel stud system from Studco. Made from galvanised steel,
the HEDAJamb is available in 1.2mm and 1.6mm thicknesses, making this section extremely versatile over a vast range
of opening sizes. The HEDAJamb section can be used for both the opening jambs (vertical members) and the lintels and
sills (horizontal members) and it eliminates the need for using multiple studs and stud/track combinations.
Secondly, to connect the HEDAJamb to adjoining members, a new bracket is used, known as the HEDAConnector. This
versatile bracket is suitable for all connections required around the openings, eliminating the need for ordering different
brackets for different connections.
The HEDA System has been fully engineered to meet BCA requirements and Australian Standards, ensuring you of code
compliance whenever you use Studco’s new HEDA System. The HEDA System is suitable for most opening applications
and by discussing your needs with a Studco representative, you can be sure that even your most demanding opening
specifications can be accommodated.

Fix tracks to both flanges of

HEDAjamb at max. 600mm
centres at lintel and sill locations

Size and type of

fasteners may vary form
application to application
for each connection.
Consult engineer for
specific fastener
requirements prior to
insallation.

Fig. 1 Jamb Stud To Slotted

Deflection Track Connection

Fig. 3 Jamb Stud To Bottom

Track Connection

Fig. 2 Jamb Stud To Lintel/Sill

Connection Use HEDAconnector (Studco M104)
for connection of HEDAjamb sections.
Observe fastener requirements at all times.
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Openings in external walls Openings in internal walls Construction of extreme walls

Fix studs through slots to

allow for building movement Fig. 4 Wall Stud To Slotted * HEDAjamb setions shown in red
(deflection). Deflection Track Connection for illustrative purposes only.
(Using std stud as wall stud)

Always ensure tightness of

screw is sufficient to allow
for deflection if needed.

Allow a 20mm
minimum gap between
wall studs or jamb
studs on top track.

Fig. 5 Wall Stud To

Slotted Deflection
Track Connection
(Using HEDAjamb as
wall stud)
Use Studco 92mm x 1.15BMT
track at bottom.

Use noggings as specified by

CONSULT STUDCO FOR WALL
engineer, where applicable. DESIGNS & SPECIFICATIONS
Use Studco 92mm x 1.15BMT steel studs for intermediate
wall studs. Consult engineer for spans and spacing.
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Installation Guide - Electrical & Plumbing Services
Plumbing pipes such as copper or brass must be isolated from direct contact with steel stud framing.
Plastic grommets or lagging should be used to stop water hammer of pipework. Alternatively plumbing
pipes can be fixed to flanges of studs where you have a suitable cavity with appropriate saddle clamps.
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Electrical wires simply run through pre-punched service holes. Wires must be isolated safely from the
steel structure. When drilling extra holes,refer to Fig. 3 for cutout guidelines. Drilled holes should not
exceed 50mm diameter.

Studco Stud Studco Stud

Nogging 3W
Tiles
Top hat bath
Lining board channel

Approved flashings required

by regulations

Bath
Preformed 35mm
shower base

Notch stud 3W
35mm max.
Max.
length of
W

Fig. 1 Showerbase Installation Detail Fig. 2 Bath Notching Detail Minimum

edge
distances
20mm

Plywood or
timber Fig. 3 Stud Cut-Out Guidelines
nogging for
support of
ancillary
fittings
Studco Stud

Trenched to fit stud lip

Timber noggings
Copper or brass
piping and fittings
should be isolated
from direct contact
with steel framing
BA508 Angle for
Fig. 4 Isolating Services fixing to stud Fig. 5 Nogging Detail
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Installation Guide - Lining Boards
Plasterboard linings can be fixed vertically or horizontally with joints staggered alternately either side of
the wall. Stud centres should not exceed 600mm centres. Refer to building board and fastener
manufacturers specifications for fixing details.

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Fig. 1 Lining Boards

Provide adhesive to studs

Framing 600 centres

maximum Do not screw where
adhesive is applied

Refer to manufacturers
fixing specs

Fix noggings as required

Lining boards should be left clear of the floor

Horizontal application of lining sheets

Vertical application of lining sheets

Note:
For expansion joints, refer to building board manufacturers recommendations.
Also see page 16.

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Installation Guide - Chase Walls
Chase walls are required where services have to be accommodated or a discontinuous structure is
needed for acoustic purposes. Chase walls are constructed as two separate walls using steel stud and
track sections and cross braced at regular intervals with steel stud or track section (see Fig. 1). Where a
Steel Stud Systems

chase wall is required for acoustic purposes the M24R resilient joiner bracket may be used as bracing.
Consult Studco Technical Services for project requirements. Noggings are required based on a chase wall
being classed as a wall lined one side. The maximum wall heights can be determined from Table 61.

100mm
Fig. 1 Typical Chase Wall Application

One row of noggings

100mm down if
chase wall is not
bridged

Steel stud
bridging at
maximum
1200mm
centres Noggings to be fitted as a
wall lined one side as per
table 58 on page 38.

M24R Resilmount
bracket

Cavity for services

or acoustic Table 61
purposes.
Maximum 600mm
BRIDGED CHASE WALLS- MAXIMUM WALL HEIGHTS
STUD SPACING
400mm 450mm 600mm
Notes: STUD SIZE MAXIMUM WALL HEIGHTS - L/360
1.Noggings to be equally spaced
64mm x 0.55BMT 3715mm 3503mm 3033mm
Fig. 2 Max distance between walls over wall height
2.Deflection limit limited to L/360 64mm x 0.75BMT 5077mm 4787mm 4145mm
with Resilmount brace or L/240 at 0.25kPa in accordance 76mm x 0.55BMT 4460mm 4205mm 3642mm
with the BCA spec C1.8
3.Unbridged walls must be 76mm x 0.75BMT 5659mm 5336mm 4621mm
180mm installed with deflection track and 92mm x 0.55BMT 4987mm 4702mm 4072mm
an additional row of noggings
100mm down from top of wall. 92mm x 0.75BMT 6324mm 5962mm 5163mm

Minimum 2 screws per Minimum 2

bracket fixed into stud screws per
bracket fixed
into stud

Fig. 3 Max distance between Fig. 4 Larger chase wall cavities use Fig. 5 Steel stud bridging
walls with Resilmount brace bridging extension.
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Installation Guide - Stud Ceilings
When constructing ceilings, steel studs acting as joists can be used where it is impractical to use a
concealed suspended ceiling. Applications include many areas, such as apartments, corridors and
bathrooms etc. Where service hatches or access locations are within ceilings this area must be

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strengthened for service trades.
Refer to pages 58/59 for steel stud spans and bridging. Installation and fixing procedures refer to diagrams below.

