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TABLE OF CONTENTS VULCRAFT DESIGN NOTICE ......................................................................................

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GENERAL INFORMATION............................................................................................ A. Joist Design Commentary 1. Vibration 2. Deflection 3. How to Specify Concentrated &Other Non-Uniform Loads on Steel Joists 4. Recycled Content – LEED Program

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K AND KCS SERIES...................................................................................................... A. General Information B. K Series Specifications C. K Series LRFD and ASD Load Tables D. KCS Series LRFD and ASD Load Tables

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ACCESSORIES AND DETAILS ..................................................................................... 35 A. K Series Joist Substitutes B. 2.5K Series and Loose Outriggers C. K Series Top Chord Extensions and Extended Ends D. K Series Extensions LRFD and ASD Load Tables E. K Series Open Web Steel Joists F. LH and DLH Series Details LH AND DLH SERIES ................................................................................................... 49 A. General Information B. LH and DLH Series Specifications C. LH Series LRFD and ASD Load Tables D. DLH Series LRFD and ASD Load Tables SLH SERIES .................................................................................................................. 73 A. General Information B. SLH Details C. SLH-Load Tables D. SLH-Specifications JOIST GIRDERS............................................................................................................ 89 A. General Information B. Joist Girder Details C. Bottom Chord Brace Tables D. Joist Girders in Moment Resistant Frames E. Joist Girder Specifications F. Joist Girder LRFD and ASD Weight Tables FIRE RESISTANCE RATINGS WITH STEEL JOIST AND JOIST GIRDERS ............... 113 ECONOMICAL JOIST GUIDE....................................................................................... 123 RECOMMENDED CODE OF STANDARD PRACTICE ................................................ 135 GLOSSARY.................................................................................................................... 144 OSHA SAFETY STANDARDS FOR STEEL ERECTION .............................................. 148 PUBLICATIONS............................................................................................................. 157 FRONT COVER PICTURE: The Prairie School - Racine, Wisconsin This 68,000 sq. ft facility included a new locker room, fitness and weight training areas, a field house, and a track. The primary framing system consisted of a braced, compound-curved steel frame supporting long span barrel vaulted steel joists at the roof with precast plank supported on a steel frame and load bearing masonry walls at the floor. The structure was supported on conventional spread footings. The building featured large areas of clerestory glazing and curvilinear form.

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ALABAMA 7205 Gault Avenue N. Fort Payne, Alabama 35967 P.O. Box 680169 Fort Payne, Alabama 35968 (256) 845-2460 • Fax: (256) 845-2823 email: [email protected] ISO 9001 Certified ISO 14001 Certified Joists & Deck

INDIANA 6610 County Road 60 P.O. Box 1000 St.Joe, Indiana 46785 (260) 337-1800 • Fax: (260) 337-1801 email: [email protected] ISO 9001 Certified ISO 14001 Certified Joists & Deck

NEBRASKA 1601 West Omaha Avenue Norfolk, Nebraska 68701 P.O. Box 59 Norfolk, Nebraska 68702 (402) 644-8500 • Fax: (402) 644-8528 email: [email protected] ISO 9001 Certified ISO 14001 Certified Joists & Deck

NEW YORK 5362 Railroad Street P.O. Box 280 Chemung, New York 14825 (607) 529-9000 • Fax: (607) 529-9001 email: [email protected] ISO 9001 Certified ISO 14001 Certified Joists & Deck

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SOUTH CAROLINA 1501 West Darlington Street P.O. Box 100520 Florence, South Carolina 29501 (843) 662-0381 • Fax: (843) 662-3132 email: [email protected] ISO 9001 Certified ISO 14001 Certified Joists & Deck

TEXAS 287 North Main Extension P.O. Box 186 Grapeland, Texas 75844 (936) 687-4665 • Fax: (936) 687-4290 email: [email protected] ISO 9001 Certified ISO 14001 Certified Joists & Deck

UTAH 1875 West Highway 13 South P.O. Box 637 Brigham City, Utah 84302 (435) 734-9433 • Fax: (435) 723-5423 email: [email protected] ISO 9001 Certified ISO 14001 Certified Joists

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A WORD ABOUT QUALITY

NOTICE

In manufacturing steel joists, there can be no compromise on quality. Your business depends on it. Our reputation and success depends on it. As the largest manufacturer of steel joists in the United States, a lot of buildings and a lot of people depend on Vulcraft for consistently high standards of quality that are demonstrated in reliable performance.

Vulcraft, a Division of Nucor Corporation, has provided this catalog for use by engineers and architects in designing and using Vulcraft open web joists and open web girders. It includes all products available at the time of printing. Vulcraft reserves the right to change, revise or withdraw any Products or procedures without notice.

In the manufacturing of steel joists and joist girders, Vulcraft uses high quality steel. Welding to exact specifications is the key to making structurally sound joists — and the most critical step in the entire process. This being the case, all Vulcraft welders are qualified to American Welding Society standards. All welds are in accordance with the Steel Joist Institute’s welding criteria and all Vulcraft joists are manufactured to meet the required design loads of the specifying professional.

The information presented in this catalog has been prepared in accordance with recognized engineering principles and is for general information only. While it is believed to be accurate, this information should not be used or relied upon for any specific application without competent professional examination and verification of its accuracy, suitability and applicability by an engineer, architect or other licensed professional. Vulcraft is a manufacturer of open web steel joists, joist girders, floor deck and roof deck. Vulcraft employs a staff of engineers for the design, manufacture and marketing of its products. Vulcraft does not accept the responsibility as the design professional of record for any structure. Vulcraft accepts the delegation of the engineering responsibility only for the products it manufactures, provided the application and applicable loading for these products are specified by the design professional of record. Vulcraft provides engineering for the design of its products and does not displace the need on any project for a design professional of record.

To further insure the precision and quality of every weld, every Vulcraft quality assurance inspector is also certified to these same high standards. Furthermore Vulcraft’s quality assurance supervisors report directly to the engineering manager. Vulcraft also employs an ongoing program of mechanical testing that includes full scale load tests at every facility. As the leading manufacturer of steel joists and joist girders in the United States, Vulcraft’s reputation depends on successfully managed quality control programs. That’s why quality is important at Vulcraft. You have our word on it.

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JOIST DESIGN COMMENTARY

FLOOR VIBRATION Floor vibration occurs, in varying degrees, in all types of building construction. Unlike steady state vibration, which can be isolated, vibration due to human impact is inconsistent in amplitude and frequency and therefore, more difficult to control.

significantly to the composite section. When used with a thicker slab, greater resistance to vibration can be achieved, and, since fewer pieces must be installed, may be more economical. PARTITIONS introduce damping and usually eliminate vibration problems. They will be effective either above or below a floor as long as they are connected to the floor. Partitions below a joist supported floor ideally should be in direct contact with the steel deck. If partitions below a joist supported floor are in direct contact with the joists, the joist bottom chord and webs must be designed for such intermediate support conditions.

The Steel Joist Institute and Nucor Research and Development have studied this phenomenon for many years. Laboratory research has been performed and numerous buildings, exhibiting both good and bad characteristics, were tested using seismic recording instruments. SJI Technical Digest #5 (1988) and AISC / CISC Steel Design Guide 11 (1997) discuss in detail methods for calculating vibrational properties for joist supported floors.

SUPPORT FRAMING BEAMS sometimes contribute to floor vibration. The natural frequency and amplitude for both the joist and supporting joist girders or hotrolled girders need to be calculated. In this manner the resulting system acceleration or displacement and frequency can be determined from which the performance of the system can be predicted.

The vast majority of structures, including those utilizing steel joists, do not exhibit floor vibrations severe enough to be considered objectionable. However, human sensitivity to vibratory motion varies, and a satisfactory framing solution is dependent upon the sound judgment of qualified structural engineers.

DEFINITIONS Floor vibration is measured in terms of acceleration amplitude, displacement amplitude, and frequency. These factors are not objectionable to all people at the same level since human sensitivity varies.

INCREASING JOIST STIFFNESS above that which is required by live load deflection may be beneficial. A higher frequency floor is generally a better floor for most applications. Increasing the stiffness of the steel joists themselves results in increasing the frequency and slightly decreasing the acceleration or displacement of the floor vibration.

Acceleration amplitude is the maximum acceleration caused by a force excitation.

BRIDGING of all standard types provide equal floor vibrational characteristics.

Displacement amplitude is defined as the magnitude or total distance traveled by each oscillation of the vibration.

LONGER FLOOR SPANS have many advantages over shorter spans, both in construction cost and in vibrational response. Floor spans over 40 feet with a 2-1/2" thick concrete slab give a vibrational frequency in the 3 - 5 cycles per second range. There are many long spanning joist supported floors that perform satisfactorily.

Frequency is the term used to describe the speed of the oscillations and is expressed in cycles per second or Hz. Acceleration is the only vibration factor which humans can sense.

PC-based software to evaluate vibration of joist supported floor systems is available from the

Damping is defined as the rate of decay of amplitude.

STEEL JOIST INSTITUTE 3127 Mr. Joe White Avenue Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 phone (843) 626-1995

The following observations, which were determined from research data to be beneficial in reducing vibration levels, are recommended only as a guide.

and

OPEN FLOOR AREAS are most subject to vibrational problems. Modern “electronic offices” tend to have lower live loading and damping, and hence can potentially be more prone to floor vibration. Partitions, file cabinets, book stacks, heavy furnishings and even crowds of people provide additional damping and minimize complaints.

STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS, INC. 537 Wisteria Drive Radford, VA 24141 phone (540) 731-3330

CONCLUSIONS: Partitions eliminate vibration problems. When a floor area cannot have partitions, increasing the slab thickness and/or increasing the joist stiffness are the most economical and effective ways to reduce objectionable vibrations.

THICKER FLOOR SLABS are an economical solution to floor vibration. Additional thickness increases floor system stiffness transverse to the joists, thus reducing the vibration. The additional mass of the system will reduce the objectionable vibration.

For more information refer to Steel Joist Institute Technical Digest No. 5 "Vibration of Steel Joist-Concrete Slab Floors", and the AISC / CISC Steel Design Guide 11 “Floor Vibrations Due to Human Activity”.

WIDER JOIST SPACINGS improve vibrational characteristics only when combined with thicker floor slabs. The resulting increase in joist size does not contribute

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JOIST DESIGN COMMENTARY

DEFLECTION OF STEEL JOISTS The deflection of a steel joist when loaded with a uniformly-distributed load depends upon the following factors: w= uniformly-distributed load carried by the joist (plf) L= (span of the joist -.33)(ft.) E= modulus of elasticity of steel (29,000,000 psi) I= 26.767 WLL (L3) (10-6) where WLL=red figure in load table

Web members have a 5% stress reversal reserve capacity. If a stress reversal is larger than 5%, clearly specify the stress reversal with the joists. An “SP” is not required as long as the stress reversal requirement is clearly specified. When a suitable K or LH series joist cannot be specified, use the required moment and shear to select a KCS series joist or use double joists to attain the required capacity. Note that LH series have deeper standard bearing depths than K or KCS series joists.

Tests have shown that deflection at mid-span may be determined with reasonable accuracy using the following formula: Deflection (inches)= 1.15x5wL4 (123) = 384El

In some cases, a standard joist cannot be reasonably specified. In this case, all uniform, non-uniform (such as drift loads or varying uniform loads) and concentrated loads must be given on the drawing or load diagram with all dimensions given. The drawback of this method is that the exact dimensions and locations must be given. Often this information is not available at the time of joist fabrication.

25.88wL4 El Example: Determine the approximate total load deflection of a 24K8 for the following conditions: W=280 plf L=40.0 ft WLL= 161 plf E=29,000,000 psi I=26.767(161) (40-.33)3 (10-6)= 269.0 in.4

Regardless of whether K-series, KCS-series or LHseries joists are specified, it is important to note that even though sufficient shear and moment capacity are provided within the special joist, the localized bending of the chord members due to concentrated loading between panel points is not considered. The joist design generally presumes that all concentrated loads are to be applied at panel points. When this is not the case, the specifying professional must specify on the structural drawings of the contract documents that a field installed member be located at all concentrated loads not occurring at panel points (see detail C1).

Deflection= 25.88(280)(40-.33)4 =2.30 in. 29,000,000(269)

HOW TO SPECIFY JOISTS FOR CONCENTRATED LOADS ON STEEL JOISTS When specifying joists for concentrated loads, the specifying professional should first attempt to specify a larger standard joist or a KCS series joist. The joist specified must have adequate moment and shear resistance throughout the length of the joist.

If the magnitude and locations of all loads are provided on the structural drawings, Vulcraft can design for the localized chord bending due to the load at the locations given.

The shear resistance of K or LH series joists varies throughout the length of the joist. The shear capacity of the joist must be checked at every location by use of a shear diagram showing the allowable shear envelope created by the uniform design load of the joist (given in the table), versus the actual shear diagram. This diagram can be easily drawn with free software (Vulcraft Assistant Program) available at our web site www.vulcraft.com. The following diagram is an example of a 40’ joist with a 180 plf uniform load plus a concentrated load of 1900 lbs. at 17’ from the left end.

The second alternative is the most economical.

In this case, using the developed 399 plf load, either a 30K10 with an 11% stress reversal, or a standard 26KCS3 could be specified. DETAIL C1 VARYING UNIFORM LOADS ON STEEL JOISTS The selection process of a joist for varying uniform loads such as drift loads or stepped uniform loads is essentially the same as that for concentrated loads. For K-series joists where the uniform load exceeds 550 pounds per lineal foot, the only options are: double joists or the use of special (SP) joists. Again a load diagram should be shown on the structural drawings.

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JOIST DESIGN COMMENTARY

2006 RECYCLED CONTENT OF NUCOR STEEL PRODUCTS FOR THE L.E.E.D.® PROGRAM Nucor Corporation is the nation’s largest recycler, using almost 21 million tons of scrap steel in 2006 to create new products. Nucor uses Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) technology at all of its steel producing facilities. EAFs use post-consumer scrap steel material for the major feedstock, unlike blast furnace operations which use mined iron ore as the major feedstock. Nucor has prepared the following information to help calculate the recycled content for products being used with “Green

Building” applications or for projects in the L.E.E.D. program. Percentages are approximate and based on the total weight of the products. Calculations are based on 2006 scrap steel delivered and finished materials produced. Values do not consider home scrap or scrap generated onsite. Specific product information may be available from facility representatives.

RECYCLED CONTENT - LEED Version 2.2 Credit 4.1 and 4.2

2006 Recycled Steel Content of Nucor Products(*) (% by Total Weight) Product Group Nucor Bar Products Nucor Sheet Products

Average Recycled Content >99% 70%

Total Nucor Steel Combined

82.3%

Vulcraft Structural Products Vulcraft Decking

>99% 70%

REGIONAL MATERIALS - LEED Version 2.2 Credit 5.1 and 5.2 Nucor tracks the origin of all scrap shipments to our mills. Nucor can approximate the amount of scrap extracted from any project site region. Nucor owns steel and steel products manufacturing facilities throughout the US that are within 500 miles of almost any project site. Please contact your local sales representative if you have questions about regional materials.

BAR MILL GROUP - Darlington SC, Norfolk NE, Jewett TX, Plymouth UT, Auburn NY, Birmingham AL, Kankakee IL, Jackson MS, Seattle WA, Marion OH

2006 Approximate Recycled Steel Content Of All Nucor Bar Mill Group Products(*) Facility All

Total Scrap Total Alloys and Steel Use Other Iron Units >99%

4.71

(4.2-2)

E

(4.2-9)

Design Stress = 1.45Fy (LRFD)

(4.2-10)

Allowable Stress = 0.95Fy (ASD)

(4.2-11)

Design Stress = 1.35Fy (LRFD)

(4.2-12)

4.3 MAXIMUM SLENDERNESS RATIOS

(4.2-13)

Allowable Stress = 0.90Fy (ASD)

QFy


Fy

Allowable Stress = 0.6Fy (ASD)

For bearing plates: Fy = 50 ksi (345 MPa), or Fy = 36 ksi (250 MPa)



QFy Fe

(4.2-8)

For web members of solid round cross section: Fy = 50 ksi (345 MPa), or Fy = 36 ksi (250 MPa)

For Chords: Fy = 50 ksi (345 MPa) Design Stress = 0.9Fy (LRFD)

Design Stress = 0.9Fy (LRFD)

The slenderness ratio, l/r, where l is as used in Section 4.2 (b) and r is the corresponding least radius of gyration, shall not exceed the following:

(4.2-3)



Top chord interior panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

E

Top chord end panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

QFy

Compression members other than top chord. . . . . . . . . 200 Fcr = 0.877Fe

(4.2-4)

4.4 MEMBERS

Tension members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240

(a) Chords

Where Fe = Elastic buckling stress determined in accordance with Equation 4.2-5. Fe =

 π E 2 2

The bottom chord shall be designed as an axially loaded tension member.

(4.2-5)

l

r

The radius of gyration of the top chord about its vertical axis shall not be less than l/145 where l is the spacing in inches (millimeters) between lines of bridging as specified in Section 5.4(c).

For hot-rolled sections, “Q” is the full reduction factor for slender compression elements. Design Stress = 0.9Fcr (LRFD)

(4.2-6)

Allowable Stress = 0.6Fcr (ASD)

(4.2-7)

The top chord shall be considered as stayed laterally by the floor slab or roof deck when attachments are in accordance with the requirements of Section 5.8(e) of these specifications.

In the above equations, l is taken as the distance in inches (millimeters) between panel points for the chord members

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OPEN WEB STEEL JOISTS, K-SERIES

For ASD:

The top chord shall be designed for only axial compressive stress when the panel length, l, does not exceed 24 inches (609 mm). When the panel length exceeds 24 inches (609 mm), the top chord shall be designed as a continuous member subject to combined axial and bending stresses and shall be so proportioned that:

at the panel point:

For LRFD:

at the panel point:

fau + fbu ≤ 0.9Fy

at the mid panel:

for



(4.4-1)




Qφ bFy

≤ 1.0 (4.4-2)





(4.4-4)

≥ 0.2, Cmfb




1.67fa 1– Fe fa Fa


fa + 2Fa

 1–

QFb

≤ 1.0 (4.4-5)

< 0.2, Cmfb

1.67fa Fe


QFb

≤ 1.0

(4.4-6)

fa = P/A = Required compressive stress, ksi (MPa)

Cmfbu




fau 1– φ cFe

fa Fa



fa 8 + Fa 9

fau < 0.2, φcFcr




fau + 2φcFcr

for

for

Cmfbu

fau 1– φ cFe

for

at the mid panel:

fau ≥ 0.2, φ cFcr



fau 8 + φ cFcr 9

fa + fb ≤ 0.6Fy

Qφ bFy

≤ 1.0

P = Required axial strength using ASD load combinations, kips (N)

(4.4-3)

fb = M/S = Required bending stress at the location under consideration, ksi (MPa) M = Required flexural strength using ASD load combinations, kip-in. (N-mm)

fau = Pu /A = Required compressive stress, ksi (MPa) Pu = Required axial strength using LRFD load combinations, kips (N)

S = Elastic Section Modulus, in.3 (mm3)

fbu = Mu/S = Required bending stress at the location under consideration, ksi (MPa)

Fa = Allowable axial compressive stress based on l/r as defined in Section 4.2(b), ksi (MPa)

Mu = Required flexural strength using LRFD load combinations, kip-in. (N-mm)

Fb = Allowable bending stress; 0.6Fy, ksi (MPa) Cm = 1 - 0.50 fa/Fe for end panels

S = Elastic Section Modulus, in.3 (mm3)

(b) Web

Cm = 1 - 0.67 fa/Fe for interior panels

Fcr = Nominal axial compressive stress in ksi (MPa) based on l/ r as defined in Section 4.2(b),

The vertical shears to be used in the design of the web members shall be determined from full uniform loading, but such vertical shears shall be not less than 25 percent of the end reaction. Due consideration shall be given to the effect of eccentricity. The effect of combined axial compression and bending may be investigated using the provisions of Section 4.4(a), letting Cm = 0.4 when bending due to eccentricity produces reversed curvature.

Cm = 1 - 0.3 fau/φFe for end panels Cm = 1 - 0.4 fau/φFe for interior panels Fy = Specified minimum yield strength, ksi (MPa) Fe =

 π E 2 2

, ksi (MPa)

l

rx

Interior vertical web members used in modified Warren type web systems shall be designed to resist the gravity loads supported by the member plus an additional axial load of 1/2 of 1.0 percent of the top chord axial force.

Where l is the panel length, in inches (millimeters), as defined in Section 4.2(b) and rx is the radius of gyration about the axis of bending.

(c) Extended Ends

Q = Form factor defined in Section 4.2(b) A = Area of the top chord, in.2 (mm2)

The magnitude and location of the loads to be supported, deflection requirements, and proper bracing of extended

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(c) Eccentricity

top chords or full depth cantilever ends shall be clearly indicated on the structural drawings.

4.5 CONNECTIONS

Members connected at a joint shall have their centroidal axes meet at a point if practical. Otherwise, due consideration shall be given to the effect of eccentricity. In no case shall eccentricity of any web member at a joint exceed 3/4 of the over-all dimension, measured in the plane of the web, of the largest member connected. The eccentricity of any web member shall be the perpendicular distance from the centroidal axis of that web member to the point on the centroidal axis of the chord which is vertically above or below the intersection of the centroidal axes of the web members forming the joint. Ends of joists shall be proportioned to resist bending produced by eccentricity at the support.

(a) Methods

Joist connections and splices shall be made by attaching the members to one another by arc or resistance welding or other accredited methods. (1) Welded Connections a) Selected welds shall be inspected visually by the manufacturer. Prior to this inspection, weld slag shall be removed.

4.6 CAMBER

b) Cracks are not acceptable and shall be repaired. c) Thorough fusion shall exist between weld and base metal for the required design length of the weld; such fusion shall be verified by visual inspection.

Joists shall have approximate camber in accordance with the following: TABLE 4.6-1

d) Unfilled weld craters shall not be included in the design length of the weld.

Top Chord Length

e) Undercut shall not exceed 1/16 inch (2 millimeters) for welds oriented parallel to the principal stress.

Approximate Camber

20'-0"

(6096 mm)

1/4"

(6 mm)

f) The sum of surface (piping) porosity diameters shall not exceed 1/16 inch (2 millimeters) in any 1 inch (25 millimeters) of design weld length.

30'-0"

(9144 mm)

3/8"

(10 mm)

40'-0"

(12192 mm)

5/8"

(16 mm)

50'-0"

(15240 mm)

1"

(25 mm)

g) Weld spatter that does not interfere with paint coverage is acceptable.

60'-0"

(18288 mm)

1 1/2"

(38 mm)

The specifying professional shall give consideration to coordinating joist camber with adjacent framing.

(2) Welding Program

4.7 VERIFICATION OF DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE

Manufacturers shall have a program for establishing weld procedures and operator qualification, and for weld sampling and testing. (See Technical Digest #8 Welding of Open Web Steel Joists.)

(a) Design Calculations

Companies manufacturing K-Series Joists shall submit design data to the Steel Joist Institute (or an independent agency approved by the Steel Joist Institute) for verification of compliance with the SJI Specifications. Design data shall be submitted in detail and in the format specified by the Institute.

(3) Weld Inspection by Outside Agencies (See Section 5.12 of these specifications) The agency shall arrange for visual inspection to determine that welds meet the acceptance standards of Section 4.5(a)(1) above. Ultrasonic, X-Ray, and magnetic particle testing are inappropriate for joists due to the configurations of the components and welds.

(b) Tests of Chord and Web Members

(b) Strength

Each manufacturer shall, at the time of design review by the Steel Joist Institute or other independent agency, verify by tests that the design, in accordance with Sections 4.1 through 4.5 of this specification, will provide the theoretical strength of critical members. Such tests shall be evaluated considering the actual yield strength of the members of the test joists.

(1) Joint Connections - Joint connections shall be capable of withstanding forces due to an ultimate load equal to at least 1.35 times the LRFD, or 2.0 times the ASD load shown in the applicable Standard Load Table. (2) Shop Splices – Splices may occur at any point in chord or web members. Members containing a butt weld splice shall develop an ultimate tensile force of at least 57 ksi (393 MPa) times the full design area of the chord or web. The term “member” shall be defined as all component parts comprising the chord or web, at the point of the splice.

Material tests for determining mechanical properties of component members shall be conducted.

(c) Tests of Joints and Connections

Each manufacturer shall verify by shear tests on representative joints of typical joists that connections will meet the provision of Section 4.5(b). Chord and web members may be reinforced for such tests.

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(d) In-Plant Inspections

steel bearing plate and the masonry or concrete by the specifying professional. The joists must bear a minimum of 2 1/2 inches (64 millimeters) on the steel bearing plate.

Each manufacturer shall verify their ability to manufacture K-Series Joists through periodic In-Plant Inspections. Inspections shall be performed by an independent agency approved by the Steel Joist Institute. The frequency, manner of inspection, and manner of reporting shall be determined by the Steel Joist Institute. The plant inspections are not a guarantee of the quality of any specific joists; this responsibility lies fully and solely with the individual manufacturer.

(b) Steel

Due consideration of the end reactions and all other vertical and lateral forces shall be taken by the specifying professional in the design of the steel support. The ends of K-Series Joists shall extend a distance of not less than 2 1/2 inches (64 millimeters) over the steel supports.

5.4 BRIDGING

SECTION 5.

Top and bottom chord bridging is required and shall consist of one or both of the following types. (a) Horizontal

APPLICATION 5.1 USAGE

Horizontal bridging shall consist of continuous horizontal steel members. Attachments to the joist chords shall be made by welding or mechanical means and shall be capable of resisting a nominal (unfactored) horizontal force of not less than 700 pounds (3114 Newtons).

These specifications shall apply to any type of structure where floors and roofs are to be supported directly by steel joists installed as hereinafter specified. Where joists are used other than on simple spans under uniformly distributed loading as prescribed in Section 4.1, they shall be investigated and modified if necessary to limit the required stresses to those listed in Section 4.2.

The ratio of unbraced length to least radius of gyration, l/r, of the bridging member shall not exceed 300, where l is the distance in inches (millimeters) between attachments and r is the least radius of gyration of the bridging member.

CAUTION: If a rigid connection of the bottom chord is to be made to the column or other support, it shall be made only after the application of the dead loads. The joist is then no longer simply supported, and the system must be investigated for continuous frame action by the specifying professional.

(b) Diagonal

Diagonal bridging shall consist of cross-bracing with a l/r ratio of not more than 200, where l is the distance in inches (millimeters) between connections and r is the least radius of gyration of the bracing member. Where crossbracing members are connected at their point of intersection, the l distance shall be taken as the distance in inches (millimeters) between connections at the point of intersection of the bracing members and the connections to the chord of the joists. Connections to the chords of steel joists shall be made by positive mechanical means or by welding.

The designed detail of a rigid type connection and moment plates shall be shown on the structural drawings by the specifying professional. The moment plates shall be furnished by other than the joist manufacturer.

5.2 SPAN

5.3 END SUPPORTS

(c) Quantity and Spacing

The span of a joist shall not exceed 24 times its depth. (a) Masonry and Concrete

The number of rows of top chord bridging shall not be less than as shown in Bridging Tables 5.4-1 and the spacing shall meet the requirements of Section 4.4(a). The number of rows of bottom chord bridging, including bridging required per Section 5.11, shall not be less than the number of top chord rows. Rows of bottom chord bridging are permitted to be spaced independently of rows of top chord bridging. The spacing of rows of bottom chord bridging shall meet the slenderness requirement of Section 4.3 and any specified strength requirements.

K-Series Joists supported by masonry or concrete are to bear on steel bearing plates and shall be designed as steel bearing. Due consideration of the end reactions and all other vertical or lateral forces shall be taken by the specifying professional in the design of the steel bearing plate and the masonry or concrete. The ends of K-Series Joists shall extend a distance of not less than 4 inches (102 millimeters) over the masonry or concrete support and be anchored to the steel bearing plate. The plate shall be located not more than 1/2 inch (13 millimeters) from the face of the wall and shall be not less than 6 inches (152 millimeters) wide perpendicular to the length of the joist. The plate is to be designed by the specifying professional and shall be furnished by other than the joist manufacturer.

(d) Bottom Chord Bearing Joists

Where bottom chord bearing joists are utilized, a row of diagonal bridging shall be provided near the support(s). This bridging shall be installed and anchored before the hoisting cable(s) is released.

Where it is deemed necessary to bear less than 4 inches (102 millimeters) over the masonry or concrete support, special consideration is to be given to the design of the

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TABLE 5.4-1

NUMBER OF ROWS OF TOP CHORD BRIDGING**

Refer to the K-Series Load Table and Specification Section 6 for required bolted diagonal bridging. Distances are Joist Span lengths in feet - See “Definition of Span” preceding Load Table. *Section Number

One Row

Two Rows

Three Rows

Four Rows

#1

Up thru 16

Over 16 thru 24

Over 24 thru 28

#2

Up thru 17

Over 17 thru 25

Over 25 thru 32

#3

Up thru 18

Over 18 thru 28

Over 28 thru 38

Over 38 thru 40

#4

Up thru 19

Over 19 thru 28

Over 28 thru 38

Over 38 thru 48

#5

Up thru 19

Over 19 thru 29

Over 29 thru 39

Over 39 thru 50

Over 50 thru 52

#6

Up thru 19

Over 19 thru 29

Over 29 thru 39

Over 39 thru 51

Over 51 thru 56

#7

Up thru 20

Over 20 thru 33

Over 33 thru 45

Over 45 thru 58

Over 58 thru 60

#8

Up thru 20

Over 20 thru 33

Over 33 thru 45

Over 45 thru 58

Over 58 thru 60 Over 59 thru 60

#9

Up thru 20

Over 20 thru 33

Over 33 thru 46

Over 46 thru 59

#10

Up thru 20

Over 20 thru 37

Over 37 thru 51

Over 51 thru 60

#11

Up thru 20

Over 20 thru 38

Over 38 thru 53

Over 53 thru 60

#12

Up thru 20

Over 20 thru 39

Over 39 thru 53

Over 53 thru 60

* Last digit(s) of joist designation shown in Load Table ** See Section 5.11 for additional bridging required for uplift design.

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OPEN WEB STEEL JOISTS, K-SERIES 5.5 INSTALLATION OF BRIDGING

(d) Bearing Slabs or decks shall bear uniformly along the top chords of the joists.

Bridging shall support the top and bottom chords against lateral movement during the construction period and shall hold the steel joists in the approximate position as shown on the joist placement plans.

(e) Attachments

The spacing for slab or deck attachments along the joist top chord shall not exceed 36 inches (914 millimeters), and shall be capable of resisting a nominal (unfactored) lateral force of not less than 300 pounds (1335 Newtons), i.e., 100 plf (1.46 kN/m).

The ends of all bridging lines terminating at walls or beams shall be anchored thereto.

5.6 END ANCHORAGE

(a) Masonry and Concrete

(f) Wood Nailers

Ends of K-Series Joists resting on steel bearing plates on masonry or structural concrete shall be attached thereto with a minimum of two 1/8 inch (3 millimeters) fillet welds 1 inch (25 millimeters) long, or with two 1/2 inch (13 millimeters) ASTM A307 bolts, or the equivalent.

Where wood nailers are used, such nailers in conjunction with deck or slab shall be attached to the top chords of the joists in conformance with Section 5.8(e).

(g) Joist With Standing Seam Roofing

(b) Steel

Ends of K-Series Joists resting on steel supports shall be attached thereto with a minimum of two 1/8 inch (3 millimeters) fillet welds 1 inch (25 millimeters) long, or with two 1/2 inch (13 millimeters) ASTM A307 bolts, or the equivalent. When K-Series Joists are used to provide lateral stability to the supporting member, the final connection shall be made by welding or as designated by the specifying professional.

The stiffness and strength of standing-seam roof clips varies from one manufacturer to another. Therefore, some roof systems cannot be counted on to provide lateral stability to the joists which support the roof. Sufficient stability must be provided to brace the joists laterally under the full design load. The compression chord must resist the chord axial design force in the plane of the joist (i.e., x-x axis buckling) and out of the plane of the joist (i.e., y-y axis buckling). Out-of-plane strength may be achieved by adjusting the bridging spacing and/or increasing the compression chord area, the joist depth, and the y-axis radius of gyration. The effective slenderness ratio in the y-direction equals 0.94 L/ry; where L is the bridging spacing in inches (millimeters). The maximum bridging spacing may not exceed that specified in Section 5.4(c).

(c) Uplift

Where uplift forces are a design consideration, roof joists shall be anchored to resist such forces (Refer to Section 5.11 Uplift).

5.7 JOIST SPACING

Joists shall be spaced so that the loading on each joist does not exceed the design load (LRFD or ASD) for the particular joist designation and span as shown in the applicable load tables.

Horizontal bridging members attached to the compression chords and their anchorage’s must be designed for a compressive axial force of 0.0025nP, where n is the number of joists between end anchors and P is the chord design force in kips (Newtons). The attachment force between the horizontal bridging member and the compression chord is 0.005P. Horizontal bridging attached to the tension chords shall be proportioned so that the slenderness ratio between attachments does not exceed 300. Diagonal bridging shall be proportioned so that the slenderness ratio between attachments does not exceed 200.

5.8 FLOOR AND ROOF DECKS (a) Material

Floor and roof decks may consist of cast-in-place or precast concrete or gypsum, formed steel, wood, or other suitable material capable of supporting the required load at the specified joist spacing.

(b) Thickness

Cast-in-place slabs shall be not less than 2 inches (51 millimeters) thick.

(c) Centering

Centering for cast-in-place slabs may be ribbed metal lath, corrugated steel sheets, paper-backed welded wire fabric, removable centering or any other suitable material capable of supporting the slab at the designated joist spacing. Centering shall not cause lateral displacement or damage to the top chord of joists during installation or removal of the centering or placing of the concrete.

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5.9 DEFLECTION

SECTION 6.*

The deflection due to the design nominal live load shall not exceed the following:

ERECTION STABILITY AND HANDLING

Floors: 1/360 of span.

Roofs: 1/360 of span where a plaster ceiling is attached or suspended. 1/240 of span for all other cases.

When it is necessary for the erector to climb on the joists, extreme caution must be exercised since unbridged joists may exhibit some degree of instability under the erector’s weight. (a) Stability Requirements

The specifying professional shall give consideration to the effects of deflection and vibration* in the selection of joists. * For further reference, refer to Steel Joist Institute Technical Digest #5, “Vibration of Steel Joist-Concrete Slab Floors” and the Institute’s Computer Vibration Program.

1) Before an employee is allowed on the steel joist: BOTH ends of joists at columns (or joists designated as column joists) shall be attached to its supports. For all other joists a minimum of one end shall be attached before the employee is allowed on the joist. The attachment shall be in accordance with Section 5.6 – End Anchorage.

5.10 PONDING*

The ponding investigation shall be performed by the specifying professional.

When a bolted seat connection is used for erection purposes, as a minimum, the bolts must be snug tightened. The snug tight condition is defined as the tightness that exists when all plies of a joint are in firm contact. This may be attained by a few impacts of an impact wrench or the full effort of an employee using an ordinary spud wrench.

* For further reference, refer to Steel Joist Institute Technical Digest #3, “Structural Design of Steel Joist Roofs to Resist Ponding Loads” and AISC Specifications.

5.11 UPLIFT

Where uplift forces due to wind are a design requirement, these forces must be indicated on the contract drawings in terms of NET uplift in pounds per square foot (Pascals). The contract documents shall indicate if the net uplift is based upon LRFD or ASD. When these forces are specified, they must be considered in the design of joists and/or bridging. A single line of bottom chord bridging must be provided near the first bottom chord panel points whenever uplift due to wind forces is a design consideration.*

2) On steel joists that do not require erection bridging as shown by the unshaded area of the Load Tables, only one employee shall be allowed on the steel joist unless all bridging is installed and anchored. * For a thorough coverage of this topic, refer to SJI Technical Digest #9, “Handling and Erection of Steel Joists and Joist Girders”.

* For further reference, refer to Steel Joist Institute Technical Digest #6, “Structural Design of Steel Joist Roofs to Resist Uplift Loads”.

3) Where the span of the steel joist is within the Red shaded area of the Load Table, the following shall apply:

5.12 INSPECTION

a) The row of bridging nearest the mid span of the steel joists shall be bolted diagonal erection bridging; and

Joists shall be inspected by the manufacturer before shipment to verify compliance of materials and workmanship with the requirements of these specifications. If the purchaser wishes an inspection of the steel joists by someone other than the manufacturer’s own inspectors, they may reserve the right to do so in their “Invitation to Bid” or the accompanying “Job Specifications”.

b) Hoisting cables shall not be released until this bolted diagonal erection bridging is installed and anchored, unless an alternate method of stabilizing the joist has been provided; and c) No more than one employee shall be allowed on these spans until all other bridging is installed and anchored.

Arrangements shall be made with the manufacturer for such inspection of the joists at the manufacturing shop by the purchaser’s inspectors at purchaser’s expense.

4) When permanent bridging terminus points cannot be used during erection, additional temporary bridging terminus points are required to provide stability.

5.13 PARALLEL CHORD SLOPED JOISTS

5) In the case of bottom chord bearing joists, the ends of the joist must be restrained laterally per Section 5.4(d).

The span of a parallel chord sloped joist shall be defined by the length along the slope. Minimum depth, load-carrying capacity, and bridging requirements shall be determined by the sloped definition of span. The Standard Load Table capacity shall be the component normal to the joist.

6) After the joist is straightened and plumbed, and all bridging is completely installed and anchored, the ends of the joists shall be fully connected to the supports in accordance with Section 5.6 End Anchorage.

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(c) Field Welding

(b) Landing and Placing Loads

1) All field welding shall be performed in accordance with the contract documents. Field welding shall not damage the joists.

1) Except as stated in paragraphs 6(b)(3) and 6(b)(4) of this section, no “construction loads”(1) are allowed on the steel joists until all bridging is installed and anchored, and all joist bearing ends are attached.

2) On cold-formed members whose yield strength has been attained by cold working, and whose as-formed strength is used in the design, the total length of weld at any one point shall not exceed 50 percent of the overall developed width of the cold-formed section.

2) During the construction period, loads placed on the steel joists shall be distributed so as not to exceed the capacity of the steel joists.

(d) Handling

3) The weight of a bundle of joist bridging shall not exceed a total of 1000 pounds (454 kilograms). The bundle of joist bridging shall be placed on a minimum of 3 steel joists that are secured at one end. The edge of the bridging bundle shall be positioned within 1 foot (0.30 m) of the secured end. (1)

Care shall be exercised at all times to avoid damage to the joists and accessories.

(e) Fall Arrest Systems

Steel joists shall not be used as anchorage points for a fall arrest system unless written direction to do so is obtained from a “qualified person” (2).

See page 150 for definition of “construction load”. A copy of the OSHA Steel Erection Standard §1926.757, Open Web Steel Joists, is included in Appendix E for reference purposes.

(2)

4) No bundle of deck may be placed on steel joists until all bridging has been installed and anchored and all joist bearing ends attached, unless the following conditions are met: a) The contractor has first determined from a “qualified person” (2) and documented in a site-specific erection plan that the structure or portion of the structure is capable of supporting the load; b) The bundle of decking is placed on a minimum of 3 steel joists; c) The joists supporting the bundle of decking are attached at both ends; d) At least one row of bridging is installed and anchored; e) The total weight of the decking does not exceed 4000 pounds (1816 kilograms); and f) The edge of the decking shall be placed within 1 foot (0.30 meters) of the bearing surface of the joist end. g) The edge of the construction load shall be placed within 1 foot (0.30 meters) of the bearing surface of the joist end.

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See page 150 for OSHA definition of “qualified person”.

OPEN WEB STEEL JOISTS, K-SERIES

DEFINITION OF SPAN (U. S. Customary Units)

NOTES: 1) DESIGN LENGTH = SPAN - 0.33 FT.

2) BEARING LENGTH FOR STEEL SUPPORTS SHALL NOT BE LESS THAN 2 1/2 INCHES; FOR MASONRY AND CONCRETE NOT LESS THAN 4 INCHES. 3) PARALLEL CHORD JOISTS INSTALLED TO A SLOPE GREATER THAN 1/2 INCH PER FOOT SHALL USE SPAN DEFINED BY THE LENGTH ALONG THE SLOPE.

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STANDARD LRFD LOAD TABLE OPEN WEB STEEL JOISTS, K-SERIES Based on a 50 ksi Maximum Yield Strength Adopted by the Steel Joist Institute May 1, 2000 Revised to November 10, 2003 – Effective March 01, 2005 The approximate joist weights per linear foot shown in these tables do not include accessories.

