How Steel Framing Enhances Your Building’s Earthquake Resistance

Posted by Brett McCutcheon on Jun 24, 2025 12:24:31 PM

Although it often goes unnoticed, earthquake resistance is a critical aspect of architectural design. Steel framing can significantly improve a building's ability to withstand seismic activity due to its inherent flexibility, high strength to weight ratio, and ductile nature which allows it to absorb and dissipate seismic energy. Here, we will learn more about these properties as well as highlight the ET&F® (a BECK brand) fastening systems, which are particularly suited for light gauge steel structures.


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Topics: Steel Studs, Steel Thread, ET&F, steel framing, steel construction, steel structure, earthquake resistance





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