Fig. 1 Typical Stud Ceiling Application Fig. 2 Stud Joist to Wall Track Fixing Masonry
Approved
masonry anchor
to be fixed
within 50mm of
joists

Screw either
side to fix stud
Bridging either stud or track to track
section if required.
See table 79 on pages 58 & 59.

Fig. 3 Stud Joist to Wall Track Fixing Fig. 4 Stud Joist Suspension Fixing 1
Note:
Where ceiling
intersects a
stud wall, the
wall must be
checked for
the ceiling
load
Approved
masonry
anchor to be
fixed
Screw either
side to fix stud
to track

Wall studs to
line up with Two tek screws per
ceiling joists connection

Fig. 5 Stud Joist Suspension Fixing 2

Purlin by others
Note:
Refer to fastener manufacturers for
fixings.

Angle bracket Note:

BA358 Fixings should be
made to the web of
the purlin unless
otherwise approved
by an engineer.
Five tek screws per

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Bulkheads can be constructed using steel stud and track where furring channels become impractical.
Bulkhead stud members will need to be fixed and braced to suitable structural supports, and ensure that the
bulkheads meet required design loadings. Design loadings and specifications should be referred by a
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structural engineer or Studco Technical Services. An economical alternative to constructing bulkheads on-site
is to use pre-fabricated modules. Studco can analyse comprehensive plans and reach innovative solutions for
framing requirements with any architectural style. The possibilities include circular, curved, stepped or
cantilevered framing which is easily suspended from slab or structure by using springhanger Part No. M534
subject to engineers approval. (See Fig 4). Spring hangers to be used only for preliminary suspension before
bracing back to structure.

Fig. 2 Ceiling Bulkhead Bracing Detail

Fig. 1 Ceiling Bulkhead
TEK screw into purlin as per
manufacturers specifications
Fix to structure
Brace to roof structure
1500mm
max.

Bracing may
Independent require
suspension to horizontal tie
ceiling

300mm max.
unsupported

Fig. 4 M534 Spring Hanger Suspension

M534 Spring hanger can be
used for preliminary bulkhead
suspension for initial installation,
then support with bracing
Fig. 5 Suspension of
back to structure Prefabricated
Bulkheads
Fig. 3 Box Bulkhead
Track fixings at 600mm
centres maximum

Height

To be fixed
where stud
intersects Bulkhead may require
hard bracing back to
structure depending on
span and size
Span

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The Studco SLIMWALL system is a energy efficient wall system that is code compliant to NCC 2011 Section J (BCA
2011) Energy Efficiency criteria. The Studco SLIMWALL System consists of a C-channel section and a series of two

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brackets, designed to provide adjustable stand-off points for fixing the channel. The M163-6 SLIMWALL bracket is
suitable for wall cavities 69-92mm and the M163-8 SLIMWALL bracket is suitable for wall cavities 85-108mm. Once
the M163 brackets are fixed to external wall using shot pins or masonry anchors, the Studco Slimceil M355 channel are
inserted into the brackets and screwed to the brackets, achieving a secure and permanent fixing which can support a
wide variety of lining board types and weights. So whether you're chasing 6 Star Green Star on your next project or you
just need a fast, flexible and fully code compliant wall system, choose the unique, new Studco SLIMWALL.

Concrete or masonry
substrate Foilboard
Studco Slimwall
system used with CSR
Bradford foil-faced
builders blankets to Studco 35mm
achieve R2.8 rating. Slimceil channel

Studco M163
Slimwall bracket

M6 dynabolt or
equivalent

Studco Slimwall
system used with
foilboard insulation
to achieve R1.8 Plasterboard
rating.

20mm air space 35+mm air space

Table 62

PART No SLIMWALL - MIN & MAX MEASUREMENTS

Distance from substrate to back of plasterboard.
BRACKET SIZE Min measurement Max measurement
M163-6 68mm 70mm 90mm
M163-8 84mm 86mm 106mm
* This is the distance from the concrete substance and to the back face of the plasterboard lining.

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Installation Guide - Strongarm
The Studco StrongArm™ structural wall brace is designed for rapid in-wall strengthening of free-standing steel stud
walls commercial applications, where a structural member is required to limit deflection and improve rigidity. Made
from 12mm thick steel and protected by a hot-dip galvanised coating, this super bracket can withstand extreme
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loads, is suitable for internal and external applications and is sure to save you time and money on your next project.
Typical applications include; Free-standing walls, Balustrades, Nib walls, Bulkheads and Smoke baffles.

Table 63

Wall Height STRONGARM - BRACKET/STUD SPACING

Wall Stud type and Stud centres Studco S92075 92mm x 0.75BMT lipped wall stud at 600mm centres
600mm
M110 Bracket Spacing Maximum 2400mm centers
Wall Stud type and Stud centres Studco S92075 92mm x 0.75BMT lipped wall stud at 600mm centres
900mm
M110 Bracket Spacing Maximum 1800mm centers
Wall Stud type and Stud centres Studco S92075 92mm x 0.75BMT lipped wall stud at 600mm centres
1200mm
M110 Bracket Spacing Maximum 1800mm centers
Wall Stud type and Stud centres Studco S92115 92mm x 1.15BMT lipped wall stud at 600mm centres
1500mm
M110 Bracket Spacing Maximum 1800mm centers
Wall Stud type and Stud centres Studco S92115 92mm x 1.15BMT lipped wall stud at 450mm centres
1800mm
M110 Bracket Spacing Maximum 1800mm centers
Wall Stud type and Stud centres Studco S92115 92mm x 1.15BMT lipped wall stud at 450mm centres
2100mm
M110 Bracket Spacing Maximum 1350mm centers
Wall Stud type and Stud centres Studco S92115 92mm x 1.15BMT lipped wall stud at 450mm centres
2400mm
M110 Bracket Spacing Maximum 900mm centers

Notes:
1. Use Minimum 4No x 12mm masonary anchors with
minimum 60mm embedment into concrete is
required to fix the bracket to the substrate.
2. The design is for max 0.4kpa Ultimate internal
pressure.
3. The Live impact load of 0.75kN been considered.
4. The absolute deflection is limited to max 12mm.
5. All specifications and design criteria should be
confirmed by the project engineer prior to
installation.

