Structural Systems Flashcards
1
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one-way structural system
A
a standard structural system where the load is transmitted through structural members in one direction at a time
2
Q
joists
A
light, closely spaced members that span between beams or bearing walls and support floors or ceilings
3
Q
plank-and-beam framing
A
common use of solid wood beams in which members of a 4in or 6in nominal width span between girders or bearing walls at spacings of 4, 6, 8ft
4
Q
glue laminated construction
A
structural members are made up of individual pieces of lumber are glued together in a factory
5
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lightweight I-shaped joist
A
consists of a top and bottom chord of solid or laminated construction separated by a plywood or oriented strand board web