The black figures in the following table give the TOTAL safe factored uniformly distributed load-carrying capacities, in pounds per linear foot, of LRFD K-Series Steel Joists. The weight of factored DEAD loads, including the joists, must be deducted to determine the factored LIVE load-carrying capacities of the joists. Sloped parallel-chord joists shall use span as defined by the length along the slope.

Ij = 26.767(WLL)(L3)(10-6), where WLL= RED figure in the Load Table and L = (Span - 0.33) in feet.

The approximate moment of inertia of the joist, in inches4 is;

The figures shown in RED in this load table are the unfactored nominal LIVE loads per linear foot of joist which will produce an approximate deflection of 1/360 of the span. LIVE loads which will produce a deflection of 1/240 of the span may be obtained by multiplying the figures in RED by 1.5. In no case shall the TOTAL load capacity of the joists be exceeded.

For the proper handling of concentrated and/or varying loads, see Section 6.1 in the Code of Standard Practice for Steel Joists and Joist Girders.

Where the joist span exceeds the unshaded area of the Load Table, the row of bridging nearest the mid span shall be diagonal bridging with bolted connections at the chords and intersections.

LRFD

Joist Designation Depth (in.) Approx. Wt (lbs./ft.) Span (ft.) 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28

STANDARD LOAD TABLE FOR OPEN WEB STEEL JOISTS, K-SERIES Based on a 50 ksi Maximum Yield Strength - Loads Shown in Pounds per Linear Foot (plf) 8K1

10K1

12K1

12K3

12K5

14K1

14K3

14K4

14K6

16K3

16K4

16K5

16K6

16K7

8

10

12

12

12

14

14

14

14

16

16

16

16

16

16

16

5.1

5.0

5.0

5.7

7.1

5.2

6.0

6.7

7.7

5.5

6.3

7.0

7.5

8.1

8.6

10.0

825 550 825 510 750 425 651 344 570 282 504 234 448 197 402 167 361 142 327 123 298 106 271 93 249 81

825 550 825 510 825 463 814 428 714 351 630 291 561 245 502 207 453 177 409 153 373 132 340 116 312 101

825 550 825 510 825 463 825 434 825 396 825 366 760 317 681 269 613 230 555 198 505 172 462 150 423 132

825 550 766 475 672 390 592 324 528 272 472 230 426 197 385 170 351 147 321 128 294 113 270 100 249 88 231 79 214 70

825 550 825 507 825 467 742 404 661 339 592 287 534 246 483 212 439 184 402 160 367 141 339 124 313 110 289 98 270 88

825 550 825 507 825 467 825 443 795 397 712 336 642 287 582 248 529 215 483 188 442 165 408 145 376 129 349 115 324 103

825 550 825 507 825 467 825 443 825 408 825 383 787 347 712 299 648 259 592 226 543 199 501 175 462 156 427 139 397 124

825 550 768 488 684 409 612 347 552 297 499 255 454 222 415 194 381 170 351 150 324 133 300 119 279 106 259 95 241 86 226 78 213 71

825 550 825 526 762 456 682 386 615 330 556 285 505 247 462 216 424 189 390 167 360 148 334 132 310 118 289 106 270 96 252 87 237 79

825 550 825 526 825 490 820 452 739 386 670 333 609 289 556 252 510 221 469 195 433 173 402 155 373 138 348 124 324 112 304 101 285 92

825 550 825 526 825 490 825 455 825 426 754 373 687 323 627 282 576 248 529 219 489 194 453 173 421 155 391 139 366 126 342 114 321 103

825 550 825 526 825 490 825 455 825 426 822 405 747 351 682 307 627 269 576 238 532 211 493 188 459 168 427 151 399 137 373 124 349 112

825 550 825 526 825 490 825 455 825 426 825 406 825 385 760 339 697 298 642 263 592 233 549 208 510 186 475 167 444 151 415 137 388 124

825 550 825 526 825 490 825 455 825 426 825 406 825 385 825 363 825 346 771 311 711 276 658 246 612 220 570 198 532 178 498 161 466 147

825 550 825 550 825 480 798 377 666 288 565 225 486 179 421 145 369 119

825 550 825 542 825 455 718 363 618 289 537 234 469 192 415 159 369 134 331 113 298 97

29 30 31 32

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16K2

16K9

LRFD

Joist Designation Depth (In.) Approx. Wt. (lbs./ft.)

STANDARD LOAD TABLE FOR OPEN WEB STEEL JOISTS, K-SERIES Based on a 50 ksi Maximum Yield Strength - Loads Shown in Pounds per Linear Foot (plf) 18K3

18K4

18K5

18K6

18K7

20K3

20K4

20K5

20K6

22K4

22K5

22K6

22K7

18

18

18

18

18

18K9 18K10

18

18

20

20

20

20

20K7 20K9 20K10

20

20

20

22

22

22

22

22K9 22K10 22K11

22

22

22

6.6

7.2

7.7

8.5

9

10.2

11.7

6.7

7.6

8.2

8.9

9.3

10.8

12.2

8

8.8

9.2

9.7

11.3

12.6

13.8

825 550 771 494 694 423 630 364 573 316 523 276 480 242 441 214 408 190 378 169 351 151 327 136 304 123 285 111 267 101 252 92 237 84 223 77 211 70

825 550 825 523 825 490 759 426 690 370 630 323 577 284 532 250 492 222 454 198 423 177 394 159 367 144 343 130 322 118 303 108 285 98 268 90 253 82

825 550 825 523 825 490 825 460 777 414 709 362 651 318 600 281 553 249 513 222 477 199 444 179 414 161 387 146 363 132 342 121 321 110 303 101 286 92

825 550 825 523 825 490 825 460 825 438 774 393 709 345 652 305 603 271 558 241 519 216 483 194 451 175 421 158 396 144 372 131 349 120 330 110 312 101

825 550 825 523 825 490 825 460 825 438 825 418 789 382 727 337 672 299 622 267 577 239 538 215 502 194 469 175 441 159 414 145 390 132 367 121 348 111

825 550 825 523 825 490 825 460 825 438 825 418 825 396 825 377 807 354 747 315 694 282 646 254 603 229 564 207 529 188 498 171 468 156 441 143 417 132

825 550 825 523 825 490 825 460 825 438 825 418 825 396 825 377 825 361 825 347 822 331 766 298 715 269 669 243 627 221 589 201 555 184 523 168 495 154

775 517 702 453 639 393 583 344 535 302 493 266 456 236 421 211 391 189 364 170 340 153 318 138 298 126 280 114 264 105 249 96 235 88 222 81 211 74 199 69 190 64

825 550 825 520 771 461 703 402 645 353 594 312 549 277 508 247 472 221 439 199 411 179 384 162 360 147 339 134 318 122 300 112 283 103 268 95 255 87 241 81 229 75

825 550 825 520 825 490 793 451 727 396 669 350 618 310 573 277 532 248 495 223 462 201 433 182 406 165 381 150 358 137 339 126 319 115 303 106 286 98 271 90 258 84

825 550 825 520 825 490 825 468 792 430 729 380 673 337 624 301 579 269 540 242 504 218 471 198 442 179 415 163 391 149 369 137 348 125 330 115 312 106 297 98 282 91

825 550 825 520 825 490 825 468 825 448 811 421 750 373 694 333 645 298 601 268 561 242 525 219 492 199 463 181 435 165 411 151 388 139 367 128 348 118 330 109 313 101

825 550 825 520 825 490 825 468 825 448 825 426 825 405 825 389 775 353 723 317 675 286 631 259 592 235 556 214 523 195 493 179 466 164 441 151 418 139 397 129 376 119

825 550 825 520 825 490 825 468 825 448 825 426 825 405 825 389 825 375 825 359 799 336 748 304 702 276 660 251 621 229 585 210 553 193 523 178 496 164 471 151 447 140

825 548 777 491 712 431 657 381 606 338 561 301 522 270 486 242 453 219 424 198 397 180 373 164 352 149 331 137 313 126 297 116 280 107 267 98 253 91 241 85 229 79 219 73 208 68

825 548 825 518 804 483 739 427 682 379 633 337 588 302 547 272 511 245 478 222 448 201 421 183 397 167 373 153 354 141 334 130 316 119 300 110 285 102 271 95 259 88 247 82 235 76

825 548 825 518 825 495 805 464 744 411 688 367 640 328 597 295 556 266 520 241 489 219 459 199 432 182 408 167 385 153 364 141 345 130 327 120 310 111 295 103 282 96 268 89 256 83

825 548 825 518 825 495 825 474 825 454 768 406 712 364 664 327 619 295 580 267 544 242 511 221 481 202 454 185 429 169 406 156 384 144 364 133 346 123 330 114 313 106 300 99 286 92

825 548 825 518 825 495 825 474 825 454 825 432 825 413 798 387 745 349 697 316 654 287 615 261 579 239 546 219 516 201 487 185 462 170 438 157 417 146 396 135 378 126 360 117 343 109

825 548 825 518 825 495 825 474 825 454 825 432 825 413 825 399 825 385 825 369 775 337 729 307 687 280 648 257 612 236 579 217 549 200 520 185 495 171 471 159 448 148 427 138 408 128

825 548 825 518 825 495 825 474 825 454 825 432 825 413 825 399 825 385 825 369 823 355 798 334 774 314 741 292 700 269 663 247 628 228 595 211 565 195 538 181 513 168 489 157 466 146

Span (ft.) 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44

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LRFD

Joist Designation Depth (In.) Approx. Wt. (lbs./ft.)

STANDARD LOAD TABLE FOR OPEN WEB STEEL JOISTS, K-SERIES Based on a 50 ksi Maximum Yield Strength - Loads Shown in Pounds per Linear Foot (plf) 24K4

24K5

24K6

24K7

24K8

24K9

24K10

24K12

26K5

26K6

26K7

26K8

26K9

26K10

24

24

24

24

24

24

24

24

26

26

26

26

26

26

26K12 26

8.4

9.3

9.7

10.1

11.5

12.0

13.1

16.0

9.8

10.6

10.9

12.1

12.2

13.8

16.6

780 516 718 456 663 405 615 361 571 323 531 290 496 262 465 237 435 215 409 196 385 179 363 164 343 150 324 138 307 128 292 118 277 109 264 101 252 94 240 88 229 82 219 76 208 71 199 67 192 63

825 544 810 511 748 453 693 404 643 362 600 325 559 293 523 266 490 241 462 220 435 201 409 184 387 169 366 155 346 143 328 132 312 122 297 114 283 106 270 98 258 92 246 86 235 80 225 75 216 70

825 544 825 520 814 493 754 439 700 393 652 354 609 319 570 289 535 262 502 239 472 218 445 200 421 183 399 169 378 156 358 144 340 133 324 124 309 115 294 107 280 100 268 93 256 87 246 82 235 77

825 544 825 520 825 499 825 479 781 436 727 392 679 353 636 320 595 290 559 265 526 242 496 221 469 203 444 187 421 172 399 159 379 148 361 137 343 127 328 118 313 110 298 103 286 97 274 90 262 85

825 544 825 520 825 499 825 479 825 456 804 429 750 387 702 350 658 318 619 289 582 264 549 242 519 222 490 205 465 189 441 174 420 161 399 150 379 139 363 130 346 121 330 113 316 106 303 99 291 93

825 544 825 520 825 499 825 479 825 456 825 436 816 419 765 379 717 344 673 313 634 286 598 262 565 241 534 222 507 204 480 189 456 175 435 162 414 151 394 140 376 131 360 122 345 114 330 107 316 101

825 544 825 520 825 499 825 479 825 456 825 436 825 422 825 410 823 393 798 368 753 337 709 308 670 283 634 260 601 240 570 222 541 206 516 191 490 177 468 165 447 154 427 144 408 135 391 126 375 118

825 544 825 520 825 499 825 479 825 456 825 436 825 422 825 410 823 393 798 368 774 344 751 324 730 306 711 290 691 275 673 261 657 247 640 235 625 224 609 213 580 199 555 185 531 174 508 163 487 153

813 535 753 477 699 427 651 384 607 346 568 314 534 285 501 259 472 237 445 217 420 199 397 183 376 169 357 156 340 145 322 134 307 125 294 116 280 108 268 101 256 95 246 89 235 83 225 78 216 73 208 69 199 65

825 541 820 519 762 464 709 417 661 377 619 341 580 309 546 282 514 257 484 236 457 216 433 199 411 184 390 170 370 157 352 146 336 136 319 126 306 118 291 110 279 103 267 96 256 90 246 85 235 80 226 75 217 71

825 541 825 522 825 501 790 463 738 417 690 378 648 343 609 312 573 285 540 261 510 240 483 221 457 204 433 188 412 174 393 162 373 150 357 140 340 131 325 122 310 114 298 107 285 100 274 94 262 89 252 83 243 79

825 541 825 522 825 501 825 479 816 457 763 413 715 375 672 342 633 312 597 286 564 263 534 242 505 223 480 206 456 191 433 177 412 164 394 153 376 143 360 133 343 125 328 117 315 110 303 103 291 97 279 91 268 86

825 541 825 522 825 501 825 479 825 459 825 444 778 407 732 370 688 338 649 310 613 284 580 262 550 241 522 223 496 207 472 192 450 178 429 166 409 155 391 145 375 135 358 127 343 119 330 112 316 105 304 99 292 93

825 541 825 522 825 501 825 479 825 459 825 444 823 431 798 404 774 378 751 356 729 334 690 308 654 284 619 262 589 243 561 225 534 210 508 195 486 182 465 170 444 159 426 149 408 140 391 131 375 124 361 116 346 110

825 541 825 522 825 501 825 479 825 459 825 444 823 431 798 404 774 378 751 356 730 334 711 315 691 299 673 283 657 269 640 256 625 244 610 232 597 222 583 212 570 203 553 192 529 180 508 169 487 159 469 150 451 142

Span (ft.) 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52

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Joist Designation Depth (In.) Approx. Wt. (lbs./ft.) Span (ft.) 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56

STANDARD LOAD TABLE FOR OPEN WEB STEEL JOISTS, K-SERIES Based on a 50 ksi Maximum Yield Strength - Loads Shown in Pounds per Linear Foot (plf) 28K6

28K7

28K8

28K9

28K10

28K12

30K7

30K8

30K9

30K10

30K11

28

28

28

28

28

28

30

30

30

30

30

30

11.4

11.8

12.7

13.0

14.3

17.1

12.3

13.2

13.4

15.0

16.4

17.6

822 541 766 486 715 439 669 397 627 361 589 329 555 300 523 275 495 252 468 232 444 214 420 198 399 183 379 170 361 158 345 147 330 137 315 128 301 120 288 112 276 105 265 99 255 93 244 88 235 83 226 78 217 74 210 70 202 66

825 543 825 522 796 486 745 440 699 400 657 364 618 333 583 305 550 280 522 257 493 237 469 219 445 203 424 189 403 175 385 163 367 152 351 142 336 133 321 125 309 117 295 110 283 103 273 97 262 92 252 87 243 82 234 77 226 73

825 543 825 522 825 500 825 480 772 438 726 399 684 364 645 333 609 306 576 282 546 260 519 240 492 222 468 206 445 192 426 179 406 167 388 156 372 146 355 136 340 128 327 120 313 113 301 106 289 100 279 95 268 89 259 85 249 80

825 543 825 522 825 500 825 480 823 463 790 432 744 395 702 361 663 332 627 305 594 282 564 260 535 241 510 224 486 208 463 194 442 181 423 169 405 158 387 148 370 139 355 130 342 123 328 115 315 109 304 103 292 97 282 92 271 87

825 543 825 522 825 500 825 480 823 463 798 435 774 410 751 389 730 366 711 344 691 325 670 306 636 284 606 263 576 245 550 228 525 212 501 198 480 186 459 174 441 163 423 153 405 144 390 136 375 128 360 121 348 114 334 108 322 102

825 543 825 522 825 500 825 480 823 463 798 435 774 410 751 389 730 366 711 344 691 325 673 308 657 291 640 277 625 264 610 252 597 240 583 229 570 219 558 210 547 201 535 193 525 185 507 175 487 165 469 156 451 147 435 139 420 132

825 543 801 508 751 461 706 420 664 384 627 351 592 323 559 297 531 274 504 253 478 234 454 217 433 202 414 188 394 176 376 164 361 153 345 144 331 135 318 127 304 119 292 112 282 106 271 100 261 94 252 89 243 84 234 80 226 76 219 72 211 69

825 543 825 520 823 500 780 460 735 420 693 384 654 353 619 325 586 300 556 277 529 256 502 238 480 221 457 206 436 192 417 179 399 168 382 157 366 148 351 139 337 130 324 123 312 116 300 109 288 103 277 98 268 92 259 88 250 83 241 79 234 75

825 543 825 520 823 500 798 468 774 441 751 415 712 383 673 352 639 325 606 300 576 278 547 258 522 240 498 223 475 208 454 195 435 182 415 171 399 160 382 150 367 141 352 133 339 126 327 119 313 112 303 106 292 100 282 95 271 90 262 86 253 81

825 543 825 520 823 500 798 468 774 441 751 415 730 392 711 374 691 353 673 333 657 315 640 300 619 282 591 263 564 245 538 229 516 214 493 201 472 188 454 177 436 166 418 157 402 148 387 140 373 132 360 125 346 118 334 112 322 106 312 101 301 96

825 543 825 520 823 500 798 468 774 441 751 415 730 392 711 374 691 353 673 333 657 315 640 300 625 284 610 270 597 258 583 246 570 236 558 226 543 215 520 202 499 190 480 179 462 169 444 159 427 150 412 142 397 135 384 128 370 121 358 115 346 109

825 543 825 520 823 500 798 468 774 441 751 415 730 392 711 374 691 353 673 333 657 315 640 300 625 284 610 270 597 258 583 246 570 236 558 226 547 216 535 207 525 199 514 192 504 184 495 177 486 170 468 161 451 153 435 145 420 137 406 130 393 124

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STANDARD ASD LOAD TABLE OPEN WEB STEEL JOISTS, K-SERIES Based on a 50 ksi Maximum Yield Strength Adopted by the Steel Joist Institute November 4, 1985 Revised to November 10, 2003 - Effective March 01, 2005 The approximate joist weights per linear foot shown in these tables do not include accessories.

The black figures in the following table give the TOTAL safe uniformly distributed load-carrying capacities, in pounds per linear foot, of ASD K-Series Steel Joists. The weight of DEAD loads, including the joists, must be deducted to determine the LIVE load-carrying capacities of the joists. Sloped parallel-chord joists shall use span as defined by the length along the slope.

Ij = 26.767(WLL)(L3)(10 -6 ), where WLL= RED figure in the Load Table and L = (Span - 0.33) in feet.

The approximate moment of inertia of the joist, in inches4 is;

The figures shown in RED in this load table are the nominal LIVE loads per linear foot of joist which will produce an approximate deflection of 1/360 of the span. LIVE loads which will produce a deflection of 1/240 of the span may be obtained by multiplying the figures in RED by 1.5. In no case shall the TOTAL load capacity of the joists be exceeded.

For the proper handling of concentrated and/or varying loads, see Section 6.1 in the Code of Standard Practice for Steel Joists and Joist Girders. Where the joist span exceeds the unshaded area of the Load Table, the row of bridging nearest the mid span shall be diagonal bridging with bolted connections at the chords and intersections.

ASD

Joist Designation Depth (in.) Approx. Wt (lbs./ft.) Span (ft.) 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28

STANDARD LOAD TABLE FOR OPEN WEB STEEL JOISTS, K-SERIES Based on a 50 ksi Maximum Yield Strength - Loads Shown in Pounds per Linear Foot (plf) 8K1

10K1

12K1

12K3

12K5

14K1

14K3

14K4

14K6

16K3

16K4

16K5

16K6

16K7

8

10

12

12

12

14

14

14

14

16

16

16

16

16

16

16

5.1

5.0

5.0

5.7

7.1

5.2

6.0

6.7

7.7

5.5

6.3

7.0

7.5

8.1

8.6

10.0

550 550 550 510 500 425 434 344 380 282 336 234 299 197 268 167 241 142 218 123 199 106 181 93 166 81

550 550 550 510 550 463 543 428 476 351 420 291 374 245 335 207 302 177 273 153 249 132 227 116 208 101

550 550 550 510 550 463 550 434 550 396 550 366 507 317 454 269 409 230 370 198 337 172 308 150 282 132

550 550 511 475 448 390 395 324 352 272 315 230 284 197 257 170 234 147 214 128 196 113 180 100 166 88 154 79 143 70

550 550 550 507 550 467 495 404 441 339 395 287 356 246 322 212 293 184 268 160 245 141 226 124 209 110 193 98 180 88

550 550 550 507 550 467 550 443 530 397 475 336 428 287 388 248 353 215 322 188 295 165 272 145 251 129 233 115 216 103

550 550 550 507 550 467 550 443 550 408 550 383 525 347 475 299 432 259 395 226 362 199 334 175 308 156 285 139 265 124

550 550 512 488 456 409 408 347 368 297 333 255 303 222 277 194 254 170 234 150 216 133 200 119 186 106 173 95 161 86 151 78 142 71

550 550 550 526 508 456 455 386 410 330 371 285 337 247 308 216 283 189 260 167 240 148 223 132 207 118 193 106 180 96 168 87 158 79

550 550 550 526 550 490 547 452 493 386 447 333 406 289 371 252 340 221 313 195 289 173 268 155 249 138 232 124 216 112 203 101 190 92

550 550 550 526 550 490 550 455 550 426 503 373 458 323 418 282 384 248 353 219 326 194 302 173 281 155 261 139 244 126 228 114 214 103

550 550 550 526 550 490 550 455 550 426 548 405 498 351 455 307 418 269 384 238 355 211 329 188 306 168 285 151 266 137 249 124 233 112

550 550 550 526 550 490 550 455 550 426 550 406 550 385 507 339 465 298 428 263 395 233 366 208 340 186 317 167 296 151 277 137 259 124

550 550 550 526 550 490 550 455 550 426 550 406 550 385 550 363 550 346 514 311 474 276 439 246 408 220 380 198 355 178 332 161 311 147

550 550 550 550 550 480 532 377 444 288 377 225 324 179 281 145 246 119

550 550 550 542 550 455 479 363 412 289 358 234 313 192 277 159 246 134 221 113 199 97

29 30 31 32

25

16K2

16K9

ASD

Joist Designation Depth (In.) Approx. Wt. (lbs./ft.) Span (ft.) 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40

STANDARD LOAD TABLE FOR OPEN WEB STEEL JOISTS, K-SERIES Based on a 50 ksi Maximum Yield Strength - Loads Shown in Pounds per Linear Foot (plf) 18K3

18K4

18K5

18K6

18K7

18K9 18K10

20K3

20K4

20K5

20K6

20K7

20K9

20K10

22K4

22K5

22K6

22K7

22K9 22K10 22K11

18

18

18

18

18

18

18

20

20

20

20

20

20

20

22

22

22

22

22

22

22

6.6

7.2

7.7

8.5

9

10.2

11.7

6.7

7.6

8.2

8.9

9.3

10.8

12.2

8

8.8

9.2

9.7

11.3

12.6

13.8

550 550 514 494 463 423 420 364 382 316 349 276 320 242 294 214 272 190 252 169 234 151 218 136 203 123 190 111 178 101 168 92 158 84 149 77 141 70

550 550 550 523 550 490 506 426 460 370 420 323 385 284 355 250 328 222 303 198 282 177 263 159 245 144 229 130 215 118 202 108 190 98 179 90 169 82

550 550 550 523 550 490 550 460 518 414 473 362 434 318 400 281 369 249 342 222 318 199 296 179 276 161 258 146 242 132 228 121 214 110 202 101 191 92

550 550 550 523 550 490 550 460 550 438 516 393 473 345 435 305 402 271 372 241 346 216 322 194 301 175 281 158 264 144 248 131 233 120 220 110 208 101

550 550 550 523 550 490 550 460 550 438 550 418 526 382 485 337 448 299 415 267 385 239 359 215 335 194 313 175 294 159 276 145 260 132 245 121 232 111

550 550 550 523 550 490 550 460 550 438 550 418 550 396 550 377 538 354 498 315 463 282 431 254 402 229 376 207 353 188 332 171 312 156 294 143 278 132

550 550 550 523 550 490 550 460 550 438 550 418 550 396 550 377 550 361 550 347 548 331 511 298 477 269 446 243 418 221 393 201 370 184 349 168 330 154

517 517 468 453 426 393 389 344 357 302 329 266 304 236 281 211 261 189 243 170 227 153 212 138 199 126 187 114 176 105 166 96 157 88 148 81 141 74 133 69 127 64

550 550 550 520 514 461 469 402 430 353 396 312 366 277 339 247 315 221 293 199 274 179 256 162 240 147 226 134 212 122 200 112 189 103 179 95 170 87 161 81 153 75

550 550 550 520 550 490 529 451 485 396 446 350 412 310 382 277 355 248 330 223 308 201 289 182 271 165 254 150 239 137 226 126 213 115 202 106 191 98 181 90 172 84

550 550 550 520 550 490 550 468 528 430 486 380 449 337 416 301 386 269 360 242 336 218 314 198 295 179 277 163 261 149 246 137 232 125 220 115 208 106 198 98 188 91

550 550 550 520 550 490 550 468 550 448 541 421 500 373 463 333 430 298 401 268 374 242 350 219 328 199 309 181 290 165 274 151 259 139 245 128 232 118 220 109 209 101

550 550 550 520 550 490 550 468 550 448 550 426 550 405 550 389 517 353 482 317 450 286 421 259 395 235 371 214 349 195 329 179 311 164 294 151 279 139 265 129 251 119

550 550 550 520 550 490 550 468 550 448 550 426 550 405 550 389 550 375 550 359 533 336 499 304 468 276 440 251 414 229 390 210 369 193 349 178 331 164 314 151 298 140

550 548 518 491 475 431 438 381 404 338 374 301 348 270 324 242 302 219 283 198 265 180 249 164 235 149 221 137 209 126 198 116 187 107 178 98 169 91 161 85 153 79 146 73 139 68

550 548 550 518 536 483 493 427 455 379 422 337 392 302 365 272 341 245 319 222 299 201 281 183 265 167 249 153 236 141 223 130 211 119 200 110 190 102 181 95 173 88 165 82 157 76

550 548 550 518 550 495 537 464 496 411 459 367 427 328 398 295 371 266 347 241 326 219 306 199 288 182 272 167 257 153 243 141 230 130 218 120 207 111 197 103 188 96 179 89 171 83

550 548 550 518 550 495 550 474 550 454 512 406 475 364 443 327 413 295 387 267 363 242 341 221 321 202 303 185 286 169 271 156 256 144 243 133 231 123 220 114 209 106 200 99 191 92

550 548 550 518 550 495 550 474 550 454 550 432 550 413 532 387 497 349 465 316 436 287 410 261 386 239 364 219 344 201 325 185 308 170 292 157 278 146 264 135 252 126 240 117 229 109

550 548 550 518 550 495 550 474 550 454 550 432 550 413 550 399 550 385 550 369 517 337 486 307 458 280 432 257 408 236 386 217 366 200 347 185 330 171 314 159 299 148 285 138 272 128

550 548 550 518 550 495 550 474 550 454 550 432 550 413 550 399 550 385 550 369 549 355 532 334 516 314 494 292 467 269 442 247 419 228 397 211 377 195 359 181 342 168 326 157 311 146

41 42 43 44

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Joist Designation Depth (In.) Approx. Wt. (lbs./ft.) Span (ft.) 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48

STANDARD LOAD TABLE FOR OPEN WEB STEEL JOISTS, K-SERIES Based on a 50 ksi Maximum Yield Strength - Loads Shown in Pounds per Linear Foot (plf) 24K4

24K5

24K6

24K7

24K8

24K9

24K10

24K12

26K5

26K6

26K7

26K8

26K9

26K10

26K12

24

24

24

24

24

24

24

24

26

26

26

26

26

26

26

8.4

9.3

9.7

10.1

11.5

12.0

13.1

16.0

9.8

10.6

10.9

12.1

12.2

13.8

16.6

520 516 479 456 442 405 410 361 381 323 354 290 331 262 310 237 290 215 273 196 257 179 242 164 229 150 216 138 205 128 195 118 185 109 176 101 168 94 160 88 153 82 146 76 139 71 133 67 128 63

550 544 540 511 499 453 462 404 429 362 400 325 373 293 349 266 327 241 308 220 290 201 273 184 258 169 244 155 231 143 219 132 208 122 198 114 189 106 180 98 172 92 164 86 157 80 150 75 144 70

550 544 550 520 543 493 503 439 467 393 435 354 406 319 380 289 357 262 335 239 315 218 297 200 281 183 266 169 252 156 239 144 227 133 216 124 206 115 196 107 187 100 179 93 171 87 164 82 157 77

550 544 550 520 550 499 550 479 521 436 485 392 453 353 424 320 397 290 373 265 351 242 331 221 313 203 296 187 281 172 266 159 253 148 241 137 229 127 219 118 209 110 199 103 191 97 183 90 175 85

550 544 550 520 550 499 550 479 550 456 536 429 500 387 468 350 439 318 413 289 388 264 366 242 346 222 327 205 310 189 294 174 280 161 266 150 253 139 242 130 231 121 220 113 211 106 202 99 194 93

550 544 550 520 550 499 550 479 550 456 550 436 544 419 510 379 478 344 449 313 423 286 399 262 377 241 356 222 338 204 320 189 304 175 290 162 276 151 263 140 251 131 240 122 230 114 220 107 211 101

550 544 550 520 550 499 550 479 550 456 550 436 550 422 550 410 549 393 532 368 502 337 473 308 447 283 423 260 401 240 380 222 361 206 344 191 327 177 312 165 298 154 285 144 272 135 261 126 250 118

550 544 550 520 550 499 550 479 550 456 550 436 550 422 550 410 549 393 532 368 516 344 501 324 487 306 474 290 461 275 449 261 438 247 427 235 417 224 406 213 387 199 370 185 354 174 339 163 325 153

542 535 502 477 466 427 434 384 405 346 379 314 356 285 334 259 315 237 297 217 280 199 265 183 251 169 238 156 227 145 215 134 205 125 196 116 187 108 179 101 171 95 164 89 157 83 150 78 144 73 139 69 133 65

550 541 547 519 508 464 473 417 441 377 413 341 387 309 364 282 343 257 323 236 305 216 289 199 274 184 260 170 247 157 235 146 224 136 213 126 204 118 194 110 186 103 178 96 171 90 164 85 157 80 151 75 145 71

550 541 550 522 550 501 527 463 492 417 460 378 432 343 406 312 382 285 360 261 340 240 322 221 305 204 289 188 275 174 262 162 249 150 238 140 227 131 217 122 207 114 199 107 190 100 183 94 175 89 168 83 162 79

550 541 550 522 550 501 550 479 544 457 509 413 477 375 448 342 422 312 398 286 376 263 356 242 337 223 320 206 304 191 289 177 275 164 263 153 251 143 240 133 229 125 219 117 210 110 202 103 194 97 186 91 179 86

550 541 550 522 550 501 550 479 550 459 550 444 519 407 488 370 459 338 433 310 409 284 387 262 367 241 348 223 331 207 315 192 300 178 286 166 273 155 261 145 250 135 239 127 229 119 220 112 211 105 203 99 195 93

550 541 550 522 550 501 550 479 550 459 550 444 549 431 532 404 516 378 501 356 486 334 460 308 436 284 413 262 393 243 374 225 356 210 339 195 324 182 310 170 296 159 284 149 272 140 261 131 250 124 241 116 231 110

550 541 550 522 550 501 550 479 550 459 550 444 549 431 532 404 516 378 501 356 487 334 474 315 461 299 449 283 438 269 427 256 417 244 407 232 398 222 389 212 380 203 369 192 353 180 339 169 325 159 313 150 301 142

49 50 51 52

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Joist Designation Depth (In.) Approx. Wt. (lbs./ft.) Span (ft.) 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56

STANDARD LOAD TABLE FOR OPEN WEB STEEL JOISTS, K-SERIES Based on a 50 ksi Maximum Yield Strength - Loads Shown in Pounds per Linear Foot (plf) 28K6

28K7

28K8

28K9

28K10

28K12

30K7

30K8

30K9

30K10

30K11

28

28

28

28

28

28

30

30

30

30

30

30

11.4

11.8

12.7

13.0

14.3

17.1

12.3

13.2

13.4

15.0

16.4

17.6

548 541 511 486 477 439 446 397 418 361 393 329 370 300 349 275 330 252 312 232 296 214 280 198 266 183 253 170 241 158 230 147 220 137 210 128 201 120 192 112 184 105 177 99 170 93 163 88 157 83 151 78 145 74 140 70 135 66

550 543 550 522 531 486 497 440 466 400 438 364 412 333 389 305 367 280 348 257 329 237 313 219 297 203 283 189 269 175 257 163 245 152 234 142 224 133 214 125 206 117 197 110 189 103 182 97 175 92 168 87 162 82 156 77 151 73

550 543 550 522 550 500 550 480 515 438 484 399 456 364 430 333 406 306 384 282 364 260 346 240 328 222 312 206 297 192 284 179 271 167 259 156 248 146 237 136 227 128 218 120 209 113 201 106 193 100 186 95 179 89 173 85 166 80

550 543 550 522 550 500 550 480 549 463 527 432 496 395 468 361 442 332 418 305 396 282 376 260 357 241 340 224 324 208 309 194 295 181 282 169 270 158 258 148 247 139 237 130 228 123 219 115 210 109 203 103 195 97 188 92 181 87

550 543 550 522 550 500 550 480 549 463 532 435 516 410 501 389 487 366 474 344 461 325 447 306 424 284 404 263 384 245 367 228 350 212 334 198 320 186 306 174 294 163 282 153 270 144 260 136 250 128 240 121 232 114 223 108 215 102

550 543 550 522 550 500 550 480 549 463 532 435 516 410 501 389 487 366 474 344 461 325 449 308 438 291 427 277 417 264 407 252 398 240 389 229 380 219 372 210 365 201 357 193 350 185 338 175 325 165 313 156 301 147 290 139 280 132

550 543 534 508 501 461 471 420 443 384 418 351 395 323 373 297 354 274 336 253 319 234 303 217 289 202 276 188 263 176 251 164 241 153 230 144 221 135 212 127 203 119 195 112 188 106 181 100 174 94 168 89 162 84 156 80 151 76 146 72 141 69

550 543 550 520 549 500 520 460 490 420 462 384 436 353 413 325 391 300 371 277 353 256 335 238 320 221 305 206 291 192 278 179 266 168 255 157 244 148 234 139 225 130 216 123 208 116 200 109 192 103 185 98 179 92 173 88 167 83 161 79 156 75

550 543 550 520 549 500 532 468 516 441 501 415 475 383 449 352 426 325 404 300 384 278 365 258 348 240 332 223 317 208 303 195 290 182 277 171 266 160 255 150 245 141 235 133 226 126 218 119 209 112 202 106 195 100 188 95 181 90 175 86 169 81

550 543 550 520 549 500 532 468 516 441 501 415 487 392 474 374 461 353 449 333 438 315 427 300 413 282 394 263 376 245 359 229 344 214 329 201 315 188 303 177 291 166 279 157 268 148 258 140 249 132 240 125 231 118 223 112 215 106 208 101 201 96

550 543 550 520 549 500 532 468 516 441 501 415 487 392 474 374 461 353 449 333 438 315 427 300 417 284 407 270 398 258 389 246 380 236 372 226 362 215 347 202 333 190 320 179 308 169 296 159 285 150 275 142 265 135 256 128 247 121 239 115 231 109

550 543 550 520 549 500 532 468 516 441 501 415 487 392 474 374 461 353 449 333 438 315 427 300 417 284 407 270 398 258 389 246 380 236 372 226 365 216 357 207 350 199 343 192 336 184 330 177 324 170 312 161 301 153 290 145 280 137 271 130 262 124

57 58 59 60

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OPEN WEB STEEL JOISTS, K-SERIES Please reference SJI Technical Digest #9 “Handling and Erection of Steel Joists and Joist Girders” for further information.

KCS JOISTS

NOTE: In the following examples joist selection is based on minimum depth and minimum weight (plf, kg/m). Other selections may be more suitable for specific job conditions.

1. Provide a versatile K-Series Joist that can be easily specified to support uniform loads plus concentrated and non-uniform loads.

The KCS Joists:

2. Eliminate many repetitive load diagrams required on contract documents and allow some flexibility of load locations. KCS joists are designed in accordance with the Standard Specification for K-Series Joists.

Standard K-Series Joists are designed for simple span uniform loading which results in a parabolic moment diagram for chord forces and a linearly sloped shear diagram for web forces. When non-uniform and/or concentrated loads are encountered the shear and moment diagrams required may be shaped quite differently and may not be covered by the shear and moment design envelopes of a standard K-Series Joist. KCS Joist chords are designed for a flat positive moment envelope. The moment capacity is constant at all interior panels. The top chord end panel is designed for axial load based on the force in the first tension web, which is based on the specified shear. A uniform load of 825 plf (12030 N/m) LRFD or 550 plf (8020 N/m) ASD is used to check end panel bending.

LRFD EXAMPLES EXAMPLE 1

The web forces are determined based on a flat shear envelope. All webs are designed for a vertical shear equal to the specified shear capacity. Furthermore, all webs (except the first tension web which remains in tension under all simple span gravity loads) will be designed for 100% stress reversal.

LRFD FACTORED LOADS

Both LRFD and ASD KCS Joist load tables list the shear and moment capacity of each joist. The selection of a KCS Joist requires the specifying professional to calculate the maximum moment and shear imposed and select the appropriate KCS Joist. If a KCS Joist cannot be selected from the load table or if any uniform load exceeds 825 plf (12030 N/m) LRFD or 550 plf (8020 N/m) ASD or if the maximum concentrated load exceeds the shear capacity of the joist, use double KCS Joists or select an LH-Series Joist. For the LH-Series Joist, supply a load diagram. When net uplift loads, end moments or other external horizontal loads are a design consideration; these loads shall be provided to the joist manufacturer by the specifying professional.

M = 938 in.-kip (105.9 kN-m) RL = 8400 lbs (37.37 kN), RR = 7500 lbs (33.36 kN)

As is the case with standard K-, LH- and DLH-Series Joists, chord bending due to concentrated loads must be addressed. In the case of concentrated loads, the specifying professional shall handle them in one of two ways: 1) specify on the structural drawings that an extra web must be field applied at all concentrated loads not occurring at joist panel points, or 2) provide exact locations of all concentrated loads for which the joist manufacturer shall provide necessary reinforcement.

Select a 22KCS3, M = 987 in.-kip (111.5 kN-m) R = 9900 lbs (44.0 kN) Bridging section no. 9 for L = 40 ft. (12192 mm) Use 22K9 to determine bridging and stability requirements. Since a standard KCS Joist can be selected from the load table a load diagram is not required.

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OPEN WEB STEEL JOISTS, K-SERIES EXAMPLE 2

Bridging section no. 12 for L = 55 ft. (16764 mm) Use 28K12 to determine bridging and stability requirements. OPTION B: Select an LH-Series Joist. Calculate an equivalent uniform load based on the maximum moment or shear:

LRFD FACTORED LOADS

WM =

8M = 962 plf (14.04 kN/m) L2

WV =

2R = 764 plf (11.14 kN/m) L

From the LH-Series LRFD Load Table select a 32LH13, W = 1035 plf (15.10 kN/m) for a 55 ft. (16764 mm) clear span. Specify a 32LH13SP and present a load diagram on the structural drawings with the following note: Use 962 plf (14.04 kN/m)

JOIST MANUFACTURER SHALL DESIGN FOR THE LOADING SHOWN IN THE LOAD DIAGRAM.

M = 664 in.-kip (75.03 kN-m) RL = 7500 lbs (33.36 kN), RR = 8010 lbs (35.63 kN) Select a 22KCS2, M = 732 in.-kip (82.64 kN-m) R = 8850 lbs (39.3 kN)

ASD EXAMPLES

Bridging section no. 6 for L = 30 ft. (9144 mm)

EXAMPLE 1

Use 22K6 to determine bridging and stability requirements. Since the maximum factored uniform load of 645 plf (9413 N/m) (405 plf (5911 N/m) + 240 plf (3503 N/m) does not exceed the maximum KCS Joist uniform load of 825 plf (12030 N/m) and a standard KCS Joist can be selected from the load table, a load diagram is not required.

EXAMPLE 3

LRFD FACTORED LOADS

M = 625 in.-kip (70.6 kN-m) RL=5600 lbs (24.9 kN), RR=5000 lbs (22.2 kN) M = 4365 in.-kip (493.2 kN-m)

Select a 22KCS3, M = 658 in.-kip (74.3 kN-m) R = 6600 lbs (29.3 kN)

RL = RR = 21000 lbs (93.41 kN)

Bridging section no. 9 for L = 40 ft. (12192 mm)

EXCEEDS CAPACITY OF 30KCS5 (MAXIMUM KCS JOIST AND EXCEEDS MAXIMUM FACTORED UNIFORM LOAD OF 825 plf (12040 N/m).

