The two most important cross-sectional shapes in cold-formed steel construction are C-shape section and U-shape section. In which members of the walls, floors, and roofs are C-shape and U-shape sections used?

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C-shape sections are used in wall studs, floor joists and rafters. The main use of U-shape sections is in top and bottom tracks of walls. Similar shape is used for bridging channels.

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