Experimental and numerical investigation of fixed-height cold-formed steel wall assemblies bearing on concrete slabs

Cold-formed steel bearing walls are frequently installed on concrete slabs, which do not provide perfectly rigid and uniform conditions. However, existing design guidance assumes bearing condition has no impact on axial capacity, though cold-formed steel compressive members are particularly susceptible to these end conditions. Additionally, studs are typically installed at the edge of the concrete slab, which is prone to spalling and geometric...