M110 Strongarm
bracket installed.

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Section Properties & Dimensions - Wall Studs
Table 64
SECTION PROPERTIES - STUDS

Steel Stud Systems

BMT Area Ixx Iyy Zxx Zyy rx ry Iw J
Section mm mm^2 mm^4x1E3 mm^4X1E3 mm^3 mm^3 mm mm mm^6x1E6 mm^3
S51050 0.50 63.50 30.618 11.280 1213 528 21.96 13.33 6.360 5.29
S64050 0.50 70.00 50.016 12.135 1588 538 26.73 13.17 10.004 5.83
S64075 0.75 105.00 75.024 18.070 2382 803 26.73 13.12 15.007 19.69
S64115 1.15 161.00 115.037 27.386 3652 1222 26.73 13.04 23.010 70.97
S76055 0.55 84.15 83.103 14.133 2196 600 31.43 12.96 16.258 8.49
S76075 0.75 114.75 113.323 19.156 2994 815 31.43 12.92 22.170 21.52
S76115 1.15 175.95 173.762 29.017 4591 1240 31.43 12.84 33.994 77.56
S92055 0.55 92.95 127.904 14.972 2796 610 37.10 12.69 24.578 9.37
S92075 0.75 126.75 174.414 20.288 3812 828 37.10 12.65 33.515 23.77
S92115 1.15 194.35 267.435 30.718 5846 1259 37.10 12.57 51.390 85.68
S15007 0.75 171.00 549.611 23.126 7353 857 56.69 11.63 100.832 32.06
S15012 1.15 262.20 842.736 34.981 11274 1302 56.69 11.55 154.609 115.59

Material Specifications The sections are cold formed from zinc coated steel strip manufactured to
AS 1397. Each component having the following properties: Steel Grade G2 Yield strength300 MPa

35.0
Table 65
35

Y
SECTION DIMENSIONS - STUDS
7.0
7.0

Part No. D Flange Lips BMT Xc Yc

S51050 50.8 35.0 7.0 0.50 12.84 25.40
S64050 63.5 35.0 7.0 0.50 11.75 31.75
Depth “D”

X X S64075 63.5 35.0 7.0 0.75 11.81 31.75

"D"

S64115 63.5 35.0 7.0 1.15 11.92 31.75

S76055 76.2 35.0 7.0 0.55 10.89 38.10
Yc

S76075 76.2 35.0 7.0 0.75 10.95 38.10

7.0

7.0

S76115 76.2 35.0 7.0 1.15 11.07 38.10

Y
Xc S92055 92 35.0 7.0 0.55 9.92 46.00
S92075 92 35.0 7.0 0.75 9.98 46.00
S92115 92 35.0 7.0 1.15 10.11 46.00
S15007 150 35.0 7.0 0.75 7.59 75.00
S15012 150 35.0 7.0 1.15 7.73 75.00

Table 66
SECTION PROPERTIES - HEDA
BMT Area Ixx Iyy Zxx Zyy rx ry Iw J
Part No. mm mm^2 mm^4 mm^4 mm^3 mm^3 mm^2 mm mm^6x1E6 mm^3
HJ9275115 1.15 329.78 484661.1 292585.53 10528.1 6360.0 38.336 29.786 660 145.38
HJ9289155 1.55 479.69 730116.8 553486.85 15752.25 12032.0 39.014 33.968 1280 384.15

Table 67
Yc

25 25 SECTION DIMENSIONS - HEDA

X
Part No. D Flange Lips BMT Xc Yc
HJ9275115 76.2 92 25.4 1.15 40.45 46.0
Depth ‘’D‘’

HJ9289155 89.9 92 25.4 1.55 41.33 46.0

Y Y Notes:
Xc 1. Section properties are approximate only and may be subject to revision.
2. Section properties tabulated are gross section properties.
X
3. The strength and serviceability section capacities are based on effective section
92
properties calculated in accordance with AS 4600 “Cold Formed Steel Structures Code”.

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C Channel Track Y

Material Specifications
Steel Stud Systems

1.5 The sections are cold formed from zinc coated

sc cg
steel strip manufactured to AS 1397. Each
X
"a"

Yc component having the following properties

"t"

