Standard Details (SD)

SD-13: Structural Stud Reinforcement for Point Loads

Reinforce the stud zone where concentrated loads land on the wall line.

Duration: 6 minLevel: Details
SD-13: Structural Stud Reinforcement for Point Loads

SD-13: Structural Stud Reinforcement for Point Loads

What this detail covers

  • A typical reinforcement arrangement where a point load bears on the wall line.
  • Keeping the load centred and distributing it into the structure as designed.

Key steps

  1. Confirm the point load location (centre line) from the engineer’s drawings.
  2. Install the specified reinforcement timber/pack as shown.
  3. Fit any OSB cover strip/backing required and fix to schedule.

Checks

  • Reinforcement is centred to the load line.
  • Fixings are installed as specified (type/spacing/edge distances).

Common mistakes

  • Guessing load locations on site instead of following the engineered set-out.
  • Missing reinforcement pieces and relying on linings to “stiffen” the area.

Indicative only: always follow the engineer’s fixing schedule and the project drawings.

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