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    When was the first time steel studs were used in interior building construction?

    Question #87205. Asked by ruthlesruthie. (Oct 12 07 8:52 AM)


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    		Steel studs were used in structures as early as 1770-72, however they were not popular. They were at that time mostly used inside of Domes and Churches.
    http://www.kuleuven.ac.be/bwk/materials/Teaching/master/wg01b/l0430.htm

    Oct 24 07, 8:15 PM

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