SFS Load Bearing

SFS Load Bearing System

The SFS Load Bearing System offered by Dem Steel is a complete load-bearing system that does not require a primary hot-rolled or reinforced concrete frame in buildings up to four stories.

Overview of the SFS Load Bearing System

Dem Steel's SFS load-bearing structures are designed to take advantage of the system's axial capacity. This structure is designed in such a way that the columns function like a series of columns and create full load-bearing wall panels. The system provides all the load-bearing superstructure for low to medium-height buildings. All Dem Steel components are delivered to the site and assembled on-site with single-screw connections.

This system offers significant advantages compared to traditional construction methods. Its lightweight nature, rapid installation, durability, and adaptability to tight spaces provide flexible solutions. It is ideal for adding floors to existing buildings, repurposing interior spaces, or constructing high-level internal structures. Minimizing loads is crucial for such projects, and the SFS load-bearing system meets these requirements, reducing crane and transportation costs as well. It offers a more economical and practical solution compared to pre-panelized solutions.

Design and Technical Support

Dem Steel's expert technical team provides consulting on wall and floor configurations. The team has a comprehensive archive of test details that verify performance data for different configurations. Additionally, design and detailing services are also provided. To manage this process effectively, the following architectural information must be provided by the design team:

• Wall layout plans and configurations
• Structural arrangement of openings in the walls
• Floor configuration and locations of areas requiring cutting
• Roof layout, configuration, and details of features such as eaves, parapets, and caps
• Details of junction points with supporting elements

Important Note:

SFS load-bearing systems must undergo a complete design process by Dem Steel's expert team before work begins on-site.