Structure / Framing member
Stud
/stʌd/noun
From Old English studu, a post or prop.
Definition
One of a series of vertical members in a framed wall, carrying loads to the floor or foundation and providing fixing for wall linings.
Fig. 49 — Stud: schematic studyNOT TO SCALE
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Structural & construction notes
Studs are spaced regularly between top and bottom plates. In load-bearing walls they carry compression; openings need doubled studs and headers. Timber and light-gauge steel are common.
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