Use 22K9 to determine bridging and stability requirements. Since a standard KCS Joist can be selected from the load table a load diagram is not required.

OPTION A: Use double joists each having a minimum moment capacity M = 2183 in.-kip (246.65 kN-m) and shear capacity R = 10500 lbs (46.71 kN) and a uniform load of 600 plf (8756 N/m). Select two 28KCS5, M = 2556 in.-kip (288.7 kN-m), R = 13800 lbs (61.3 kN).

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EXAMPLE 2

EXAMPLE 3

M = 2910 in.-kip (328.8 kN-m) RL = RR = 14000 lbs (62.28 kN) EXCEEDS CAPACITY OF 30KCS5 (MAXIMUM KCS JOIST) AND EXCEEDS MAXIMUM UNIFORM LOAD OF 550 plf (8027 N/m).

OPTION A: Use double joists each having a minimum moment capacity M = 1455 in.-kip (164.4 kN-m) and shear capacity R = 7000 lbs (31.14 kN) and a uniform load of 400 plf (5838 N/m).

M = 443 in.-kip (50.1 kN-m) RL= 5000 lbs (22.24 kN), RR = 5340 lbs (23.75 kN) Select a 22KCS2, M = 488 in.-kip (55.1 kN-m) R = 5900 lbs (26.2 kN)

Select two 28KCS5, M = 1704 in.-kip (192.5 kN-m), R = 9200 lbs (40.9 kN)

Bridging section no. 6 for L = 30 ft. (9144 mm)

Bridging section no. 12 for L = 55 ft. (16764 mm) Use 28K12 to determine bridging and stability requirements.

Use 22K6 to determine bridging and stability requirements. Since the maximum uniform load of 430 plf [6275 N/m) (270 plf (3940 N/m) + 160 plf (2335 N/m)] does not exceed the maximum KCS Joist uniform load of 550 plf (8020 N/m) and a standard KCS Joist can be selected from the load table, a load diagram is not required.

OPTION B: Select an LH-Series Joist. Calculate an equivalent uniform load based on the maximum moment or shear:

WM =

8M = 641 plf (9.35 kN/m) L2

WV =

2R = 509 plf (7.43 kN/m) L

From the LH-Series ASD Load Table select a 32LH13, W = 690 plf (10.06 kN/m) for a 55 ft. (16764 mm) clear span. Specify a 32LH13SP and present a load diagram on the structural drawings with the following note:

Use 641 plf (9.35 kN/m)

JOIST MANUFACTURER SHALL DESIGN FOR THE LOADING SHOWN IN THE LOAD DIAGRAM.

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LRFD

STANDARD LOAD TABLE FOR KCS OPEN WEB STEEL JOISTS Based on a 50 ksi Maximum Yield Strength

JOIST DESIGNATION

DEPTH (inches)

MOMENT CAPACITY (inch-kips)

SHEAR CAPACITY* (lbs)

APPROX. WEIGHT** (lbs/ft)

GROSS MOMENT OF INERTIA (in. 4 )

10KCS1 10KCS2 10KCS3 12KCS1 12KCS2 12KCS3 14KCS1 14KCS2 14KCS3 16KCS2 16KCS3 16KCS4 16KCS5 18KCS2 18KCS3 18KCS4 18KCS5 20KCS2 20KCS3 20KCS4 20KCS5 22KCS2 22KCS3 22KCS4 22KCS5 24KCS2 24KCS3 24KCS4 24KCS5 26KCS2 26KCS3 26KCS4 26KCS5 28KCS2 28KCS3 28KCS4 28KCS5 30KCS3 30KCS4 30KCS5

10 10 10 12 12 12 14 14 14 16 16 16 16 18 18 18 18 20 20 20 20 22 22 22 22 24 24 24 24 26 26 26 26 28 28 28 28 30 30 30

258 337 444 313 411 543 370 486 642 523 705 1080 1401 592 798 1225 1593 663 892 1371 1786 732 987 1518 1978 801 1080 1662 2172 870 1174 1809 2364 939 1269 1954 2556 1362 2100 2749

3000 3750 4500 3600 4500 5250 4350 5100 5850 6000 7200 7950 8700 7050 7800 8550 9300 7800 9000 11850 12600 8850 9900 11850 12900 9450 10800 12600 13350 9900 11700 12750 13800 10350 12000 12750 13800 12000 12750 13800

6.0 7.5 10.0 6.0 8.0 10.0 6.5 8.0 10.0 8.5 10.5 14.5 18.0 9.0 11.0 15.0 18.5 9.5 11.5 16.5 20.0 10.0 12.5 16.5 20.5 10.0 12.5 16.5 20.5 10.0 12.5 16.5 20.5 10.5 12.5 16.5 20.5 13.0 16.5 21.0

29 37 47 43 55 71 59 77 99 99 128 192 245 127 164 247 316 159 205 308 396 194 251 377 485 232 301 453 584 274 355 536 691 320 414 626 808 478 722 934

BRIDGING TABLE SECTION NUMBER 1 1 1 3 5 5 4 6 6 6 9 9 9 6 9 10 10 6 9 10 10 6 9 11 11 6 9 12 12 6 9 12 12 6 9 12 12 9 12 12

*MAXIMUM UNIFORMLY DISTRIBUTED LOAD CAPACITY IS 825 PLF AND SINGLE CONCENTRATED LOAD CANNOT EXCEED SHEAR CAPACITY **DOES NOT INCLUDE ACCESSORIES

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ASD

STANDARD LOAD TABLE FOR KCS OPEN WEB STEEL JOISTS Based on a 50 ksi Maximum Yield Strength

JOIST DESIGNATION

DEPTH (inches)

MOMENT CAPACITY* (inch-kips)

SHEAR CAPACITY* (lbs)

APPROX. WEIGHT** (lbs/ft)

GROSS MOMENT OF INERTIA (in. 4 )

10KCS1 10KCS2 10KCS3 12KCS1 12KCS2 12KCS3 14KCS1 14KCS2 14KCS3 16KCS2 16KCS3 16KCS4 16KCS5 18KCS2 18KCS3 18KCS4 18KCS5 20KCS2 20KCS3 20KCS4 20KCS5 22KCS2 22KCS3 22KCS4 22KCS5 24KCS2 24KCS3 24KCS4 24KCS5 26KCS2 26KCS3 26KCS4 26KCS5 28KCS2 28KCS3 28KCS4 28KCS5 30KCS3 30KCS4 30KCS5

10 10 10 12 12 12 14 14 14 16 16 16 16 18 18 18 18 20 20 20 20 22 22 22 22 24 24 24 24 26 26 26 26 28 28 28 28 30 30 30

172 225 296 209 274 362 247 324 428 349 470 720 934 395 532 817 1062 442 595 914 1191 488 658 1012 1319 534 720 1108 1448 580 783 1206 1576 626 846 1303 1704 908 1400 1833

2000 2500 3000 2400 3000 3500 2900 3400 3900 4000 4800 5300 5800 4700 5200 5700 6200 5200 6000 7900 8400 5900 6600 7900 8600 6300 7200 8400 8900 6600 7800 8500 9200 6900 8000 8500 9200 8000 8500 9200

6.0 7.5 10.0 6.0 8.0 10.0 6.5 8.0 10.0 8.5 10.5 14.5 18.0 9.0 11.0 15.0 18.5 9.5 11.5 16.5 20.0 10.0 12.5 16.5 20.5 10.0 12.5 16.5 20.5 10.0 12.5 16.5 20.5 10.5 12.5 16.5 20.5 13.0 16.5 21.0

29 37 47 43 55 71 59 77 99 99 128 192 245 127 164 247 316 159 205 308 396 194 251 377 485 232 301 453 584 274 355 536 691 320 414 626 808 478 722 934

BRIDGING TABLE SECTION NUMBER 1 1 1 3 5 5 4 6 6 6 9 9 9 6 9 10 10 6 9 10 10 6 9 11 11 6 9 12 12 6 9 12 12 6 9 12 12 9 12 12

*MAXIMUM UNIFORMLY DISTRIBUTED LOAD CAPACITY IS 550 PLF AND SINGLE CONCENTRATED LOAD CANNOT EXCEED SHEAR CAPACITY **DOES NOT INCLUDE ACCESSORIES

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NOTES

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ACCESSORIES AND DETAILS JOIST SUBSTITUTES K SERIES tutes exhibit some degree of instability. After erection and before loads of any description are placed on the joist substitutes, the ends must be attached to the supports per SJI KSeries specifications and the deck installed and attached to the top flange.

Joist substitutes are 2.5 inch (64 mm) deep sections intended for use in very short spans (less than 8 feet (2.4 m) where Open Web Steel Joists are impractical. They are commonly specified to span over hallways and short spans in skewed bays.

Tables below list uniform loads based on LRFD and ASD methods of design and listed in U.S. Customary units:

Joist substitutes are fabricated from material conforming to Steel Joist Institute Specifications. Full lateral support to the compressive flange is provided by attachments to the deck. Caution must be exercised during erection since joist substi-

LRFD

ASD

4'-0"

825

825

825

4'-0"

550

550

550

5'-0"

825 338 561 189 405 116 306 76 — — — —

825 465 779 260 563 160 426 105 333 73 267 52

825

5'-0" 6'-0"

550 465 519 260 375 160 284 105 222 73 178 52

550

825 354 810 218 612 143 480 99 386 71

550 338 374 189 270 116 204 76 — — — —

6'-0" 7'-0" 8'-0" 9'-0" 10'-0"

7'-0" 8'-0" 9'-0" 10'-0"

550 354 540 218 408 143 320 99 257 71

The figures shown in red are the uniform live loads which produce an approximate deflection of 1/360 of the span. Live loads which will produce a deflection of 1/240 of the span may be obtained by multiplying the figures in red by 1.5. In no case shall the total load capacity of the joist substitute be exceeded.

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ACCESSORIES AND DETAILS FABRICATION

• • • •

Depth 2.5 in Maximum Length 10 ft Minimum Length 3 ft Contact your local Vulcraft plant for sloped or pitched seat information.

2.5K SERIES SIMPLE SPAN INFORMATION

2.5K TYPE S in3

2.5K1 0.62

2.5K2 0.84

2.5K3 1.2

I in4

0.78

1.1

1.5

WT lbs/ft

3.0

4.2

6.4

NOTE: 2.5K SERIES NOT U.L. APPROVED.

NOTE: 2.5K SERIES NOT U.L. APPROVED.

LRFD 2.5K1 2.5K2 2.5K3

2'-0" 825 825 825

2'-6" 749 825 825

3'-0" 519 698 825

3'-6" 381 512 740

4'-0" 293 392 566

4'-6" 231 311 447

5'-0" 188 251 362

ASD 5'-6" 6'-0" 6'-6" 155 — — 207 174 — 299 252 215

2.5K1 2.5K2 2.5K3

2'-0" 550 550 550

2'-6" 499 550 550

3'-0" 346 465 550

*Serviceability requirements must be checked by the specifying professional.

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3'-6" 254 341 493

4'-0" 195 261 377

4'-6" 154 207 298

5'-0" 125 167 241

5'-6" 6'-0" 6'-6" 103 — — 138 116 — 199 168 143

ACCESSORIES AND DETAILS

TOP CHORD EXTENSIONSAND EXTENDED ENDS, K-SERIES applicable for uniform loads only. If there are concentrated loads and/or non-uniform loads, a loading diagram must be provided by the specifying professional on the structural drawings. In cases where it is not possible to meet specific job requirements with a 2 1/2 in. (64 mm) deep “R” type extension (refer to “S” and “I” values in the Extended End Load Table), the depth of the extension must be increased to provide greater load-carrying capacity. If the loading diagram for any condition is not shown, the joist manufacturer will design the extension to support the uniform load indicated in the K-Series Joist Load Table for the span of the joist.

Joist extensions are commonly furnished to support a variety of overhang conditions. The two types are pictured below. The first is the TOP CHORD EXTENSION or “S” TYPE, which has only the top chord angles extended. The second is the EXTENDED END or “R” TYPE in which the standard 2 1/2 in., (64 mm) end bearing depth is maintained over the entire length of the extension. The “S” TYPE extension is so designated because of its Simple nature whereas the “R” TYPE involves Reinforcing the top chord angles. The specifying professional should be aware that an “S” TYPE is more economical and should be specified whenever possible.

The following load tables for K-Series TOP CHORD EXTENSIONS and EXTENDED ENDS for LRFD and ASD methods of design and listed in U.S. Customary and Metric units, have been developed as an aid to the specifying professional. The black number in the tables is the maximum allowable uniform load in pounds per linear foot (kiloNewton/Meter). The red number is the uniform load which will produce an approximate deflection of L1/240, where L1 is the length of the extension. The load tables are

When TOP CHORD EXTENSIONS or EXTENDED ENDS are specified, the allowable deflection and the bracing requirements must be considered by the specifying professional. It should be noted that an “R” TYPE extension must be specified when building details dictate a 2 1/2 in., (64 mm) depth at the end of the extension. In the absence of specific instructions, the joist manufacturer may provide either type.

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LRFD

TYPE S1

"S" (in.3 ) 0.099

"I" (in.4 ) 0.088

S2

0.127

0.138

S3

0.144

0.156

S4

0.160

0.172

S5

0.176

0.188

S6

0.192

0.204

S7

0.241

0.306

S8

0.266

0.332

S9

0.288

0.358

S10

0.380

0.544

S11

0.438

0.622

S12

0.494

0.696

TOP CHORD EXTENSION LOAD TABLE (S TYPE) Based on a Maximum Yield Strength of 50 ksi Pounds per Linear Foot 0'-6" 825 550 825 550 825 550 825 550 825 550 825 550 825 550 825 550 825 550 825 550 825 550 825 550

1'-0" 544 363 700 422 793 550 825 550 825 550 825 550 825 550 825 550 825 550 825 550 825 550 825 550

1'-6" 267 127 343 200 388 226 432 249 474 272 517 295 649 443 717 481 777 519 825 550 825 550 825 550

2'-0" 157 58 202 91 229 104 255 113 280 124 306 134 384 201 424 219 459 236 606 359 699 410 789 459

LENGTH (L1) 2'-6"

3'-0"

3'-6"

4'-0"

4'-6"

168 60 184 66 202 72 253 108 280 117 303 126 400 192 460 220 520 246

180 64 198 70 214 75 283 115 327 131 369 147

160 48 211 74 243 84 274 94

163 50 189 57 213 64

150 41 169 45

LRFD

TYPE R1

"S" (in.3) 0.895

"I" (in.4) 1.119

R2

0.923

1.157

R3

1.039

1.299

R4

1.147

1.433

R5

1.249

1.561

R6

1.352

1.690

R7

1.422

1.802

R8

1.558

1.948

R9

1.673

2.091

R10

1.931

2.414

R11

2.183

2.729

R12

2.413

3.016

0'-6" 825 550 825 550 825 550 825 550 825 550 825 550 825 550 825 550 825 550 825 550 825 550 825 550

1'-0" 825 550 825 550 825 550 825 550 825 550 825 550 825 550 825 550 825 550 825 550 825 550 825 550

TOP CHORD EXTENSION LOAD TABLE (R TYPE) Based on a Maximum Yield Strength of 50 ksi Pounds per Linear Foot 1'-6" 825 550 825 550 825 550 825 550 825 550 825 550 825 550 825 550 825 550 825 550 825 550 825 550

2'-0" 825 550 825 550 825 550 825 550 825 550 825 550 825 550 825 550 825 550 825 550 825 550 825 550

2'-6" 825 396 825 409 825 459 825 507 825 550 825 550 825 550 825 550 825 550 825 550 825 550 825 550

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LENGTH (L1) 3'-0" 3'-6" 669 498 236 152 690 514 244 157 777 579 274 176 825 639 302 195 825 696 329 212 825 753 357 230 825 792 380 245 825 825 411 265 825 825 442 284 825 825 510 328 825 825 550 371 825 825 550 410

4'-0" 385 103 399 107 448 120 495 132 538 144 583 156 613 167 672 180 721 194 825 224 825 253 825 279

4'-6" 307 73 318 76 358 85 394 94 429 103 465 111 489 119 535 128 576 138 664 159 751 180 825 199

5'-0" 250 54 259 56 292 63 321 69 349 75 379 82 399 87 436 94 469 101 541 117 612 132 676 146

5'-6" 208 41 216 42 243 47 267 52 291 57 315 62 331 66 363 71 390 77 450 89 508 100 562 111

6'-0" 175 32 181 33 205 37 225 41 246 44 265 48 279 51 306 55 328 59 379 69 430 78 475 86

ASD

TYPE S1

"S" (in.3 ) 0.099

"I" (in.4 ) 0.088

S2

0.127

0.138

S3

0.144

0.156

S4

0.160

0.172

S5

0.176

0.188

S6

0.192

0.204

S7

0.241

0.306

S8

0.266

0.332

S9

0.288

0.358

S10

0.380

0.544

S11

0.438

0.622

S12

0.494

0.696

TOP CHORD EXTENSION LOAD TABLE (S TYPE) Based on a Maximum Yield Strength of 50 ksi Pounds per Linear Foot 0'-6" 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550

1'-0" 363 363 467 422 529 510 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550

1'-6" 178 127 229 200 259 226 288 249 316 272 345 295 433 433 478 481 518 518 550 550 550 550 550 550

2'-0" 105 58 135 91 153 104 170 113 187 124 204 134 256 201 283 219 306 236 404 359 466 410 526 459

LENGTH (L1) 2'-6"

3'-0"

3'-6"

4'-0"

4'-6"

112 60 123 66 135 72 169 108 187 117 202 126 267 192 307 220 347 246

120 64 132 70 143 75 189 115 218 131 246 147

107 48 141 74 162 84 183 94

109 50 126 57 142 64

100 41 113 45

ASD

TYPE R1

"S" (in.3) 0.895

"I" (in.4) 1.119

R2

0.923

1.157

R3

1.039

1.299

R4

1.147

1.433

R5

1.249

1.561

R6

1.352

1.690

R7

1.422

1.802

R8

1.558

1.948

R9

1.673

2.091

R10

1.931

2.414

R11

2.183

2.729

R12

2.413

3.016

0'-6" 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550

TOP CHORD EXTENSION LOAD TABLE (R TYPE) Based on a Maximum Yield Strength of 50 ksi Pounds per Linear Foot

1'-0" 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550

1'-6" 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550

2'-0" 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550

2'-6" 550 396 550 409 550 459 550 507 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550

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LENGTH (L1) 3'-0" 3'-6" 446 332 236 152 460 343 244 157 518 386 274 176 550 426 302 195 550 464 329 212 550 502 357 230 550 528 380 245 550 550 411 265 550 550 442 284 550 550 510 328 550 550 550 371 550 550 550 410

4'-0" 257 103 266 107 299 120 330 132 359 144 389 156 409 167 448 180 481 194 550 224 550 253 550 279

4'-6" 205 73 212 76 239 85 263 94 286 103 310 111 326 119 357 128 384 138 443 159 501 180 550 199

5'-0" 167 54 173 56 195 63 214 69 233 75 253 82 266 87 291 94 313 101 361 117 408 132 451 146

5'-6" 139 41 144 42 162 47 178 52 194 57 210 62 221 66 242 71 260 77 300 89 339 100 375 111

6'-0" 117 32 121 33 137 37 150 41 164 44 177 48 186 51 204 55 219 59 253 69 287 78 317 86

ACCESSORIES AND DETAILS K SERIES OPEN WEB STEEL JOISTS

ANCHORAGE TO STEEL SEE SJI SPECIFICATION 5.3 (b) AND 5.6

ANCHORAGE TO MASONARY SEE SJI SPECIFICATION 5.3 (a) AND 5.6

CEILING EXTENSION

BOTTOM CHORD STRUT

MAXIMUM DUCT OPENING SIZES (K SERIES)*

JOIST DEPTH 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30

inches inches inches inches inches inches inches inches inches inches inches inches

ROUND

5 6 7 8 9 11 11 12 13 151/2 16 17

inches inches inches inches inches inches inches inches inches inches inches inches

SQUARE

RECTANGLE

4x4 inches 5x5 inches 6x6 inches 6x6 inches 7 1/2x 71/2 inches 8x8 inches 9x9 inches 9 1/2 x9 1/2 inches 10x10 inches 12x12 inches 13x13 inches 14x14 inches

*FOR LH SERIES CONSULT WITH VULCRAFT

3x8 3x8 4x9 5x9 6X10 7x11 7x12 8x12 8x13 9x18 9x18 10x18

inches inches inches inches inches inches inches inches inches inches inches inches

SPECIFYING PROFESSIONAL MUST INDICATE ON STRUCTURAL DRAWINGS SIZE AND LOCATION OF ANY DUCT THAT IS TO PASS THRU JOIST.

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BOLTED CONNECTION* TYPICALLY REQUIRED AT COLUMNS

HEADERS Note: If header does not bear at a Joist Panel Point add extra web in field as shown. EW or Panel Point by Vulcraft

SEE SJI SPECIFICATION - SECTION 6. FOR HANDLING AND ERECTION OF KSERIES OPEN WEB STEEL JOISTS AND SJI TECHNICAL DIGEST NO. 9.

ACCESSORIES AND DETAILS K SERIES OPEN WEB STEEL JOISTS

HORIZONTAL BRIDGING SEE SJI SPECIFICATION 5.5 AND 6.

BRIDGING ANCHORS SEE SJI SPECIFICATION 5.5 AND 6.

NOTE: DO NOT WELD BRIDGING TO JOIST WEB MEMBERS. DO NOT HANG ANY MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, ETC. FROM BRIDGING.

EXP. BOLTS BY OTHERS BRIDGING ANCHOR TYPE "SA"

BOLT (b)

(a)

WELDED CROSS BRIDGING SEE SJI SPECIFICATION 5.5 AND 6. HORIZONTAL BRIDGING SHALL BE USED IN SPACE ADJACENT TO THE WALL TO ALLOW FOR PROPER DEFLECTION OF THE JOIST NEAREST THE WALL.

BOLTED CROSS BRIDGING SEE SJI SPECIFICATION 5.5 AND 6. (a) Horizontal Bridging units shall be used in the space adjacent to the wall to allow for proper deflection of the joist nearest the wall. (b) For required bolt size refer to bridging table on page 136. NOTE: Clip configuration may vary from that shown.

FULL DEPTH CANTILEVER END SEE SJI SPECIFICATION 5.4 (d) AND 5.5 FOR BRIDGING REQUIREMENTS.

SQUARE END SEE SJI SPECIFICATION 5.4 (d) AND 5.5 FOR BRIDGING REQUIREMENTS.

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DEEP BEARINGS CONFIGURATION MAY VARY

ACCESSORIES AND DETAILS K SERIES OPEN WEB STEEL JOISTS

SLOPED SEAT REQUIREMENTS FOR SLOPES 3/8:12 AND GREATER

LOW END

HIGH END

Slope Rate 3/8:12 1/2:12 1:12 1 1/2:12 2:12 2 1/2:12 3:12 3 1/2:12 4:12 4 1/2:12 5:12 5 1/2:12 6:12

High End Recommended Seat Depth d 3 1/2" 3 1/2" 4" 4" 4" 4 1/2" 4 1/2" 5" 5" 5" 5 1/2” 5 1/2" 5 1/2"

IF OVER 6:12 SEE BELOW

NOTES: (1) Depths shown are the minimums required for fabrication of sloped bearing seats. Depths may vary depending on actual bearing conditions. (2) d = 5/8 + 2.5 / cos θ + 4 tan θ (3) Clearance must be checked at outer edge of support as shown in detail B. Increase bearing depth as required to permit passage of 2 1/2" deep extension. (4) If extension depth greater than 2 1/2" is required (see details B and D) increase bearing depths accordingly. (5) If slope is 1/4:12 or less sloped seats are not required.

BARTLE HALL CONVENTION CENTER Kansas City, Missouri Architect-Engineer: HNTB Corp. General Contractor: Watson General Contractors, Inc. Steel Fabricator: Havens Steel, Inc. Steel Erector: Danny's Construction Co., Inc.

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ACCESSORIES AND DETAILS BRIDGING REQUIREMENTS FOR K-SERIES JOISTS Number of Rows of Bridging*** Distances are Span Lengths (see "Definition of Span" on page 20.) Section Numbers*

ERECTION STABILITY SPANS (SJI Spec. Section 6) Depth

Span Less Than**

8 10 12 14

17’ 21’ 23’ 27’

16

29’

12 14 16 18 20

25’ 29’ 30’ 31’ 32’

14 16 18 20 22 24

29’ 32’ 32’ 34’ 34’ 36’

12 16 18 20 22 24 26

25’ 32’ 33’ 34’ 35’ 38’ 38’

6

14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28

29’ 33’ 35’ 36’ 36’ 39’ 39’ 40’

7

16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30

33’ 37’ 39’ 40’ 43’ 43’ 43’ 44’

24 26 28 30

43’ 44’ 44’ 45’

16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30

33’ 37’ 39’ 40’ 44’ 44’ 45’ 45’

18 20 22 24 26 28 30

37’ 41’ 45’ 49’ 49’ 49’ 50’

22 30

45’ 52’

24 26 28 30

49’ 53’ 53’ 54’

1 2 3

4

5

8

9

10 11 12

1 Row

Up thru 16’

2 Rows

3 Rows

Over 16’ thru 24’

Over 24’ thru 28’

Up thru 17’ Over 17’ thru 25’

4 Rows

5 Rows

Over25’thru32’

Up thru 18’

Over 18’ thru 28’

Over 28’ thru 38’

Over 38’ thru 40’

Up thru 19’

Over 19’ thru 28’

Over 28’ thru 38’

Over 38’ thru 48’

Up thru 19’

Over 19’ thru 29’

Over 29’ thru 39’

Over 39’ thru 50’

Over 50’ thru 52’

Up thru 19’

Over 19’ thru 29’

Over 29’ thru 39’

Over 39’ thru 51’

Over 51’ thru 56’

Up thru 20’

Over 20’ thru 33’

Over 33’ thru 45’

Over 45’ thru 58’

Over 58’ thru 60’

Up thru 20’

Over 20’ thru 33’

Over 33’ thru 45’

Over 45’ thru 58’

Over 58’ thru 60’

Up thru 20’

Over 20’ thru 33’

Over 33’ thru 46’

Over 46’ thru 59’

Over 59’ thru 60’

Up thru 20’

Over 20’ thru 37’

Over 37’ thru 51’

Over 51’ thru 60’

Up thru 20’

Over 20’ thru 38’

Over 38’ thru 53’

Over 53’ thru 60’

Up thru 20’

Over 20’ thru 39’

Over 39’ thru 53’

Over 53’ thru 60’

* Last digit(s) of joist designation. ** For spans EQUAL TO OR EXCEEDING that shown above, one of the required rows, nearest mid-span, must be bolted diagonal type. Bolted diagonal bridging shall be installed and connected BEFORE releasing the hoisting lines. Refer to Specification Section 6 for handling and erection requirements. *** See SJI Specifications 5.11 for uplift requirement, page 18.

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ACCESSORIES AND DETAILS K-Series Joist Maximum Joist Spacing for Horizontal Bridging

*Bridging Material Size Equal Leg Angles Section 1x7/64 1-1/4x7/64 1-1/2x7/64 1-3/4x7/64 Numbers** r =.20" r =.25" r =.30" r =.35" 1 thru 9 5'-0" 6'-3" 7'-6" 8'-7" 10 4'-8" 6'-3" 7'-6" 8'-7" 4'-0" 5'-8" 7'-6" 8'-7" 11 & 12

Bridging Requirements for LH-Series and DLH-Series Joists*** Depth

2x1/8 2-1/2x5/32 r =.40" r =.50" 10'-0" 12'-6" 10'-0" 12'-6" 10'-0" 12'-6"

Erection Stability Spans (SJI Spec. Section 105) Section Number

18

02 03 thru 02 03 04 thru 03 04 05 06 07 thru 05 06 07 thru 09 thru 06 thru 08 09 thru 07 thru 09 10 thru 08 thru 10 thru 09 10 thru 10 thru

20

24

* Connection to Joist must resist 700 pounds. ** Refer to last digit(s) of Joist Designation.

K, LH & DLH Series Joist Maximum Joist Spacing for Diagonal Bridging Joist Depth 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 36 40 44 48 52 56 60 64 68 72

1x7/64 r =.20" 6'-6" 6'-6" 6'-6" 6'-6" 6'-5" 6'-4" 6'-4" 6'-3" 6'-2" 6'-2" 6'-1"

Bridging Angle Size 1-1/4x7/64 1-1/2x7/64 1-3/4x7/64 r =.25" r =.30" r =.35" 8'-3" 9'-11" 11'-7" 8'-3" 9'-11" 11'-7" 8'-2" 9'-10" 11'-6" 8'-2" 9'-10" 11'-6" 8'-2" 9'-10" 11'-6" 8'-1" 9'-10" 11'-6" 8'-1" 9'-9" 11'-5" 8'-0" 9'-9" 11'-5" 8'-0" 9'-8" 11'-5" 7'-11" 9'-8" 11'-4" 7'-10" 9'-7" 11'-4" 9'-6" 11'-3" 7'-9" 9'-5" 11'-2" 7'-7" 9'-3" 11'-0" 7'-5" 9'-2" 10'-11" 7'-3" 10'-9" 9'-0" 10'-8" 8'-10" 10'-6" 8'-7" 10'-4" 8'-5" 10'-2" 8'-2" 8'-0" 10'-0"

2x1/8 r =.40"

Bridging Angle Size 1x7/64 1-1/4x7/64 1-1/2x7/64 1-3/4x7/64 r =.20" r =.25" r =.30" r =.35" 4'-7" 6'-3" 7'-6" 8'-9" 4'-1" 5'-9" 7'-6" 8'-9" 3'-9" 5'-1" 6'-8" 8'-6" 4'-6" 6'-0" 7'-8" 4'-1" 5'-5" 6'-10" 3'-9" 4'-11" 6'-3" 4'-3" 5'-5" 4'-0" 5'-1"

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40 44 48 13'-0" 12'-11" 12'-10" 12'-9" 12'-8" 12'-7" 12'-5" 12'-4" 12'-2" 12'-0" 11'-10"

LH-Series Joist* Maximum Joist Spacing for Horizontal Bridging Section Numbers** 02,03,04 05,06 07,08 09,10 11,12 13,14 15,16 17

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2x1/8 2-1/2x5/32 r =.40" r =.50" 10'-0" 12'-4" 10'-0" 12'-4" 10'-0" 12'-4" 10'-0" 12'-4" 8'-11" 12'-4" 8'-2" 12'-4" 7'-1" 11'-0" 6'-8" 10'-5"

* Connection to Joist must resist 700 pounds. ** Refer to last digit(s) of Joist Designation.

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Spans less than **

33' 37' 33' 38' 41' 35' 39' 40' 45' 49' 42' 46' 54' 57' 47' 55' 60' 47' 57' 60' 47' 60' 52' 60' 60'

09

10

11

08 13 07 15 08 15 09 17 17 17

* Last two digits of joist designation. ** NOTE: Erection Stability Span = Clear span + 8". (See SJI Specifications Section 104.2) For spans EQUAL TO OR EXCEEDING that shown, one of the rows nearest mid-span must be bolted diagonal type. For spans through 60 feet, the bolted diagonal bridging must be installed BEFORE releasing the hoisting lines. FOR SPANS OVER 60 FEET, ALL BRIDGING ROWS MUST BE BOLTED DIAGONAL TYPE. Spans over 60 feet through 100 feet require two rows of bolted diagonal bridging to be installed, at one-third points, BEFORE releasing the hoisting lines. Spans over 100 feet require ALL rows of bolted diagonal bridging to be installed BEFORE releasing the hoisting lines. *** All DLH-Series JOISTS REQUIRE ALL BRIDGING ROWS TO BE BOLTED DIAGONAL TYPE.

Bridging Spacing

LH-DLH

Minimum Bolt

Max.Spacing of

Sect. Number* Diameter** 02,03,04 3/8" 05,06 3/8" 07,08 3/8" 09,10 3/8" 11,12 3/8" 13,14 1/2" 15,16,17 1/2" 18,19 5/8"

Bridging Lines 11'-0" 12'-0" 13'-0" 14'-0" 16'-0" 16'-0" 21'-0" 26'-0"

* Last two digits of joist designation. ** Size required due to requirements as indicated for bolted diagonal bridging connections per SJI Specifications Section 104.5(e). Minimum A307 Bolt required for connection.

ACCESSORIES AND DETAILS

LH & DLH SERIES LONGSPAN STEEL JOISTS NON-STANDARD TYPES Longspan steel joists can be furnished with either unThe following joists can also be supplied by Vulcraft, derslung or square ends, with parallel chords or with however, THE DISTRICT SALES OFFICE OR MANsingle or double pitched top chords to provide sufficient UFACTURING FACILITY NEAREST YOU SHOULD slope for roof drainage. BE CONTACTED FOR ANY LIMITATIONS IN STANDARD TYPES

DEPTH OR LENGTH.

The Longspan joist designation is determined by its nominal depth at the center of the span, except for offset double pitched joists, where the depth should be given at the ridge. A part of the designation should be either the section number or the total design load over the design live load (TL/LL given in plf). All pitched joists will be cambered in addition to the pitch unless specified otherwise.

CAMBER FOR STANDARD TYPES

**Contact Vulcraft for minimum depth at ends.

LH &DLH series joists shall have camber in accordance with the following table:***

CAMBER

Non-Standard Types: The design professional shall provide on the structural drawings the amount of camber desired in inches. If camber is not specified, Vulcraft will use the camber values for LH and DLH joists based on top chord length.

Standard Types: The camber listed in the table will be fabricated into the joists unless the design professional specifically states otherwise on the structural drawings.

Top Chord

Approx.

Length

Camber

20'-0"

(6096 mm)

1/4"

(6 mm)

30'-0"

(9144 mm)

3/8"

(10 mm)

40'-0" (12192 mm)

5/8"

(16 mm)

50'-0" (15240 mm)

1"

(25 mm)

60'-0" (18288 mm)

1 1/2"

(38 mm)

70'-0" (21336 mm)

2"

(51 mm)

80'-0" (24384 mm)

2 3/4"

(70 mm)

90'-0" (27432 mm)

3 1/2"

(89 mm)

100'-0" (30480 mm)

4 1/4" (108 mm)

110'-0" (33528 mm)

5" (127 mm)

120'-0" (36576 mm)

6" (152 mm)

130'-0" (39621 mm)

7" (178 mm)

140'-0" (42672 mm)

8" (203 mm)

144'-0" (43890 mm)

8 1/2" (216 mm)

*** NOTE: If full camber is not desired near walls or other structural members please note on the structural drawings.

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ACCESSORIES AND DETAILS LH & DLH SERIES LONGSPAN STEEL JOISTS

ANCHORAGE TO STEEL SEE SJI SPECIFICATION 104.4 (b) AND 104.7 (b)

CEILING EXTENSION

ANCHORAGE TO MASONRY SEE SJI SPECIFICATION 104.4 (a) AND 104.7 (a)

BOTTOM CHORD EXTENSION *If bottom chord extension is to be bolted or

BOLTED CONNECTION See Note (c) Typically required at columns

TOP CHORD EXTENSION See Note (a)

welded the specifiying professional must provide axial loads on structural drawings.

NOTE: Configurations may vary from that shown.

(a) Extended top chords or full depth cantilever ends require the special attention of the specifying professional. The magnitude and location of the design loads to be supported, the deflection requirements, and the proper bracing shall be clearly indicated on the structural drawings. (b) See SJI Specification - Section 105 for Handling and Erection of LH and DLH joists. (c) The Occupational Safety and Health Administration Standards (OSHA), Paragraph 1910.12 refers to Paragraph 1518.751 of “Construction Standards” which states: “In steel framing, where bar joists are utilized, and columns are not framed in at least two directions with structural steel members, a bar joist shall be field-bolted at columns to provide lateral stability during construction.”

SQUARE END See SJI Specification 104.5 (f). Cross bridging required at end of bottom bearing joist.

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ACCESSORIES AND DETAILS

LH & DLH SERIES LONGSPAN STEEL JOISTS

HORIZONTAL BRIDGING

CROSS BRIDGING (a) Horizontal Bridging units shall be used in the space adjacent to the wall to allow for proper deflection of the joist nearest the wall.

For the proper use of horizontal bridging refer to sections 104.5(a) and 105.

NOTE: Do not weld bridging to web members. Do not hang any mechanical, electrical, etc. from bridging.

(b) For required bolt size refer to bridging table on page 136. NOTE: Clip configuration may vary from that shown. LH & DLH SERIES OPEN WEB STEEL JOISTS SLOPED SEAT REQUIREMENTS LOW END HIGH END SLOPE RATE

1/4:12 3/8:12 1/2:12 1:12 1 1/2:12 2:12 2 1/2:12 3:12 3 1/2:12 4:12 4 1/2:12 5:12

HIGH END MINIMUM **SEAT DEPTH d 6 6 6 6

1/2” 1/2” 1/2” 1/2” 7” 7” 7 1/2” 7 1/2” 8” 8 1/2” 8 1/2” 9 1/2”

6:12 & OVER SEE BELOW

* 7 1/2" at 18 and 19 chord section numbers. Consult Vulcraft for information when TCX’s are present. ** Add 2 1/2" to seat depths at 18 and 19 chord section numbers. NOTES: (1) Depths shown are the minimums required for fabrication of sloped bearing seats. (2) d = 5/8 + 5 / cos θ + 6 tan θ (3) Clearance must be checked at outer edge of support as shown in detail B. Increase bearing depth as required to permit passage of 5" deep extension. (4) If extension depth greater than 5" is required (see detail B and D) increase bearing depths accordingly.

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VULCRAFT LH & DLH SERIES / GENERAL INFORMATION HIGH STRENGTH

ROOF SPANS TO 144'-0

DESIGN – Vulcraft LH & DLH Series long span steel joists are designed in accordance with the specifications of the Steel Joist Institute.

PAINT – Vulcraft joists receive a shop-coat of rust inhibitive primer whose performance characteristics conform to those of the Steel Joist Institute specification 102.4. SPECIFICATIONS see page 50.

ECONOMICAL

FLOOR SPANS TO 120'-0

ACCESSORIES see page 45.

MAXIMUM JOIST SPACING FOR DIAGONAL BRIDGING

LH & DLH TABLE MINIMUM BEARING LENGTHS

BRIDGING ANGLE SIZE-EQUAL LEG ANGLES

JOIST DEPTH 32 36 40 44 48 52 56 60 64 68 72

1x7/64 1-1/4x7/64 (25mm x 3mm) (32mm x 3mm) r =.20" r =.25" 6'-1"(1854mm) 7'-10"(2387mm) 7'-9"(2362mm) 7'-7"(2311mm) 7'-5"(2260mm) 7'-3"(2209mm)

1-1/2x7/64 (38mm x 3mm) r =.30" 9'-7"(2921mm) 9'-6"(2895 mm) 9'-5"(2870 mm) 9'-3"(2819 mm) 9'-2"(2794 mm) 9'-0"(2743 mm) 8'-10"(2692 mm) 8'-7"(2616 mm) 8'-5"(2565 mm) 8'-2"(2489 mm) 8'-0"(2438 mm)

1-3/4x7/64 (45mm x 3mm) r =.35" 11'-4"(3454mm) 11'-3"(3429mm) 11'-2"(3403mm) 11'-0"(3352mm) 10'-11"(3327mm) 10'-9"(3276mm) 10'-8"(3251mm) 10'-6"(3200mm) 10'-4"(3149mm) 10'-2"(3098mm) 10'-0"(3048mm)

2x1/8 (51mm x 3mm) r =.40" 13'-0"(3962mm) 12'-11"(3973mm) 12'-10"(3911mm) 12'-9"(3886mm) 12'-8"(3860mm) 12'-7"(3835mm) 12'-5"(3784mm) 12'-4"(3759mm) 12'-2"(3708mm) 12'-0"(3657mm) 11'-10"(3606mm)

MAXIMUM JOIST SPACING FOR HORIZONTAL BRIDGING SPANS OVER 60' REQUIRE BOLTED DIAGONAL BRIDGING BRIDGING ANGLE SIZE-EQUAL LEG ANGLES SECTION 1x7/64 NUMBER* (25mm x 3mm) r = .20" 02, 03, 04 4'-7"(1397mm) 05 - 06 4'-1"(1245mm) 07 - 08 3'-9"(1143mm) 09 - 10 11 - 12 13 - 14 15 - 16 17

1-1/4x7/64 (32mm x 3mm) r = .25" 6'-3"(1905mm) 5'-9"(1753mm) 5'-1"(1549mm) 4'-6"(1372mm) 4'-1"(1245mm) 3'-9"(1143mm)

1-1/2x7/64 (38mm x 3mm) r = .30" 7'-6"(2286mm) 7'-6"(2286mm) 6'-8"(2032mm) 6'-0"(1829mm) 5'-5"(1651mm) 4'-11"(1499mm) 4'-3"(1295mm) 4'-0"(1219mm)

1-3/4x7/64 (45mm x 3mm) r = .35" 8'-9"(2667mm) 8'-9"(2667mm) 8'-6"(2590mm) 7'-8"(2337mm) 6'-10"(2083mm) 6'-3"(1905mm) 5'-5"(1651mm) 5'-1"(1549mm)

2x1/8 (51mm x 3mm) r = .40" 10'-0"(3048mm) 10'-0"(3048mm) 10'-0"(3048mm) 10'-0"(3048mm) 8'-11"(2718mm) 8'-2"(2489mm) 7'-1"(2159mm) 6'-8"(2032mm)

2-1/2x5/32 (64mm x 4mm) r = .50" 12'-4"(3759mm) 12'-4"(3759mm) 12'-4"(3759mm) 12'-4"(3759mm) 12'-4"(3759mm) 12'-4"(3759mm) 11'-0"(3353mm) 10'-5"(3175mm)

*REFER TO THE LAST DIGITS OF JOIST DESIGNATION CONNECTION TO JOIST MUST RESIST FORCES LISTED IN TABLE 104.5.1.

