Slide 5 Flashcards

1
Q

Where does the floor system distribute loads to?

A

Walls or beams

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2
Q

Joists ‘span’ from:

A

Wall to wall and wall to beams

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3
Q

What is the minimum end bearing for a floor joist?

A

38mm

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4
Q

What is a continuous header is also known as?

A

A rim joist

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5
Q

True or False: A rim joist provides the end restraint for floor joists.

A

True

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6
Q

To what does a continuous header transfer loads?

A

The sill plate

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7
Q

What do double joists provide support to?

A

Non-load bearing walls above

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8
Q

Are tail joists continuous over a span?

A

No

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9
Q

What can increase the ‘span’ of a floor joist system?

A

Strapping/Bridging

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10
Q

Where does subflooring transfer loads to?

A

Floor joists

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11
Q

To size a floor joist, what two pieces of information do you need to know?

A

What span must be satisfied and if the end bearing is provided for

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12
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What are the two types of ‘spans’?

A

Nominal span and actual span

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13
Q

What can be used to eliminate load bearing walls?

A

Beams

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14
Q

What are the two factors to determine beam size?

A

The floor load and the distance between supports or beam span

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15
Q

What does SJL stand for?

A

Supported Joist Length

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