Abstract: Embodiments include structural metal stud framing members with an improved web design. The structural metal stud framing member with the improved web design are referred to as an amplified metal stud member. Embodiments include a bracing structure and a stiffening structure to collectively increase the axial and lateral load capacity of the stud. In other words, embodiments increase the internal strength to weight ratio for both the overall axial and lateral load.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 15, 2016
Date of Patent:
July 17, 2018
Assignee:
BS CONCEPTS, LLC
Inventors:
Scott Mitchell, Joseph Gambrel, Jason Marcum, Kris Bezenek