Joist Type

On On Masonry Concrete

LH 02 thru 17 DLH 10 thru 19

6”

6”

On Steel 4”

MINIMUM BEARING PLATE WIDTHS LH 02 thru LH 12 DLH 10 thru DLH 12

9”

9”

LH 13 thru LH 17 DLH 13 thru DLH 19

12”

12”

SECTION NUMBER*

MAX. SPACING OF LINES OF BRIDGING

02, 03, 04 05 - 06 07 - 08 09 - 10 11 - 12 13 - 14 15 - 16 17 18 - 19

11'-0" (3352mm) 12'-0" (3657mm) 13'-0" (3962mm) 14'-0" (4267mm) 16'-0" (4876mm) 16'-0" (4876mm) 21'-0" (6400mm) 21'-0' (6400mm) 26'-0" (7924mm)

HORIZONTAL BRACING FORCE** lbs. (N) 400 (1779) 500 (2224) 650 (2891) 800 (3558) 1000 (4448) 1200 (5337) 1600 (7117) 1800 (8006) 2000 (8896)

NUMBER OF LINES OF BRIDGING BASED ON CLEAR SPAN. *LAST TWO DIGITS OF JOIST DESIGNATION. **NOMINAL BRACING FORCE IS UNFACTORED.

MIN. A307 BOLT REQ'D FOR CONNECTION SECTION A307 BOLT SERIES NUMBER* DIAMETER LH/DLH 2 - 12 3/8" (9mm) LH/DLH 13 - 17 1/2" (12mm) DLH 18 & 19 5/8" (15mm) *LAST TWO DIGITS OF JOIST DESIGNATION.

NOTES:1. Special designed LH and DLH can be supplied in longer lengths. See SLH Series Page 73. 2. Additional bridging may be required when joists support standing seam roof decks. The specifying professional should require that the joist manufacturer check the system and provide bridging as required to adequately brace the joists against lateral movement. For bridging requirements due to uplift pressures refer to sect. 104.12.

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American National Standard – SJI-LH/DLH-1.1

STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS

FOR LONGSPAN STEEL JOISTS, LH-SERIES AND DEEP LONGSPAN STEEL JOISTS, DLH-SERIES Adopted by the Steel Joist Institute February 15, 1978 Revised to November 10, 2003 - Effective March 01, 2005

SECTION 100.

SECTION 102.

SCOPE

MATERIALS

102.1 STEEL

This specification covers the design, manufacture and use of Longspan Steel Joists LH-Series, and Deep Longspan Steel Joists, DLH-Series. Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) and Allowable Strength Design (ASD) are included in this specification.

The steel used in the manufacture of chord and web sections shall conform to one of the following ASTM Specifications: • Carbon Structural Steel, ASTM A36/A36M.

SECTION 101.

• High-Strength, Low-Alloy Structural Steel, ASTM A242/A242M.

DEFINITION

The term “Longspan Steel Joists LH-Series and Deep Longspan Steel Joists DLH-Series”, as used herein, refers to open web, load-carrying members utilizing hot-rolled or cold-formed steel, including cold-formed steel whose yield strength* has been attained by cold working. LH-Series are suitable for the direct support of floors and roof decks in buildings, and DLH-Series are suitable for direct support of roof decks in buildings.

• High-Strength Carbon-Manganese Steel of Structural Quality ASTM A529/A529M, Grade 50. • High-Strength Low-Alloy Columbium-Vanadium Structural Steel, ASTM A572/A572M Grade 42 or 50. • High-Strength Low-Alloy Structural Steel with 50 ksi (345 MPa) Minimum Yield Point to 4 inches (100 mm) Thick, ASTM A588/A588M.

The design of LH- and DLH-Series joist chord and web sections shall be based on a yield strength of at least 36 ksi (250 MPa), but not greater than 50 ksi (345 MPa). Steel used for LH- and DLH-Series joist chord or web sections shall have a minimum yield strength determined in accordance with one of the procedures specified in Section 102.2, which is equal to the yield strength assumed in the design. LH- and DLH-Series Joists shall be designed in accordance with these specifications to support the loads given in the Standard Load Tables for Longspan and Deep Longspan Steel Joists, LH- and DLH-Series, attached hereto.

• Steel, Sheet and Strip, High-Strength, Low-Alloy, HotRolled and Cold-Rolled, with Improved Corrosion Resistance, ASTM A606. • Steel, Sheet, Cold-Rolled, Carbon, Structural, HighStrength Low-Alloy and High-Strength Low-Alloy with Improved Formability, ASTM A1008/A1008M • Steel, Sheet and Strip, Hot-Rolled, Carbon, Structural, High-Strength Low-Alloy and High-Strength Low-Alloy with Improved Formability, ASTM A1011/A1011M or shall be of suitable quality ordered or produced to other than the listed specifications, provided that such material in the state used for final assembly and manufacture is weldable and is proved by tests performed by the producer or manufacturer to have the properties specified in Section 102.2.

* The term “Yield Strength” as used herein shall designate the yield level of a material as determined by the applicable method outlined in paragraph 13.1, “Yield Point” and in paragraph 13.2, “Yield Strength”, of ASTM Standard A370, “Standard Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products”, or as specified in Section 102.2 of this Specification.

102.2 MECHANICAL PROPERTIES

The yield strength used as a basis for the design stresses prescribed in Section 103 shall be at least 36 ksi (250 MPa), but shall not be greater than 50 ksi (345 MPa). Evidence that the steel furnished meets or exceeds the design yield strength shall, if requested, be provided in the form of an affidavit or by witnessed or certified test reports.

Standard Specifications and Load Tables, Longspan Steel Joists LH-Series And Deep Longspan Steel Joist DLH-Series

For material used without consideration of increase in yield strength resulting from cold forming, the specimens shall be taken from as-rolled material. In the case of material, the mechanical properties of which conform to the requirements of one of the listed specifications, the test specimens and

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b) For connected members both having a specified minimum yield strength of 36 ksi (250 MPa) or one having a specified minimum yield strength of 36 ksi (250 MPa), and the other having a specified minimum yield strength greater than 36 ksi (250 MPa).

procedures shall conform to those of such specifications and to ASTM A370. In the case of material, the mechanical properties of which do not conform to the requirements of one of the listed specifications, the test specimens and procedures shall conform to the applicable requirements of ASTM A370, and the specimens shall exhibit a yield strength equal to or exceeding the design yield strength and an elongation of not less than (a) 20 percent in 2 inches (51 millimeters) for sheet and strip, or (b) 18 percent in 8 inches (203 millimeters) for plates, shapes and bars with adjustments for thickness for plates, shapes and bars as prescribed in ASTM A36/A36M, A242/A242M, A529/A529M, A572/A572M, A588/A588M, whichever specification is applicable on the basis of design yield strength.

AWS A5.1: E60XX AWS A5.17: F6XX-EXXX, F6XX-ECXXX flux electrode combination AWS A5.20: E6XT-X, E6XT-XM AWS A5.29: E6XTX-X, E6XT-XM or any of those listed in Section 102.3(a). Other welding methods, providing equivalent strength as demonstrated by tests, may be used.

102.4 PAINT

The number of tests shall be as prescribed in ASTM A6/A6M for plates, shapes, and bars; and ASTM A606, A1008/A1008M and A1011/A1011M for sheet and strip.

The standard shop paint is intended to protect the steel for only a short period of exposure in ordinary atmospheric conditions and shall be considered an impermanent and provisional coating.

If as-formed strength is utilized, the test reports shall show the results of tests performed on full section specimens in accordance with the provisions of the AISI North American Specification for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members. They shall also indicate compliance with these provisions and with the following additional requirements:

When specified, the standard shop paint shall conform to one of the following: a) Steel Structures Painting Council Specification, SSPC No. 15 b) Or, shall be a shop paint which meets the minimum performance requirements of the above listed specification.

a) The yield strength calculated from the test data shall equal or exceed the design yield strength.

SECTION 103.

b) Where tension tests are made for acceptance and control purposes, the tensile strength shall be at least 6 percent greater than the yield strength of the section.

DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE

103.1 METHOD

c) Where compression tests are used for acceptance and control purposes, the specimen shall withstand a gross shortening of 2 percent of its original length without cracking. The length of the specimen shall be not greater than 20 times its least radius of gyration.

Joists shall be designed in accordance with these specifications as simply supported, uniformly loaded trusses supporting a floor or roof deck so constructed as to brace the top chord of the joists against lateral buckling. Where any applicable design feature is not specifically covered herein, the design shall be in accordance with the following specifications:

d) If any test specimen fails to pass the requirements of subparagraphs (a), (b), or (c) above, as applicable, two retests shall be made of specimens from the same lot. Failure of one of the retest specimens to meet such requirements shall be the cause for rejection of the lot represented by the specimens.

a) Where the steel used consists of hot-rolled shapes, bars or plates, use the American Institute of Steel Construction, Specification for Structural Steel Buildings.

102.3 WELDING ELECTRODES

b) For members that are cold-formed from sheet or strip steel, use the American Iron and Steel Institute, North American Specification for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members.

The following electrodes shall be used for arc welding: a) For connected members both having a specified yield strength greater than 36 ksi (250 MPa).

Design Basis:

AWS A5.1: E70XX AWS A5.5: E70XX-X AWS A5.17: F7XX-EXXX, F7XX-ECXXX flux electrode combination AWS A5.18: ER70S-X, E70C-XC, E70C-XM AWS A5.20: E7XT-X, E7XT-XM AWS A5.23: F7XX-EXXX-XX, F7XX-ECXXX-XX AWS A5.28: ER70S-XXX, E70C-XXX AWS A5.29: E7XTX-X, E7XTX-XM

Designs shall be made according to the provisions in this Specification for either Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) or for Allowable Strength Design (ASD). Load Combinations: LRFD:

When load combinations are not specified to the joist manufacturer, the required stress shall be computed for the

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LONGSPAN AND DEEP LONGSPAN STEEL JOISTS, LH- AND DLH-SERIES (b) Compression: φc = 0.90 (LRFD) Ω c = 1.67 (ASD)

factored loads based on the factors and load combinations as follows: 1.4D

For members with K l

ASD:

1.2D + 1.6 (L, or Lr, or S, or R)

≤ 4.71 r 

When load combinations are not specified to the joist manufacturer, the required stress shall be computed based on the load combinations as follows:

Fcr = Q 0.658

D For members with K l

D + (L, or Lr, or S, or R)

r

 E QFy




QFy Fe

Fy

> 4.71

(103.2-3)

 E QFy

Where: D = dead load due to the weight of the structural elements and the permanent features of the structure

Fcr = 0.877Fe

(103.2-4)

L = live load due to occupancy and movable equipment Lr = roof live load

Where, Fe = elastic buckling stress determined in accordance with Equation 103.2-5.

S = snow load R = load due to initial rainwater or ice exclusive of the ponding contribution When special loads are specified and the specifying professional does not provide the load combinations, the provisions of ASCE 7, “Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures” shall be used for LRFD and ASD load combinations. Design Using Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) Joists shall have their components so proportioned that the required stresses, fu, shall not exceed φ Fn where, =

required stress

ksi (MPa)

Fn

=

nominal stress

ksi (MPa)

=

resistance factor

φ

φFn

Joists shall have their components so proportioned that the required stresses, f, shall not exceed Fn / Ω where, =

required stress

ksi (MPa)

Fn

=

nominal stress

ksi (MPa)

=

safety factor

Ω

Stresses:

Fn /Ω =

(a) Tension: φt = 0.90 (LRFD) Ω t = 1.67 (ASD) For Chords: Fy = 50 ksi (345 MPa) For Webs: Fy = 50 ksi (345 MPa), or Fy = 36 ksi (250 MPa) (103.2-1)

Allowable Stress = 0.6Fy (ASD)

(103.2-2)

Allowable Stress = 0.6Fcr (ASD)

(103.2-7)

For cold-formed sections the method of calculating the nominal column strength is given in the AISI, North American Specification for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members.

allowable stress

Design Stress = 0.9Fy (LRFD)

(103.2-6)

Use 1.2 l/rx for a crimped, first primary compression web member when a moment-resistant weld group is not used for this member; where = rx member radius of gyration in the plane of the joist.

design stress

f

Design Stress = 0.9Fcr (LRFD)

In the above equations, l is taken as the distance in inches (millimeters) between panel points for the chord members and the appropriate length for web members, and r is the corresponding least radius of gyration of the member or any component thereof. E is equal to 29,000 ksi (200,000 MPa).

Design Using Allowable Strength Design (ASD) =

(103.2-5)

Kl r

For hot-rolled sections, “Q” is the full reduction factor for slender compression elements.

103.2 DESIGN AND ALLOWABLE STRESSES

fu

 π E2 2

Fe =

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(c) Bending: φb = 0.90 (LRFD) Ω b = 1.67 (ASD) Bending calculations are to be based on using the elastic section modulus.

The slenderness ratios, 1.0 l/ r and 1.0 ls /r of members as a whole or any component part shall not exceed the values given in Table 103.3-1, Parts A.

For chords and web members other than solid rounds: Fy = 50 ksi (345 MPa) Design Stress = 0.9Fy (LRFD)

(103.2-8)

Allowable Stress = 0.6Fy (ASD)

(103.2-9)

The effective slenderness ratio, K l/r *, to be used in calculating the nominal stresses Fcr and F'e, is the largest value as determined from Table 103.3-1, Parts B and C.

Design Stress = 1.45Fy (LRFD)

(103.2-10)

In compression members when fillers or ties are used, they shall be spaced so that the ls / r z ratio of each component does not exceed the governing l/ r ratio of the member as a whole.

Allowable Stress = 0.95Fy (ASD)

(103.2-11)

The terms used in Table 103.3-1 are defined as follows:

For web members of solid round cross section: Fy = 50 ksi (345 MPa), or Fy = 36 ksi (250 MPa)

l = Length center-to-center of panel points, except l = 36 in. (914 mm) for calculating l/ r y of top chord member. ls = maximum length center-to-center between panel point

For bearing plates: Fy = 50 ksi (345MPa), or Fy = 36 ksi (250MPa) Design Stress = 1.35Fy (LRFD) (d) Weld Strength:

Allowable Stress = 0.9Fy (ASD)

(103.2-12)

and filler (tie), or between adjacent fillers (ties). rx = member radius of gyration in the plane of the joist. ry = member radius of gyration out of the plane of the joist. rz = least radius of gyration of a member component.

(103.2-13)

Shear at throat of fillet welds: LRFD: φw = 0.75

Nominal Shear Stress = Fnw = 0.6Fexx

(103.2-14)

Design Shear Strength = φRn = φwFnw A = 0.45Fexx A

(103.2-15)

Allowable Shear Strength = Rn/Ω w = FnwA/Ω w = 0.3Fexx A

(103.2-16)

ASD: Ω w = 2.0

* See P.N. Chod and T. V. Galambos, Compression Chords Without Fillers in Longspan Steel Joists, Research Repor t No. 36, June 1975 Structural Division, Civil Engineering Department, Washington University, St. Louis, MO.

A = effective throat area Made with E70 series electrodes or F7XX-EXXX fluxelectrode combinations...........Fexx = 70 ksi (483 MPa) Made with E60 series electrodes or F6XX-EXXX fluxelectrode combinations...........Fexx = 60 ksi (414 MPa) Tension or compression on groove or butt welds shall be the same as those specified for the connected material.

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TABLE 103.3-1

I

MAXIMUM AND EFFECTIVE SLENDERNESS RATIOS

TOP CHORD INTERIOR PANEL A. The slenderness ratios, 1.0 l/ r and 1.0 ls / r, of members as a whole or any component part shall not exceed 90. B. The effective slenderness ratio to determine “Fcr” 1. With fillers or ties 0.75 l/rx 1.0 l/ry 1.0 ls /rz 0.75 l/rz 2. Without fillers or ties 3. Single component members 0.75 l/rx 1.0 l/ry C. The effective slenderness ratio to determine “F'e” 1. With fillers or ties 0.75 l/rx 2. Without fillers or ties 0.75 l/rx 3. Single component members 0.75 l/rx

II TOP CHORD END PANEL A. The slenderness ratios, 1.0 l/r and 1.0 ls /r, of members as a whole or any component part shall not exceed 120. B. The effective slenderness ratio to determine “Fcr” 1. With fillers or ties 1.0 l/rx 1.0 l/ry 1.0 ls /rz 2. Without fillers or ties 1.0 l/rz 3. Single component members 1.0 l/rx 1.0 l/ry C. The effective slenderness ratio to determine “F'e” 1. With fillers or ties 1.0 l/rx 2. Without fillers or ties 1.0 l/rx 3. Single component members 1.0 l/rx III TENSION MEMBERS - CHORDS AND WEBS A. The slenderness ratios, 1.0 l/r and 1.0 ls /r, of members as a whole or any component part shall not exceed 240. IV COMPRESSION WEB MEMBERS A. The slenderness ratios, 1.0 l/r and 1.0 ls /r, of members as a whole or any component part shall not exceed 200. B. The effective slenderness ratio to determine “Fcr” 1. With fillers or ties 0.75 l/rx 1.0 l/ry 1.0 ls /rz 2. Without fillers or ties 1.0 l/rz 3. Single component members 0.75 l/rx* 1.0 l/ry * Use 1.2 l/rx for a crimped, first primary compression web member when a moment-resistant weld group is not used for this member.

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Where l is the panel length,in inches (millimeters), as defined in Section 103.2(b) and rx is the radius of gyration about the axis of bending.

(a) Chords

The bottom chord shall be designed as an axially loaded tension member.

Q = Form factor defined in Section 103.2(b) For ASD:

A = Area of the top chord, in.2, (mm2)

The radius of gyration of the top chord about its vertical axis shall not be less than l/170 where l is the spacing in inches (millimeters) between lines of bridging as specified in Section 104.5(d)

at the panel point:

The top chord shall be considered as stayed laterally by the floor slab or roof deck provided the requirements of Section 104.9(e) of this specification are met.

at the mid panel:

The top chord shall be designed as a continuous member subject to combined axial and bending stresses and shall be so proportioned that

fa 8 + Fa 9

For LRFD:

at the panel point:

at the mid panel:

8 fau + φ cFcr 9

fau + fbu ≤ 0.9Fy for






fau 1– φ F' c e

Qφ bFy

for



for

 ≤ 1.0


fa 2Fa

(103.4-2)

 +

(103.4-4)

fa Fa ≥ 0.2, Cmfb




1.67fa 1– F'e

(103.4-1)

fau ≥ 0.2, φ cFcr Cmfbu

fa + fb ≤ 0.6Fy

QFb

≤ 1.0

(103.4-5)

≤ 1.0

(103.4-6)

fa < 0.2, Fa Cmfb

1.67fa 1– F'e


QFb

fa = P/A = Required compressive stress, ksi (MPa) for






fau + 2φc Fcr



P = Required axial strength using ASD load combinations, kips (N)

fau < 0.2, φcFcr Cmfbu




fau 1– φ cF'e

Qφ bFy

≤ 1.0

fb = M/S = Required bending stress at the location under consideration, ksi (MPa) M = Required flexural strength using ASD load combinations, kip-in. (N-mm)

(103.4-3)

S = Elastic Section Modulus, in.3 (mm3)

fau = Pu /A = Required compressive stress, ksi (MPa)

Fa = Allowable axial compressive stress, based on l/r as defined in Section 103.2(b), ksi (MPa)

Pu = Required axial strength using LRFD load combinations, kips (N)

Fb = Allowable bending stress; 0.6Fy, ksi (MPa) Cm = 1 - 0.50 fa/F'e for end panels

fbu = Mu/S = Required bending stress at the location under consideration, ksi (MPa)

(b) Web

Cm = 1 - 0.67 fa/F'e for interior panels

Mu = Required flexural strength using LRFD load combinations, kip-in. (N-mm)

The vertical shears to be used in the design of the web members shall be determined from full uniform loading, but such vertical shears shall be not less than 25 percent of the end reaction.

S = Elastic Section Modulus, in.3 (mm3) Fcr = Nominal axial compressive stress in ksi (MPa) based on l/r as defined in Section 103.2(b)

Interior vertical web members used in modified Warren type web systems shall be designed to resist the gravity loads supported by the member plus an additional axial load of 1/2 of 1.0 percent of the top chord axial force.

Cm = 1 - 0.3 fau/φ F'e for end panels Cm = 1 - 0.4 fau/φ F'e for interior panels Fy = Specified minimum yield strength, ksi (MPa) F'e =

π E 2



, ksi (MPa)

2

Kl rx

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(c) Depth

(3) Weld Inspection by Outside Agencies (See Section 104.13 of this specification).

Joists may have either parallel chords or a top chord slope of 1/8 inch per foot (1:96). The depth, for the purpose of design, in all cases shall be the depth at mid-span.

The agency shall arrange for visual inspection to determine that welds meet the acceptance standards of Section 103.5(a)(1). Ultrasonic, X-Ray, and magnetic particle testing are inappropriate for joists due to the configurations of the components and welds.

(d) Eccentricity

Members connected at a joint shall have their center of gravity lines meet at a point, if practical. Eccentricity on either side of the neutral axis of chord members may be neglected when it does not exceed the distance between the neutral axis and the back of the chord. Otherwise, provision shall be made for the stresses due to eccentricity. Ends of joists shall be proportioned to resist bending produced by eccentricity at the support.

(b) Strength

(1) Joint Connections – Joint connections shall develop the maximum force due to any of the design loads, but not less than 50 percent of the strength of the member in tension or compression, whichever force is the controlling factor in the selection of the member. (2) Shop Splices - Shop splices may occur at any point in chord or web members. Splices shall be designed for the member force but not less than 50 percent of the member strength. Members containing a butt weld splice shall develop an ultimate tensile force of at least 57 ksi (393 MPa) times the full design area of the chord or web. The term “member” shall be defined as all component parts comprising the chord or web, at the point of splice.

In those cases where a single angle compression member is attached to the outside of the stem of a tee or double angle chord, due consideration shall be given to eccentricity.

(e) Extended Ends

Extended top chords or full depth cantilever ends require the special attention of the specifying professional. The magnitude and location of the loads to be supported, deflection requirements, and proper bracing shall be clearly indicated on the structural drawings.

(c) Field Splices

103.5 CONNECTIONS

Field Splices shall be designed by the manufacturer and may be either bolted or welded. Splices shall be designed for the member force, but not less than 50 percent of the member strength.

(a) Methods

103.6 CAMBER

Joist connections and splices shall be made by attaching the members to one another by arc or resistance welding or other accredited methods.

Joists shall have approximate cambers in accordance with the following:

(1) Welded Connections

TABLE 103.6-1

a) Selected welds shall be inspected visually by the manufacturer. Prior to this inspection, weld slag shall be removed.

Top Chord Length

Approximate Camber

20'-0"

(6096 mm)

1/4"

(6 mm)

30'-0"

(9144 mm)

3/8"

(10 mm)

40'-0"

(12192 mm)

5/8"

(16 mm)

50'-0"

(15240 mm)

1"

(25 mm)

60'-0"

(18288 mm)

1 1/2"

(38 mm)

70'-0"

(21336 mm)

2"

(51 mm)

e) Undercut shall not exceed 1/16 inch (2 millimeters) for welds oriented parallel to the principal stress.

80'-0"

(24384 mm)

2 3/4"

(70 mm)

90'-0"

(27432 mm)

3 1/2"

(89 mm)

f) The sum of surface (piping) porosity diameters shall not exceed 1/16 inch (2 millimeters) in any 1 inch (25 millimeters) of design weld length.

100'-0"

(30480 mm)

4 1/4"

(108 mm)

110'-0"

(33528 mm)

5"

(127 mm)

120'-0"

(36576 mm)

6"

(152 mm)

130'-0"

(39621 mm)

7"

(178 mm)

140'-0"

(42672 mm)

8"

(203 mm)

144'-0"

(43890 mm)

8 1/2"

(216 mm)

b) Cracks are not acceptable and shall be repaired. c) Thorough fusion shall exist between layers of weld metal and between weld metal and base metal for the required design length of the weld; such fusion shall be verified by visual inspection. d) Unfilled weld craters shall not be included in the design length of the weld.

g) Weld spatter that does not interfere with paint coverage is acceptable. (2) Welding Program Manufacturers shall have a program for establishing weld procedures and operator qualification, and for weld sampling and testing.

The specifying professional shall give consideration to coordinating joist camber with adjacent framing.

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reactions and all other vertical and lateral forces shall be taken by the specifying professional in the design of the steel bearing plate and the masonry or concrete. The ends of LH- and DLH-Series Joists shall extend a distance of not less than 6 inches (152 millimeters) over the masonry or concrete support and be anchored to the steel bearing plate. The plate shall be located not more than 1/2 inch (13 millimeters) from the face of the wall and shall be not less than 9 inches (229 millimeters) wide perpendicular to the length of the joist. The plate is to be designed by the specifying professional and shall be furnished by other than the joist manufacturer.

Companies manufacturing any LH- or DLH-Series Joists shall submit design data to the Steel Joist Institute (or an independent agency approved by the Steel Joist Institute) for verification of compliance with the SJI Specifications.

(b) In-Plant Inspections

Each manufacturer shall verify their ability to manufacture LH- and DLH-Series Joists through periodic In-Plant Inspections. Inspections shall be performed by an independent agency approved by the Steel Joist Institute. The frequency, manner of inspection, and manner of reporting shall be determined by the Steel Joist Institute. The plant inspections are not a guarantee of the quality of any specific joists; this responsibility lies fully and solely with the individual manufacturer.

Where it is deemed necessary to bear less than 6 inches (152 millimeters) over the masonry or concrete support, special consideration is to be given to the design of the steel bearing plate and the masonry or concrete by the specifying professional. The joists must bear a minimum 4 inches (102 millimeters) on the steel bearing plate.

(b) Steel

SECTION 104.

APPLICATION

Due consideration of the end reactions and all other vertical and lateral forces shall be taken by the specifying professional in the design of the steel support.

104.1 USAGE

The ends of LH- or DLH-Series Joists shall extend a distance of not less than 4 inches (102 millimeters) over the steel supports. Where it is deemed necessary to butt opposite joists over a narrow steel support with bearing less than that noted above, special ends must be specified, and such ends shall have positive attachment to the support, either by bolting or welding.

This specification shall apply to any type of structure where floors and roofs are to be supported directly by steel joists installed as hereinafter specified. Where joists are used other than on simple spans under uniformly distributed loading as prescribed in Section 103.1, they shall be investigated and modified if necessary to limit the required stresses to those listed in Section 103.2.

104.5 BRIDGING

CAUTION: If a rigid connection of the bottom chord is to be made to a column or other support, it shall be made only after the application of the dead loads. The joist is then no longer simply supported, and the system must be investigated for continuous frame action by the specifying professional.

Top and bottom chord bridging is required and shall consist of one or both of the following types. (a) Horizontal

Horizontal bridging lines shall consist of continuous horizontal steel members. The l/r of the bridging member shall not exceed 300, where l is the distance in inches (millimeters) between attachments and r is the least radius of gyration of the bridging member.

The designed detail of a rigid type connection and moment plates shall be shown on the structural drawings by the specifying professional. The moment plates shall be furnished by other than the joist manufacturer.

104.2 SPAN

(b) Diagonal

Diagonal bridging shall consist of cross-bracing with a l/r ratio of not more than 200, where l is the distance in inches (millimeters) between connections, and r is the least radius of gyration of the bridging member. Where cross-bracing members are connected at their point of intersection, the l distance shall be taken as the distance in inches (millimeters) between connections at the point of intersection of the bridging members and the connections to the chord of the joists.

The clear span of a joist shall not exceed 24 times its depth. The term “Span” as used herein is defined as the clear span plus 8 inches (203 millimeters).

104.3 DEPTH

The nominal depth of sloping chord joists shall be the depth at mid-span. The standard slope of the top chord shall be 1/8 inch per foot (1:96).

104.4 END SUPPORTS

(a) Masonry and Concrete

(c) Bridging Lines

LH- and DLH-Series Joists supported by masonry or concrete are to bear on steel bearing plates and shall be designed as steel bearing. Due consideration of the end

For spans up through 60 feet (18288 mm), welded horizontal bridging may be used except where the row of bridging near-

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est the center is required to be bolted diagonal bridging as indicated by the Red shaded area in the Load Table. For spans over 60 feet (18288 mm) bolted diagonal bridging shall be used as indicated by the Blue and Gray shaded areas of the Load Table.

The ends of all bridging lines terminating at walls or beams shall be anchored to resist the nominal force shown in Table 104.5-1.

104.7 END ANCHORAGE (a) Masonry and Concrete

(d) Quantity and Spacing

Ends of LH- and DLH-Series Joists resting on steel bearing plates on masonry or structural concrete shall be attached thereto with a minimum of two 1/4 inch (6 millimeters) fillet welds 2 inches (51 millimeters) long, or with two 3/4 inch (19 millimeters) ASTM A307 bolts (minimum), or the equivalent.

The maximum spacing of lines of top chord bridging shall not exceed the values in Table 104.5-1. The number of rows of bottom chord bridging, including bridging required per Section 104.12, shall not be less than the number of top chord rows. Rows of bottom chord bridging are permitted to be spaced independently of rows of top chord bridging. The spacing of rows of bottom chord bridging shall meet the slenderness requirement of Section 103.4(a) and any specified strength requirements.

Table 104.5-1

LH-DLH SECTION* NUMBER

MAX. SPACING OF LINES OF TOP CHORD BRIDGING

02,03,04

11'-0" (3352 mm)

400

(1779)

05,06

12'-0" (3657 mm)

500

(2224)

07,08

13'-0" (3962 mm)

650

(2891)

09,10

14'-0" (4267 mm)

800

(3558)

11,12

16'-0" (4876 mm)

1000

(4448)

13,14

16'-0" (4876 mm)

1200

(5337)

15,16

21'-0" (6400 mm)

1600

(7117)

17

21'-0" (6400 mm)

1800

(8006)

18,19

26'-0" (7924 mm)

2000

(8896)

(b) Steel

Ends of LH- and DLH-Series Joists resting on steel supports shall be attached thereto with a minimum of two 1/4 inch (6 millimeters) fillet welds 2 inches (51 millimeters) long, or with two 3/4 inch (19 millimeters) ASTM A307 bolts, or the equivalent. When LH/DLH series joists are used to provide lateral stability to the supporting member, the final connection shall be made by welding or as designated by the specifying professional.

NOMINAL** HORIZONTAL BRACING FORCE

lbs

(c) Uplift

(N)

Where uplift forces are a design consideration, roof joists shall be anchored to resist such forces (Refer to Section 104.12).

104.8 JOIST SPACING

Joists shall be spaced so that the loading on each joist does not exceed the design load (LRFD or ASD) for the particular joist designation and span as shown in the applicable load tables.

104.9 FLOOR AND ROOF DECKS (a) Material

Number of lines of bridging is based on joist clear span dimensions. * Last two digits of joist designation shown in load table. ** Nominal bracing force is unfactored.

Floor and roof decks may consist of cast-in-place or precast concrete or gypsum, formed steel, wood, or other suitable material capable of supporting the required load at the specified joist spacing.

(e) Connections

(b) Thickness

Connections to the chords of the steel joists shall be made by positive mechanical means or by welding, and capable of resisting a horizontal force not less than that specified in Table 104.5-1.

Cast-in-place slabs shall be not less than 2 inches (51 millimeters) thick.

(c) Centering

(f) Bottom Chord Bearing Joists

Centering for structural slabs may be ribbed metal lath, corrugated steel sheets, paper-backed welded wire fabric, removable centering or any other suitable material capable of supporting the slab at the designated joist spacing. Centering shall not cause lateral displacement or damage to the top chord of joists during installation or removal of the centering or placing of the concrete.

Where bottom chord bearing joists are utilized, a row of diagonal bridging shall be provided near the support(s). This bridging shall be installed and anchored before the hoisting cable(s) is released.

104.6 INSTALLATION OF BRIDGING

(d) Bearing

Bridging shall support the top and bottom chords against lateral movement during the construction period and shall hold the steel joists in the approximate position as shown on the joist placement plans.

Slabs or decks shall bear uniformly along the top chords of the joists.

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(e) Attachments The spacing of attachments along the top chord shall not exceed 36 inches (914 millimeters). Such attachments of the slab or deck to the top chords of joists shall be capable of resisting the following forces: SECTION* NUMBER

The deflection due to the design live load shall not exceed the following: Floors: 1/360 of span.

Roofs: 1/360 of span where a plaster ceiling is attached or suspended.

Table 104.9-1

NOMINAL** FORCE REQUIRED

02 to 04 incl.

120 lbs/ft (1.75 kN/m)

05 to 09 incl.

150 lbs/ft (2.19 kN/m)

10 to 17 incl.

200 lbs/ft (2.92 kN/m)

18 and 19

250 lbs/ft (3.65 kN/m)

1/240 of span for all other cases. The specifying professional shall give consideration to the effects of deflection and vibration* in the selection of joists. * For further reference, refer to Steel Joist Institute Technical Digest #5, “Vibration of Steel Joist-Concrete Slab Floors” and the Institute’s Computer Vibration Program.

104.11 PONDING*

* Last two digits of joist designation shown in the load table. ** Nominal force is unfactored.

The ponding investigation shall be performed by the specifying professional.

(f) Wood Nailers

* For further reference, refer to Steel Joist Institute Technical Digest #3, “Structural Design of Steel Joist Roofs to Resist Ponding Loads” and AISC Specifications.

Where wood nailers are used, such nailers in conjunction with deck or slab shall be firmly attached to the top chords of the joists in conformance with Section 104.9(e).

104.12 UPLIFT

(g) Joist with Standing Seam Roofing

Where uplift forces due to wind are a design requirement, these forces must be indicated on the contract drawings in terms of NET uplift in pounds per square foot (Pascals). The contract documents shall indicate if the net uplift is based on ASD or LRFD. When these forces are specified, they must be considered in the design of joists and/or bridging. A single line of bottom chord bridging must be provided near the first bottom chord panel points whenever uplift due to wind forces is a design consideration.*

The stiffness and strength of standing-seam roof clips varies from one manufacturer to another. Therefore, some roof systems cannot be counted on to provide lateral stability to the joists which support the roof. Sufficient stability must be provided to brace the joists laterally under the full design load. The compression chord must resist the chord axial design force in the plane of the joist (i.e., x-x axis buckling) and out of the plane of the joist (i.e., y-y axis buckling). Out of plane strength may be achieved by adjusting the bridging spacing and/or increasing the compression chord area, the joist depth, and the y-axis radius of gyration. The effective slenderness ratio in the y-direction equals 0.94 L/ry; where L is the bridging spacing in inches (millimeters). The maximum bridging spacing may not exceed that specified in Section 104.5(d).

* For further reference, refer to Steel Joist Institute Technical Digest #6, “Structural Design of Steel Joist Roofs to Resist Uplift Loads”.

104.13 INSPECTION

Joists shall be inspected by the manufacturer before shipment to verify compliance of materials and workmanship with the requirements of these specifications. If the purchaser wishes an inspection of the steel joists by someone other than the manufacturer’s own inspectors, they may reserve the right to do so in their “Invitation to Bid” or the accompanying “Job Specifications”.

Horizontal bridging members attached to the compression chords and their anchorages must be designed for a compressive axial force of 0.0025nP, where n is the number of joists between end anchors and P is the chord design force in kips (Newtons). The attachment force between the horizontal bridging member and the compression chord is 0.005P. Horizontal bridging attached to the tension chords shall be proportioned so that the slenderness ratio between attachments does not exceed 300. Diagonal bridging shall be proportioned so that the slenderness ratio between attachments does not exceed 200.

Arrangements shall be made with the manufacturer for such shop inspection of the joists at the manufacturing shop by the purchaser’s inspectors at purchaser’s expense.

104.14 PARALLEL CHORD SLOPED JOISTS

The span of a parallel chord sloped joist shall be defined by the length along the slope. Minimum depth, load-carrying capacity, and bridging requirements shall be determined by the sloped definition of span. The Load Table capacity shall be the component normal to the joist.

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c) No more than two employees shall be allowed on these spans until all other bridging is installed and anchored.

SECTION 105.*

ERECTION STABILITY AND HANDLING

5) Where the span of the steel joist is in the Gray shaded area of the Load Table, the following shall apply:

When it is necessary for the erector to climb on the joists, extreme caution must be exercised since unbridged joists may exhibit some degree of instability under the erector’s weight.

a) All rows of bridging shall be bolted diagonal bridging; and

(a) Stability Requirements

b) Hoisting cables shall not be released until all bridging is installed and anchored; and c) No more than two employees shall be allowed on these spans until all other bridging is installed and anchored.

1) Before an employee is allowed on the steel joist: BOTH ends of joists at columns (or joists designated as column joists) shall be attached to its supports. For all other joists a minimum of one end shall be attached before the employee is allowed on the joist. The attachment shall be in accordance with Section 104.7 – End Anchorage.

6) When permanent bridging terminus points cannot be used during erection, additional temporary bridging terminus points are required to provide lateral stability. 7) In the case of bottom chord bearing joists, the ends of the joist must be restrained laterally per Section 104.5(f) before releasing the hoisting cables.

When a bolted seat connection is used for erection purposes, as a minimum, the bolts must be snug tightened. The snug tight condition is defined as the tightness that exists when all plies of a joint are in firm contact. This may be attained by a few impacts of an impact wrench or the full effort of an employee using an ordinary spud wrench.

8) After the joist is straightened and plumbed, and all bridging is completely installed and anchored, the ends of the joists shall be fully connected to the supports in accordance with Section 104.7- End Anchorage.

(b) Landing and Placing Loads

2) On steel joists that do not require erection bridging as shown by the unshaded area of the Load Table, only one employee shall be allowed on the joist unless all bridging is installed and anchored.

1) Except as stated in paragraph 105(b)(3) of this section, no “construction loads”(1) are allowed on the steel joists until all bridging is installed and anchored, and all joist bearing ends are attached.

* For a thorough coverage of this topic, refer to SJI Technical Digest #9, “Handling and Erection of Steel Joists and Joist Girders”.

2) During the construction period, loads placed on the joists shall be distributed so as not to exceed the capacity of the joists.

3) Where the span of the steel joist is within the Red shaded area of the Load Table, the following shall apply:

3) No bundle of deck may be placed on steel joists until all bridging has been installed and anchored and all joist bearing ends attached, unless the following conditions are met:

a) The row of bridging nearest the mid span of the steel joist shall be bolted diagonal erection bridging; and b) Hoisting cables shall not be released until this bolted diagonal erection bridging is installed and anchored, unless an alternate method of stabilizing the joist has been provided; and

a) The contractor has first determined from a “qualified person” (2) and documented in a site specific erection plan that the structure or portion of structure is capable of supporting the load;

c) No more than one employee shall be allowed on these spans until all other bridging is installed and anchored.

b) The bundle of decking is placed on a minimum of 3 steel joists; c) The joists supporting the bundle of decking are attached at both ends;

4) Where the span of the steel joist is within the Blue shaded area of the Load Table, the following shall apply:

d) At least one row of bridging is installed and anchored;

a) All rows of bridging shall be bolted diagonal bridging; and

e) The total weight of the decking does not exceed 4000 pounds (1816 kilograms); and

b) Hoisting cables shall not be released until the two rows of bolted diagonal erection bridging nearest the third points of the steel joist are installed and anchored; and

f) The edge of the bundle of decking shall be placed within 1 foot (0.30 meters) of the bearing surface of the joist end.