Steel Grade G2
5.0

Y Yield strength 300 MPa

Xs Xc
Coating class Z275
Table 68 32

Dimensions Gross 2nd Moment Section Radius of Form B Torsion Warping

Area of Area Modulus Gyration Factor Constant Constant

a BMT t Xc Xs Xo Ixx Iyy Zxx Zyy rxx ryy Q J Iw

mm mm mm mm mm mm2 103mm4 103mm4 103mm3 103mm3 mm mm mm mm4 106mm6
51 0.55 8.53 11.53 20.06 61.05 27.880 5.323 1.072 0.244 21.37 9.34 0.47 62.73 6.16 2.66
64 0.55 7.92 10.92 18.84 67.10 46.22 5.644 1.422 0.252 26.25 9.17 0.44 69.94 6.77 4.49
76 0.55 7.25 10.36 17.61 74.8 70.325 5.903 1.803 0.256 30.66 8.88 0.40 81.35 7.54 6.89
92 0.55 6.64 9.75 16.39 83.60 108.79 6.129 2.314 0.260 36.07 8.59 0.36 97.83 8.43 10.67
51 0.75 8.48 11.50 19.98 83.25 37.59 7.216 1.445 0.329 21.25 9.31 0.58 62.55 15.61 3.56
64 0.75 7.88 10.88 18.76 91.50 62.43 7.652 1.921 0.340 26.12 9.15 0.55 69.72 17.16 6.02
76 0.75 7.21 10.33 17.53 102.0 95.108 8.006 2.438 0.345 30.54 8.86 0.50 81.09 19.13 9.25
92 0.75 6.61 9.72 16.32 114.0 147.28 8.359 3.133 0.351 35.94 8.56 0.45 97.51 21.38 14.35
150 0.75 5.16 7.95 13.12 159.0 485.87 9.208 6.309 0.365 55.28 7.61 0.33 186.41 29.81 45.58
51 1.0 8.42 11.45 19.87 111.0 49.419 9.551 1.900 0.432 21.1 9.28 0.70 62.30 37.00 4.65
64 1.0 7.82 10.83 18.65 122.0 82.261 10.131 2.531 0.446 25.97 9.11 0.67 69.45 40.67 7.87
76 1.0 7.16 10.28 17.44 136.0 125.497 10.602 3.217 0.454 30.38 8.83 0.61 80.75 45.33 12.11
92 1.0 6.56 9.61 16.23 152.0 194.602 11.071 4.140 0.462 35.78 8.53 0.56 97.09 50.67 18.81
150 1.0 5.13 7.91 13.04 212.0 643.75 12.200 8.360 0.480 55.10 7.59 0.42 185.53 70.67 59.86
76 1.15 7.13 10.25 17.38 156.4 143.42 12.143 3.677 0.577 30.28 8.81 0.68 80.54 68.95 13.76
92 1.15 6.54 9.64 16.18 174.8 222.57 12.681 4.735 0.527 35.68 8.52 0.62 96.83 77.06 21.40
150 1.15 5.11 7.89 13.00 243.8 737.52 13.97 9.578 0.548 55.00 7.57 0.46 184.99 107.48 68.22

C Channel Hemmed Track Material Specifications

The sections are cold formed from zinc coated
steel strip manufactured to AS 1397. Each
component having the following properties

Steel Grade G2
Yield strength 300 MPa
Coating class Z275

Table 69

imensions Gross 2nd By Torsion Wraping

a BMT Xc Xs Xo Area of Area Modulus Constant Constant
Ixx Iyy Zxx Zyy rxx ryy J Iw
mm mm mm mm mm mm2 10^3 mm4 10^3 mm4 10^3 mm3 10^3 mm3 mm mm mm mm4 10^6 mm6
64 0.5 8.28 8.13 16.41 63.24 43.267 5.043 1.331 0.271 26.16 8.93 69.88 5.3 3.42
76 0.5 7.74 7.6 15.34 69.24 63.818 5.255 1.658 0.275 30.36 8.71 81.58 5.79 5.07
92 0.5 7.15 6.973 14.123 77.24 99.05 5.486 2.130 0.279 35.81 8.43 104.57 6.46 7.89

Notes:
1. Section properties are approximate only and may be subject to 3. The strength and serviceability section capacities are based on
revision. effective section properties calculated in accordance with

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Deflection Head Track
Y

Material Specifications

Steel Stud Systems

The sections are cold formed from zinc coated
1.5

steel strip manufactured to AS 1397. Each

sc cg
X component having the following properties
"a"

Yc

"t"
Steel Grade G2
5.0

Yield strength 300 MPa

Y
Xs Xc
Coating class Z275

Table 70 50

Dimensions Gross 2nd Moment Section Radius of Form By Torsion Warping

Area of Area Modulus Gyration Factor Constant Constant

a BMT t Xc Xs Xo Ixx Iyy Zxx Zyy rxx ryy Q J Iw

mm mm mm mm mm mm2 103mm4 103mm4 103mm3 103mm3 mm mm mm mm4 106mm6
64 0.55 15.91 20.73 36.65 90.2 68.761 23.819 2.128 0.693 27.61 16.25 0.33 96.61 9.10 18.22
76 0.55 14.94 20.04 34.97 96.8 102.200 25.138 2.640 0.711 32.49 16.11 0.31 101.6 9.76 27.59
92 0.55 13.81 19.24 33.05 105.6 154.760 26.530 3.320 0.727 38.28 15.85 0.29 110.60 10.65 42.51
150 0.55 11.05 16.77 27.81 136.4 469.750 30.150 6.215 0.768 58.69 14.87 0.23 162.53 13.75 132.0
64 0.75 15.98 20.77 36.76 123.0 94.550 32.610 2.910 0.948 27.73 16.28 0.41 96.69 23.06 25.16
76 0.75 15.00 20.08 35.08 132.0 140.33 34.414 3.615 0.972 32.61 16.15 0.39 101.69 24.75 38.05
92 0.75 13.88 19.27 33.15 144.0 212.37 36.32 4.54 0.994 38.40 15.88 0.36 110.69 27.00 58.57
150 0.75 11.09 16.81 27.90 186.0 643.42 41.59 8.493 1.050 58.82 14.89 0.29 162.64 34.88 181.00
64 1.0 16.07 20.82 36.89 164.0 127.410 43.720 3.89 1.270 27.89 16.33 0.50 96.79 54.67 34.07
76 1.0 15.09 20.12 35.21 176.0 188.830 46.110 4.830 1.302 32.75 16.19 0.48 101.79 58.67 51.46
92 1.0 13.95 19.32 33.27 192.0 285.42 48.65 6.072 1.331 38.56 15.92 0.45 110.81 64.00 79.11
150 1.0 11.15 16.85 28.00 248.0 862.638 55.243 11.35 1.403 58.98 14.93 0.36 162.77 82.67 244.0
64 1.15 16.13 20.85 36.97 188.0 147.44 50.43 4.480 1.460 27.96 16.35 0.56 96.84 83.14 39.56
76 1.15 15.14 20.15 35.29 202.4 218.34 53.19 5.562 1.500 32.84 16.21 0.53 101.85 89.22 59.68
92 1.15 14.00 19.35 33.35 220.80 329.78 56.10 6.990 1.533 38.650 15.94 0.50 110.86 97.34 91.68
150 1.15 11.19 16.88 28.07 285.20 995.319 63.69 13.070 1.617 59.08 14.94 0.40 162.85 125.73 283.0

Deflection Head Hemmed Track Material Specifications

The sections are cold formed from zinc coated
steel strip manufactured to AS 1397. Each
component having the following properties

