Abstract: A mounting member (10) for mounting a wallboard panel (14) to framing (12) comprises an elongated sheet member having parallel first and second opposite edge portions (16, 18) a central portion (24) and first and second angled portions (20, 22). The first angled portion (20) connects the first edge portion (16) to the central portion (24). The second angled portion (22) connects the second edge portion (18) to the central portion (24). The first angled portion (20) extends at an acute angle from the first edge portion (16) and at an acute angle to the second edge portion (18). The second angled portion (22) extends at an acute angle to the central portion (24) and at an acute angle to the second edge portion (18). The first edge portion (16) is adapted to be connected to the framing members (12) and the second edge portion is adapted to be contacted by wallboard panel (14) and receive fasteners (36) extending through the wallboard panel (14) and into the second edge portion (18).

Abstract: A corner stud (40) has a four-sided post portion (42) that sits into a corner region of a framing wall. The post portion includes a pair of flanges (92, 96) which form a right angle inside corner at the inside corner of the framing wall. Edge portions of wallboard panels (108, 110) connect to the flanges (92, 96). A post portion 112 of an intersection stud (110) fits within the tracks at a location between the corners. Inside corners are formed by flanges (148, 160) and (154, 166) against which edge portions (180, 182) of wallboard panels (184, 186) and (188, 190) are connected. The edge portions (180, 182, 188, 190) of the wallboard are connected to and backed up by the flanges (148, 160, 154, 166).

Abstract: A corner stud (40) has a four-sided post portion (42) that sits into a corner region of a framing wall. The post portion includes a pair of flanges (92, 96) which form a right angle inside corner at the inside corner of the framing wall. Edge portions of wallboard panels (108, 110) connect to the flanges (92, 96). A post portion 112 of an intersection stud (110) fits within the tracks at a location between the corners. Inside corners are formed by flanges (148, 160) and (154, 166) against which edge portions (180, 182) of wallboard panels (184, 186) and (188, 190) are connected. The edge portions (180, 182, 188, 190) of the wallboard are connected to and backed up by the flanges (148, 160, 154, 166).

Abstract: One or more diagonal brace beam sections (26) extend between a pair of connectors (32). One of the connectors is placed inside of a first stud (14) that opens towards a closed side of the next stud (14) the second connector member (32) abuts against the web of the second stud (14). The connectors (32) are connected to the studs (14) by screw fasteners or some other suitable form of fasteners. The several diagonal brace beam sections (26) form an internal brace beam for the wall that extends from an upper corner at one end of the wall downwardly to a lower corner at the opposite end of the wall.

Abstract: Side flaps (98, 100) border openings (118) in the webs of sheet metal studs (84). End flaps (114, 116) may border the same openings. Brace members (78) extend through the openings and are connected to the studs (84) by screws that extend through the flaps and screw into the brace member (78). The brace members (78) may extend perpendicular or diagonally to the studs (84). The brace members (32, 34) may be of sectional construction with each section having a first end and a second end and with the first end being smaller than the second end and being adapted to slip into the second end of the next section of the brace member. The brace member may be a channel member (186) having a narrow closed portion (64, 66, 68) and a wider open portion (70, 72). The openings in the web have a matching shape so that the brace member is snuggly received within the openings.

Abstract: A downwardly opening upper channel member (10) is positioned above an upwardly opening lower channel member (12). A lower end portion of a stud (14) is received in the lower channel member (12). A clip (54) is received in an upper end portion of the stud bracket (10). The clip (54) has an upper portion that is connected to the upper channel member (10). It also has a lower portion that extends downwardly into an upper end portion of its stud (14). The upper channel member (10) has opposite side flanges (20, 22) that include lower edges (32, 34) the stud (14) has an upper butt end that is positioned above the lower edge (32, 34) is below an upper web portion (18) of the upper channel member (10). The upper portion of the clip (54) is connected to the upper channel member (10). The clip (54) is free to move vertically with respect to the stud (14). In a wall construction, wallboard sheeting WS is connected to the stud (14) and the lower channel member (12) but not to the upper channel member (10).