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g) The edge of the construction load shall be placed within 1 foot (0.30 meters) of the bearing surface of the joist end.

(c) Field Welding

1) All field welding shall be performed in accordance with contract documents. Field welding shall not damage the joists. 2) On cold-formed members whose yield strength has been attained by cold working, and whose as-formed strength is used in the design, the total length of weld at any one point shall not exceed 50 percent of the overall developed width of the cold-formed section. (1)

See page 150 for definition of “construction load”. A copy of the OSHA Steel Erection Standard §1926.757, Open Web Steel Joists, is included in Appendix E for reference purposes.

(d) Handling

Particular attention should be paid to the erection of Longspan and Deep Longspan Steel Joists. Care shall be exercised at all times to avoid damage to the joists and accessories. Each joist shall be adequately braced laterally before any loads are applied. If lateral support is provided by bridging, the bridging lines as defined in Section 105(a), paragraphs 2, 3, 4 and 5, must be anchored to prevent lateral movement.

(e) Fall Arrest Systems

Steel joists shall not be used as anchorage points for a fall arrest system unless written approval to do so is obtained from a “qualified person” (2). (2)

See page 150 for OSHA definition of “qualified person”.

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STANDARD LRFD LOAD TABLE LONGSPAN STEEL JOISTS, LH-SERIES

Based on a 50 ksi Maximum Yield Strength Adopted by the Steel Joist Institute May 1, 2000 Revised to November 10, 2003 - Effective March 01, 2005

Where the joist span is in the RED SHADED area of the load table, the row of bridging nearest the midspan shall be diagonal bridging with bolted connections at chords and intersection. Hoisting cables shall not be released until this row of bolted diagonal bridging is completely installed.

The black figures in the following table give the TOTAL safe factored uniformly distributed load-carrying capacities, in pounds per linear foot, of LRFD LH-Series Steel Joists. The weight of factored DEAD loads, including the joists, must in all cases be deducted to determine the factored LIVE load-carrying capacities of the joists. The approximate DEAD load of the joists may be determined from the weights per linear foot shown in the tables.

Where the joist span is in the BLUE SHADED area of the load table, all rows of bridging shall be diagonal bridging with bolted connections at chords and intersection. Hoisting cables shall not be released until the two rows of bridging nearest the third points are completely installed.

The RED figures in this load table are the unfactored, nominal LIVE loads per linear foot of joist which will produce an approximate deflection of 1/360 of the span. LIVE loads which will produce a deflection of 1/240 of the span may be obtained by multiplying the RED figures by 1.5. In no case shall the TOTAL load capacity of the joists be exceeded.

The approximate moment of inertia of the joist, in inches4 is; Ij = 26.767(WLL)(L3)(10-6 ), where WLL= RED figure in the Load Table, and L = (clear span + 0.67) in feet. When holes are required in top or bottom chords, the carrying capacities must be reduced in proportion to the reduction of chord areas.

This load table applies to joists with either parallel chords or standard pitched top chords. When top chords are pitched, the carrying capacities are determined by the nominal depth of the joists at the center of the span. Standard top chord pitch is 1/8 inch per foot. If pitch exceeds this standard, the load table does not apply. Sloped parallel-chord joists shall use span as defined by the length along the slope.

The top chords are considered as being stayed laterally by floor slab or roof deck. The approximate joist weights per linear foot shown in these tables do not include accessories.

LRFD

STANDARD LOAD TABLE FOR LONGSPAN STEEL JOISTS, LH-SERIES Based on a 50 ksi Maximum Yield Strength - Loads Shown in Pounds per Linear Foot (plf)

Joist Designation 18LH02

Approx. Wt Depth in Lbs. Per in Linear Ft inches (Joists only) 10 18

SAFE LOAD* in Lbs. Between 21-24 18000

18LH03

11

18

19950

18LH04

12

18

23250

18LH05

15

18

26250

18LH06

15

18

31050

18LH07

17

18

32250

18LH08

19

18

33600

18LH09

21

18

36000

20LH02

10

20

22-24 16950

20LH03

11

20

18000

20LH04

12

20

22050

20LH05

14

20

23700

20LH06

15

20

31650

20LH07

17

20

33750

20LH08

19

20

34800

20LH09

21

20

38100

20LH10

23

20

41100

25 702 313 781 348 906 403 1026 454 1213 526 1260 553 1314 577 1404 616 25 663 306 703 337 861 428 924 459 1233 606 1317 647 1362 669 1485 729 1602 786

26 663 284 739 317 856 367 972 414 1123 469 1213 513 1264 534 1351 571 26 655 303 694 333 849 406 913 437 1186 561 1267 599 1309 619 1429 675 1542 724

27 627 259 700 289 802 329 921 378 1044 419 1170 476 1218 496 1302 527 27 646 298 687 317 837 386 903 416 1144 521 1221 556 1263 575 1377 626 1486 673

28 586 234 657 262 750 296 871 345 972 377 1089 428 1176 462 1257 491 28 615 274 678 302 792 352 892 395 1084 477 1179 518 1219 536 1329 581 1434 626

29 550 212 613 236 703 266 814 311 907 340 1017 386 1137 427 1215 458 29 582 250 651 280 744 320 856 366 1018 427 1140 484 1177 500 1284 542 1386 585

62

30 517 193 573 213 660 242 762 282 849 307 952 349 1075 387 1174 418 30 547 228 621 258 700 291 816 337 952 386 1066 438 1140 468 1242 507 1341 545

CLEAR SPAN IN FEET

31 486 175 538 194 619 219 714 256 796 280 892 317 1020 351 1138 380 31 516 208 592 238 660 265 769 308 894 351 1000 398 1083 428 1203 475 1297 510

32 33 34 35 36 459 433 409 388 367 160 147 135 124 114 505 475 448 424 400 177 161 148 136 124 582 547 516 487 462 200 182 167 153 141 672 631 595 562 532 233 212 195 179 164 748 705 664 627 594 254 232 212 195 180 838 789 744 703 666 288 264 241 222 204 961 906 856 810 768 320 292 267 246 226 1069 1006 949 897 849 346 316 289 266 245 32 33 34 35 36 37 487 460 436 412 393 373 190 174 160 147 136 126 558 528 499 474 448 424 218 200 184 169 156 143 624 589 558 529 502 477 243 223 205 189 174 161 726 687 651 616 585 556 281 258 238 219 202 187 840 790 745 703 666 631 320 292 267 246 226 209 940 885 834 789 745 706 362 331 303 278 256 236 1030 981 931 882 837 795 395 365 336 309 285 262 1167 1132 1068 1009 954 904 437 399 366 336 309 285 1258 1221 1186 1122 1060 1005 479 448 411 377 346 320

38 355 117 403 133 454 149 529 173 598 192 670 218 754 242 858 264 954 296

39 337 108 382 123 433 139 504 161 568 178 637 202 718 225 816 244 906 274

40 322 101 364 114 412 129 481 150 541 165 606 187 685 209 775 227 862 254

LRFD

STANDARD LOAD TABLE FOR LONGSPAN STEEL JOISTS, LH-SERIES Based on a 50 ksi Maximum Yield Strength - Loads Shown in Pounds per Linear Foot (plf)

Joist Designation 24LH03

Approx. Wt Depth in Lbs. Per in Linear Ft. inches (Joists only) 11 24

SAFELOAD* in Lbs. Between 28-32 17250

24LH04

12

24

21150

24LH05

13

24

22650

24LH06

16

24

30450

24LH07

17

24

33450

24LH08

18

24

35700

24LH09

21

24

42000

24LH10

23

24

44400

24LH11

25

24

46800

28LH05

13

28

33-40 21000

28LH06

16

28

27900

28LH07

17

28

31500

28LH08

18

28

33750

28LH09

21

28

41550

28LH10

23

28

45450

28LH11

25

28

48750

28LH12

27

28

53550

28LH13

30

28

32LH06

14

32

38-46 47-48 25050 25050

32LH07

16

32

28200 28200

32LH08

17

32

30600 30600

32LH09

21

32

38400 38400

32LH10

21

32

42450 42450

32LH11

24

32

46500 46500

32LH12

27

32

54600 54600

32LH13

30

32

60900 60900

32LH14

33

32

62700 62700

32LH15

35

32

64800 64800

36LH07

16

36

42-46 47-56 25200 25200

36LH08

18

36

27750 27750

36LH09

21

36

35550 35550

36LH10

21

36

39150 39150

36LH11

23

36

42750 42750

36LH12

25

36

51150 51150

36LH13

30

36

60150 60150

36LH14

36

36

66300 66300

36LH15

36

36

69900 69900

55800

33 513 235 628 288 673 308 906 411 997 452 1060 480 1248 562 1323 596 1390 624 41 505 219 672 289 757 326 810 348 1000 428 1093 466 1170 498 1285 545 1342 569 49 507 211 568 235 616 255 774 319 856 352 937 385 1101 450 1225 500 1264 515 1305 532 57 438 177 481 194 616 247 681 273 742 297 889 354 1045 415 1152 456 1213 480

34 508 226 597 265 669 297 868 382 957 421 1015 447 1212 530 1284 559 1350 588 42 484 205 643 270 726 305 775 325 958 400 1056 439 1143 475 1255 520 1311 543 50 489 199 549 223 595 242 747 302 825 332 903 363 1068 428 1201 480 1239 495 1279 511 58 424 168 466 185 597 235 660 260 720 283 862 338 1012 395 1132 434 1192 464

35 504 218 568 246 660 285 832 356 919 393 973 416 1177 501 1248 528 1312 555 43 465 192 618 253 696 285 744 305 918 375 1018 414 1104 448 1227 496 1281 518 51 472 189 529 211 574 229 720 285 796 315 870 343 1032 406 1177 461 1215 476 1255 492 59 411 160 453 176 579 224 639 248 697 269 835 322 981 376 1093 412 1171 448

36 484 204 540 227 628 264 795 331 882 367 933 388 1146 460 1213 500 1276 525 44 445 180 592 238 667 267 712 285 879 351 976 388 1066 423 1200 476 1252 495 52 456 179 511 200 553 216 694 270 768 297 840 325 996 384 1156 444 1192 458 1231 473 60 399 153 439 168 561 214 619 236 676 257 810 307 951 359 1059 392 1153 434

37 460 188 514 210 598 244 756 306 847 343 895 362 1096 424 1182 474 1243 498 45 429 169 568 223 640 251 684 268 844 329 937 364 1023 397 1173 454 1224 472 53 441 169 493 189 535 205 670 256 742 282 811 308 961 364 1113 420 1170 440 1207 454 61 387 146 426 160 544 204 601 225 657 246 784 292 922 342 1024 373 1116 413

63

38 439 175 490 195 570 226 720 284 811 320 858 338 1044 393 1152 439 1210 472 46 412 159 546 209 615 236 657 252 810 309 900 342 982 373 1149 435 1198 452 54 426 161 477 179 517 194 648 243 717 267 783 292 928 345 1072 397 1149 417 1186 438 62 376 140 414 153 528 195 583 215 637 234 762 279 894 327 991 356 1081 394

CLEAR SPAN IN FEET

39 418 162 468 182 544 210 685 263 774 297 817 314 994 363 1105 406 1180 449 47 397 150 525 197 591 222 630 236 778 291 864 322 943 351 1105 408 1173 433 55 412 153 462 170 499 184 627 230 693 254 757 277 897 327 1035 376 1107 395 1164 422 63 366 134 402 146 513 186 567 206 618 224 739 267 868 312 961 339 1047 375

40 400 152 447 169 520 196 655 245 736 276 780 292 948 337 1053 378 1152 418 48 382 142 505 186 568 209 604 222 748 274 831 303 907 331 1063 383 1149 415 56 399 145 447 162 483 175 606 219 667 240 732 263 867 311 999 354 1069 374 1144 407 64 355 128 390 140 499 179 550 197 601 214 717 255 843 298 931 323 1015 358

41 42 43 44 382 366 351 336 141 132 124 116 427 409 393 376 158 148 138 130 496 475 456 436 182 171 160 150 625 598 571 546 228 211 197 184 702 669 639 610 257 239 223 208 745 712 682 652 272 254 238 222 903 861 822 786 313 292 272 254 1002 955 912 873 351 326 304 285 1101 1051 1006 963 388 361 337 315 49 50 51 52 367 355 342 330 133 126 119 113 486 469 451 436 175 166 156 148 547 528 508 490 197 186 176 166 580 556 535 516 209 196 185 175 721 694 669 645 258 243 228 216 799 769 742 715 285 269 255 241 873 841 810 781 312 294 278 263 1023 984 948 913 361 340 321 303 1126 1083 1041 1002 396 373 352 332 57 58 59 60 385 373 363 351 138 131 125 119 432 418 406 393 154 146 140 133 468 453 439 426 167 159 151 144 586 568 550 534 208 198 189 180 645 624 603 583 228 217 206 196 709 687 664 643 251 239 227 216 838 811 786 762 295 281 267 255 964 931 900 871 336 319 304 288 1032 997 964 933 355 337 321 304 1125 1087 1051 1017 393 374 355 338 65 66 67 68 345 336 327 318 122 117 112 107 379 369 358 349 134 128 123 118 484 471 459 445 171 163 157 150 535 520 507 492 188 180 173 165 583 567 552 537 205 196 188 180 696 675 655 636 243 232 222 213 819 796 774 753 285 273 262 251 903 876 850 826 309 295 283 270 984 955 927 900 342 327 312 299

45 322 109 361 122 420 141 522 172 583 195 625 208 751 238 834 266 924 294 53 319 107 421 140 474 158 496 165 622 204 690 228 753 249 880 285 964 314 61 340 114 381 127 412 137 517 172 564 186 624 206 738 243 843 275 903 290 984 322 69 310 103 340 113 433 144 480 159 522 173 618 204 732 240 802 259 874 286

46 310 102 346 114 403 132 501 161 559 182 600 196 720 223 799 249 885 276 54 309 102 406 133 457 150 478 156 601 193 666 215 727 236 849 270 930 297 62 330 108 370 121 400 131 502 164 546 178 604 196 715 232 816 262 874 276 952 306 70 301 99 331 109 423 138 466 152 508 166 600 195 712 231 780 247 850 274

47 298 96 333 107 387 124 480 152 535 171 576 184 690 209 766 234 850 259 55 298 97 393 126 442 142 462 148 580 183 643 204 702 223 819 256 897 281 63 321 104 360 116 388 125 487 157 529 169 585 187 694 221 790 249 846 264 924 292 71 294 95 322 104 412 133 454 146 495 159 583 187 694 222 757 237 826 263

48 286 90 321 101 372 117 460 142 514 161 553 173 661 196 735 220 816 243 56 289 92 379 120 427 135 445 140 561 173 622 193 679 212 790 243 865 266 64 312 99 349 111 378 120 472 149 513 162 567 179 673 211 766 238 820 251 895 279 72 286 91 313 100 400 127 442 140 483 153 567 179 676 213 738 228 804 252

LRFD

Joist Designation

STANDARD LOAD TABLE FOR LONGSPAN STEEL JOISTS, LH-SERIES Based on a 50 ksi Maximum Yield Strength - Loads Shown in Pounds per Linear Foot (plf)

Approx. Wt in Lbs. Per Linear Ft.

Depth in inches

40LH08

(Joists Only) 16

40

SAFELOAD* in Lbs. Between 47-59 60-64 24900 24900

40LH09

21

40

32700 32700

40LH10

21

40

36000 36000

40LH11

22

40

39300 39300

40LH12

25

40

47850 47850

40LH13

30

40

56400 56400

40LH14

35

40

64500 64500

40LH15

36

40

72150 72150

40LH16

42

40

79500 79500

44LH09

19

44

52-59 60-72 30000 30000

44LH10

21

44

33150 33150

44LH11

22

44

35850 35850

44LH12

25

44

44400 44400

44LH13

30

44

52650 52650

44LH14

31

44

60600 60600

44LH15

36

44

70500 70500

44LH16

42

44

81300 81300

44LH17

47

44

87300 87300

48LH10

21

48

56-59 60-80 30000 30000

48LH11

22

48

32550 32550

48LH12

25

48

41100

48LH13

29

48

49200 49200

48LH14

32

48

58050 58050

48LH15

36

48

66750 66750

48LH16

42

48

76950 76950

48LH17

47

48

86400 86400

41100

65 381 150 498 196 550 216 598 234 729 285 859 334 984 383 1101 427 1212 469 73 408 158 450 174 487 188 603 232 715 275 823 315 958 366 1105 421 1185 450 81 369 141 399 152 504 191 603 228 712 269 817 308 943 355 1059 397

66 370 144 484 188 535 207 582 224 708 273 835 320 957 367 1068 408 1194 455 74 397 152 439 168 475 181 589 224 699 265 801 302 934 352 1078 405 1170 438 82 361 136 390 147 493 185 589 221 696 260 799 298 922 343 1035 383

67 361 138 472 180 520 198 567 215 688 261 813 307 930 351 1036 390 1176 441 75 388 146 429 162 465 175 574 215 681 254 780 291 912 339 1051 390 1153 426 83 354 132 382 142 483 179 576 213 681 251 781 287 901 331 1012 371

CLEAR SPAN IN FEET

68 69 70 71 72 73 74 351 342 333 325 316 309 301 132 127 122 117 112 108 104 459 447 436 424 414 403 394 173 166 160 153 147 141 136 507 493 481 469 457 445 435 190 183 176 169 162 156 150 552 537 523 510 498 484 472 207 198 190 183 176 169 163 670 652 636 619 603 588 573 251 241 231 222 213 205 197 792 771 750 730 712 694 676 295 283 271 260 250 241 231 904 880 856 834 813 792 772 336 323 309 297 285 273 263 1006 978 949 924 898 874 850 373 357 342 328 315 302 290 1158 1141 1126 1095 1065 1036 1009 428 416 404 387 371 356 342 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 379 370 363 354 346 339 331 141 136 131 127 122 118 114 418 408 399 390 381 373 364 155 150 144 139 134 130 125 453 442 433 423 414 403 396 168 162 157 151 146 140 136 561 547 534 520 508 496 484 207 200 192 185 179 172 166 666 649 634 619 606 592 579 246 236 228 220 212 205 198 759 739 721 703 685 669 654 279 268 259 249 240 231 223 889 868 847 826 805 786 768 326 314 303 292 281 271 261 1026 1002 978 955 933 912 891 375 362 348 336 324 313 302 1138 1125 1098 1072 1048 1024 1000 415 405 390 376 363 351 338 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 346 339 331 325 318 312 306 127 123 119 116 112 108 105 373 366 358 351 343 337 330 137 133 129 125 120 117 113 472 462 451 442 433 424 415 173 167 161 156 151 147 142 564 552 540 529 517 507 498 206 199 193 187 180 175 170 666 651 637 624 610 598 585 243 234 227 220 212 206 199 765 748 732 717 702 687 672 278 269 260 252 244 236 228 882 864 844 826 810 792 777 320 310 299 289 280 271 263 990 969 948 928 909 889 871 358 346 335 324 314 304 294

75 294 100 384 131 424 144 462 157 559 189 660 223 753 252 828 279 982 329 83 324 110 357 121 387 131 472 160 565 191 637 215 750 252 870 291 978 327 91 300 102 324 110 408 138 487 164 574 193 658 221 760 255 853 285

76 288 97 375 126 414 139 450 151 546 182 643 214 735 243 807 268 957 316 84 316 106 349 117 378 127 462 155 553 185 622 207 732 243 852 282 957 316 92 294 99 318 106 399 133 477 159 562 187 645 214 745 247 837 276

77 280 93 366 122 403 134 439 145 532 176 628 207 717 233 786 258 933 304 85 310 103 342 113 370 123 450 149 541 179 609 200 714 234 832 272 936 305 93 288 96 312 103 391 129 468 154 550 181 633 208 730 239 820 268

78 274 90 358 118 393 129 429 140 519 169 613 199 699 225 766 248 909 292 86 303 99 334 110 363 119 439 144 529 173 594 193 699 227 814 263 915 295 94 282 93 306 100 384 126 459 150 540 176 619 201 715 232 804 260

79 267 86 349 113 382 124 418 135 507 163 598 192 682 216 747 239 886 282 87 297 96 327 106 354 115 430 139 519 167 580 187 682 219 796 255 895 285 95 277 90 300 97 376 122 450 145 529 171 607 195 702 225 787 252

80 261 83 342 109 373 119 409 130 495 157 585 185 666 209 729 230 864 271 88 291 93 321 103 348 111 420 134 507 161 568 181 667 211 780 246 876 276 96 271 87 294 94 369 118 441 141 519 165 595 189 688 218 772 245

To solve for live loads for clear spans shown in the Safe Load Column (or lesser clear spans), multiply the live load of the shortest clear span shown in the Load Table by the (the shortest clear span shown in the Load Table + 0.67 feet)2 and divide by (the actual clear span + 0.67 feet) 2. The live load shall not exceed the safe uniform load.

* The safe factored uniform load for the clear spans shown in the Safe Load Column is equal to (Safe Load) / (Clear span + 0.67). (The added 0.67 feet (8 inches) is required to obtain the proper length on which the Load Tables were developed). In no case shall the safe factored uniform load, for clear spans less than the minimum clear span shown in the Safe Load Column, exceed the uniform load calculated for the minimum clear span listed in the Safe Load Column.

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STANDARD ASD LOAD TABLE LONGSPAN STEEL JOISTS, LH-SERIES

Based on a 50 ksi Maximum Yield Strength Adopted by the Steel Joist Institute May 25, 1983 Revised to November 10, 2003 - Effective March 01, 2005

Where the joist span is in the RED SHADED area of the load table, the row of bridging nearest the midspan shall be diagonal bridging with bolted connections at chords and intersection. Hoisting cables shall not be released until this row of bolted diagonal bridging is completely installed.

The black figures in the following table give the TOTAL safe uniformly distributed load-carrying capacities, in pounds per linear foot, of ASD LH-Series Steel Joists. The weight of DEAD loads, including the joists, must in all cases be deducted to determine the LIVE load-carrying capacities of the joists. The approximate DEAD load of the joists may be determined from the weights per linear foot shown in the tables.

Where the joist span is in the BLUE SHADED area of the load table, all rows of bridging shall be diagonal bridging with bolted connections at chords and intersection. Hoisting cables shall not be released until the two rows of bridging nearest the third points are completely installed.

The RED figures in this load table are the nominal LIVE loads per linear foot of joist which will produce an approximate deflection of 1/360 of the span. LIVE loads which will produce a deflection of 1/240 of the span may be obtained by multiplying the RED figures by 1.5. In no case shall the TOTAL load capacity of the joists be exceeded.

The approximate moment of inertia of the joist, in inches4 is; Ij = 26.767(WLL)(L3)(10-6 ), where WLL= RED figure in the Load Table, and L = (clear span + 0.67) in feet.

When holes are required in top or bottom chords, the carrying capacities must be reduced in proportion to the reduction of chord areas.

This load table applies to joists with either parallel chords or standard pitched top chords. When top chords are pitched, the carrying capacities are determined by the nominal depth of the joists at the center of the span. Standard top chord pitch is 1/8 inch per foot. If pitch exceeds this standard, the load table does not apply. Sloped parallel-chord joists shall use span as defined by the length along the slope.

The top chords are considered as being stayed laterally by floor slab or roof deck. The approximate joist weights per linear foot shown in these tables do not include accessories.

ASD

18LH02

Approx. Wt in Lbs. Per Linear Ft (Joists only) 10

18LH03

STANDARD LOAD TABLE FOR LONGSPAN STEEL JOISTS, LH-SERIES Based on a 50 ksi Maximum Yield Strength - Loads Shown in Pounds per Linear Foot (plf)

18

SAFE LOAD* in Lbs. Between 21-24 12000

11

18

13300

18LH04

12

18

15500

18LH05

15

18

17500

18LH06

15

18

20700

18LH07

17

18

21500

18LH08

19

18

22400

18LH09

21

18

24000

20LH02

10

20

22-24 11300

20LH03

11

20

12000

20LH04

12

20

14700

20LH05

14

20

15800

20LH06

15

20

21100

20LH07

17

20

22500

20LH08

19

20

23200

20LH09

21

20

25400

20LH10

23

20

27400

Joist Designation

Depth in inches

25 26 468 442 313 284 521 493 348 317 604 571 403 367 684 648 454 414 809 749 526 469 840 809 553 513 876 843 577 534 936 901 616 571 25 26 442 437 306 303 469 463 337 333 574 566 428 406 616 609 459 437 822 791 606 561 878 845 647 599 908 873 669 619 990 953 729 675 1068 1028 786 724

27 418 259 467 289 535 329 614 378 696 419 780 476 812 496 868 527 27 431 298 458 317 558 386 602 416 763 521 814 556 842 575 918 626 991 673

28 391 234 438 262 500 296 581 345 648 377 726 428 784 462 838 491 28 410 274 452 302 528 352 595 395 723 477 786 518 813 536 886 581 956 626

65

29 367 212 409 236 469 266 543 311 605 340 678 386 758 427 810 458 29 388 250 434 280 496 320 571 366 679 427 760 484 785 500 856 542 924 585

30 345 193 382 213 440 242 508 282 566 307 635 349 717 387 783 418 30 365 228 414 258 467 291 544 337 635 386 711 438 760 468 828 507 894 545

CLEAR SPAN IN FEET 31 324 175 359 194 413 219 476 256 531 280 595 317 680 351 759 380 31 344 208 395 238 440 265 513 308 596 351 667 398 722 428 802 475 865 510

32 306 160 337 177 388 200 448 233 499 254 559 288 641 320 713 346 32 325 190 372 218 416 243 484 281 560 320 627 362 687 395 778 437 839 479

33 289 147 317 161 365 182 421 212 470 232 526 264 604 292 671 316 33 307 174 352 200 393 223 458 258 527 292 590 331 654 365 755 399 814 448

34 273 135 299 148 344 167 397 195 443 212 496 241 571 267 633 289 34 291 160 333 184 372 205 434 238 497 267 556 303 621 336 712 366 791 411

35 259 124 283 136 325 153 375 179 418 195 469 222 540 246 598 266 35 275 147 316 169 353 189 411 219 469 246 526 278 588 309 673 336 748 377

36 245 114 267 124 308 141 355 164 396 180 444 204 512 226 566 245 36 262 136 299 156 335 174 390 202 444 226 497 256 558 285 636 309 707 346

37 249 126 283 143 318 161 371 187 421 209 471 236 530 262 603 285 670 320

38 237 117 269 133 303 149 353 173 399 192 447 218 503 242 572 264 636 296

39 225 108 255 123 289 139 336 161 379 178 425 202 479 225 544 244 604 274

40 215 101 243 114 275 129 321 150 361 165 404 187 457 209 517 227 575 254

ASD

STANDARD LOAD TABLE FOR LONGSPAN STEEL JOISTS, LH-SERIES Based on a 50 ksi Maximum Yield Strength - Loads Shown in Pounds per Linear Foot (plf)

Joist Designation

Approx. Wt in Lbs. Per Linear Ft. (Joists only)

Depth in inches

SAFELOAD* in Lbs. Between

24LH03

11

24

28-32 11500

24LH04

12

24

14100

24LH05

13

24

15100

24LH06

16

24

20300

24LH07

17

24

22300

24LH08

18

24

23800

24LH09

21

24

28000

24LH10

23

24

29600

24LH11

25

24

31200

28LH05

13

28

33-40 14000

28LH06

16

28

18600

28LH07

17

28

21000

28LH08

18

28

22500

28LH09

21

28

27700

28LH10

23

28

30300

28LH11

25

28

32500

28LH12

27

28

35700

28LH13

30

28

32LH06

14

32

38-46 47-48 16700 16700

37200

32LH07

16

32

18800 18800

32LH08

17

32

20400 20400

32LH09

21

32

25600 25600

32LH10

21

32

28300 28300

32LH11

24

32

31000 31000

32LH12

27

32

36400 36400

32LH13

30

32

40600 40600

32LH14

33

32

41800 41800

32LH15

35

32

43200 43200

36LH07

16

36

42-46 47-56 16800 16800

36LH08

18

36

18500 18500

36LH09

21

36

23700 23700

36LH10

21

36

26100 26100

36LH11

23

36

28500 28500

36LH12

25

36

34100 34100

36LH13

30

36

40100 40100

36LH14

36

36

44200 44200

36LH15

36

36

46600 46600

33 342 235 419 288 449 308 604 411 665 452 707 480 832 562 882 596 927 624 41 337 219 448 289 505 326 540 348 667 428 729 466 780 498 857 545 895 569 49 338 211 379 235 411 255 516 319 571 352 625 385 734 450 817 500 843 515 870 532 57 292 177 321 194 411 247 454 273 495 297 593 354 697 415 768 456 809 480

34 339 226 398 265 446 297 579 382 638 421 677 447 808 530 856 559 900 588 42 323 205 429 270 484 305 517 325 639 400 704 439 762 475 837 520 874 543 50 326 199 366 223 397 242 498 302 550 332 602 363 712 428 801 480 826 495 853 511 58 283 168 311 185 398 235 440 260 480 283 575 338 675 395 755 434 795 464

35 336 218 379 246 440 285 555 356 613 393 649 416 785 501 832 528 875 555 43 310 192 412 253 464 285 496 305 612 375 679 414 736 448 818 496 854 518 51 315 189 353 211 383 229 480 285 531 315 580 343 688 406 785 461 810 476 837 492 59 274 160 302 176 386 224 426 248 465 269 557 322 654 376 729 412 781 448

36 323 204 360 227 419 264 530 331 588 367 622 388 764 460 809 500 851 525 44 297 180 395 238 445 267 475 285 586 351 651 388 711 423 800 476 835 495 52 304 179 341 200 369 216 463 270 512 297 560 325 664 384 771 444 795 458 821 473 60 266 153 293 168 374 214 413 236 451 257 540 307 634 359 706 392 769 434

37 307 188 343 210 399 244 504 306 565 343 597 362 731 424 788 474 829 498 45 286 169 379 223 427 251 456 268 563 329 625 364 682 397 782 454 816 472 53 294 169 329 189 357 205 447 256 495 282 541 308 641 364 742 420 780 440 805 454 61 258 146 284 160 363 204 401 225 438 246 523 292 615 342 683 373 744 413

66

38 293 175 327 195 380 226 480 284 541 320 572 338 696 393 768 439 807 472 46 275 159 364 209 410 236 438 252 540 309 600 342 655 373 766 435 799 452 54 284 161 318 179 345 194 432 243 478 267 522 292 619 345 715 397 766 417 791 438 62 251 140 276 153 352 195 389 215 425 234 508 279 596 327 661 356 721 394

CLEAR SPAN IN FEET 39 279 162 312 182 363 210 457 263 516 297 545 314 663 363 737 406 787 449 47 265 150 350 197 394 222 420 236 519 291 576 322 629 351 737 408 782 433 55 275 153 308 170 333 184 418 230 462 254 505 277 598 327 690 376 738 395 776 422 63 244 134 268 146 342 186 378 206 412 224 493 267 579 312 641 339 698 375

40 267 152 298 169 347 196 437 245 491 276 520 292 632 337 702 378 768 418 48 255 142 337 186 379 209 403 222 499 274 554 303 605 331 709 383 766 415 56 266 145 298 162 322 175 404 219 445 240 488 263 578 311 666 354 713 374 763 407 64 237 128 260 140 333 179 367 197 401 214 478 255 562 298 621 323 677 358

41 255 141 285 158 331 182 417 228 468 257 497 272 602 313 668 351 734 388 49 245 133 324 175 365 197 387 209 481 258 533 285 582 312 682 361 751 396 57 257 138 288 154 312 167 391 208 430 228 473 251 559 295 643 336 688 355 750 393 65 230 122 253 134 323 171 357 188 389 205 464 243 546 285 602 309 656 342

42 244 132 273 148 317 171 399 211 446 239 475 254 574 292 637 326 701 361 50 237 126 313 166 352 186 371 196 463 243 513 269 561 294 656 340 722 373 58 249 131 279 146 302 159 379 198 416 217 458 239 541 281 621 319 665 337 725 374 66 224 117 246 128 314 163 347 180 378 196 450 232 531 273 584 295 637 327

43 234 124 262 138 304 160 381 197 426 223 455 238 548 272 608 304 671 337 51 228 119 301 156 339 176 357 185 446 228 495 255 540 278 632 321 694 352 59 242 125 271 140 293 151 367 189 402 206 443 227 524 267 600 304 643 321 701 355 67 218 112 239 123 306 157 338 173 368 188 437 222 516 262 567 283 618 312

44 224 116 251 130 291 150 364 184 407 208 435 222 524 254 582 285 642 315 52 220 113 291 148 327 166 344 175 430 216 477 241 521 263 609 303 668 332 60 234 119 262 133 284 144 356 180 389 196 429 216 508 255 581 288 622 304 678 338 68 212 107 233 118 297 150 328 165 358 180 424 213 502 251 551 270 600 299

45 215 109 241 122 280 141 348 172 389 195 417 208 501 238 556 266 616 294 53 213 107 281 140 316 158 331 165 415 204 460 228 502 249 587 285 643 314 61 227 114 254 127 275 137 345 172 376 186 416 206 492 243 562 275 602 290 656 322 69 207 103 227 113 289 144 320 159 348 173 412 204 488 240 535 259 583 286

46 207 102 231 114 269 132 334 161 373 182 400 196 480 223 533 249 590 276 54 206 102 271 133 305 150 319 156 401 193 444 215 485 236 566 270 620 297 62 220 108 247 121 267 131 335 164 364 178 403 196 477 232 544 262 583 276 635 306 70 201 99 221 109 282 138 311 152 339 166 400 195 475 231 520 247 567 274

47 199 96 222 107 258 124 320 152 357 171 384 184 460 209 511 234 567 259 55 199 97 262 126 295 142 308 148 387 183 429 204 468 223 546 256 598 281 63 214 104 240 116 259 125 325 157 353 169 390 187 463 221 527 249 564 264 616 292 71 196 95 215 104 275 133 303 146 330 159 389 187 463 222 505 237 551 263

48 191 90 214 101 248 117 307 142 343 161 369 173 441 196 490 220 544 243 56 193 92 253 120 285 135 297 140 374 173 415 193 453 212 527 243 577 266 64 208 99 233 111 252 120 315 149 342 162 378 179 449 211 511 238 547 251 597 279 72 191 91 209 100 267 127 295 140 322 153 378 179 451 213 492 228 536 252

ASD

Joist Designation

Approx. Wt Depth in Lbs. Per in inches Linear Ft.

STANDARD LOAD TABLE FOR LONGSPAN STEEL JOISTS, LH-SERIES Based on a 50 ksi Maximum Yield Strength - Loads Shown in Pounds per Linear Foot (plf) SAFELOAD* in Lbs. Between

40LH08

(Joists Only) 16

40

47-59 16600

60-64 16600

40LH09

21

40

21800

21800

40LH10

21

40

24000

24000

40LH11

22

40

26200

26200

40LH12

25

40

31900

31900

40LH13

30

40

37600

37600

40LH14

35

40

43000

43000

40LH15

36

40

48100

48100

40LH16

42

40

53000

44LH09

19

44

52-59 20000

53000

44LH10

21

44

22100

22100

44LH11

22

44

23900

23900

44LH12

25

44

29600

29600

44LH13

30

44

35100

35100

44LH14

31

44

40400

40400

44LH15

36

44

47000

47000

44LH16

42

44

54200

54200

44LH17

47

44

58200

48LH10

21

48

56-59 20000

58200

48LH11

22

48

21700

21700

48LH12

25

48

27400

27400

48LH13

29

48

32800

32800

48LH14

32

48

38700

38700

48LH15

36

48

44500

44500

48LH16

42

48

51300

51300

48LH17

47

48

57600

57600

60-72 20000

60-80 20000

65 254 150 332 196 367 216 399 234 486 285 573 334 656 383 734 427 808 469 73 272 158 300 174 325 188 402 232 477 275 549 315 639 366 737 421 790 450 81 246 141 266 152 336 191 402 228 475 269 545 308 629 355 706 397

66 247 144 323 188 357 207 388 224 472 273 557 320 638 367 712 408 796 455 74 265 152 293 168 317 181 393 224 466 265 534 302 623 352 719 405 780 438 82 241 136 260 147 329 185 393 221 464 260 533 298 615 343 690 383

67 241 138 315 180 347 198 378 215 459 261 542 307 620 351 691 390 784 441 75 259 146 286 162 310 175 383 215 454 254 520 291 608 339 701 390 769 426 83 236 132 255 142 322 179 384 213 454 251 521 287 601 331 675 371

68 234 132 306 173 338 190 368 207 447 251 528 295 603 336 671 373 772 428 76 253 141 279 155 302 168 374 207 444 246 506 279 593 326 684 375 759 415 84 231 127 249 137 315 173 376 206 444 243 510 278 588 320 660 358

69 228 127 298 166 329 183 358 198 435 241 514 283 587 323 652 357 761 416 77 247 136 272 150 295 162 365 200 433 236 493 268 579 314 668 362 750 405 85 226 123 244 133 308 167 368 199 434 234 499 269 576 310 646 346

70 222 122 291 160 321 176 349 190 424 231 500 271 571 309 633 342 751 404 78 242 131 266 144 289 157 356 192 423 228 481 259 565 303 652 348 732 390 86 221 119 239 129 301 161 360 193 425 227 488 260 563 299 632 335

CLEAR SPAN IN FEET

71 217 117 283 153 313 169 340 183 413 222 487 260 556 297 616 328 730 387 79 236 127 260 139 282 151 347 185 413 220 469 249 551 292 637 336 715 376 87 217 116 234 125 295 156 353 187 416 220 478 252 551 289 619 324

72 211 112 276 147 305 162 332 176 402 213 475 250 542 285 599 315 710 371 80 231 122 254 134 276 146 339 179 404 212 457 240 537 281 622 324 699 363 88 212 112 229 120 289 151 345 180 407 212 468 244 540 280 606 314

73 206 108 269 141 297 156 323 169 392 205 463 241 528 273 583 302 691 356 81 226 118 249 130 269 140 331 172 395 205 446 231 524 271 608 313 683 351 89 208 108 225 117 283 147 338 175 399 206 458 236 528 271 593 304

74 201 104 263 136 290 150 315 163 382 197 451 231 515 263 567 290 673 342 82 221 114 243 125 264 136 323 166 386 198 436 223 512 261 594 302 667 338 90 204 105 220 113 277 142 332 170 390 199 448 228 518 263 581 294

75 196 100 256 131 283 144 308 157 373 189 440 223 502 252 552 279 655 329 83 216 110 238 121 258 131 315 160 377 191 425 215 500 252 580 291 652 327 91 200 102 216 110 272 138 325 164 383 193 439 221 507 255 569 285

76 192 97 250 126 276 139 300 151 364 182 429 214 490 243 538 268 638 316 84 211 106 233 117 252 127 308 155 369 185 415 207 488 243 568 282 638 316 92 196 99 212 106 266 133 318 159 375 187 430 214 497 247 558 276

77 187 93 244 122 269 134 293 145 355 176 419 207 478 233 524 258 622 304 85 207 103 228 113 247 123 300 149 361 179 406 200 476 234 555 272 624 305 93 192 96 208 103 261 129 312 154 367 181 422 208 487 239 547 268

78 183 90 239 118 262 129 286 140 346 169 409 199 466 225 511 248 606 292 86 202 99 223 110 242 119 293 144 353 173 396 193 466 227 543 263 610 295 94 188 93 204 100 256 126 306 150 360 176 413 201 477 232 536 260

79 178 86 233 113 255 124 279 135 338 163 399 192 455 216 498 239 591 282 87 198 96 218 106 236 115 287 139 346 167 387 187 455 219 531 255 597 285 95 185 90 200 97 251 122 300 145 353 171 405 195 468 225 525 252

80 174 83 228 109 249 119 273 130 330 157 390 185 444 209 486 230 576 271 88 194 93 214 103 232 111 280 134 338 161 379 181 445 211 520 246 584 276 96 181 87 196 94 246 118 294 141 346 165 397 189 459 218 515 245

To solve for live loads for clear spans shown in the Safe Load Column (or lesser clear spans), multiply the live load of the shortest clear span shown in the Load Table by the (the shortest clear span shown in the Load Table + 0.67 feet)2 and divide by (the actual clear span + 0.67 feet)2. The live load shall not exceed the safe uniform load.

* The safe uniform load for the clear spans shown in the Safe Load Column is equal to (Safe Load) / (Clear span + 0.67). (The added 0.67 feet (8 inches) is required to obtain the proper length on which the Load Tables were developed). In no case shall the safe uniform load, for clear spans less than the minimum clear span shown in the Safe Load Column, exceed the uniform load calculated for the minimum clear span listed in the Safe Load Column.