Steel Grade G2
Yield strength 300 MPa
Coating class Z275
Table 71

imensions Gross 2nd By Torsion Wraping

a BMT Xc Xs Xo Area Constant Constant
Ixx Iyy Zxx Zyy rxx ryy J Iw
mm mm mm mm mm mm2 10^3 mm4 10^3 mm4 10^3 mm3 10^3 mm3 mm mm mm mm4 10^6 mm6
64 0.7 14.15 18.57 32.72 132.44 93.371 31.82 2.855 2.435 26.55 15.50 87.85 18.87 19.4
76 0.7 13.12 17.99 31.11 144.63 137.059 33.465 3.542 2.384 30.78 15.21 92.44 20.24 28.7
92 0.7 12 17.22 29.22 160.88 211.66 35.271 4.532 2.337 36.27 14.81 100.95 22.07 44.4

Notes:
1. Section properties are approximate only and may be subject to 3. The strength and serviceability section capacities are based on
revision. effective section properties calculated in accordance with
2. Section properties tabulated are gross section properties. AS 4600 “Cold Formed Steel Structures Code”.
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Plasterboard
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Table 72

MAXIMUM WALL HEIGHTS - LINING BOTH SIDES L/240

PLASTER THICKNESS (mm) 10mm PLASTERBOARD 13mm PLASTERBOARD 16mm PLASTERBOARD

STUD SPACING (mm) 300mm 450mm 600mm 300mm 450mm 600mm 300mm 450mm 600mm

PART NO. STUD SIZE MAX WALL HEIGHT (mm)

S51050 51mm x 0.50BMT 3400 3050 2790 3730 3450 3195 3830 3550 3350
S64050 64mm x 0.50BMT 3980 3630 3400 4270 3990 3700 4460 4130 3900
S64075 64mm x 0.75BMT 4550 4150 3900 4750 4400 4200 4930 4600 4350
S64115 64mm x 1.15BMT 4940 4460 4180 5100 4680 4400 5260 4820 4550
S76055 76mm x 0.55BMT 4530 4050 3730 4850 4450 4160 5060 4600 4300
S76075 76mm x 0.75BMT 5250 4750 4450 5650 5250 4920 5850 5460 5100
S76115 76mm x 1.15BMT 5690 5070 4670 6030 5530 5180 6220 5690 5400
S92055 92mm x 0.55BMT 5350 4870 4560 5640 5210 4850 5850 5460 5100
S92075 92mm x 0.75BMT 5920 5280 4850 6250 5750 5480 6490 6050 5650
S92115 92mm x 1.15BMT 6400 5650 5150 6720 6180 5770 6930 6380 5950
S15007 150mm x 0.75BMT 7850 7160 6590 8140 7560 6750 8250 7670 7290
S15012 150mm x 1.15BMT 8590 7760 7280 8760 8040 7590 8900 8180 7710

Table 73

MAXIMUM WALL HEIGHTS - LINING ONE SIDE L/240

PLASTER THICKNESS (mm) 10mm PLASTERBOARD 13mm PLASTERBOARD 16mm PLASTERBOARD

STUD SPACING (mm) 300mm 450mm 600mm 300mm 450mm 600mm 300mm 450mm 600mm

PART NO. STUD SIZE MAX WALL HEIGHT (mm)

S51050 51mm x 0.50BMT 2900 2530 2350 2910 2540 2360 2920 2550 2370
S64050 64mm x 0.50BMT 3400 2980 2730 3410 2990 2750 3470 3060 2760
S64075 64mm x 0.75BMT 3950 3450 3180 4020 3540 3250 4060 3560 3280
S64115 64mm x 1.15BMT 4450 3880 3550 4500 3950 3600 4550 3980 3620
S76055 76mm x 0.55BMT 4050 3530 3220 4140 3600 3250 4160 3620 3280
S76075 76mm x 0.75BMT 4500 3950 3600 4700 4100 3750 4730 4180 3800
S76115 76mm x 1.15BMT 5130 4480 4070 5150 4490 4080 5170 4500 4090
S92055 92mm x 0.55BMT 4640 4080 3650 4660 4090 3670 4680 4100 3690
S92075 92mm x 0.75BMT 5200 4540 4150 5290 4610 4190 5320 4630 4220
S92115 92mm x 1.15BMT 5930 5180 4700 5950 5200 4720 5970 5220 4730
S15007 150mm x 0.75BMT 7370 6600 5350 7390 6650 5390 7400 6680 5430
S15012 150mm x 1.15BMT 8300 7450 6850 8320 7480 6880 8350 7500 6900
* See page 37 for nogging requirements.

Notes:
1. Serviceability limits are as stated on tables.
2. Tables 57-60 are for internal non-load bearing walls.
3. Internal design pressures = 0.25 kPa serviceability and 0.375 kPa strength as per BCA 2009.
4. It is assumed the top plate is restrained laterally.
5. Shelf loading has not been allowed for in tabulated wall heights.
6. Noggings to be used in accordance with Table 58 on page 38.
7. The above wall heights are suitable for up to two layers of the nominated lining thickness.

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Table 74

MAXIMUM WALL HEIGHTS - LINING BOTH SIDES L/360

PLASTER THICKNESS (mm) 10mm PLASTERBOARD 13mm PLASTERBOARD 16mm PLASTERBOARD

STUD SPACING (mm) 300mm 450mm 600mm 300mm 450mm 600mm 300mm 450mm 600mm

PART NO. STUD SIZE MAX WALL HEIGHT (mm)

S51050 51mm x 0.50BMT 3050 2750 2570 3340 3070 2910 3360 3150 3050
S64050 64mm x 0.50BMT 3520 3210 3110 3760 3520 3350 3950 3700 3600
S64075 64mm x 0.75BMT 4000 3660 3490 4200 3910 3730 4420 4100 3910
S64115 64mm x 1.15BMT 4330 3940 3680 4500 4150 3920 4680 4300 4060
S76055 76mm x 0.55BMT 4030 3680 3350 4280 3930 3750 4460 4150 3900
S76075 76mm x 0.75BMT 4620 4200 4000 4810 4540 4310 5160 4750 4550
S76115 76mm x 1.15BMT 5000 4520 4210 5260 4820 4580 5480 5040 4800
S92055 92mm x 0.55BMT 4710 4310 4050 4970 4600 4370 5190 4810 4610
S92075 92mm x 0.75BMT 5230 4750 4420 5530 5170 4870 5760 5350 5100
S92115 92mm x 1.15BMT 5700 5090 4670 6000 5440 5150 6190 5640 5350
S15007 150mm x 0.75BMT 7150 6370 5880 7350 6680 6270 7540 6850 6440
S15012 150mm x 1.15BMT 7950 7060 6480 8200 7320 6840 8310 7480 6970