Abstract: A downwardly opening upper channel member (10) is positioned above an upwardly opening lower channel member (12). A lower end portion of a stud (14) is received in the lower channel member (12). A clip (54) is received in an upper end portion of the stud bracket (10). The clip (54) has an upper portion that is connected to the upper channel member (10). It also has a lower portion that extends downwardly into an upper end portion of its stud (14). The upper channel member (10) has opposite side flanges (20,22) that include lower edges (32,34) the stud (14) has an upper butt end that is positioned above the lower edge (32,34) is below an upper web portion (18) of the upper channel member (10). The upper portion of the clip (54) is connected to the upper channel member (10). The clip (54) is free to move vertically with respect to the stud (14). In a wall construction, wallboard sheeting WS is connected to the stud (14) and the lower channel member (12) but not to the upper channel member (10).

Abstract: A plurality of studs (14) are spaced apart relative to each other. Upper end portions (32) of the studs fit into an upper channel space (22) and lower end portions (34) fit into a lower channel space (30). The lower channel space (30) is defined in part by a pair of spaced apart sidewalls (24, 26). Screw fasteners (52) extend through the sidewalls (24, 26) and connect them to the lower end portion (34) of the stud (14). The studs (14) have upper ends that are spaced from a web (20) forming the upper boundary of the upper channel space (22). Vertical elongated slots (48, 50) are provided in the sidewalls (38, 40) of the studs (14). Screw fasteners extend through the sidewalls (16, 18) of the upper channel member (10) and then extend into and through the slots (48, 50). The heads of the screw fasteners (52) bear against the sidewalls (16, 18) when the screw fasteners (52) are tightened.

Abstract: A downwardly opening upper channel member (10) is positioned above an upwardly opening lower channel member (12). A lower end portion of the stud (14) is received in the lower channel member (12). An insert (54) is received in the upper channel member (10) at the location of each stud (14). Each insert (54) cooperates with the flanges (20, 22) of the upper channel member (10) to form a plurality of vertical sockets (102), one for each of the studs (14). Upper end portions of the studs (14) extend into the sockets (102). In a wall construction, wall board sheeting (WS) is connected to the stud (14) and the lower channel member (12) but not to the upper channel member (10) or the insert (54). As a result, relative vertical movement is permitted between the upper channel member (10) and the rest of the wall which include the studs (14), the lower channel member (12) and the wall board sheeting (WS).

Abstract: A downwardly opening upper channel member (10) is positioned above an upwardly opening lower channel member (12). A lower end portion of a stud (14) is received in the lower channel member (12). A clip (54) is received in an upper end portion of the stud bracket (10). The clip (54) has an upper portion that is connected to the upper channel member (10). It also has a lower portion that extends downwardly into an upper end portion of its stud (14). The upper channel member (10) has opposite side flanges (20, 22) that include lower edges (32, 34) the stud (14) has an upper butt end that is positioned above the lower edge (32, 34) is below an upper web portion (18) of the upper channel member (10). The upper portion of the clip (54) is connected to the upper channel member (10). The clip (54) is free to move vertically with respect to the stud (14). In a wall construction, wallboard sheeting WS is connected to the stud (14) and the lower channel member (12) but not to the upper channel member (10).

Abstract: An elongate wall stud has a slot in upper end portions for use in a wall structure having a plurality of such studs extending between a floor and a ceiling support beam. In wall construction, pins connect said upper end portions of the studs to a support beam on the ceiling, the support beam having a base, a pair of side flanges depending from the base for receiving therebetween said stud upper end portions, said studs slots receiving the pins and allowing relative vertical movement between the support beam and the studs. Said pins include hollow and solid rivets and screws. A head on the rivet inside the slotted stud larger than the slot width prevents the rivet from passing out of the stud through the slot while loosely tying the stud to the channel and allowing longitudinal movement of the stud in the channel.

Abstract: A channel construction beam, typically metal, comprises a plurality of chutes of rectangular cross-section perpendicular to the beam for receiving a plurality of generally rectangular building studs in sliding relation within the chute. The chute comprises two or more vertical guides on each chute side inward of the beam channel aligned on a line normal to the beam web. Opposing beam ridges projecting inward of the channel may comprise the chute alignment guides. In an alternative embodiment, the chute may comprise projections outward of the beam channel sized to receive a building stud or a stud tongue extending from the stud and running longitudinally along opposing stud sides. Wall board is combined with the beam to provide a fire-rated wall. The wall stud comprises a longitudinal slot in which a screw attached to the beam flange may slide without restricting vertical movement of the stud in the beam.