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STANDARD LRFD LOAD TABLE DEEP LONGSPAN STEEL JOISTS, DLH-SERIES Based on a 50 ksi Maximum Yield Strength Adopted by the Steel Joist Institute May 1, 2000 Revised to November 10, 2003 - Effective March 01, 2005 The black figures in the following table give the TOTAL safe factored uniformly distributed load-carrying capacities, in pounds per linear foot, of an LRFD DLH-Series Steel Joists. The weight of factored DEAD loads, including the joists, must in all cases be deducted to determine the factored LIVE load-carrying capacities of the joists. The approximate DEAD load of the joists may be determined from the weights per linear foot shown in the tables. All loads shown are for roof construction only.

All rows of bridging shall be diagonal bridging with bolted connections at the chords and intersections.

Where the joist span is in the BLUE SHADED area of the load table hoisting cables shall not be released until the two rows of bridging nearest the third points are completely installed.

Where the joist span is in the GRAY SHADED area of the load table hoisting cables shall not be released until all rows of bridging are completely installed.

The RED figures in this load table are the unfactored, nominal LIVE loads per linear foot of joist which will produce an approximate deflection of 1/360 of the span. LIVE loads which will produce a deflection of 1/240 of the span may be obtained by multiplying the RED figures by 1.5. In no case shall the TOTAL load capacity of the joists be exceeded.

The approximate moment of inertia of the joist, in inches4 is; Ij = 26.767(WLL)(L3 )(10-6 ), where WLL= RED figure in the Load Table, and L = (clear span + 0.67) in feet.

When holes are required in top or bottom chords, the carrying capacities must be reduced in proportion to the reduction of chord areas.

This load table applies to joists with either parallel chords or standard pitched top chords. When top chords are pitched, the carrying capacities are determined by the nominal depth of the joists at the center of the span. Standard top chord pitch is 1/8 inch per foot. If pitch exceeds this standard, the load table does not apply. Sloped parallel-chord joists shall use span as defined by the length along the slope.

The top chords are considered as being stayed laterally by floor slab or roof deck. The approximate joist weights per linear foot shown in these tables do not include accessories.

LRFD

STANDARD LOAD TABLE FOR DEEP LONGSPAN STEEL JOISTS, DLH-SERIES Based on a 50 ksi Maximum Yield Strength - Loads Shown in Pounds per Linear Foot (plf) Approx. Wt Depth SAFELOAD* Joist in Lbs. in Designation in Lbs. Per Linear Ft inches Between (Joists only) 89 61-88 40050 52DLH10 25 52 447 171 43950 52DLH11 26 52 490 187 49050 52DLH12 29 52 547 204 59550 52DLH13 34 52 664 247 68100 52DLH14 39 52 760 276 76500 52DLH15 42 52 853 311 82500 52DLH16 45 52 921 346 94950 52DLH17 52 52 1059 395 97 66-96 42150 56DLH11 26 56 432 169 48450 56DLH12 30 56 496 184 58650 56DLH13 34 56 601 223 66300 56DLH14 39 56 679 249 75750 56DLH15 42 56 777 281 81750 56DLH16 46 56 838 313 94200 56DLH17 51 56 964 356

90 436 165 480 181 535 197 649 239 745 266 835 301 901 335 1036 381 98 424 163 486 178 591 216 666 242 762 272 822 304 945 345

91 427 159 469 174 523 191 636 231 729 258 817 291 882 324 1014 369 99 415 158 477 173 579 209 652 234 747 264 805 294 927 335

92 418 154 459 169 513 185 621 224 714 249 799 282 862 314 991 357 100 408 153 468 168 568 204 640 228 732 256 789 285 907 325

93 409 150 448 164 501 179 609 216 699 242 783 272 844 304 970 346 101 400 149 459 163 558 197 628 221 717 248 774 277 891 316

68

CLEAR SPAN IN LINEAR FEET

94 400 145 439 158 490 173 595 209 685 234 766 264 826 294 951 335 102 393 145 450 158 547 191 616 214 703 242 759 269 873 306

95 391 140 430 153 480 168 583 203 670 227 750 256 810 285 930 324 103 385 140 442 153 537 186 604 209 690 234 744 262 856 298

96 384 136 421 149 471 163 571 197 657 220 735 247 792 276 912 315 104 379 136 433 150 526 181 594 202 676 228 730 254 840 289

97 376 132 412 144 460 158 559 191 645 213 720 240 777 267 892 304 105 372 133 426 145 516 175 582 196 664 221 717 247 823 281

98 369 128 405 140 451 153 549 185 631 207 705 233 760 260 874 296 106 366 129 417 141 507 171 571 190 651 215 703 240 808 273

99 361 124 396 135 442 149 537 180 619 201 691 226 745 252 858 286 107 358 125 409 137 496 166 562 186 639 209 690 233 793 266

100 354 120 388 132 433 144 526 174 607 194 676 219 730 245 840 279 108 352 122 402 133 487 161 552 181 628 204 678 227 780 258

101 346 116 381 128 426 140 516 170 595 189 664 213 717 237 823 270 109 346 118 394 130 478 157 541 175 616 198 666 221 765 251

102 340 114 373 124 417 135 507 164 585 184 651 207 702 230 808 263 110 340 115 388 126 471 152 532 171 604 192 654 214 751 245

103 334 110 366 120 409 132 496 159 573 178 639 201 688 224 792 255 111 334 113 381 123 462 149 523 167 594 188 642 209 738 238

104 327 107 360 117 402 128 487 155 562 173 627 195 676 217 777 247 112 328 110 373 119 454 145 514 162 583 182 630 204 724 231

LRFD

STANDARD LOAD TABLE LONGSPAN STEEL JOISTS, LRFD DLH-SERIES Based on a 50 ksi Maximum Yield Strength - Loads Shown in Pounds per Linear Foot (plf) Approx. Wt Depth Joist in Designation in Lbs. Per Linear Ft inches (Joists only) 60DLH12 29 60

SAFE LOAD* in Lbs. Between 70-99 100-104 46650 46650

60DLH13

35

60

56700

56700

60DLH14

40

60

63000

63000

60DLH15

43

60

73950

73950

60DLH16

46

60

81300

81300

60DLH17

52

60

93450

93450

60DLH18

59

60

107850

107850

64DLH12

31

64

75-99 100-112 45000 45000

64DLH13

34

64

54600

54600

64DLH14

40

64

62550

62550

64DLH15

43

64

71700

71700

64DLH16

46

64

80700

80700

64DLH17

52

64

93000

93000

64DLH18

59

64

107400

107400

68DLH13

37

68

80-99 100-120 52500 52500

68DLH14

40

68

60450

60450

68DLH15

44

68

67800

67800

68DLH16

49

68

80400

80400

68DLH17

55

68

90600

90600

68DLH18

61

68

104850

104850

68DLH19

67

68

120750

120750

72DLH14

41

72

84-99 100-128 58800 58800

72DLH15

44

72

67350

67350

72DLH16

50

72

77850

77850

72DLH17

56

72

87600

87600

72DLH18

59

72

102600

102600

72DLH19

70

72

120300

120300

105 442 168 537 203 597 216 700 255 769 285 885 324 1021 366 113 396 153 481 186 550 199 631 234 711 262 819 298 945 337 121 432 171 498 184 558 206 661 242 745 275 862 311 993 353 129 454 171 520 191 601 225 676 256 792 289 928 328

106 433 163 526 197 586 210 687 248 756 277 868 315 1002 357 114 388 150 472 181 540 193 621 228 699 254 804 290 928 328 122 426 168 490 179 547 201 649 236 733 268 849 304 976 344 130 447 167 513 187 592 219 667 250 780 283 913 321

107 426 158 517 191 574 205 675 242 741 269 853 306 984 346 115 382 146 465 176 531 189 610 223 687 248 790 283 912 320 123 418 164 483 175 540 196 640 230 721 262 835 297 961 336 131 441 163 504 183 585 214 657 245 768 276 900 313

108 418 154 508 187 564 199 663 235 727 262 837 298 966 337 116 376 142 457 171 523 184 600 217 675 242 777 275 897 311 124 412 159 475 171 531 191 630 225 711 256 823 289 946 328 132 435 159 496 178 576 209 648 239 757 270 886 306

109 411 150 499 181 555 193 651 228 714 255 822 290 948 327 117 370 138 450 168 514 179 591 211 664 235 763 268 880 304 125 406 155 468 167 522 187 619 219 700 249 810 283 931 320 133 427 155 489 174 567 205 639 233 745 265 873 300

CLEAR SPAN IN LINEAR FEET

110 405 146 490 176 544 189 640 223 702 247 807 283 931 319 118 364 135 442 163 505 174 580 206 652 229 751 262 867 296 126 400 152 462 163 514 182 610 214 690 244 798 276 916 313 134 421 152 483 171 559 200 630 228 735 258 859 293

111 397 142 483 171 534 183 628 216 690 241 793 275 915 310 119 358 132 436 159 498 171 571 201 642 224 738 255 852 288 127 394 149 454 159 505 178 600 209 679 238 786 269 901 305 135 415 149 475 167 552 196 621 224 724 252 847 286

112 391 138 474 167 525 178 618 210 676 235 778 267 898 303 120 352 129 429 155 489 166 562 196 631 218 726 248 838 282 128 388 145 448 155 498 174 591 204 669 232 774 263 888 298 136 411 146 468 163 544 191 612 218 718 247 835 280

113 384 134 466 163 516 173 607 205 666 228 765 261 883 294 121 346 125 421 152 481 162 553 191 621 213 714 243 823 274 129 382 142 441 152 490 170 582 199 658 228 762 257 874 291 137 405 143 462 160 537 188 603 213 705 242 823 274

114 378 131 459 158 507 170 597 200 654 223 751 254 867 286 122 342 122 415 148 474 158 544 187 610 208 702 237 810 267 130 378 138 435 148 483 166 573 195 649 222 751 251 861 285 138 399 139 454 156 529 183 595 209 694 236 811 268

115 372 128 451 154 498 165 588 194 642 217 739 247 852 279 123 336 119 409 144 466 154 537 182 601 203 691 231 798 261 131 372 135 429 145 475 162 564 190 640 217 739 246 847 278 139 393 136 448 152 522 179 586 205 685 231 799 263

116 366 124 444 151 490 161 577 190 631 211 726 241 838 272 124 331 116 403 141 459 151 528 177 591 198 681 226 784 255 132 366 133 421 141 468 158 556 186 630 212 729 240 835 272 140 388 133 442 150 514 175 579 200 675 227 789 257

117 360 121 436 147 481 156 568 185 621 206 714 235 823 266 125 327 114 396 137 451 147 520 173 582 193 669 220 772 249 133 361 130 415 138 462 155 547 182 621 208 718 234 822 266 141 382 131 436 147 507 171 571 196 666 222 777 251

118 354 118 429 143 474 152 559 180 610 201 702 228 810 259 126 321 111 390 134 444 143 511 170 573 189 658 215 760 243 134 355 127 409 135 454 152 540 178 612 203 708 230 810 260 142 378 128 429 143 501 169 564 191 657 217 766 247

119 348 115 423 139 465 149 550 175 600 196 690 223 796 252 127 316 109 385 131 438 140 504 165 564 184 648 210 748 237 135 351 124 403 133 448 148 531 174 604 198 697 225 798 254 143 372 125 423 140 493 165 556 188 648 212 756 241

120 342 113 415 135 457 145 541 171 589 190 679 217 783 246 128 312 106 379 128 430 136 496 161 555 180 639 205 736 232 136 346 121 399 130 441 145 523 171 595 194 688 219 787 248 144 367 123 418 137 487 161 549 184 639 209 745 236

To solve for live loads for clear spans shown in the Safe Load Column (or lesser clear spans), multiply the live load of the shortest clear span shown in the Load Table by (the shortest clear span shown in the Load Table + 0.67 feet)2 and divide by (the actual clear span + 0.67 feet)2. The live load shall not exceed the safe uniform load.

* The safe factored uniform load for the clear spans shown in the Safe Load Column is equal to (Safe Load) / (Clear span + 0.67). (The added 0.67 feet (8 inches) is required to obtain the proper length on which the Load Tables were developed). In no case shall the safe uniform load, for clear spans less than the minimum clear span shown in the Safe Load Column, exceed the uniform load calculated for the minimum clear span listed in the Safe Load Column.

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STANDARD ASD LOAD TABLE DEEP LONGSPAN STEEL JOISTS, DLH-SERIES Based on a 50 ksi Maximum Yield Strength Adopted by the Steel Joist Institute May 25, 1983 Revised to November 10, 2003 - Effective March 01, 2005 The black figures in the following table give the TOTAL safe uniformly distributed load-carrying capacities, in pounds per linear foot, of an ASD DLH-Series Steel Joists. The weight of DEAD loads, including the joists, must in all cases be deducted to determine the LIVE load-carrying capacities of the joists. The approximate DEAD load of the joists may be determined from the weights per linear foot shown in the tables. All loads shown are for roof construction only.

All rows of bridging shall be diagonal bridging with bolted connections at the chords and intersections.

Where the joist span is in the BLUE SHADED area of the load table hoisting cables shall not be released until the two rows of bridging nearest the third points are completely installed.

Where the joist span is in the GRAY SHADED area of the load table hoisting cables shall not be released until all rows of bridging are completely installed.

The RED figures in this load table are the nominal LIVE loads per linear foot of joist which will produce an approximate deflection of 1/360 of the span. LIVE loads which will produce a deflection of 1/240 of the span may be obtained by multiplying the RED figures by 1.5. In no case shall the TOTAL load capacity of the joists be exceeded.

The approximate moment of inertia of the joist, in inches4 is; Ij = 26.767(WLL)(L3)(10-6 ), where WLL= RED figure in the Load Table, and L = (clear span + 0.67) in feet. When holes are required in top or bottom chords, the carrying capacities must be reduced in proportion to the reduction of chord areas.

This load table applies to joists with either parallel chords or standard pitched top chords. When top chords are pitched, the carrying capacities are determined by the nominal depth of the joists at the center of the span. Standard top chord pitch is 1/8 inch per foot. If pitch exceeds this standard, the load table does not apply. Sloped parallel-chord joists shall use span as defined by the length along the slope.

The top chords are considered as being stayed laterally by floor slab or roof deck. The approximate joist weights per linear foot shown in these tables do not include accessories.

ASD

STANDARD LOAD TABLE LONGSPAN STEEL JOISTS, DLH-SERIES Based on a 50 ksi Maximum Yield Strength - Loads Shown in Pounds per Linear Foot (plf)

Approx. Wt Depth SAFELOAD* Joist in Lbs. Designation in Lbs. Per in Linear Ft inches Between 61-88 (Joists only) 89 52DLH10 25 52 298 26700 171 29300 52DLH11 26 52 327 187 32700 52DLH12 29 52 365 204 39700 52DLH13 34 52 443 247 45400 52DLH14 39 52 507 276 51000 52DLH15 42 52 569 311 55000 52DLH16 45 52 614 346 63300 52DLH17 52 52 706 395 66-96 97 28100 56DLH11 26 56 288 169 32300 56DLH12 30 56 331 184 39100 56DLH13 34 56 401 223 44200 56DLH14 39 56 453 249 50500 56DLH15 42 56 518 281 54500 56DLH16 46 56 559 313 62800 56DLH17 51 56 643 356

90 291 165 320 181 357 197 433 239 497 266 557 301 601 335 691 381 98 283 163 324 178 394 216 444 242 508 272 548 304 630 345

91 285 159 313 174 349 191 424 231 486 258 545 291 588 324 676 369 99 277 158 318 173 386 209 435 234 498 264 537 294 618 335

92 279 154 306 169 342 185 414 224 476 249 533 282 575 314 661 357 100 272 153 312 168 379 204 427 228 488 256 526 285 605 325

93 273 150 299 164 334 179 406 216 466 242 522 272 563 304 647 346 101 267 149 306 163 372 197 419 221 478 248 516 277 594 316

70

94 267 145 293 158 327 173 397 209 457 234 511 264 551 294 634 335 102 262 145 300 158 365 191 411 214 469 242 506 269 582 306

CLEAR SPAN IN FEET

95 261 140 287 153 320 168 389 203 447 227 500 256 540 285 620 324 103 257 140 295 153 358 186 403 209 460 234 496 262 571 298

96 256 136 281 149 314 163 381 197 438 220 490 247 528 276 608 315 104 253 136 289 150 351 181 396 202 451 228 487 254 560 289

97 251 132 275 144 307 158 373 191 430 213 480 240 518 267 595 304 105 248 133 284 145 344 175 388 196 443 221 478 247 549 281

98 246 128 270 140 301 153 366 185 421 207 470 233 507 260 583 296 106 244 129 278 141 338 171 381 190 434 215 469 240 539 273

99 241 124 264 135 295 149 358 180 413 201 461 226 497 252 572 286 107 239 125 273 137 331 166 375 186 426 209 460 233 529 266

100 236 120 259 132 289 144 351 174 405 194 451 219 487 245 560 279 108 235 122 268 133 325 161 368 181 419 204 452 227 520 258

101 231 116 254 128 284 140 344 170 397 189 443 213 478 237 549 270 109 231 118 263 130 319 157 361 175 411 198 444 221 510 251

102 227 114 249 124 278 135 338 164 390 184 434 207 468 230 539 263 110 227 115 259 126 314 152 355 171 403 192 436 214 501 245

103 223 110 244 120 273 132 331 159 382 178 426 201 459 224 528 255 111 223 113 254 123 308 149 349 167 396 188 428 209 492 238

104 218 107 240 117 268 128 325 155 375 173 418 195 451 217 518 247 112 219 110 249 119 303 145 343 162 389 182 420 204 483 231

ASD

STANDARD LOAD TABLE LONGSPAN STEEL JOISTS, DLH-SERIES Based on a 50 ksi Maximum Yield Strength - Loads Shown in Pounds per Linear Foot (plf) Approx. Wt Depth Joist in Designation in Lbs. Per Linear Ft inches (Joists only) 60DLH12 29 60

SAFE LOAD* in Lbs. Between 70-99 100-104 31100 31100

60DLH13

35

60

37800

37800

60DLH14

40

60

42000

42000

60DLH15

43

60

49300

49300

60DLH16

46

60

54200

54200

60DLH17

52

60

62300

62300

60DLH18

59

60

71900

71900

64DLH12

31

64

75-99 100-112 30000 30000

64DLH13

34

64

36400

36400

64DLH14

40

64

41700

41700

64DLH15

43

64

47800

47800

64DLH16

46

64

53800

53800

64DLH17

52

64

62000

62000

64DLH18

59

64

71600

71600

68DLH13

37

68

80-99 100-120 35000 35000

68DLH14

40

68

40300

40300

68DLH15

44

68

45200

45200

68DLH16

49

68

53600

53600

68DLH17

55

68

60400

60400

68DLH18

61

68

69900

69900

68DLH19

67

68

80500

80500

72DLH14

41

72

84-99 100-128 39200 39200

72DLH15

44

72

44900

44900

72DLH16

50

72

51900

51900

72DLH17

56

72

58400

58400

72DLH18

59

72

68400

68400

72DLH19

70

72

80200

80200

105 295 168 358 203 398 216 467 255 513 285 590 324 681 366 113 264 153 321 186 367 199 421 234 474 262 546 298 630 337 121 288 171 332 184 372 206 441 242 497 275 575 311 662 353 129 303 171 347 191 401 225 451 256 528 289 619 328

106 289 163 351 197 391 210 458 248 504 277 579 315 668 357 114 259 150 315 181 360 193 414 228 466 254 536 290 619 328 122 284 168 327 179 365 201 433 236 489 268 566 304 651 344 130 298 167 342 187 395 219 445 250 520 283 609 321

107 284 158 345 191 383 205 450 242 494 269 569 306 656 346 115 255 146 310 176 354 189 407 223 458 248 527 283 608 320 123 279 164 322 175 360 196 427 230 481 262 557 297 641 336 131 294 163 336 183 390 214 438 245 512 276 600 313

108 279 154 339 187 376 199 442 235 485 262 558 298 644 337 116 251 142 305 171 349 184 400 217 450 242 518 275 598 311 124 275 159 317 171 354 191 420 225 474 256 549 289 631 328 132 290 159 331 178 384 209 432 239 505 270 591 306

109 274 150 333 181 370 193 434 228 476 255 548 290 632 327 117 247 138 300 168 343 179 394 211 443 235 509 268 587 304 125 271 155 312 167 348 187 413 219 467 249 540 283 621 320 133 285 155 326 174 378 205 426 233 497 265 582 300

110 270 146 327 176 363 189 427 223 468 247 538 283 621 319 118 243 135 295 163 337 174 387 206 435 229 501 262 578 296 126 267 152 308 163 343 182 407 214 460 244 532 276 611 313 134 281 152 322 171 373 200 420 228 490 258 573 293

CLEAR SPAN IN FEET

111 265 142 322 171 356 183 419 216 460 241 529 275 610 310 119 239 132 291 159 332 171 381 201 428 224 492 255 568 288 127 263 149 303 159 337 178 400 209 453 238 524 269 601 305 135 277 149 317 167 368 196 414 224 483 252 565 286

112 261 138 316 167 350 178 412 210 451 235 519 267 599 303 120 235 129 286 155 326 166 375 196 421 218 484 248 559 282 128 259 145 299 155 332 174 394 204 446 232 516 263 592 298 136 274 146 312 163 363 191 408 218 479 247 557 280

113 256 134 311 163 344 173 405 205 444 228 510 261 589 294 121 231 125 281 152 321 162 369 191 414 213 476 243 549 274 129 255 142 294 152 327 170 388 199 439 228 508 257 583 291 137 270 143 308 160 358 188 402 213 470 242 549 274

114 252 131 306 158 338 170 398 200 436 223 501 254 578 286 122 228 122 277 148 316 158 363 187 407 208 468 237 540 267 130 252 138 290 148 322 166 382 195 433 222 501 251 574 285 138 266 139 303 156 353 183 397 209 463 236 541 268

115 248 128 301 154 332 165 392 194 428 217 493 247 568 279 123 224 119 273 144 311 154 358 182 401 203 461 231 532 261 131 248 135 286 145 317 162 376 190 427 217 493 246 565 278 139 262 136 299 152 348 179 391 205 457 231 533 263

116 244 124 296 151 327 161 385 190 421 211 484 241 559 272 124 221 116 269 141 306 151 352 177 394 198 454 226 523 255 132 244 133 281 141 312 158 371 186 420 212 486 240 557 272 140 259 133 295 150 343 175 386 200 450 227 526 257

117 240 121 291 147 321 156 379 185 414 206 476 235 549 266 125 218 114 264 137 301 147 347 173 388 193 446 220 515 249 133 241 130 277 138 308 155 365 182 414 208 479 234 548 266 141 255 131 291 147 338 171 381 196 444 222 518 251

118 236 118 286 143 316 152 373 180 407 201 468 228 540 259 126 214 111 260 134 296 143 341 170 382 189 439 215 507 243 134 237 127 273 135 303 152 360 178 408 203 472 230 540 260 142 252 128 286 143 334 169 376 191 438 217 511 247

119 232 115 282 139 310 149 367 175 400 196 460 223 531 252 127 211 109 257 131 292 140 336 165 376 184 432 210 499 237 135 234 124 269 133 299 148 354 174 403 198 465 225 532 254 143 248 125 282 140 329 165 371 188 432 212 504 241

120 228 113 277 135 305 145 361 171 393 190 453 217 522 246 128 208 106 253 128 287 136 331 161 370 180 426 205 491 232 136 231 121 266 130 294 145 349 171 397 194 459 219 525 248 144 245 123 279 137 325 161 366 184 426 209 497 236

To solve for live loads for clear spans shown in the Safe Load Column (or lesser clear spans), multiply the live load of the shortest clear span shown in the Load Table by (the shortest clear span shown in the Load Table + 0.67 feet) 2 and divide by (the actual clear span + 0.67 feet)2. The live load shall not exceed the safe uniform load.

* The safe uniform load for the clear spans shown in the Safe Load Column is equal to (Safe Load) / (Clear Span + 0.67). (The added 0.67 feet (8 inches) is required to obtain the proper length on which the Load Tables were developed). In no case shall the safe uniform load, for clear spans less than the minimum clear span shown in the Safe Load Column, exceed the uniform load calculated for the minimum clear span listed in the Safe Load Column.

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NOTES

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VULCRAFT SLH / GENERAL INFORMATION HIGH STRENGTH

ACCESSORIES see page 74.

PAINT - Vulcraft SLH Series joists receive a shop-coat of rust inhibitive primer that conforms to specification 202.4.

ECONOMICAL

DESIGN - Vulcraft SLH Series long span steel joists are designed in accordance with the specifications included in this section.

SPECIFICATIONS - see page 80.

TABLE 1

TABLE 2

SLH- SERIES BRIDGING SPACING

SLH-SERIES BEARING DATA

JOIST SECTION NUMBER*

MINIMUM BOLT DIAMETER

MAXIMUM SPACING OF BRIDGING LINES

JOIST SECTION NUMBER*

BEARING DEPTH

MINIMUM BEARING LENGTH

BEARING SEAT FILLET WELD (1)

BEARING SEAT BOLTS FOR ERECTION (1)

SLH 15-18 SLH 19-20 SLH 21-22 SLH 23-25

5/8" dia A325 5/8" dia A325 5/8" dia A325 3/4" dia A325

21'-0” 26'-0” 30'-0” 30'-0”

SLH 15-18

7-1/2"

4"

2-1/4" x 2"

2-3/4" dia A325

SLH 19-25

7-1/2"

6"

2-1/4" x 4"

2-3/4" dia A325

*LAST TWO DIGITS OF JOIST DESIGNATION SHOWN IN LOAD TABLE.

(1) BEARING SEATS MUST BE WELDED IN ADDITION TO BEING BOLTED.

TABLE 3 HORIZONTAL PLUS JOIST DEPTH

DIAGONAL ONLY BRIDGING

DIAGONAL BRIDGING* .66 X DEPTH*

MAXIMUM JOIST SPACING FOR

HORIZONTAL

MIN. JOIST

AND DIAGONAL

SPACE FOR

ANGLE SIZE

DIAGONAL

DIAGONAL BRIDGING SIZE

2" x 2" x 1/8"

2 1/2" x 2 1/2" x 3/16"

3" x 3" x 3/16"

3 1/2" x 3 1/2" x 1/4"

ONLY BRIDGING

80"

4'-4"

1 3/4" x 1 3/4" x 1/8"

4'-5"

9'-11"

15'-1"

18'-8"

22'-1"

88"

4'-9"

1 3/4" x 1 3/4" x 1/8"

4'-10"

7'-3"

14'-9"

18'-5"

21'-11"

96"

5'-3"

2" x 2" x 1/8"

5'-4"

14'-5"

18'-2"

21’-8"

104"

5'-8"

2 1/2" x 2 1/2" x 3/16"

5'-9"

14'-0"

17'-10"

21'-5"

112"

6'-1"

2 1/2" x 2 1/2" x 3/16"

6'-2"

11'-11"

17'-6"

21'-1"

120"

6'-7"

2 1/2" x 2 1/2" x 3/16"

6'-8"

17'-0"

20'-10"

*NOTE: WHEN THE JOIST SPACING IS LESS THAN 0.66 x JOIST DEPTH, BOLTED HORIZONTAL BRIDGING SHALL BE USED IN ADDITION TO THE DIAGONAL BRIDGING.

NOTES: 1. For lengths and depths greater than those shown in the load tables contact Vulcraft. 2. Additional bridging may be required when joists support a standing seam roof. The specifying professional should require the joist manufacturer to check the system and provide bridging as required to adequately brace the joists against lateral movement. For bridging requirements due to uplift loading refer to specification section 204.13.

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ACCESSORIES AND DETAILS SLH SERIES LONGSPAN STEEL JOISTS.

12 MIN 1/4

THE RECOMMENDED CONFIGURATION FOR SLH-SERIES JOISTS IS A DOUBLE PITCHED TOP CHORD WITH A MINIMUM PITCH OF 1/4 INCH PER FOOT. THE DEPTH OF THE JOIST SHALL BE THAT AT THE RIDGE OF THE JOIST. FOR OTHER CONFIGURATIONS CONTACT VULCRAFT. WEB LAYOUT MAY VARY FROM THAT SHOWN.

SLH-SERIES CAMBER* TOP DOUBLE PARALLEL CHORD PITCH CHORD LENGTH JOISTS** JOISTS 111'-0" 3 1/4" 5 1/4" 120'-0" 3 1/2" 6" 130'-0" 3 7/8" 7" 140'-0" 4 1/8" 8" 150'-0" 4 3/8" 8 3/4" 160'-0" 4 3/4" 9 1/2" 180'-0" 5 1/4" 10 1/2" 200'-0" 5 7/8" 11 3/4" 220'-0" 6 1/2" 13" 240'-0" 7" 14" **JOISTS WITH TOP CHORD PITCH OF 1/4" PER FOOT OR GREATER. *For walls or other structural members near SLH-Series Joists provisions need to be made to match top chord elevation.

Specifying professional must provide camber requirements in inches if camber is different from that shown.

12" SLOPE* *MINIMUM SLOPE 1/4":12

TOP CHORD EXTENSION (a) SEE TABLE 204.8.1

PARALLEL CHORD JOISTS SEE SPECIFICATION 203.4 (c)

(a) Extend top chords require the special attention of the specifying engineer. The magnitude and location of the design loads to be supported, the deflection requirements, and the proper bracing shall be clearly indicated on the structural drawings.

NOTE: FOR ANY CONCENTRATED LOADS SUCH AS BASKETBALL GOALS, CURTAINS, SCORE BOARDS, HVAC UNITS, ETC. IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THE SPECIFYING ENGINEER PROVIDE THE MAGNITUDE AND LOCATION OF ALL LOADS ON THE STRUCTURAL DRAWINGS.

BOTTOM CHORD STRUT (SEE SPECFICATION 204.1) *** If bottom chord is to be bolted or welded the specifying professional must provide axial loads on structural drawings.

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ACCESSORIES AND DETAILS SLH SERIES LONGSPAN STEEL JOISTS EXP. BOLTS BY OTHERS

BRIDGING ANCHOR TYPE "SA"

BOLT (b)

(a)

CROSS BRIDGING

BOLTED, HORIZONTAL PLUS DIAGONAL, BRIDGING

A) HORIZONTAL BRIDGING IS TO BE USED IN THE SPACE ADJACENT TO THE WALL TO ALLOW FOR PROPER DEFLECTION OF THE JOIST NEAREST THE WALL. SEE TABLES 1 AND 3 PAGE 73. B) FOR REQUIRED BOLT SIZE REFER TO BRIDGING TABLE ON PAGE 73. NOTE: CLIP CONFIGURATION MAY VARY FROM THAT SHOWN.

SEE TABLE 3, PAGE 73 AND SPECIFICATION 204.6. NOTE: CLIP CONFIGURATION MAY VARY FROM THAT SHOWN. NOTE: DO NOT HANG ANY MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, ETC. FROM BRIDGING.

ANCHORAGE TO STEEL SEE TABLE 2, PAGE 73.

For Gage (Contact Vulcraft)

PLATE WITH IMBEDDED ANCHORS (NOT BY VULCRAFT)

BOLTED CONNECTION (b) SEE TABLE 2, PAGE 73. TYPICALLY USED AT COLUMNS The Occupation Safety and Health Administration Standards (OSHA), Paragraph 1910.12 refers to Paragraph 1518.751 of "Construction Standards" which states: "In steel framing, where bar joists are utilized, and columns are not framed in at least two directions with structural steel members, a bar joist shall be field-bolted at columns to provide lateral stability during construction."

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ANCHORAGE TO MASONRY SEE SPECIFICATION 204.5 (a) SEE TABLE 2, PAGE 73.

VULCRAFT SLH / GENERAL INFORMATION

VULCRAFT LOAD TABLE SUPER LONGSPAN STEEL JOISTS, LRFD SLH-SERIES

JANUARY 1, 2007

Based on a 50 ksi Maximum Yield Strength The black figures in the following table give the TOTAL safe uniformly-distributed load-carrying capacities, in pounds per linear foot, of LRFD SLH-Series Joists. The weight of DEAD loads, including the joists, must in all cases be deducted to determine the LIVE load-carrying capacities of the joists. The approximate DEAD load of the joists may be determined from the weights per linear foot shown in the tables. All loads shown are for roof construction only.

This load table applies to joists with either parallel chords or standard pitched top chords. When top chords are pitched, the design capacities are determined by the nominal depth of the joists at the center of the span. Standard top chord pitch is 1/4 inch per foot. If pitch exceeds this standard, the load table does not apply. This load table may be used for parallel chord joists installed to a maximum slope of 1/2 inch per foot. When holes are required in top or bottom chords, the carrying capacities must be reduced in proportion to reduction of chord areas.

The red figures in this table are the LIVE loads per linear foot of joist which will produce an approximate deflection of 1/360 of the span. LIVE loads which will produce a deflection of 1/240 of the span may be obtained by multiplying the red figures by 1.5. In no case shall the TOTAL load capacity of the joists be exceeded.

The top chords are considered as being stayed laterally by the roof deck. The approximate joist weights per linear foot shown in these table do not include accessories.

When erecting SLH joists, hoisting cables shall not be released until all rows of bridging are completely installed.

To solve for live loads for clear spans shown in the shaded area (or lesser clear spans), multiply the live load of the shortest clear span shown in the Load tables by (the shortest clear span shown in the Load table + 0.67 feet)2 and divide by (the actual clear span +.067 feet)2. The live load shall not exceed the safe uniform load.

*The safe load for the clear spans shown in the shaded section is equal to (Safe Load) / (Clear Span + 0.67). [The added 0.67 feet (8 inches) is required to obtain the proper length on which the Load Tables were developed.] In no case shall the safe uniform load, for clear spans less than the minimum clear span shown in the shaded area, exceed the uniform load calculated for the minimum clear span listed in the shaded area.

Approx. Wt. In Lbs. per Depth Safe Load* Joist Linear Ft. In In Lbs. Designation (Joists Only) Inches Between 80SLH15

80SLH16

80SLH17

80SLH18

80SLH19

80SLH20 88SLH16

88SLH17

88SLH18

88SLH19

88SLH20

88SLH21

40

80

80-110 78,000

46

80

93,750

53

80

108,300

60

80

122,400

67

80

142,800

75

80

160,500

46

88

88-119 93,000

51

88

105,150

58

88

120,600

65

88

139,500

76

88

160,500

89

88

198,000

**For spans between those listed use a linear interpolation.

LRFD CLEAR SPAN IN FEET** 111 699 321 840 375 971 451 1097 516 1280 578 1446 646 120 771 361 871 404 1001 460 1157 521 1334 623 1649 724

114 663 296 802 347 926 416 1044 477 1218 533 1382 596 123 735 336 830 375 953 427 1101 484 1281 579 1568 673

117 632 275 763 321 881 386 993 441 1160 493 1323 552 126 701 313 789 349 908 397 1049 450 1232 539 1494 626

120 602 255 727 297 839 358 947 409 1104 458 1268 512 129 671 291 753 325 866 370 999 420 1184 502 1425 584

123 575 236 691 276 800 332 903 380 1052 425 1211 475 132 642 272 719 304 827 346 954 392 1133 469 1361 545

76

126 549 220 658 257 765 309 863 354 1005 396 1157 443 135 615 254 687 284 791 323 912 367 1085 438 1301 509

129 525 205 628 240 731 288 825 330 960 369 1104 412 138 591 238 659 266 756 303 873 343 1041 410 1244 477

132 503 192 600 224 699 269 789 308 918 344 1056 385 141 567 223 630 249 725 284 836 322 998 385 1191 447

135 482 179 574 209 669 252 756 288 878 322 1011 360 144 545 210 605 234 695 267 801 302 959 361 1143 420

138 461 167 549 196 641 235 723 270 840 301 968 337 147 524 197 579 220 666 250 770 284 921 340 1097 395

141 443 157 525 184 615 221 695 253 806 283 927 316 150 503 186 557 207 639 236 738 267 885 320 1053 372

144 425 147 504 172 590 207 666 237 774 266 891 297 155 471 168 521 187 599 214 692 243 830 290 986 337

147 408 139 483 162 567 195 641 223 743 250 855 279 160 443 153 489 170 561 195 648 221 780 264 924 307

150 392 130 463 162 545 183 615 210 714 235 821 263 165 417 140 459 156 528 177 609 201 734 241 869 280

155 366 118 433 138 510 166 576 190 668 213 770 238 170 393 127 432 143 497 162 573 184 692 220 816 256

342 107 406 126 479 151 542 173 627 193 722 216 175 372 117 407 130 468 149 540 169 626 202 770 235

VULCRAFT LOAD TABLE SUPER LONGSPAN STEEL JOISTS, SLH-SERIES Based on a 50 ksi Maximum Yield Strength

LRFD Approx. Wt. In Lbs. per Depth Safe Load* Joist Linear Ft. In In Lbs. Designation (Joists Only) Inches Between 96SLH17

96SLH18

96SLH19

96SLH20

96SLH21

96SLH22

104SLH18

104SLH19

104SLH20

104SLH21

104SLH22

104SLH23 112LSH19

112SLH20

112SLH21

112SLH22

112SLH23

112SLH24

120SLH20

120SLH21

120SLH22

120SLH23

120SLH24

120SLH25

52

96

96-128 105,000

58

96

118,200

66

96

141,300

74

96

159,000

90

96

199,500

102

96

223,500

59

104

104-137 115,200

67

104

140,100

75

104

157,500

90

104

198,000

104

104

222,000

109

104

244,500

67

112

112-146 137,850

76

112

156,000

91

112

196,500

104

112

220,500

110

112

243,000

131

112

288,000

77

120

102-164 148,350

92

120

184,500

104

120

211,500

111

120

234,000

132

120

277,500

152

120

318,000

CLEAR SPAN IN FEET** 129 810 389 912 443 1091 502 1236 569 1541 698 1725 811 138 831 426 1011 484 1146 548 1434 673 1607 783 1772 819 147 935 466 1065 528 1337 650 1499 755 1653 790 1956 957 165 896 430 1122 530 1283 616 1415 644 1676 781 1926 915

132 776 363 875 413 1046 469 1184 531 1473 652 1662 757 141 798 400 971 453 1107 513 1376 632 1551 734 1712 768 150 900 439 1032 497 1287 612 1451 711 1601 744 1895 901 170 846 393 1059 485 1223 564 1347 590 1593 715 1827 837

135 744 339 839 386 1001 438 1131 496 1410 610 1601 708 144 768 375 933 426 1071 483 1322 593 1499 689 1644 721 155 846 398 974 450 1208 555 1377 644 1518 674 1799 817 175 798 361 1001 444 1155 516 1272 541 1505 655 1728 768

138 711 318 803 362 957 410 1083 465 1350 571 1542 663 147 734 353 897 401 1032 453 1271 558 1449 648 1578 678 160 795 362 915 410 1136 504 1307 586 1439 613 1709 743 180 758 332 948 409 1094 475 1206 497 1425 603 1638 706

141 684 298 770 340 917 385 1037 436 1296 535 1487 622 150 708 332 861 377 992 427 1220 525 1401 610 1514 638 165 750 330 863 374 1070 460 1236 535 1352 560 1611 678 185 719 306 899 376 1038 438 1145 458 1353 555 1554 650

77

144 657 280 740 319 878 361 993 409 1243 503 1436 584 155 666 301 809 342 932 387 1145 476 1325 553 1418 578 170 708 302 815 342 1010 421 1167 489 1272 512 1521 620 190 684 282 855 347 987 404 1088 423 1287 512 1476 600

147 632 263 713 300 842 340 952 385 1196 473 1382 549 160 627 274 761 311 875 352 1077 433 1245 503 1331 526 175 669 276 771 313 956 386 1104 449 1200 469 1439 569 195 651 261 813 321 939 374 1035 391 1224 474 1404 555

150 608 247 686 282 809 320 915 362 1149 445 1329 517 165 594 250 719 284 822 321 1016 395 1175 459 1251 480 180 636 255 732 288 905 355 1046 412 1134 431 1364 523 200 621 242 774 298 894 347 986 363 1166 440 1337 515

155 570 224 645 256 758 290 857 329 1079 404 1248 469 170 561 229 678 260 774 293 959 361 1107 420 1178 439 185 603 234 695 266 858 327 992 380 1074 397 1293 481 205 593 225 738 277 852 322 939 336 1112 408 1275 478

160 536 204 608 232 711 264 804 299 1013 367 1173 426 175 531 209 641 238 731 269 906 331 1047 385 1112 403 190 573 216 660 245 815 301 942 350 1019 367 1229 444 210 564 209 704 258 813 300 894 313 1059 380 1217 445

165 503 186 572 212 668 241 756 272 953 335 1104 389 180 503 192 606 218 690 247 857 301 990 353 1050 370 195 543 200 626 227 774 279 894 324 966 340 1167 411 215 539 195 672 240 776 279 854 292 1013 354 1163 415

170 474 170 540 194 629 220 713 249 897 306 1041 355 185 477 177 575 201 653 228 812 280 939 326 993 341 200 518 186 597 210 737 259 852 301 918 315 1112 381 220 516 182 642 224 743 261 815 272 968 330 1112 387

175 447 156 510 178 594 202 672 229 846 281 984 326 190 453 164 546 186 620 210 771 259 891 301 942 315 205 494 172 569 195 702 240 812 279 873 292 1059 354 230 494 170 615 209 710 244 779 255 926 309 1064 362

180 422 143 483 163 560 186 635 210 800 258 930 300 195 431 152 519 172 587 195 732 240 846 278 893 291 210 471 160 542 181 669 224 774 260 831 272 1010 329 235 473 159 588 196 680 228 744 238 887 289 1017 339

185 399 132 458 150 530 171 600 193 756 238 881 276 200 410 140 488 160 557 181 696 222 804 258 848 270 215 450 149 518 169 639 208 738 242 792 253 963 307 240 453 149 564 184 651 214 713 224 849 271 975 318

190 378 122 434 139 501 158 567 178 716 220 834 255 205 390 130 468 148 530 167 662 206 767 240 806 250 220 429 140 495 158 611 195 705 226 756 236 920 287 435 140 540 173 624 201 683 210 815 255 935 298

VULCRAFT SLH / GENERAL INFORMATION

VULCRAFT LOAD TABLE SUPER LONGSPAN STEEL JOISTS, ASD SLH-SERIES

JANUARY 1, 2007

Based on a 50 ksi Maximum Yield Strength The black figures in the following table give the TOTAL safe uniformly-distributed load-carrying capacities, in pounds per linear foot, of ASD SLH-Series Joists. The weight of DEAD loads, including the joists, must in all cases be deducted to determine the LIVE load-carrying capacities of the joists. The approximate DEAD load of the joists may be determined from the weights per linear foot shown in the tables. All loads shown are for roof construction only.