Table 75

MAXIMUM WALL HEIGHTS - LINING ONE SIDE L/360

PLASTER THICKNESS (mm) 10mm PLASTERBOARD 13mm PLASTERBOARD 16mm PLASTERBOARD

STUD SPACING (mm) 300mm 450mm 600mm 300mm 450mm 600mm 300mm 450mm 600mm

PART NO. STUD SIZE MAX WALL HEIGHT (mm)

S51050 51mm x 0.50BMT 2520 2240 2020 2540 2260 2040 2560 2280 2060
S64050 64mm x 0.50BMT 2960 2590 2360 2980 2600 2370 3100 2690 2450
S64075 64mm x 0.75BMT 3450 3000 2750 3560 3120 2850 3580 3150 2880
S64115 64mm x 1.15BMT 3880 3400 3100 3970 3490 3170 3990 3510 3190
S76055 76mm x 0.55BMT 3520 3080 2800 3670 3220 2950 3700 3260 2960
S76075 76mm x 0.75BMT 3940 3430 3120 4100 3700 3400 4140 3770 3460
S76115 76mm x 1.15BMT 4460 3890 3550 4470 3900 3570 4480 3910 3590
S92055 92mm x 0.55BMT 4070 3560 3230 4160 3630 3260 4200 3650 3280
S92075 92mm x 0.75BMT 4530 3960 3610 4690 4120 3750 4700 4130 3780
S92115 92mm x 1.15BMT 5160 4520 4100 5250 4580 4150 5300 4600 4160
S15007 150mm x 0.75BMT 6680 5810 5270 6700 5830 5290 6730 5850 5300
S15012 150mm x 1.15BMT 7620 6660 6060 7640 6690 6090 7660 6730 6110
* See page 37 for nogging requirements.

Notes:
1. Serviceability limits are as stated on tables.
2. Tables 57-60 are for internal non-load bearing walls.
3. Internal design pressures = 0.25 kPa serviceability and 0.375 kPa strength as per BCA 2009.
4. It is assumed the top plate is restrained laterally.
5. Shelf loading has not been allowed for in tabulated wall heights.
6. Noggings to be used in accordance with Table 58 on page 38.
7. The above wall heights are suitable for up to two layers of the nominated lining thickness.

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Table 76
SINGLE SPAN STUDS AS CEILING JOISTS - STUD SPACING 300mm
STUD SIZE 51mm 64mm 76mm 92mm 150mm
STUD BMT (mm) 0.5 0.5 0.75 1.15 0.55 0.75 1.15 0.55 0.75 1.15 0.75 1.15

PLASTERBOARD STUD SPACING 300mm

LINING MAX STUD CEILING SPAN (mm)

1 layer 10mm 2300 2680 3080 3450 3160 3530 3940 3670 4050 4550 5685 6258
1 layer 13mm 2270 2650 3120 3490 3260 3660 3860 3680 4080 4510 5560 6175
1 layer 16mm 1930 2350 2710 3100 2800 3210 3350 3100 3550 3870 5000 5610
2 layers 13mm 2100 2450 2900 3230 3050 3430 3660 3380 3810 4200 5400 6050
2 layers 16mm 1990 2380 2790 3060 2890 3260 3480 3220 3660 4040 5160 5800

Table 77
SINGLE SPAN STUDS AS CEILING JOISTS - STUD SPACING 450mm
STUD SIZE 51mm 64mm 76mm 92mm 150mm
STUD BMT (mm) 0.5 0.5 0.75 1.15 0.55 0.75 1.15 0.55 0.75 1.15 0.75 1.15

PLASTERBOARD STUD SPACING 450mm

LINING MAX STUD CEILING SPAN (mm)

1 layer 10mm 2020 2360 2720 3080 2790 3110 3500 3230 3580 4060 5150 5680
1 layer 13mm 1990 2320 2760 3050 2860 3250 3450 3180 3620 3990 5000 5660
1 layer 16mm 1780 2120 2510 2750 2540 2960 3080 2800 3230 3540 4590 5210
2 layers 13mm 1840 2140 2570 2860 2630 3030 3200 3000 3350 3700 4790 5400
2 layers 16mm 1750 2110 2460 2710 2490 2900 3080 2800 3200 3550 4560 5190

Table 78
SINGLE SPAN STUDS AS CEILING JOISTS - STUD SPACING 600mm
STUD SIZE 51mm 64mm 76mm 92mm 150mm
STUD BMT (mm) 0.5 0.5 0.75 1.15 0.55 0.75 1.15 0.55 0.75 1.15 0.75 1.15

PLASTERBOARD STUD SPACING 600mm

LINING MAX STUD CEILING SPAN (mm)

1 layer 10mm 1870 2160 2480 2810 2540 2840 3200 2940 3280 3700 4670 5180
1 layer 13mm 1830 2150 2530 2800 2590 3000 3150 2910 3310 3650 4650 5280
1 layer 16mm 1760 2120 2480 2720 2540 2950 3050 2800 3210 3500 4520 5120
2 layers 13mm 1680 1960 2360 2600 2410 2800 2950 2690 3060 3400 4400 4930
2 layers 16mm 1590 1880 2260 2490 2250 2650 2790 2540 2910 3220 4180 4700

Table 79
NOTES: 1) Strength based on 1.2G + Wu Ws - 0.25kPa Wu - 0.375kPa MINIMUM TOP FLANGE BRIDGING REQUIREMENTS
2) Serviceability based on G Limit Span/480 Max 10mm Stud Ceiling Span (mm) Rows of Nogging Bridging
W Limit Span/300 Max 12mm 0 - 2500 0
3) Tables based on non trafficable ( non accessible) Ceiling space 2500 - 4000 1
4) Tables based on plaster glued and screwed to tension edge. 4000 - 6000 2
5) Supporting structures or walls to be independantly checked. 6000 - 8000 3

