It covers 2 common lumber species and sizes at 20 pounds per square foot load.
Roof joist sizes.
K series joists range in depth from 10 to 30 and can span up to 60.
Permissible clear span metres.
Not more than 0 5 more than 0 5 but not more than 0 75 more than 0 75 but not more than 1.
Centre to centre spacing of joists in mm joist size width depth mm 400 450 600 400 450 600 400 450 600.
About o donnell metal deck.
2 x 12 s are not listed because you can span pretty much whatever you want.
These joists easily handle spans that wood systems cannot handle while their lightweight construction makes them much less costly than steel beams.
A 2 by 4 inch joist for instance hangs into the room by 4 inches which may leave the ceiling high while a 2 by 12 inch joist in the same position hangs 12 inches into the room which decreases the ceiling height by 8 inches.
Although 2 x 4 s are included in the official table they are not listed because it is never advised to use them.
The range of joist sizes used in homes varies though between 2 by 4 inches and 2 by 12 inches.
Dead load per square metre in kn m supported by joists.
These welded steel products are used to support a building s roof and floors.