This load table applies to joists with either parallel chords or standard pitched top chords. When top chords are pitched, the design capacities are determined by the nominal depth of the joists at the center of the span. Standard top chord pitch is 1/4 inch per foot. If pitch exceeds this standard, the load table does not apply. This load table may be used for parallel chord joists installed to a maximum slope of 1/2 inch per foot. When holes are required in top or bottom chords, the carrying capacities must be reduced in proportion to reduction of chord areas.

The red figures in this table are the LIVE loads per linear foot of joist which will produce an approximate deflection of 1/360 of the span. LIVE loads which will produce a deflection of 1/240 of the span may be obtained by multiplying the red figures by 1.5. In no case shall the TOTAL load capacity of the joists be exceeded.

The top chords are considered as being stayed laterally by the roof deck. The approximate joist weights per linear foot shown in these table do not include accessories.

When erecting SLH joists, hoisting cables shall not be released until all rows of bridging are completely installed.

To solve for live loads for clear spans shown in the shaded area (or lesser clear spans), multiply the live load of the shortest clear span shown in the Load tables by (the shortest clear span shown in the Load table + 0.67 feet)2 and divide by (the actual clear span +.067 feet)2. The live load shall not exceed the safe uniform load.

*The safe load for the clear spans shown in the shaded section is equal to (Safe Load) / (Clear Span + 0.67). [The added 0.67 feet (8 inches) is required to obtain the proper length on which the Load Tables were developed.] In no case shall the safe uniform load, for clear spans less than the minimum clear span shown in the shaded area, exceed the uniform load calculated for the minimum clear span listed in the shaded area.

**For spans between those listed use a linear interpolation.

ASD Approx. Wt. In Lbs. per Depth Safe Load* Joist Linear Ft. In In Lbs. Designation (Joists Only) Inches Between 80-110 111 80SLH15 40 80 52,000 466 321 80SLH16 46 80 62,500 560 375 80SLH17 53 80 72,200 647 451 80SLH18 60 80 81,600 731 516 80SLH19 67 80 95,200 853 578 80SLH20 75 80 107,000 964 646 88-119 120 88SLH16 46 88 62,000 514 361 88SLH17 51 88 70,100 581 404 88SLH18 58 88 80,400 667 460 88SLH19 65 88 93,000 771 521 88SLH20 76 88 107,000 889 623 88SLH21 89 88 132,000 1099 724

114 442 296 535 347 617 416 696 477 812 533 921 596 123 490 336 553 375 635 427 734 484 854 579 1045 673

117 421 275 509 321 587 386 662 441 773 493 882 552 126 467 313 526 349 605 397 699 450 821 539 996 626

120 401 255 485 297 559 358 631 409 736 458 845 512 129 447 291 502 325 577 370 666 420 789 502 950 584

123 383 236 461 276 533 332 602 380 701 425 807 475 132 428 272 479 304 551 346 636 392 755 469 907 545

78

CLEAR SPAN IN FEET**

126 366 220 439 257 510 309 575 354 670 396 771 443 135 410 254 458 284 527 323 608 367 723 438 867 509

129 350 205 419 240 487 288 550 330 640 369 736 412 138 394 238 439 266 504 303 582 343 694 410 829 477

132 335 192 400 224 466 269 526 308 612 344 704 385 141 378 223 420 249 483 284 557 322 665 385 794 447

135 321 179 383 209 446 252 504 288 585 322 674 360 144 363 210 403 234 463 267 534 302 639 361 762 420

138 307 167 366 196 427 235 482 270 560 301 645 337 147 349 197 386 220 444 250 513 284 614 340 731 395

141 295 157 350 184 410 221 463 253 537 283 618 316 150 335 186 371 207 426 236 492 267 590 320 702 372

144 283 147 336 172 393 207 444 237 516 266 594 297 155 314 168 347 187 399 214 461 243 553 290 657 337

147 272 139 322 162 378 195 427 223 495 250 570 279 160 295 153 326 170 374 195 432 221 520 264 616 307

150 261 130 309 162 363 183 410 210 476 235 547 263 165 278 140 306 156 352 177 406 201 489 241 579 280

155 244 118 289 138 340 166 384 190 445 213 513 238 170 262 127 288 143 331 162 382 184 461 220 544 256

228 107 271 126 319 151 361 173 418 193 481 216 175 248 117 271 130 312 149 360 169 435 202 513 235

VULCRAFT LOAD TABLE SUPER LONGSPAN STEEL JOISTS, SLH-SERIES Based on a 50 ksi Maximum Yield Strength

ASD Approx. Wt. In Lbs. per Depth Safe Load* Joist Linear Ft. In In Lbs. Designation (Joists Only) Inches Between 96-128 129 96SLH17 52 96 70,000 540 389 96SLH18 58 96 78,800 608 443 96SLH19 66 96 94,200 727 502 96SLH20 74 96 106,000 824 569 96SLH21 90 96 133,000 1027 698 96SLH22 102 96 149,000 1150 811 104-137 138 104SLH18 59 104 76,800 554 426 104SLH19 67 104 93,400 674 484 104SLH20 75 104 105,000 764 548 104SLH21 90 104 132,000 956 673 104SLH22 104 104 148,000 1071 783 104SLH23 109 104 163,000 1181 819 112-146 147 112LSH19 67 112 91,900 623 466 112SLH20 76 112 104,000 710 528 112SLH21 91 112 131,000 891 650 112SLH22 104 112 147,000 999 755 112SLH23 110 112 162,000 1102 790 112SLH24 131 112 192,000 1304 957 102-164 165 120SLH20 77 120 98,900 597 430 120SLH21 92 120 123,000 748 530 120SLH22 104 120 141,000 855 616 120SLH23 111 120 156,000 943 644 120SLH24 132 120 185,000 1117 781 120SLH25 152 120 212,000 1284 915

132 517 363 583 413 697 469 789 531 982 652 1108 757 141 532 400 647 453 738 513 917 632 1034 734 1141 768 150 600 439 688 497 858 612 967 711 1067 744 1263 901 170 564 393 706 485 815 564 898 590 1062 715 1218 837

135 496 339 559 386 667 438 754 496 940 610 1067 708 144 512 375 622 426 714 483 881 593 999 689 1096 721 155 564 398 649 450 805 555 918 644 1012 674 1199 817 175 532 361 667 444 770 516 848 541 1003 655 1152 768

138 474 318 535 362 638 410 722 465 900 571 1028 663 147 489 353 598 401 688 453 847 558 966 648 1052 678 160 530 362 610 410 757 504 871 586 959 613 1139 743 180 505 332 632 409 729 475 804 497 950 603 1092 706

141 456 298 513 340 611 385 691 436 864 535 991 622 150 472 332 574 377 661 427 813 525 934 610 1009 638 165 500 330 575 374 713 460 824 535 901 560 1074 678 185 479 306 599 376 692 438 763 458 902 555 1036 650

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CLEAR SPAN IN FEET**

144 438 280 493 319 585 361 662 409 829 503 957 584 155 444 301 539 342 621 387 763 476 883 553 945 578 170 472 302 543 342 673 421 778 489 848 512 1014 620 190 456 282 570 347 658 404 725 423 858 512 984 600

147 421 263 475 300 561 340 635 385 797 473 921 549 160 418 274 507 311 583 352 718 433 830 503 887 526 175 446 276 514 313 637 386 736 449 800 469 959 569 195 434 261 542 321 626 374 690 391 816 474 936 555

150 405 247 457 282 539 320 610 362 766 445 886 517 165 396 250 479 284 548 321 677 395 783 459 834 480 180 424 255 488 288 603 355 697 412 756 431 909 523 200 414 242 516 298 596 347 657 363 777 440 891 515

155 380 224 430 256 505 290 571 329 719 404 832 469 170 374 229 452 260 516 293 639 361 738 420 785 439 185 402 234 463 266 572 327 661 380 716 397 862 481 205 395 225 492 277 568 322 626 336 741 408 850 478

160 357 204 405 232 474 264 536 299 675 367 782 426 175 354 209 427 238 487 269 604 331 698 385 741 403 190 382 216 440 245 543 301 628 350 679 367 819 444 210 376 209 469 258 542 300 596 313 706 380 811 445

165 335 186 381 212 445 241 504 272 635 335 736 389 180 335 192 404 218 460 247 571 301 660 353 700 370 195 362 200 417 227 516 279 596 324 644 340 778 411 215 359 195 448 240 517 279 569 292 675 354 775 415

170 316 170 360 194 419 220 475 249 598 306 694 355 185 318 177 383 201 435 228 541 280 626 326 662 341 200 345 186 398 210 491 259 568 301 612 315 741 381 220 344 182 428 224 495 261 543 272 645 330 741 387

175 298 156 340 178 396 202 448 229 564 281 656 326 190 302 164 364 186 413 210 514 259 594 301 628 315 205 329 172 379 195 468 240 541 279 582 292 706 354 230 329 170 410 209 473 244 519 255 617 309 709 362

180 281 143 322 163 373 186 423 210 533 258 620 300 195 287 152 346 172 391 195 488 240 564 278 595 291 210 314 160 361 181 446 224 516 260 554 272 673 329 235 315 159 392 196 453 228 496 238 591 289 678 339

185 266 132 305 150 353 171 400 193 504 238 587 276 200 273 140 325 160 371 181 464 222 536 258 565 270 215 300 149 345 169 426 208 492 242 528 253 642 307 240 302 149 376 184 434 214 475 224 566 271 650 318

190 252 122 289 139 334 158 378 178 477 220 556 255 205 260 130 312 148 353 167 441 206 511 240 537 250 220 286 140 330 158 407 195 470 226 504 236 613 287 290 140 360 173 416 201 455 210 543 255 623 298

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SECTION 200.

SCOPE

JANUARY 1, 1991 REVISED JANUARY 1, 2007

strength shall, if requested, be provided in the form of an affidavit or by witnessed or certified test reports. In the case of material, the mechanical properties of which conform to the requirements of one of the listed specifications, test specimens and procedure shall conform to those of such specifications and to ASTM A370.

These specifications cover the design, manufacture and use of Super Longspan Steel Joists SLH Series. SECTION 201.

DEFINITION

In the case of material, the mechanical properties of which do not conform to the requirements of one of the listed specifications, the test specimens and procedure shall conform to the applicable requirements of ASTM A370 and the specimens shall exhibit a yield strength equal to or exceeding the design yield strength and an elongation of not less than (a) 20 percent in 2 inches for sheet and strip or (b) 18 percent in 8 inches for plates, shapes and bars with adjustments for thickness for plates, shapes, and bars as prescribed in ASTM A36/A36M, A242/A242M, A529/A529M, A572/A572M, and A588/A588M whichever specification is applicable on the basis of design yield strength. The number of tests shall be as prescribed in ASTM A6 for plates, shapes, and bars; and ASTM A570/A570M, A606, AND A607 for the sheet and strip.

The term "Super Longspan Steel Joists SLH Series" as used herein, refers to open web, load-carrying members utilizing hot-rolled steel. SLH series are suitable for the direct support of roof decks in buildings. The design for SLH Series joist chord or web sections shall be based on a yield strength of at least 36,000 psi, but not greater than 50,000 psi. Steel used for SLH Series joist chord or web sections shall have a minimum yield strength determined in accordance with one of the procedures specified in Section 202.2, which is equal to the yield strength assumed in the design. SLH Series joists shall be designed in accordance with these specifications to support the loads given in the attached Standard Load Tables for SLH Series joists.

202.3 WELDING ELECTRODES The following electrodes shall be used for arc welding: (a) For connected members both having a specified minimum yield strength greater than 36,000 psi AWS A5.1 or A5.5, E70XX AWS A5.17, F7X, EXXX flux electrode combination AWS A5.18. E70S-X or E70U-1 AWS A5.20, E70T-X

SECTION 202.

MATERIALS

202.1 STEEL

The steel used in the manufacture of chord and web sections shall conform to one of the following ASTM Specifications: • Carbon Structural Steel, ASTM A36/A36M. • High-Strength, Low-Alloy Structural Steel, ASTM A242/A242M. • High-Strength Carbon-Manganese Steel of Structural Quality ASTM A529/A529M, Grade 50. • High-Strength Low-Alloy Columbium-Vanadium Structural Steel, ASTM A572/A572M Grade 42, 45, and 50. • High-Strength Low-Alloy Structural Steel with 50 ksi (345 MPa) Minimum Yield Point to 4 inches (102 mm) thick, ASTM A588/A588M. • Steel, Sheet and Strip, High-Strength, Low-Alloy, HotRolled and Cold-Rolled, with Improved Corrosion Resistance, ASTM A606. • Steel, Sheet, Cold-Rolled, Carbon, Structural, HighStrength Low-Alloy and High-Strength Low-Alloy with Improved Formability, ASTM A1008/A1008M. • Steel, Sheet and Strip, Hot-Rolled, Carbon, Structural, High-Strength Low-Alloy and High-Strength Low-Alloy with Improved Formability, ASTM A1011/A1011M. or shall be of suitable quality ordered or produced to other than the listed specifications, provided that such material in the state used for final assembly and manufacture is weldable and is proved by tests performed by the producer or manufacturer to have the properties specified in Section 102.2.

(b) For connected members both having a specified minimum yield strength of 36,000 psi or one having a specified minimum yield strength of 36,000 psi and the other having a specified minimum yield strength greater than 36,000 psi AWS A5.1, E60XX AWS A5.17, F6X-EXXX flux electrode combination AWS A5.20, E6O0T-X or any of those listed in Section 202.3 (a) Other welding methods, providing equivalent strength as demonstrated by tests, may be used.

202.4 PAINT The Standard shop paint is a primer coat intended to protect the steel for only a short period of exposure in ordinary atmospheric conditions and shall be considered an impermanent and provisional coating. The Standard shop paint shall conform to one of the following: (a) Steel Structures Painting Council Specification, SSPC No. 15. (b) Or, shall be a shop paint which meets the minimum performance requirements of one of the above listed specifications. SECTION 203.

DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE

202.2 MECHANICAL PROPERTIES The yield strength used as a basis for the design stresses prescribed in Section 203 shall be at least 36,000 psi, but shall not be greater than 50,000 psi. Evidence that the steel furnished meets or exceeds the design yield

203.1 METHOD Joists shall be designed in accordance with these specifications as simply supported uniformly loaded

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f Fn Ω Fn /Ω

= = = =

Stresses:

required stress nominal stress safety factor allowable stress

ksi (MPa) ksi (MPa)

(a) Tension: φt = 0.90 (LRFD) Ω t = 1.67 (ASD)

Design Basis:

For Chords: Fy = 50 ksi (345 MPa)

For Webs: Fy = 50 ksi (345 MPa), or Fy = 36 ksi (250 MPa)

Designs shall be made according to the provisions in this Specification for either Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) or for Allowable Strength Design (ASD).

Design Stress = 0.9Fy (LRFD)

Load Combinations:

(203.2-1)

(b) Compression: φc = 0.90 (LRFD) Ω c = 1.67 (ASD) Allowable Stress = 0.6Fy (ASD)

LRFD:

(203.2-2)



When load combinations are not specified to the joist manufacturer, the required stress shall be computed for the factored loads based on the factors and load combinations as follows:

For members with K l r 

1.4D

Fcr = Q 0.658

ASD:

1.2D + 1.6 (L, or Lr, or S, or R)

≤ 4.71

E QFy




QFy Fe

Fy

(203.2-3)



When load combinations are not specified to the joist manufacturer, the required stress shall be computed based on the load combinations as follows:

For members with K l r

> 4.71

E QFy

D D + (L, or Lr, or S, or R)

Fcr = 0.877Fe

Where: D = dead load due to the weight of the structural elements and the permanent features of the structure

Where, Fe = elastic buckling stress determined in accordance with Equation 203.2-5.

L = live load due to occupancy and movable equipment

Fe =  π E 2

Lr = roof live load

2

S = snow load

When special loads are specified and the specifying professional does not provide the load combinations, the provisions of ASCE 7, “Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures” shall be used for LRFD and ASD load combinations.

For hot-rolled sections, “Q” is the full reduction factor for slender compression elements.

203.2 DESIGN AND ALLOWABLE STRESSES

Joists shall have their components so proportioned that the required stresses, fu , shall not exceed φ Fn where, ksi (MPa)

Fn = nominal stress

ksi (MPa)

Design Stress = 0.9Fcr (LRFD)

(203.2-6)

Allowable Stress = 0.6Fcr (ASD)

(203.2-7)

In the above equations, l is taken as the distance in inches (millimeters) between panel points for the chord members and the appropriate length for web members, and r is the corresponding least radius of gyration of the member or any component thereof. E is equal to 29,000 ksi (200,000 MPa).

Design Using Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) fu = required stress

(203.2-5)

Kl r

R = load due to initial rainwater or ice exclusive of the ponding contribution

φ

(203.2-4)

Use 1.2 l/rx for a crimped, first primary compression web member when a moment-resistant weld group is not used for this member; where = rx member radius of gyration in the plane of the joist.

= resistance factor

φ Fn = design stress Design Using Allowable Strength Design (ASD) Joists shall have their components so proportioned that the required stresses, f, shall not exceed Fn / Ω where,

For cold-formed sections the method of calculating the nominal column strength is given in the AISI, North American Specification for the Design of ColdFormed Steel Structural Members.

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203.3 MAXIMUM SLENDERNESS RATIOS

The slenderness ratios, 1.0 l/ r and 1.0 ls /r of members as a whole or any component part shall not exceed the values given in Table 203.3-1, Parts A.

Bending calculations are to be based on using the elastic section modulus. For chords and web members other than solid rounds:

The effective slenderness ratio, K l/r *, to be used in calculating the nominal stresses Fcr and F'e, is the largest value as determined from Table 203.3-1, Parts B and C.

Fy = 50 ksi (345 MPa) Design Stress = 0.9Fy (LRFD)

(203.2-8)

Allowable Stress = 0.6Fy (ASD)

(203.2-9)

In compression members when fillers or ties are used, they shall be spaced so that the ls / r z ratio of each component does not exceed the governing l/ r ratio of the member as a whole.

For web members of solid round cross section: Fy = 50 ksi (345 MPa), or Fy = 36 ksi (250 MPa) Design Stress = 1.45Fy (LRFD)

(203.2-10)

The terms used in Table 203.3-1 are defined as follows:

Allowable Stress = 0.95Fy (ASD)

(203.2-11)

l = Length center-to-center of panel points, except l = 36 in. (914 mm) for calculating l/ r y of top chord member.

For bearing plates: Fy = 50 ksi (345MPa), or Fy = 36 ksi (250MPa) Design Stress = 1.35Fy (LRFD) (d) Weld Strength:

Allowable Stress = 0.9Fy (ASD)

ls = maximum length center-to-center between panel point and filler (tie), or between adjacent fillers (ties).

(203.2-12) (203.2-13)

rx = member radius of gyration in the plane of the joist. ry = member radius of gyration out of the plane of the joist.

Shear at throat of fillet welds:

LRFD: φw = 0.75

Nominal Shear Stress = Fnw = 0.6Fexx (203.2-14)

rz = least radius of gyration of a member component.

Design Shear Strength =

φRn = φwFnw A = 0.45Fexx A

ASD: Ω w = 2.0

* See P.N. Chod and T. V. Galambos, Compression Chords Without Fillers in Longspan Steel Joists, Research Report No. 36, June 1975 Structural Division, Civil Engineering Department, Washington University, St. Louis, MO.

(203.2-15)

Allowable Shear Strength =

Rn/Ω w = FnwA/Ω w = 0.3Fexx A

(203.2-16)

A = effective throat area Made with E70 series electrodes or F7XX-EXXX flux-electrode combinations. . . . . . . . . .Fexx = 70 ksi (483 MPa) Made with E60 series electrodes or F6XX-EXXX flux-electrode combinations. . . . . . . . . . .Fexx = 60 ksi (414 MPa) Tension or compression on groove or butt welds shall be the same as those specified for the connected material.

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I

MAXIMUM AND EFFECTIVE SLENDERNESS RATIOS

TOP CHORD INTERIOR PANEL A. The slenderness ratios, 1.0 l/ r and 1.0 ls / r, of members as a whole or any component part shall not exceed 90. B. The effective slenderness ratio to determine “Fcr” 1. With fillers or ties 0.75 l/rx 1.0 l/ry 1.0 ls /rz 2. Without fillers or ties 0.75 l/rz 3. Single component members 0.75 l/rx 1.0 l/ry C. The effective slenderness ratio to determine “F'e” 1. With fillers or ties 0.75 l/rx 2. Without fillers or ties 0.75 l/rx 3. Single component members 0.75 l/rx

II TOP CHORD END PANEL A. The slenderness ratios, 1.0 l/r and 1.0 ls /r, of members as a whole or any component part shall not exceed 120. B. The effective slenderness ratio to determine “Fcr” 1. With fillers or ties 1.0 l/rx 1.0 l/ry 1.0 ls /rz 2. Without fillers or ties 1.0 l/rz 3. Single component members 1.0 l/rx 1.0 l/ry C. The effective slenderness ratio to determine “F'e” 1. With fillers or ties 1.0 l/rx 2. Without fillers or ties 1.0 l/rx 3. Single component members 1.0 l/rx III TENSION MEMBERS - CHORDS AND WEBS A. The slenderness ratios, 1.0 l/r and 1.0 ls /r, of members as a whole or any component part shall not exceed 240. IV COMPRESSION WEB MEMBERS A. The slenderness ratios, 1.0 l/r and 1.0 ls /r, of members as a whole or any component part shall not exceed 200. B. The effective slenderness ratio to determine “Fcr” 1. With fillers or ties 0.75 l/rx 1.0 l/ry 1.0 ls /rz 2. Without fillers or ties 1.0 l/rz 3. Single component members 0.75 l/rx* 1.0 l/ry * Use 1.2 l/rx for a crimped, first primary compression web member when a moment-resistant weld group is not used for this member.

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203.4 MEMBERS

Where l is the panel length,in inches (millimeters), as defined in Section 203.2(b) and rx is the radius of gyration about the axis of bending.

(a) Chords

The bottom chord shall be designed as an axially loaded tension member.

Q = Form factor defined in Section 203.2(b) For ASD:

A = Area of the top chord, in.2 , (mm2 )

The radius of gyration of the top chord about its vertical axis shall not be less than l/170 where l is the spacing in inches (millimeters) between lines of bridging as specified in Section 204.5(d)

at the panel point:

The top chord shall be considered as stayed laterally by the floor slab or roof deck provided the requirements of Section 204.9(e) of this specification are met.

at the mid panel:

The top chord shall be designed as a continuous member subject to combined axial and bending stresses and shall be so proportioned that For LRFD:

at the panel point:

at the mid panel:

8 fau + φ cFcr 9

fau + fbu ≤ 0.9Fy for



fa 8 + Fa 9




fau 1– φ F' c e

Qφ bFy

for

 1–

for

 ≤ 1.0


fa + 2Fa

(203.4-2)



(203.4-4)

fa ≥ 0.2, Fa Cmfb




1.67fa F'e

(203.4-1)

fau ≥ 0.2, φ cFcr Cmfbu

fa + fb ≤ 0.6Fy

QFb

≤ 1.0

(203.4-5)

≤ 1.0

(203.4-6)

fa < 0.2, Fa Cmfb

1.67fa 1– F'e


QFb

fa = P/A = Required compressive stress, ksi (MPa) for






fau + 2φc Fcr



P = Required axial strength using ASD load combinations, kips (N)

fau < 0.2, φcFcr Cmfbu




fau 1– φ cF'e

Qφ bFy

≤ 1.0

fb = M/S = Required bending stress at the location under consideration, ksi (MPa) M = Required flexural strength using ASD load combinations, kip-in. (N-mm)

(203.4-3)

S = Elastic Section Modulus, in.3 (mm3)

fau = Pu /A = Required compressive stress, ksi (MPa)

Fa = Allowable axial compressive stress, based on l/r as defined in Section 203.2(b), ksi (MPa)

Pu = Required axial strength using LRFD load combinations, kips (N)

Fb = Allowable bending stress; 0.6Fy, ksi (MPa) Cm = 1 - 0.50 fa/F'e for end panels

fbu = Mu/S = Required bending stress at the location under consideration, ksi (MPa)

(b) Web

Cm = 1 - 0.67 fa/F'e for interior panels

Mu = Required flexural strength using LRFD load combinations, kip-in. (N-mm)

The vertical shears to be used in the design of the web members shall be determined from full uniform loading, but such vertical shears shall be not less than 25 percent of the end reaction.

S = Elastic Section Modulus, in.3 (mm3) Fcr = Nominal axial compressive stress in ksi (MPa) based on l/r as defined in Section 203.2(b)

Interior vertical web members used in modified Warren type web systems shall be designed to resist the gravity loads supported by the member plus an additional axial load of 11⁄2 percent of the top chord axial force.

Cm = 1 - 0.3 fau/φ F'e for end panels Cm = 1 - 0.4 fau/φ F'e for interior panels Fy = Specified minimum yield strength, ksi (MPa) 2 π E , ksi (MPa) F' = e



Kl rx

2

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(c) Depth Joists can have either a top chord pitch of 1/4 inch per foot or parallel chords. The depth, for the purpose of design, in all cases shall be the depth at mid-span. Parallel chord joists must be installed with a minimum slope of 1/4 inch per foot.

2) Welding Program Manufacturers shall have a program for establishing weld procedures and operator qualification and for weld sampling and testing. 3) Weld inspection by Outside Agencies (See Section 204.14 of these specifications). The agency shall arrange for visual inspection to determine that welds meet the acceptance standards of Section 203.5 a. 1) above. Ultrasonic X-Ray, and magnetic particle testing are inappropriate for joists due to the configurations of the components and welds. (b) Strength Joint connections shall develop the maximum force due to any of the design loads, but not less than 50 percent of the allowable strength of the member in tension or compression, whichever force is the controlling factor in the selection of the member. (c) Shop Splices Shop splices may occur at any point in chord or web members. Splices shall be designed for the member force, but not less than 50 percent of the allowable member strength. Members containing a butt weld splice shall develop an ultimatetensile force of at least 57,000 psi times the full design area of the chord or web. The term "member" shall be defined as all component parts, comprising the chord or web, at the point of splice.

(d ) Eccentricity Members connected at a joint shall have their center of gravity lines meet at a point, if practical. Eccentricity on either side of the neutral axis of chord members may be neglected when it does not exceed the distance between the neutral axis and the back of the chord. Otherwise, provision shall be made for the stresses due to eccentricity. Ends of joists shall be proportioned to resist bending produced by eccentricity at the support.

(e) Extended Ends Extended top chords or full depth cantilever ends require the special attention of the specifying engineer or architect. The magnitude and location of the design loads to be supported, the deflection requirements, and the proper bracing shall be clearly indicated on the structural drawings.

203.5 CONNECTIONS (a) Methods Joint connections and splices shall be made by attaching the members to one another by arc or resistance welding or other approved method. 1) Welded Connections (a) Selected welds shall be inspected visually by the manufacturer. Prior to this inspection, weld slag shall be removed. (b) Cracks are not acceptable and shall be repaired. (c) Thorough fusion shall exist between layers of weld metal and between weld metal and base metal for the required design length of the weld; such fusion shall be verified by visual inspection. (d) Unfilled weld craters shall not be included in the design length of the weld. (e) Undercut shall not exceed 1/16 inch for welds oriented parallel to the principal stress. (f) The sum of surface (piping) porosity diameters shall not exceed 1/16 inch in any 1 inch of design weld length. (g) Weld spatter that does not interfere with paint coverage is acceptable.

(d) Field Splices Field splices shall be bolted connections designed by the manufacturer. Splices shall be designed for the member shear and moment forces, but not less than 50 percent of the member strength. (e) Bridging Clips Where double angles, separated by a nominal gap, are used as chord members, the two angles must be tied together with a filler or tie at all bridging clip locations. These fillers and their connections must be capable of developing the bridging forces indicated by Section 204.6 (d).

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203.6 CAMBER Joists shall have approximate cambers in accordance with the following: Top Chord Length 111'-0" 120'-0" 130'-0" 140'-0" 150'-0" 160'-0" 180'-0" 200'-0" 220'-0" 240'-0"

TABLE 203.6.1 Double Pitch Joists* 3 1/4" 3 1/2" 3 7/8" 4 1/8" 4 3/8" 4 3/4" 5 1/4" 5 7/8" 6 1/2" 7"

204.2 SPAN

The clear span of joists shall not exceed 24 times their nominal depth.

204.3 DEPTH

Parallel Chord Joists 5 1/4" 6" 7" 8" 8 3/4" 9 1/2" 10 1/2" 11 3/4" 13" 14"

The nominal depth of pitched chord joists shall be the depth at mid-span. The standard pitch of the top chord shall be 1/4 inch per foot.

204.4 PITCH

The standard configuration for SLH Series Joists is a double pitched top chord with a pitch of 1/4 inch per foot. The double pitched design was selected for economy and positive roof drainage.

204.5 END SUPPORTS

(a) Masonry and Concrete

SLH Series Joists supported by masonry or concrete are to bear on steel bearing plates, and shall be designed as steel bearing. Due consideration of the end reactions and all other vertical and lateral forces shall be taken by the specifying engineer or architect in the design of the steel bearing plate and the masonry or concrete. The ends of SLH Series Joists shall extend over the masonry or concrete support not less than the distance shown in Table 204.5.1. The plate shall be located not more than 1/2 inch from the face of the wall and shall be not less than 9 inches wide perpendicular to the length of the joist. It is to be designed by the specifying engineer or architect in compliance with the allowable unit stresses in Section A5.1 (Allowable Stress Design) of the AISC Specifications, of latest adoption. The steel bearing plate shall be furnished by other than the joist manufacturer.

203.7 SHOP PAINTING

* Pitched 1 1/4 in 12" or greater

Joists and accessories shall receive one shop coat of protective paint as specified in Section 202.4.

203.8 VERIFICATION OF DESIGN

Design data on SLH series joists will be supplied to the specifying engineer upon request. SECTION 204.

APPLICATION

204.1 USAGE These specifications shall apply to any type of structure where roof decks are to be supported directly by steel joists installed as herein specified. Where joists are used other than on simple spans under uniformly distributed loading, as prescribed in Section 203.1, they shall be investigated and modified if necessary to limit the unit stresses to those listed in Section 203.2.

(b) Steel Due consideration of the end reactions and all other vertical and lateral forces shall be taken by the specifying engineer or architect in the design of the steel support. The end of SLH Series Joists shall extend over the steel support a distance not less than that shown in Table 204.5.1.

CAUTION: If a rigid connection of the bottom chord is to be made to the column or other support, it shall be made only after the application of the dead loads. The joist is then no longer simply supported and the system must be investigated for continuous frame action by the specifying professional.

TABLE 204.5.1 Joist Section Number Minimum Bearing Length* SLH 15-18 4" SLH 19-25 6" *Excluding extension

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SPECIFICATIONS FOR VULCRAFT SUPER LONGSPAN STEEL JOISTS SLH-SERIES 204.6 BRIDGING

(f) Bottom Chord Bearing Joists It is not recommended that SLH-Series joists be used in bottom chord bearing configuration.

(a) Horizontal Horizontal bridging lines shall consist of two continuous horizontal steel members, one attached to the top chord and the other attached to the bottom chord. The l/r ratio of the bridging member shall not exceed 300, where l is the distance in inches between attachments and r is the least radius of gyration of the bridging member. (b) Diagonal Diagonal bridging lines shall consist of cross-bracing with l/r ratio of not more than 200, where l is the distance in inches between connections and r is the least radius of gyration of the bracing member. Where cross-bracing members are connected at their point of intersection, the l distance shall be taken as the distance in inches between connections at the point of intersection of the bracing members and the connections to the chords of the joists. (c) Bridging Lines Bolted diagonal bridging shall be used except when the joist spacing is less than .66 x joist depth, then bolted horizontal bridging shall be used in addition to diagonal bridging. (d) Spacing The maximum spacing of lines of bridging shall not exceed the values in Table 204.6.1. Bridging shall be installed near a bottom chord panel point or an extra web member shall be furnished to brace the bottom chord for the vertical component of the bridging force equal to the horizontal bracing force. See Section 204.13 for bridging required for uplift forces.

204.7 INSTALLATION OF BRIDGING All bridging and bridging anchors shall be completely installed before construction loads are placed on the joists. Bridging shall support the top and bottom chords against lateral movement during the construction period and shall hold the steel joists in the approximate position as shown on the plans. The ends of all bridging lines terminating at walls or beams shall be anchored thereto.

204.8 END ANCHORAGE (a) Masonry and Concrete Ends of SLH Series Joists resting on steel bearing plates on masonry or structural concrete shall be attached thereto as shown Table 204.8.1. (b) Steel Ends of SLH Series Joists resting on steel supports shall be attached thereto as shown in Table 204.8.1. In steel frames, where columns are not framed in at least two directions with structural steel members, joists at column lines shall be field bolted at the columns to provide lateral stability during construction.

TABLE 204.8.1 END ANCHORAGE Joist Section No.* Fillet Weld Bearing Seat Bolts For Erection SLH 15-18 2 - 1/4" x 2" 2 - 3/4" A325 SLH 19-25 2 - 1/4" x 4" 2 - 3/4" A325

TABLE 204.6.1

Joist-Section Number* 15 to 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

Max. Spac. Of Lines Of Bridging 21'-0" 21'-0" 26'-0" 26'-0" 30'-0" 30'-0" 30'-0" 30'-0" 30'-0"

*Last two digits of designation shown in load table.

(c) Uplift Where uplift forces are a design consideration, roof joists shall be anchored to resist such forces.

Horizontal Bracing Force** 2,700 Ibs 3,400 Ibs 3,400 Ibs 3,700 Ibs 4,200 Ibs 5,000 Ibs 5,500 Ibs 6,300 Ibs 7,100 Ibs

204.9 JOIST SPACING Joists shall be spaced so that the loading on each joist does not exceed the allowable load given for the particular designation and span in the Load Table.

204.10 ROOF DECKS (a) Material Decks may consist of cast-in-place or precast concrete or gypsum, formed steel, wood or other suitable material capable of supporting the required load at the specified joist spacing. (b) Thickness Cast-in-place slabs shall not be less than 2 inches thick. (c) Bearing Slabs or decks shall bear uniformly along the top chords of the joist.

The number of lines of bridging is based on the joists clear span dimensions. * Last two digits of designation shown in load table. **

Each connection to the chord shall resist one-half of this force.

(e) Connections Connections to the chords of the steel joists and bridging anchors shall be made by positive mechanical means and capable of resisting a horizontal force not less than that specified in Table 204.6.1.

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SPECIFICATIONS FOR VULCRAFT SUPER LONGSPAN STEEL JOISTS, SLH-SERIES (d) Attachments The spacing of attachments along the top chord shall not exceed 36 inches. Such attachments of the slab or deck to the top chords of joists shall be capable of resisting the following forces:

204.13 UPLIFT Where uplift forces due to wind are a design requirement, these forces must be indicated on the structural drawings in terms of net uplift in pounds per square foot. When these forces are specified, they must be considered in the design of joists and bridging. A single line of bottom chord bridging must be provided near the first bottom chord panel points, whenever uplift due to wind forces is a design consideration.**

TABLE 204.10.1 Joist Section Number* Equivalent Force Required 15 - 16 incl. 300 Ibs./ft. 17 - 19 incl. 300 Ibs./ft. 20 - 21 incl. 300 Ibs./ft. 22 - 24 incl 420 Ibs./ft. 25 520 Ibs./ft.

** For further information, refer to Steel Joist Institute Technical Digest #6, "Structural Design of Steel Joist Roofs to Resist Uplift Loads".

204.14 INSPECTION Joists shall be inspected by the manufacturer before shipment to insure compliance of materials and workmanship with the requirements of these specifications. If the purchaser wishes an inspection of the steel joists by someone other than the manufacturer's own inspectors, he may reserve the right to do so in the "Invitation to Bid" or the accompanying "Job Specifications". Arrangements shall be made with the manufacturer for such inspection of the joists at the manufacturing facility by the purchaser's inspectors at purchaser's expense.

*Last two digits of designation shown in load table.

(e) Wood Nailers It is not recommended that SLH-Series joists be used in conjunction with wood nailers.

(f) Joist With Standing Seam Roofing The stiffness and strength of standing-seam roof clips varies from one manufacturer to another. Therefore, some roof systems cannot be counted on to provide lateral stability to the joists which support the roof. Sufficient stability must be provided to brace the joists laterally under the full design load. The compression chord must resist the chord axial design force in the plane of the joist (i.e., x-x axis buckling) and out of the plane of the joist (i.e., y-y axis buckling). Out of plane strength may be achieved by adjusting the bridging spacing and/or increasing the compression chord area, the joist depth, and the y-axis radius of gyration. The effective slenderness ratio in the y-direction equals 0.94 L/ry; where L is the bridging spacing. The maximum bridging spacing may not exceed that specified in Section 204.6d.

SECTION 205.

HANDLING AND ERECTION* Particular attention should be paid to the erection of Super Longspan Steel Joists. Care shall be exercised at all times to avoid damage through careless handling during unloading, storing, and erecting. Dropping of joists shall not be permitted. Each joist shall be adequately braced laterally before any loads are applied. If lateral support is provided by bridging, the bridging lines must be anchored to prevent lateral movement. Hoisting cables attached at a panel point approximately 1/5 of the span from each end will minimize erection stresses in the steel joist. The angle of the hoisting cables from the vertical shall not exceed 30 degrees. Two cranes are recommended for spans greater than 150 feet.

204.11 DEFLECTION The deflection due to the design live load shall not exceed the following: Roofs l/360 of span where plaster ceiling is attached or suspended. l/240 of span for all other cases. The specifying engineer or architect shall give due consideration to the effects of deflection in selection of joists.

204.12 PONDING Unless a roof surface is provided with sufficient slope toward points of free drainage or adequate individual drains to prevent the accumulation of rain water, the roof system shall be investigated to assure stability under ponding conditions in accordance with Section K2 (Allowable Stress Design) of the AISC Specifications.* A top chord pitch of 1/4" or more per foot is recommended to minimize ponding. The ponding investigation shall be performed by the specifying engineer or architect.

Hoisting cables shall not be released until all bridging lines are installed. For ease of alignment, anchorage of joist ends in accordance with Section 204.8 should follow the installation of bridging. During the construction period, the contractor shall provide means for the adequate distribution of concentrated loads so the carrying capacity of any joist is not exceeded.

* For further information, refer to Steel Joist Institute Technical Digest #3, "Structural Design of Steel Joist Roofs to Resist Ponding Loads".

