Metal Floor Joists
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Metal floor joists. Provide a lightweight low cost rigid floor assembly c joist components provide an economical lightweight alternative to open web trusses bar joists engineered lumber cast in place or hollow core floor assemblies. Steel joists offer consistent time tested performance without the concern of changes in size or stability. The joist also features a series of smaller holes for electrical and technology lines. Conveniently placed knock outs strengthen the joist and allow for easy hvac plumbing and electrical work.
Joist girders serve as primary framing members with simple spans to support concentrated loads for a roof or floor system. These joists feature large extruded holes that accommodate hvac mechanical plumbing and sprinkler runs. Calculated allowable properties are based upon aisi s100 07 north american specification for the design of cold formed steel structural members. The proprietary design allows totaljoist to be installed similar to wood i joists.
These concentrated loads often include standard steel joists that are in turn supporting steel roof or floor deck. The premier floor joist system for both commercial and residential framing tradeready steel joists are one of the primary components that make up the tradeready floor system. Heavy duty joists for tough floors steeler floor joists are built to last with thick gauge steel and wide webs. Table notes spans are based upon continuous support of compression flange over the full length of the joist.
For two equal spans the listed span is the center to center distance from either end to the center support. Depending on loads and spans c joists are typically spaced at 12 16 19 2 or 24 on center spacing. Depending on loads and spans c joists are typically spaced at 12 16 or 24. C joists come in a variety of depths flange sizes and steel thicknesses.
Shop our wide selection of stock and custom floor trusses to complete your building project available in a variety of styles and sizes to fit your needs. Bailey c joist floor system components provide an economical lightweight alternative to open web steel joists engineered wood eye joists cast in place or hollow core floor assembly systems. Totaljoist is an easy to install cold formed steel floor joist that offers a robust simplified framing solution compared to traditional wood or steel joists. With the superior strength and structural integrity of steel totaljoist is the most accommodating joist.