Initial structural characteristics of built-up I-section cold-formed steel with oriented strand board short column

Roof truss systems and wall panels are two examples of popular structural components made by cold-formed steel (CFS) which is classified as a steel-based building material available in a wide range of shapes, and thicknesses. The use of CFS is increasing due to its many desirable properties, including a high strength-to-weight ratio, low weight, resistance to corrosion, and fast installation. In contrast, the thin-surfaced and opened section of CFS buckles easily when utilised as a beam or column. When the load is applied directly, the CFS section fails in modes such as web crippling, torsion, and buckling. As a result, the new I-section with top and bottom flange elements was produced by using CFS channel section, and timber board from the type of oriented strand board (OSB) as a web element. The study aimed to determine the initial structural characteristics of the built-up I-section CFS with OSB short column. A single or double web element made by yellow and dark brown OSB was used to construct the I-section for determining the initial structural characteristics. The I-section with a double web of yellow OSB showed the highest value of ultimate load and compressive strength as compared to other specimens in the range of 8.00% to 14.00%.