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Double span studs as ceiling joists - no access (non Trafficable)

Steel Stud Systems

Table 80
DOUBLE SPAN STUDS AS CEILING JOISTS - STUD SPACING 300mm
STUD SIZE 51mm 64mm 76mm 92mm 150mm
STUD BMT (mm) 0.5 0.5 0.75 1.15 0.55 0.75 1.15 0.55 0.75 1.15 0.75 1.15

PLASTERBOARD STUD SPACING 300mm

LINING MAX STUD CEILING SPAN (mm)

1 layer 10mm 3090 3480 4100 4600 4100 4600 5170 4550 5150 5870 7040 8170
1 layer 13mm 3030 3410 4110 4580 4050 4700 5150 4480 5200 5800 7050 8260
1 layer 16mm 2950 3280 4000 4400 3920 4600 5050 4340 5130 5730 6870 8080
2 layers 13mm 2780 3100 3840 4290 3710 4420 4910 4090 5020 5600 6690 8010
2 layers 16mm 2640 2890 3650 4100 3420 4250 4630 3800 4750 5330 6290 7810

Table 81
DOUBLE SPAN STUDS AS CEILING JOISTS - STUD SPACING 450mm
STUD SIZE 51mm 64mm 76mm 92mm 150mm
STUD BMT (mm) 0.5 0.5 0.75 1.15 0.55 0.75 1.15 0.55 0.75 1.15 0.75 1.15

PLASTERBOARD STUD SPACING 450mm

LINING MAX STUD CEILING SPAN (mm)

1 layer 10mm 2670 2870 3650 4100 3390 4150 4650 3750 4670 5290 6170 7150
1 layer 13mm 2600 2800 3600 4050 3350 4150 4600 3680 4650 5200 6100 7210
1 layer 16mm 2500 2710 3500 3900 3220 4080 4520 3550 4590 5140 5830 7080
2 layers 13mm 2300 2530 3390 3820 3030 3890 4310 3390 4330 5020 5530 7010
2 layers 16mm 2160 2370 3190 3620 2820 3650 4130 3130 4060 4720 5190 6850

Table 82
DOUBLE SPAN STUDS AS CEILING JOISTS - STUD SPACING 600mm
STUD SIZE 51mm 64mm 76mm 92mm 150mm
STUD BMT (mm) 0.5 0.5 0.75 1.15 0.55 0.75 1.15 0.55 0.75 1.15 0.75 1.15

PLASTERBOARD STUD SPACING 600mm

LINING MAX STUD CEILING SPAN (mm)

1 layer 10mm 2330 2500 3300 3750 2950 3800 4290 3280 4250 4830 5400 7000
1 layer 13mm 2230 2450 3280 3690 2900 3750 4200 3190 4150 4800 5300 6850
1 layer 16mm 2200 2360 3190 3580 2780 3600 4150 3130 4020 4720 5150 6560
2 layers 13mm 2010 2200 3020 3430 2610 3390 3950 2930 3750 4560 4850 6400
2 layers 16mm 1870 2090 2860 3280 2440 3160 4050 2720 3530 4370 4590 6050

Table 83
NOTES: 1) Strength based on 1.2G + Wu Ws - 0.25kPa Wu - 0.375kPa MINIMUM TOP FLANGE BRIDGING REQUIREMENTS
2) Serviceability based on G Limit Span/480 Max 10mm Stud Ceiling Span (mm) Rows of Nogging Bridging
W Limit Span/300 Max 12mm 0 - 2500 0
3) Tables based on non trafficable ( non accessible) Ceiling space 2500 - 4000 1
4) Tables based on plaster glued and screwed to tension edge. 4000 - 6000 2
5) Supporting structures or walls to be independantly checked. 6000 - 8000 3

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Table 84
MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE SHELF LOADS- WALL HEIGHT 2400mm
Steel Stud Systems

WALL HEIGHT - 2400mm NUMBER OF SHELVES SPACED EQUALLY OVER FULL HEIGHT

1 2 3 4 5 6
STUD SIZE SHELF WIDTH mm MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE SHELF LOAD IN kg PER METRE RUN OF SHELF

200 122 67 55 51 49 47
64mm x 0.55BMT 300 81 45 37 34 33 32
400 61 33 27 26 25 24
200 183 100 82 77 74 71
64mm x 0.75BMT 300 122 67 55 51 49 47
400 92 50 41 39 37 36
200 203 111 91 85 82 79
76mm x 0.55BMT 300 135 74 61 57 55 53
400 101 55 46 43 41 39
200 277 151 124 116 112 108
76mm x 0.75BMT 300 184 101 83 78 75 72
400 138 76 62 58 56 54
200 424 232 190 179 172 165
76mm x 1.15BMT 300 283 155 127 119 115 110
400 212 116 95 89 86 83

Table 85
MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE SHELF LOADS- WALL HEIGHT 2700mm
WALL HEIGHT - 2700mm NUMBER OF SHELVES SPACED EQUALLY OVER FULL HEIGHT

1 2 3 4 5 6
STUD SIZE SHELF WIDTH mm MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE SHELF LOAD IN kg PER METRE RUN OF SHELF

200 109 59 49 46 44 42
64mm x 0.55BMT 300 72 40 32 30 29 28
400 54 30 24 23 22 21
200 163 89 73 69 66 63
64mm x 0.75BMT 300 109 59 49 46 44 42
400 81 45 37 34 33 32
200 250 137 112 105 101 97
64mm x 1.15BMT 300 166 91 75 70 67 65
400 92 50 41 39 37 36
200 180 99 81 76 73 70
76mm x 0.55BMT 300 120 66 54 51 49 47
400 90 49 40 38 37 35
200 246 134 110 104 100 96
76mm x 0.75BMT 300 164 90 74 69 66 64
400 138 76 62 58 56 54
200 377 206 169 159 153 147
76mm x 1.15BMT 300 251 137 113 106 102 98
400 212 116 95 89 86 83

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Table 86
MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE SHELF LOADS- WALL HEIGHT 3000mm

Steel Stud Systems

WALL HEIGHT - 3000mm NUMBER OF SHELVES SPACED EQUALLY OVER FULL HEIGHT

1 2 3 4 5 6
STUD SIZE SHELF WIDTH mm MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE SHELF LOAD IN kg PER METRE RUN OF SHELF

