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What are the basic functions of the AISI and ASTM organizations and standards as they apply to the light gauge steel framing (LGSF) industry?

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What are the basic functions of the AISI and ASTM organizations and standards as they apply to the light gauge steel framing (LGSF) industry?

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• The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) publishes the Specification for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members. This Specification provides engineers and software developers the various formula for the load carrying capacity of light gauge steel framing (LGSEA) members. The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) provides the minimum and consistent requirements for the material properties used in LGSF. In addition, ASTM provides basic guidelines or requirements for the installation of LGSF members.