The advantages of using light-gauge steel framing members in lieu of wood framing members include all of the following except: a. framing members are significantly lighter than the wood members to which they are structurally equivalent. b. they can be used in buildings for which non combustible construction is required by building codes. c. they provide better thermal insulation than do wood members of the same size. d. steel members tend to be straighter and more uniform than their wood counterparts. e. all of the above.

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Liana Mitchell

21 December, 01:16

The advantages of using light-gauge steel framing members in lieu of wood framing members include all of the following except: a. framing members are significantly lighter than the wood members to which they are structurally equivalent. b. they can be used in buildings for which non combustible construction is required by building codes. c. they provide better thermal insulation than do wood members of the same size. d. steel members tend to be straighter and more uniform than their wood counterparts. e. all of the above.

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Devon Dickerson · Answer 1

Answer: (C) They provide better thermal insulation than do wood members of the same size.

Explanation: Light gauge steel framing members, also known as cold-formed steel, are made from steel sheets with high quality Structural quality, the major disadvantage of light gauge steel framing is that they lack the ability to withstand thermal pressure, they are also easily affected by combustion or fire.

Light steel frames construction are known to be more reliable and they are known to have a high flexibility, durability, light weight and are very easy to handle compared to Wood members of the size.