200 98 53 44 41 40 38
64mm x 0.55BMT 300 65 36 29 27 26 25
400 49 27 22 21 20 19
200 147 80 66 62 59 57
64mm x 0.75BMT 300 98 53 44 41 40 38
400 73 40 33 31 30 28
200 225 123 101 95 91 87
64mm x 1.15BMT 300 150 82 67 63 61 58
400 112 61 50 47 45 44
200 162 89 73 68 66 63
76mm x 0.55BMT 300 108 59 49 46 44 42
400 81 44 36 34 33 32
200 221 121 99 93 90 86
76mm x 0.75BMT 300 148 81 66 62 60 57
400 111 61 50 47 45 43
200 339 186 152 143 137 132
76mm x 1.15BMT 300 226 124 102 95 92 88
400 170 93 76 71 69 66

Table 87
MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE SHELF LOADS- WALL HEIGHT 3600mm
WALL HEIGHT - 3600mm NUMBER OF SHELVES SPACED EQUALLY OVER FULL HEIGHT

1 2 3 4 5 6
STUD SIZE SHELF WIDTH mm MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE SHELF LOAD IN kg PER METRE RUN OF SHELF

200 135 74 61 57 55 53
76mm x 0.55BMT 300 90 49 40 38 37 35
400 68 37 30 28 27 26
200 184 101 83 78 75 72
76mm x 0.75BMT 300 123 67 55 52 50 48
400 92 50 41 39 37 36
200 283 155 127 119 115 110
76mm x 1.15BMT 300 189 103 85 79 76 73
400 141 77 63 60 57 55
200 208 114 93 88 84 80
92mm x 0.55BMT 300 139 76 62 58 56 54
400 104 57 47 44 42 40
200 284 155 127 120 115 110
92mm x 0.75BMT 300 189 104 85 80 77 74
400 142 78 64 60 57 55
200 435 238 195 183 176 169
92mm x 1.15BMT 300 290 159 130 122 118 113
400 218 119 98 92 88 85
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MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE SHELF LOADS- WALL HEIGHT 4200mm
Steel Stud Systems

WALL HEIGHT - 4200mm NUMBER OF SHELVES SPACED EQUALLY OVER FULL HEIGHT

1 2 3 4 5 6
STUD SIZE SHELF WIDTH mm MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE SHELF LOAD IN kg PER METRE RUN OF SHELF

200 116 63 52 49 47 45
76mm x 0.55BMT 300 77 42 35 33 31 30
400 58 32 26 24 23 23
200 158 86 71 67 64 61
76mm x 0.75BMT 300 105 58 47 44 43 41
400 79 43 35 33 32 31
200 242 133 109 102 98 94
76mm x 1.15BMT 300 162 88 73 68 65 63
400 121 66 54 51 49 47
200 178 98 80 75 72 69
92mm x 0.55BMT 300 119 65 53 50 48 46
400 89 49 40 38 36 35
200 243 133 109 102 99 95
92mm x 0.75BMT 300 162 89 73 68 66 63
400 122 67 55 51 49 47
200 373 204 168 157 151 145
92mm x 1.15BMT 300 249 136 112 105 101 97
400 187 102 84 79 76 73

Table 89
MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE SHELF LOADS- WALL HEIGHT 4800mm
WALL HEIGHT - 4800mm NUMBER OF SHELVES SPACED EQUALLY OVER FULL HEIGHT

1 2 3 4 5 6
STUD SIZE SHELF WIDTH mm MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE SHELF LOAD IN kg PER METRE RUN OF SHELF

200 101 55 46 43 41 39
76mm x 0.55BMT 300 68 37 30 28 27 26
400 51 28 23 21 21 20
200 138 76 62 58 56 54
76mm x 0.75BMT 300 92 50 41 39 37 36
400 69 38 31 29 28 27
200 212 116 95 89 86 83
76mm x 1.15BMT 300 141 77 63 60 57 55
400 106 58 48 45 43 41
200 156 85 70 66 63 61
92mm x 0.55BMT 300 104 57 47 44 42 40
400 78 43 35 33 32 30
200 213 116 96 90 86 83
92mm x 0.75BMT 300 142 78 64 60 57 55
400 106 58 48 45 43 41
200 326 179 147 137 132 127
92mm x 1.15BMT 300 218 119 98 92 88 85
400 163 89 73 69 66 63
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MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE SHELF LOADS- WALL HEIGHT 6000mm

Steel Stud Systems

WALL HEIGHT - 6000mm NUMBER OF SHELVES SPACED EQUALLY OVER FULL HEIGHT

1 2 3 4 5 6
STUD SIZE SHELF WIDTH mm MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE SHELF LOAD IN kg PER METRE RUN OF SHELF

200 261 143 117 110 106 102

92mm x 1.15BMT 300 174 95 78 73 71 68
400 131 71 59 55 53 51
200 450 250 167 125 100 83
150mm x 0.75BMT 300 298 196 161 120 95 83
400 232 147 121 113 90 80
200 650 400 370 346 320 267
150mm x 1.15BMT 300 475 300 246 231 222 213
400 368 225 185 173 167 160

Design Parameters and Assumptions

Preparation of the Shelf load Tables have been based on the following assumptions.

1. Max Stud Spacing - 600mm.

2. Top and bottom wall tracks are mechanically fixed to floor and ceiling framing.
3. Studs are mechanically fixed to top and bottom wall tracks.
4. Studs and track sections are manufactured by Studco Building Systems.
5. Shelves are evenly distributed over 2/3 the wall height.
6. The tables are applicable to shelves on one side of the wall.
7. Studco takes no responsibility for the shelf design or the attachment methods unless specifically
requested to carry out checks on particular systems.
8. The tables have been designed for a deflection limit of wall height/480.
9. Wall studs are clad both sides with 13mm plasterboard or thicker.
10. Noggings are provided in accordance with minimum requirements as specified for wall construction.
11. Studs are to be continuous, not spliced.

Stud

Plasterboard
lining

Bracket

Fig. 2 Bracket Fixing to Stud Wall.

Consult Studco Engineer for project specifications.
Fig. 1 Shelf Distribution Detail
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