Designing Floor Systems with Engineered Wood Joists - Ron Blank ...
Designing Floor Systems with Engineered Wood Joists - Ron Blank ...
Designing Floor Systems with Engineered Wood Joists - Ron Blank ...
You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles
YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.
Building Code Requirements<br />
Safety Factor: Length of Joist Span<br />
Length of the joist span is determined by the designer’s space concepts<br />
and the locations of bearing points in a structure. Designers often<br />
relocate bearings to accommodate span capabilities.<br />
Once a desired span has been identified, it must be considered in context<br />
<strong>with</strong> loading conditions, deflection characteristics, joist spacing and<br />
bearing size.<br />
Consult manufacturers’ literature and software to confirm the appropriate<br />
joist span for given conditions.
Change language