* For thorough coverage of this topic, refer to the Steel Joist Institute Technical Digest #9, "Handling and Erection of Steel Joists and Girders”.

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VULCRAFT JOIST GIRDERS

WHAT ARE JOIST GIRDERS? Joist girders are primary framing members. The design is simple span, supporting equally spaced concentrated loads from open web steel joists. These concentrated loads are considered to act at the panel points of the joist girder.

AFTER THE APPLICATION OF THE DEAD LOADS. THE JOIST GIRDER IS THEN NO LONGER SIMPLY SUPPORTED AND THE SYSTEM MUST BE INVESTIGATED FOR CONTINUOUS FRAME ACTION BY THE SPECIFYING PROFESSIONAL.

Joist girders are designed to allow for the efficient use of steel in longer spans for primary framing members.

Joist girders along the perimeter, with joists coming in from one side only, and those with unbalanced loads must be designed such that the reactions pass through the center of the joist girder.

The following weight tables list joist girders from 20" to 96" deep and spans up to 100 feet. (For depths and lengths not listed contact Vulcraft.) The depth designation is determined by the nominal depth at the center of the span, except for offset double pitched girders, where the depth is determined at the ridge.

The weight tables list the approximate weight per linear foot for a joist girder supporting the panel point loads given by the specifying engineer. NOTE: THE WEIGHT OF THE JOIST GIRDER MUST BE INCLUDED IN THE PANEL POINT LOAD. (SEE THE EXAMPLE ON PAGE 101).

The standard configuration of a joist girder is parallel chord with underslung ends and bottom chord extensions. (Joist girders can be furnished in other configurations, see below.) The standard depth of bearing for joist girders is 7 1/2 inches at the end of the bearing seat.*

For calculating the approximate deflection or checking ponding the following formula may be used in determining the approximate moment of inertia of the joist girder. IJG = 0.027 NPLd Where N = number of joist spaces, P = panel point load in kips, L = joist girder length in feet and d = effective depth of the joist girder in inches. Contact Vulcraft if a more exact joist girder moment of inertia must be known.

The standard method of connecting girders to columns is two 3/4" diameter A325 bolts. A loose connection of the lower chord to the column or other support is required during erection in order to stabilize the lower chord laterally and to help brace the joist girder against overturning. CAUTION: IF A RIGID CONNECTION OF THE BOTTOM CHORD IS TO BE MADE TO COLUMN OR OTHER SUPPORT, IT IS TO BE MADE ONLY

*Increase seat depth to 10” if weight of joist girder appears to the right of the stepped blue lines in the weight tables.

OTHER CONFIGURATIONS G TYPE

AVAILABLE ARE: DOUBLE PITCH TC, UNDERSLUNG SINGLE PITCH TC, UNDERSLUNG OFFSET DOUBLE PITCH TC, UNDERSLUNG

VG TYPE SEE PAGE 101 FOR DESIGN EXAMPLE

BG TYPE

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NOTE: JOIST GIRDER WEB CONFIGURATION MAY VARY FROM THAT SHOWN. IF EXACT CONFIGURATION IS REQUIRED CONTACT VULCRAFT.

JOIST GIRDER DETAIL (a)

BOTTOM CHORD BRACE

SEE PAGE 93 FOR MOMENT CONNECTION DETAILS

JOIST GIRDER NOTES

(d) Joist Girder bottom chord struts do not require welding to the stabilizer plate unless required by design to transmit horizontal forces. When welding is required, the amount of weld should be specified by the specifying professional. UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED, BOTTOM CHORD STRUTS SHOULD NOT BE WELDED.

(a) All Joist Girder dimensions shown are subject to change when required by the physical size of large Joist Girders. If changes are necessary Vulcraft will so note on the placement plans. (b) The standard connection for Joist Girders to columns is 13/16 inch slots for 3/4 inch bolts in girder bearings. The girder erection bolts are by others. If the specifying professional wishes to use the Joist Girder bearing to transmit horizontal loads, the required amount of weld to connect the Joist Girder seat to the column should be specified. For additional information see the section of this catalog "JOIST GIRDERS IN MOMENT RESISTIVE FRAMES." (page 92)

(e) Joists are connected to the girder by welding except that the joists at (or nearest) the column shall also be bolted (O.S.H.A. Sec. 1910.12 Construction Standards Sec 1518.751). (f) The l/ry of the bottom chord of the Joist Girder cannot exceed 240. For STANDARD Joist Girders, the specifying engineer can use the "Joist Girder Bottom Chord Brace Chart" in conjunction with the "Design Guide Weight Table/Joist Girders, G Series" to select the correct number of bottom chord braces. Joist Girders which must resist uplift, end moments, or axial bottom chord forces may require additional braces.

(c) Stabilizer plates between bottom chord angles stabilize the bottom chord laterally and brace the Joist Girder against overturning during erection. (Refer to 1004.4)

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JOIST GIRDER NOTES the compression load in the bottom chord, Vulcraft will indicate their location on the placement plans. Bottom chord braces may be either welded or bolted to the girder, but are typically welded to the joist.

If fixed end moments or uplift are present, the specifying professional should also specify bottom chord braces to be designed and furnished by the joist girder manufacturer. If any additional braces are required due to

JOIST GIRDER BOTTOM CHORD BRACE CHART* SPAN IN FEET NO BC BRACES ONE BC BRACE TWO BC BRACES @ CENTERLINE @ 1/3 POINTS 0' to 24' >24' to 49' >49' to 73' 0' to 28' >28' to 57' >57' to 85' 0' to 32' >32' to 65' >65' to 97' 0' to 36' >36 to 73' >73' to 110' 0' to 41' >41' to 82' >82' to 123' 0' to 49' >49' to 98' >98' to 147' 0' to 57' >57' to 114' >114' to 171'

JOIST GIRDER WEIGHT/FT 0-22 23-30 31-45 46-66 67-87 88-135 136-173

* The bottom chords must be restrained in accordance with Section 1004.5 of The SJI Specifications.

ECONOMY TIPS 1. Designate Joist Girder with exact load required, such as 60G8N11.2K.

the exact depth, span and loading that best suits the building.

2. If Joist Girder depth is limited below the optimum depth as shown in the weight tables, use the maximum depth permitted by the building system: such as 53G8N12K (odd depths can be designed and furnished).

4. A Joist Girder depth in inches approximately equal to the span in feet is often a good combination for economy. 5. The specifying professional is urged to investigate several combinations of bay sizes and joist spaces to find the most economical combination.

3. The Joist Girder designations shown in the weight guide are typical types included only as a guide. The specifying professional is encouraged to specify

ROOF SYSTEM WEIGHT FOR RECOMMENDED BAY SIZES

Table G-1 BAY SIZE Joist Span 40' 40' 40' 45' 45' 45' 50' 50' 50'

Girder Span 40' 50' 60' 40' 50' 60' 40' 50' 60'

6. The following table illustrates the economy possible using this system.

35 (PSF) 1.69 + 1.73 + 1.69 + 1.89 + 1.98 + 1.89 + 2.19 + 2.21 + 2.19 +

.75 = 2.44 .95 = 2.68 1.13 = 2.82 .71 = 2.60 .96 = 2.94 1.16 = 3.05 .72 = 2.91 .92 = 3.13 1.12 = 3.31

Weight of joists* + Girders** = Total (PSF)*** Design Load (PSF) 40 (PSF) 45 (PSF) 1.78 + 1.90 + 1.78 + 2.04 + 2.11 + 2.04 + 2.28 + 2.43 + 2.28 +

.83 = 2.61 1.08 = 2.98 1.30 = 3.08 .80 = 2.84 1.09 = 3.20 1.24 = 3.28 .80 = 3.08 1.00 = 3.43 1.22 = 3.50

1.90 + 2.02 + 1.90 + 2.14 + 2.22 + 2.14 + 2.53 + 2.61 + 2.53 +

.90 = 2.80 1.18 = 3.20 1.40 = 3.30 .89 = 3.03 1.16 = 3.38 1.38 = 3.52 .86 = 3.39 1.12 = 3.73 1.34 = 3.87

50 (PSF) 2.07 + 1.03 = 3.10 2.13 + 1.28 = 3.41 2.07 + 1.53 = 3.60 2.41 + .96 = 3.37 2.40 + 1.29 = 3.69 2.41 + 1.49 = 3.90 2.80 + 1.06 = 3.86 2.70 + 1.20 = 3.90 2.80 + 1.50 = 4.30

Joist Space (Ft.)

Girder Depth (In.)

6.67 6.25 6.67 6.67 6.25 6.67 6.67 6.25 6.67

48 60 72 48 60 72 48 60 72

* Weight of joists in pounds per square foot. ** Weight of the joist girders in pounds per square foot. *** Total weight of joists and joist girders in pounds per square foot.

The larger bay sizes become more economical as the column heights increase and in localities with high erection labor costs. Larger bays speed construction by reducing the number of pieces and therefore the number of crane lifts. Encasing the columns for fire proofing or decoration also makes the larger bays more attractive.

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JOIST GIRDERS IN MOMENT RESISTANT FRAMES If the axial load due only to the wind moment does not exceed the values in Table 1, a strap angle connecting the Joist Girders together as shown in Figure 2 can be used to resist the continuity moments, By tying the Joist Girder ends together, the Joist Girder-to-cap plate connection need only resist the wind loads, the strap angles do not transfer wind moments. The design of such a strap angle to resist the continuity moments is the responsibility of the specifying professional.

When a Joist Girder is used as a component of a moment resistive frame, both the design wind moment and any continuity (usually live load) moment must be specified for each end of each affected Joist Girder. Provided this information, Vulcraft will design the Joist Girder as a simply supported truss for full gravity loading. The "fixed end" moments are then applied to the Joist Girder. Using the appropriate combinations of the gravity loads, the wind moments, and/or the continuity moments, the critical member stresses are identified and the Joist Girder members are sized accordingly. The Specifying Professional shall clarify when allowable stresses are permitted to be increased or load combinations reduced. (Vulcraft does not design the Joist Girder for any dead load moments unless specifically instructed to do so on the structural drawings.) For this reason it is very important that on the structural drawings the specifying professional specify that all dead loads be applied to the Joist Girders before the bottom chord struts are welded to the stabilizer plates.

When the end moments on the Joist Girders are too large for the seat to resist, it is necessary to utilize a moment plate as shown in Details A-F. The use of this simple moment plate virtually eliminates all eccentricity problems.

One of the most important considerations of using a Joist Girder in a moment resistive frame is the connection of the Joist Girder to the column. As with a beam connection, special provisions must be made to develop the required moment capacity. As can be readily seen in Figure 1, the use of a standard Joist Girder seat results in an eccentric moment due to the depth of the seat. This moment must be resisted by the weld group connecting the Joist Girder seat to the cap plate of the column.

By using the equations and Table 2 below, the specifying professional can determine the minimum Joist Girder top chord width for most Joist Girders. If the end moments are very large, the Joist Girder loads and/or spacings vary, or other special conditions exist, a more exact analysis is required. Once the Joist Girder top chord width is known, the specifying professional can easily size the moment plate and its weld requirements to complete the connection detail. EQUATION 1 (ODD NO. OF JOIST SPACES) A=

. 028P (N2S - .67N + .67 - S) D

EQUATION 2 (EVEN NO. OF JOIST SPACES) . 028P (N2S - .67N + .67) D Where: P = Panel point load (kips) N = No. of joist spaces S = Joist spacing (ft.) D = Joist Girder depth (in.) A=

Vulcraft has done extensive testing of the maximum eccentric top chord force capacity for joist girders. Based on this test program, the maximum horizontal load for 7.5 inch deep seats are presented in Table 1 (below)

A 0.95 - 1.19 1.20 - 1.78 1.79 - 2.48 2.49 - 3.75 3.76 - 4.76 4.78 - 8.44 Greater than 8.44

Table 1

Table 2* Minimum Top Chord Width 6" 7" 8" 9" 11" 13" Consult Vulcraft

Please note that this chart is to be used only for designing moment plates. It is not intended for use as a general detailing aid.

*These values are based on using 3/4 inch A325 bolts and a minimum of two 1/4 inch fillet welds 5 inches long along the sides of the seat. Vulcraft must be notified of seat forces for final seat design.

*The bearing seat width may be larger than the top chord width. Contact Vulcraft if seat width is needed for determining column plate sizes.

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MOMENT CONNECTION DETAILS Presented below are six suggested details for a moment resistive connection involving roof Joist Girders. Similar details should be utilized for longspan joists with end moments. In all cases, the bottom chord is to be connected to the column with a vertical stabilizer plate

which is to be sized to carry the required load and obtain required weld (use 6 x 6 x 3/4 plate minimum for Joist Girders).

3 1/2" MIN. FOR SHORTSPAN. VARIES FOR LONGSPAN

AS REQ'D TO PROVIDE 1/2" CLEAR TO CAP PLATE

A

B

C

KNIFE PLATE A MOMENT PLATE

A

TOP CHORD EXTENSION FOR DECK SUPPORT OVER MOMENT PLATE

MOMENT PLATE GIRDER SEAT NOT SHOWN FOR CLARITY

A—A

D

E

*WELD WIDTH & PLATE MUST NOT EXCEED 1"

F

NOTES: (1) Connections type B & C would also be recommended for floor girder details. (2) Where a backer bar is required for groove welds, additional clearance must be provided when determining girder hold back dimension. (3) Similar details would apply at other types of columns. (4) Additional stiffener plates as required not shown for clarity. (5) In all details, moment plate design and material is not by Vulcraft.

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American National Standard SJI-JG–1.1

STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR JOIST GIRDERS Adopted by the Steel Joist Institute November 4, 1985 Revised to November 10, 2003 - Effective March 01, 2005

SECTION 1000.

SECTION 1002.

SCOPE

MATERIALS

1002.1 STEEL

This specification covers the design, manufacture and use of Joist Girders. Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) and Allowable Strength Design (ASD) are included in this specification.

The steel used in the manufacture of chord and web sections shall conform to one of the following ASTM Specifications: • Carbon Structural Steel, ASTM A36/A36M. • High-Strength, Low-Alloy Structural Steel, ASTM A242/A242M.

SECTION 1001.

DEFINITION

• High-Strength Carbon-Manganese Steel of Structural Quality ASTM A529/A529M, Grade 50.

The term “Joist Girders”, as used herein, refers to open web, load-carrying members utilizing hot-rolled or cold-formed steel, including cold-formed steel whose yield strength* has been attained by cold working.

• High-Strength Low-Alloy Columbium-Vanadium Structural Steel, ASTM A572/A572M Grade 42 and 50. • High-Strength Low-Alloy Structural Steel with 50 ksi (345 MPa) Minimum Yield Point to 4 inches (100 mm) Thick, ASTM A588/A588M.

The design of Joist Girder chord and web sections shall be based on a yield strength of at least 36 ksi (250 MPa), but not greater than 50 ksi (345 MPa). Steel used for Joist Girder chord or web sections shall have a minimum yield strength determined in accordance with one of the procedures specified in Section 1002.2, which is equal to the yield strength assumed in the design. Joist Girders shall be designed in accordance with this specification to support panel point loadings.

• Steel, Sheet and Strip, High-Strength, Low-Alloy, HotRolled and Cold-Rolled, with Improved Corrosion Resistance, ASTM A606. • Steel, Sheet, Cold-Rolled, Carbon, Structural, HighStrength Low-Alloy and High-Strength Low-Alloy with Improved Formability, ASTM A1008/A1008M. • Steel, Sheet and Strip, Hot-Rolled, Carbon, Structural, High-Strength Low-Alloy and High-Strength Low-Alloy with Improved Formability, ASTM A1011/A1011M.

* The term “Yield Strength” as used herein shall designate the yield level of a material as determined by the applicable method outlined in paragraph 13.1, “Yield Point” and in paragraph 13.2, “Yield Strength”, of ASTM Standard A370, “Standard Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products”, or as specified in Section 1002.2 of this Specification.

or shall be of suitable quality ordered or produced to other than the listed specifications, provided that such material in the state used for final assembly and manufacture is weldable and is proved by tests performed by the producer or manufacturer to have the properties specified in Section 1002.2.

1002.2 MECHANICAL PROPERTIES

The yield strength used as a basis for the design stresses prescribed in Section 1003 shall be at least 36 ksi (250 MPa), but shall not be greater than 50 ksi (345 MPa). Evidence that the steel furnished meets or exceeds the design yield strength shall, if requested, be provided in the form of an affidavit or by witnessed or certified test reports. For material used without consideration of increase in yield strength resulting from cold forming, the specimens shall be taken from as-rolled material. In the case of material properties of which conform to the requirements of one of the listed specifications, the test specimens and procedures shall conform to those of such specifications and to ASTM A370.

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b) For connected members both having a specified minimum yield strength of 36 ksi (250 MPa) or one having a specified minimum yield strength of 36 ksi (250 MPa), and the other having a specified minimum yield strength greater than 36 ksi (250 MPa).

In the case of material the mechanical properties of which do not conform to the requirements of one of the listed specifications, the test specimens and procedures shall conform to the applicable requirements of ASTM A370 and the specimens shall exhibit a yield strength equal to or exceeding the design yield strength and an elongation of not less than (a) 20 percent in 2 inches (51 millimeters) for sheet and strip, or (b) 18 percent in 8 inches (203 millimeters) for plates, shapes and bars with adjustments for thickness for plates, shapes and bars as prescribed in ASTM A36/A36M, A242/A242M, A529/A529M, A572/A572M, A588/A588M, whichever specification is applicable on the basis of design yield strength.

AWS A5.1: E60XX AWS A5.17: F6XX-EXXX, F6XX-ECXXX flux electrode combination AWS A5.20: E6XT-X, E6XT-XM AWS A5.29: E6XTX-X, E6XT-XM or any of those listed in Section 1002.3(a). Other welding methods, providing equivalent strength as demonstrated by tests, may be used.

The number of tests shall be as prescribed in ASTM A6/A6M for plates, shapes, and bars; and ASTM A606, A1008/A1008M and A1011/A1011M for sheet and strip.

1002.4 PAINT

If as-formed strength is utilized, the test reports shall show the results of tests performed on full section specimens in accordance with the provisions of the AISI Specifications for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members and shall indicate compliance with these provisions and with the following additional requirements:

The standard shop paint is intended to protect the steel for only a short period of exposure in ordinary atmospheric conditions and shall be considered an impermanent and provisional coating.

a) The yield strength calculated from the test data shall equal or exceed the design yield strength.

a) Steel Structures Painting Council Specification, SSPC No. 15

b) Where tension tests are made for acceptance and control purposes, the tensile strength shall be at least 6 percent greater than the yield strength of the section.

b) Or, shall be a shop paint which meets the minimum performance requirements of the above listed specification.

When specified, the standard shop paint shall conform to one of the following:

SECTION 1003.

c) Where compression tests are used for acceptance and control purposes, the specimen shall withstand a gross shortening of 2 percent of its original length without cracking. The length of the specimen shall not be greater than 20 times its least radius of gyration.

DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE

1003.1 METHOD

d) If any test specimen fails to pass the requirements of the subparagraphs (a), (b), or (c) above, as applicable, two retests shall be made of specimens from the same lot. Failure of one of the retest specimens to meet such requirements shall be the cause for rejection of the lot represented by the specimens.

Joist Girders shall be designed in accordance with this specification as simply supported primary members. All loads shall be applied through steel joists, and will be equal in magnitude and evenly spaced along the joist girder top chord. Where any applicable design feature is not specifically covered herein, the design shall be in accordance with the following specifications:

1002.3 WELDING ELECTRODES

The following electrodes shall be used for arc welding:

a) Where the steel used consists of hot-rolled shapes, bars or plates, use the American Institute of Steel Construction, Specification for Structural Steel Buildings.

a) For connected members both having a specified yield strength greater than 36 ksi (250 MPa). AWS A5.1: E70XX AWS A5.5: E70XX-X AWS A5.17: F7XX-EXXX, F7XX-ECXXX flux electrode combination AWS A5.18: ER70S-X, E70C-XC, E70C-XM AWS A5.20: E7XT-X, E7XT-XM AWS A5.23: F7XX-EXXX-XX, F7XX-ECXXX-XX AWS A5.28: ER70S-XXX, E70C-XXX AWS A5.29: E7XTX-X, E7XTX-XM

b) For members that are cold-formed from sheet or strip steel, use the American Iron and Steel Institute, North American Specification for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members.

Design Basis:

Designs shall be made according to the provisions in this Specification for either Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) or for Allowable Strength Design (ASD).

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Load Combinations:

Stresses:

(a) Tension: φt = 0.90 (LRFD) Ω t = 1.67 (ASD)

LRFD:

For Chords: Fy = 50 ksi (345 MPa)

When load combinations are not specified to the joist manufacturer, the required stress shall be computed for the factored loads based on the factors and load combinations as follows:

For Webs: Fy = 50 ksi (345 MPa), or Fy = 36 ksi (250 MPa) Design Stress = 0.9Fy (LRFD)

(1003.2-1)

(b) Compression: φc = 0.90 (LRFD) Ω c = 1.67 (ASD) Allowable Stress = 0.6Fy (ASD)

1.4D ASD:

1.2D + 1.6 ( L, or Lr, or S, or R )

For members with l

When load combinations are not specified to the joist manufacturer, the required stress shall be computed based on the load combinations as follows:

r

≤ 4.71 

D

Fcr = Q 0.658

D + ( L, or Lr, or S, or R )

(1003.2-2)

 E QFy




QFy Fe

Where:

Fy

(1003.2-3)



D = dead load due to the weight of the structural elements and the permanent features of the structure

For members with l

r

> 4.71

E QFy

L = live load due to occupancy and movable equipment Fcr = 0.877Fe

Lr = roof live load

(1003.2-4)

S = snow load Where Fe = Elastic bucking stress determined in accordance with Equation 1003.2-5.

R = load due to initial rainwater or ice exclusive of the ponding contribution When special loads are specified and the specifying professional does not provide the load combinations, the provisions of ASCE 7, “Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures” shall be used for LRFD and ASD load combinations.

r For hot-rolled sections, “Q” is the full reduction factor for slender compression elements.

Design Using Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) Joist Girders shall have their components so proportioned that the required stresses, fu, shall not exceed φ Fn where, =

required stress

ksi (MPa)

Fn

=

nominal stress

ksi (MPa)

=

resistance factor

φ

φ Fn =

Design Using Allowable Strength Design (ASD)

required stress

ksi (MPa)

Fn

=

nominal stress

ksi (MPa)

=

safety factor

Ω

Fn/Ω =

(1003.2-6)

Allowable Stress = 0.6Fcr (ASD)

(1003.2-7)

Use 1.2 l/rx for a crimped, first primary compression web member when a moment-resistant weld group is not used for this member; where rx = member radius of gyration in the plane of the joist.

Joist Girders shall have their components so proportioned that the required stresses, f, shall not exceed Fn /Ω where, =

Design Stress = 0.9Fcr (LRFD)

In the above equations, l is taken as the distance, in inches (millimeters), between panel points for the chord members and the appropriate length for web members, and r is the corresponding least radius of gyration of the member or any component thereof. E is equal to 29,000 ksi (200,000 MPa).

design stress

f

(1003.2-5)

l

1003.2 DESIGN AND ALLOWABLE STRESSES

fu

π E2 2

Fe =

For cold-formed sections, the method of calculating the nominal column strength is given in the AISI, North American Specification for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members.

allowable stress

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(c) Bending: φb = 0.90 (LRFD) Ω b = 1.67 (ASD)

chord about its vertical axis shall not be less than l/240 where l is the distance between lines of bracing.

Bending calculations are to be based on using the elastic section modulus.

The top chord shall be designed as an axial loaded compression member. The radius of gyration of the top chord about the vertical axis shall not be less than Span/575.

For chords and web members other than solid rounds: Fy = 50 ksi (345 MPa) Design Stress = 0.90Fy (LRFD)

(1003.2-8)

Allowable Stress = 0.60Fy (ASD)

(1003.2-9)

The top chord shall be considered as stayed laterally by the steel joists provided positive attachment is made.

(b) Web

For web members of solid round cross section: Fy = 50 ksi (345 MPa), or Fy = 36 ksi (250 MPa) Design Stress = 1.45Fy (LRFD)

(1003.2-10)

Allowable Stress = 0.95Fy (ASD)

(1003.2-11)

The vertical shears to be used in the design of the web members shall be determined from full loading, but such vertical shear shall be not less than 25 percent of the end reaction. Interior vertical web members used in modified Warren type web systems that do not support the direct loads through steel joists shall be designed to resist an axial load of 2 percent of the top chord axial force.

For bearing plates: Fy = 50 ksi (345 MPa), or Fy = 36 ksi (250 MPa) Design Stress = 1.35Fy (LRFD) (d) Weld Strength:

Allowable Stress = 0.90Fy (ASD)

(1003.2-12) (1003.2-13)

Tension members shall be designed to resist at least 25 percent of their axial force in compression.

(c) Fillers and Ties

Shear at throat of fillet welds: LRFD: φw = 0.75

In compression members composed of two components, when fillers, ties or welds are used, they shall be spaced so the l/r ratio for each component does not exceed the l/r ratio of the member as a whole. In tension members composed of two components, when fillers, ties or welds are used, they shall be spaced so that the l/r ratio of each component does not exceed 240. The least radius of gyration shall be used in computing the l/r ratio of a component.

Nominal Shear Stress = Fnw = 0.6Fexx (1003.2-14) Design Shear Strength = φRn = φwFnw A = 0.45Fexx A

ASD: Ω w = 2.0

Allowable Shear Strength = Rn / Ω w = Fnw A / Ω w = 0.3Fexx A

(1003.2-15)

(1003.2-16)

(d) Eccentricity

A = effective throat area Made with E70 series electrodes or F7XX-EXXX fluxelectrode combinations ..............Fexx = 70 ksi (483 MPa)

Members connected at a joint shall have their center of gravity lines meet at a point, if practical. Eccentricity on either side of the centroid of chord members may be neglected when it does not exceed the distance between the centroid and the back of the chord. Otherwise, provision shall be made for the stresses due to eccentricity. Ends of Joist Girders shall be proportioned to resist bending produced by eccentricity at the support.

Made with E60 series electrodes or F6XX-EXXX fluxelectrode combinations ..............Fexx = 60 ksi (414 MPa) Tension or compression on groove or butt welds shall be the same as those specified for the connected material.

1003.3 MAXIMUM SLENDERNESS RATIOS

The slenderness ratio l/r, where l is the length center-tocenter of support points and r is the corresponding least radius of gyration, shall not exceed the following:

In those cases where a single angle compression member is attached to the outside of the stem of a tee or double angle chord, due consideration shall be given to eccentricity.

(e) Extended Ends

Top chord interior panels .................................. 90 Top chord end panels ..................................... 120

Extended top chords or full depth cantilever ends require the special attention of the specifying professional. The magnitude and location of the loads to be supported, deflection requirements, and proper bracing shall be clearly indicated on the structural drawings.

Compression members other than top chord ......... 200

1003.4 MEMBERS

Tension members .......................................... 240

(a) Chords

The bottom chord shall be designed as an axially loaded tension member. The radius of gyration of the bottom

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1003.5 CONNECTIONS

(c) Field Splices

(a) Methods

Field Splices shall be designed by the manufacturer and may be either bolted or welded. Splices shall be designed for the member force, but not less than 50 percent of the member strength.

Joint connections and splices shall be made by attaching the members to one another by arc or resistance welding or other accredited methods.

1003.6 CAMBER

(1) Welded Connections

Joist Girders shall have approximate cambers in accordance with the following:

a) Selected welds shall be inspected visually by the manufacturer. Prior to this inspection, weld slag shall be removed.

TABLE 1003.6-1

Top Chord Length

b) Cracks are not acceptable and shall be repaired.

Approximate Camber

c) Thorough fusion shall exist between layers of weld metal and between weld metal and base metal for the required design length of the weld; such fusion shall be verified by visual inspection.

20'-0"

(6096 mm)

1/4"

(6 mm)

30'-0"

(9144 mm)

3/8"

(10 mm)

40'-0"

(12192 mm)

5/8"

(16 mm)

d) Unfilled weld craters shall not be included in the design length of the weld.

50'-0"

(15240 mm)

1"

(25 mm)

60'-0"

(18288 mm)

1 1/2"

(38 mm)

e) Undercut shall not exceed 1/16 inch (2 millimeters) for welds oriented parallel to the principal stress.

70'-0"

(21336 mm)

2"

(51 mm)

80'-0"

(24384 mm)

2 3/4"

(70 mm)

f) The sum of surface (piping) porosity diameters shall not exceed 1/16 inch (2 millimeters) in any 1 inch (25 millimeters) of design weld length.

90'-0"

(27342 mm)

3 1/2"

(89 mm)

100'-0"

(30480 mm)

4 1/4"

(108 mm)

110'-0"

(33528 mm)

5"

(127 mm)

120'-0"

(36576 mm)

6"

(152 mm)

g) Weld spatter that does not interfere with paint coverage is acceptable.

The specifying professional shall give consideration to coordinating Joist Girder camber with adjacent framing.

(2) Welding Program

1003.7 VERIFICATION OF DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE

Manufacturers shall have a program for establishing weld procedures and operator qualification, and for weld sampling and testing.

(a) Design Calculations

Companies manufacturing Joist Girders shall submit design data to the Steel Joist Institute (or an independent agency approved by the Steel Joist Institute) for verification of compliance with the SJI Specifications.

(3) Weld Inspection by Outside Agencies (See Section 1004.10 of this specification). The agency shall arrange for visual inspection to determine that welds meet the acceptance standards of Section 1003.5(a)(1). Ultrasonic, X-Ray, and magnetic particle testing are inappropriate for Joists Girders due to the configurations of the components and welds.

(b) In-Plant Inspections

Each manufacturer shall verify their ability to manufacture Joist Girders through periodic In-Plant Inspections. Inspections shall be performed by an independent agency approved by the Steel Joist Institute. The frequency, manner of inspection, and manner of reporting shall be determined by the Steel Joist Institute. The InPlant Inspections are not a guarantee of the quality of any specific Joist Girder; this responsibility lies fully and solely with the individual manufacturer.

(b) Strength

(1) Joint Connections – Joint connections shall develop the maximum force due to any of the design loads, but not less than 50 percent of the strength of the member in tension or compression, whichever force is the controlling factor in the selection of the member. (2) Shop Splices - Shop splices may occur at any point in chord or web members. Splices shall be designed for the member force but not less than 50 percent of the member strength. Members containing a butt weld splice shall develop an ultimate tensile force of at least 57 ksi (393 MPa) times the full design area of the chord or web. The term “member” shall be defined as all component parts comprising the chord or web, at the point of splice.

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specifying professional. The girders must bear a minimum of 4 inches (102 millimeters) on the steel bearing plate.

SECTION 1004.

(b) Steel

APPLICATION

1004.1 USAGE

Due consideration of the end reactions and all other vertical and lateral forces shall be taken by the specifying professional in the design of the steel support. The ends of Joist Girders shall extend a distance of not less than 4 inches (102 millimeters) over the steel supports and shall have positive attachment to the support, either by bolting or welding.

This specification shall apply to any type of structure where steel joists are to be supported directly by Joist Girders installed as hereinafter specified. Where Joist Girders are used other than on simple spans under equal concentrated gravity loading, as prescribed in Section 1003.1, they shall be investigated and modified if necessary to limit the unit stresses to those listed in Section 1003.2. The magnitude and location of all loads and forces, other than equal concentrated gravity loading, shall be provided on the structural drawings. The specifying professional shall design the supporting structure, including the design of columns, connections, and moment plates*. This design shall account for the stresses caused by lateral forces and the stresses due to connecting the bottom chord to the column or other support.

1004.5 BRACING

Joist Girders shall be proportioned such that they can be erected without bridging (See Section 1004.9 for bracing required for uplift forces). Therefore, the following requirements must be met: a) The ends of the bottom chord are restrained from lateral movement to brace the girder from overturning. For Joist Girders at columns in steel frames, restraint shall be provided by a stabilizer plate on the column.

The designed detail of a rigid type connection and moment plates shall be shown on the structural drawings by the specifying professional. The moment plates shall be furnished by other than the joist manufacturer.

b) No other loads shall be placed on the Joist Girder until the steel joists bearing on the girder are in place and welded to the girder.

1004.6 END ANCHORAGE (a) Masonry and Concrete

* For further reference, refer to Steel Joist Institute Technical Digest #11, “Design of Joist-Girder Frames”

1004.2 SPAN

Ends of Joist Girders resting on steel bearing plates on masonry or structural concrete shall be attached thereto with a minimum of two 1/4 inch (6 millimeters) fillet welds 2 inches (51 millimeters) long, or with two 3/4 inch (19 millimeters) bolts, or the equivalent.

1004.3 DEPTH

The span of a Joist Girder shall not exceed 24 times its depth.

Joist Girders may have either parallel top chords or a top chord slope of 1/8 inch per foot (1:96). The nominal depth of sloping chord Joist Girders shall be the depth at mid-span.

(b) Steel

1004.4 END SUPPORTS

Ends of Joist Girders resting on steel supports shall be attached thereto with a minimum of two 1/4 inch (6 millimeters) fillet welds 2 inches (51 millimeters) long, or with two 3/4 inch (19 millimeters) bolts, or the equivalent. In steel frames, bearing seats for Joist Girders shall be fabricated to allow for field bolting.

(a) Masonry and Concrete

Joist Girders supported by masonry or concrete are to bear on steel bearing plates and shall be designed as steel bearing. Due consideration of the end reactions and all other vertical and lateral forces shall be taken by the specifying professional in the design of the steel bearing plate and the masonry or concrete. The ends of Joist Girders shall extend a distance of not less than 6 inches (152 millimeters) over the masonry or concrete support and be anchored to the steel bearing plate. The plate shall be located not more than 1/2 inch (13 millimeters) from the face of the wall and shall be not less than 9 inches (229 millimeters) wide perpendicular to the length of the girder. The plate is to be designed by the specifying professional and shall be furnished by other than the joist manufacturer.

(c) Uplift

Where uplift forces are a design consideration, roof Joist Girders shall be anchored to resist such forces (Refer to Section 1004.9).

1004.7 DEFLECTION

The deflections due to the design live load shall not exceed the following: Floors: 1/360 of span. Roofs: 1/360 of span where a plaster ceiling is attached or suspended.

Where it is deemed necessary to bear less than 6 inches (152 millimeters) over the masonry or concrete support, special consideration is to be given to the design of the steel bearing plate and the masonry or concrete by the

1/240 of span for all other cases. The specifying professional shall give consideration to the

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on the Joist Girder the following conditions must be met:

effects of deflection and vibration* in the selection of Joist Girders.

a) The seat at each end of the Joist Girder is attached in accordance with Section 1004.6.

* For further reference, refer to Steel Joist Institute Technical Digest #5, “Vibration of Steel Joist-Concrete Slab Floors” and the Institute’s Computer Vibration Program.

When a bolted seat connection is used for erection purposes, as a minimum, the bolts must be snug tightened. The snug tight condition is defined as the tightness that exists when all plies of a joint are in firm contact. This may be attained by a few impacts of an impact wrench or the full effort of an employee using an ordinary spud wrench.

1004.8 PONDING*

The ponding investigation shall be performed by the specifying professional. * For further reference, refer to Steel Joist Institute Technical Digest #3, “Structural Design of Steel Joist R o o f s t o R e s i s t Po n d i n g L o a d s ” a n d A I S C S pec i fi c ati ons.

b) Where stabilizer plates are required the Joist Girder bottom chord must engage the stabilizer plate.

1004.9 UPLIFT

During the construction period, the contractor shall provide means for the adequate distribution of loads so that the carrying capacity of any Joist Girder is not exceeded.

Where uplift forces due to wind are a design requirement, these forces must be indicated on the contract drawings in terms of NET uplift in pounds per square foot (Pascals). The contract drawings must indicate if the net uplift is based on ASD or LRFD. When these forces are specified, they must be considered in the design of Joist Girders and/or bracing. If the ends of the bottom chord are not strutted, bracing must be provided near the first bottom chord panel points whenever uplift due to wind forces is a design consideration.*

Joist Girders shall not be used as anchorage points for a fall arrest system unless written direction to do so is obtained from a “qualified person”.(1) Field welding shall not damage the Joist Girder. The total length of weld at any one cross-section on cold-formed members whose yield strength has been attained by cold working and whose as-formed strength is used in the design, shall not exceed 50 percent of the overall developed width of the cold-formed section.

* For further reference, refer to Steel Joist Institute Technical Digest #6, “Structural Design of Steel Joist Roofs to Resist Uplift Loads”.

* For a thorough coverage of this topic, refer to SJI Technical Digest #9, “Handling and Erection of Steel Joists and Joist Girders”.

1004.10 INSPECTION

(1)

Joist Girders shall be inspected by the manufacturer before shipment to verify compliance of materials and workmanship with the requirements of this specification. If the purchaser wishes an inspection of the Joist Girders by someone other than the manufacturer’s own inspectors, they may reserve the right to do so in their “Invitation to Bid” or the accompanying “Job Specifications”. Arrangements shall be made with the manufacturer for such inspection of the Joist Girders at the manufacturing shop by the purchaser’s inspectors at purchaser’s expense.

See Appendix E for OSHA definition of “qualified person”.

SECTION 1006.

HOW TO SPECIFY JOIST GIRDERS For a given Joist Girder span, the specifying professional first determines the number of joist spaces. Then the panel point loads are calculated and a depth is selected. The following tables give the Joist Girder weight in pounds per linear foot (kiloNewtons per meter) for various depths and loads.

SECTION 1005.*

HANDLING AND ERECTION

1. The purpose of the Joist Girder Design Guide Weight Table is to assist the specifying professional in the selection of a roof or floor support system.

Particular attention should be paid to the erection of Joist Girders.

2. It is not necessary to use only the depths, spans, or loads shown in the tables.

Care shall be exercised at all times to avoid damage through careless handling during unloading, storing and erecting. Dropping of Joist Girders shall not be permitted.

3. Holes in chord elements present special problems which must be considered by both the specifying professional and the Joist Girder Manufacturer. The sizes and locations of such holes shall be clearly indicated on the structural drawings.

In steel framing, where Joist Girders are utilized at column lines, the Joist Girder shall be field-bolted at the column. Before hoisting cables are released and before an employee is allowed

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Example using Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) and U. S. Customary units:

e) Check live load deflection: Live load = 30 psf x 50 ft = 1500 plf Approximate Joist Girder moment of inertia = 0.018 NPLd = 0.018 x 8 x 17.4 x 42 x 44 = 4630 in.4 Allowable deflection for plastered ceilings 42(12) = L/360 = = 1.40 in. 360 Deflection = 1.15

5wL4 384EI

=

1.15(5)(1.500/12)(42x12)4 384(29000)(4630)

= 0.90 in. < 1.40 in., Okay Given 42'-0" x 50'-0" bay. Joists spaced on 5'-3" centers

Live load deflection rarely governs because of the relatively small span-depth ratios of Joist Girders.

Example using Allowable Strength Design (ASD) and U. S. Customary units:

Live Load = 30 psf x 1.6 Dead Load = 15 psf x 1.2 (includes the approximate Joist Girder weight) Total Load = 66 psf (factored) Note: Web configuration may vary from that shown. Contact Joist Girder manufacturer if exact layout must be known. 1. Determine number of actual joist spaces (N). In this example, N = 8 2. Compute total factored load: Total load = 5.25 x 66 psf = 346.5 plf 3. Joist Girder Section: (Interior) a) Compute the factored concentrated load at top chord panel points

Given 42'-0" x 50'-0" bay. Joists spaced on 5'-3" centers.

P = 346.5 x 50 = 17,325 lbs = 17.4 kips (use 18K for depth selection).

Live Load = 30 psf

b) Select Joist Girder depth:

Dead Load = 15 psf (includes the approximate Joist Girder weight)

Refer to the LRFD Joist Girder Design Guide Weight Table for the 42'-0" span, 8 panel, 18.0K Joist Girder. The rule of about one inch of depth for each foot of span is a good compromise of limited depth and economy. Therefore, select a depth of 44 inches.

Total Load = 45 psf Note: Web configuration may vary from that shown. Contact Joist Girder manufacturer if exact layout must be known. 1. Determine number of actual joist spaces (N).

c) The Joist Girder will then be designated 44G8N17.4F. Note that the letter “F” is included at the end of the designation to clearly indicate that this is a factored load.

In this example, N = 8 2. Compute total load:

d) The LRFD Joist Girder Design Guide Weight Table shows the weight for a 44G8N17.4K as 49 pounds per linear foot. The designer should verify that the weight is not greater than the weight assumed in the Dead Load above.

Total load = 5.25 x 45 psf = 236.25 plf 3. Joist Girder Section: (Interior) a) Compute the concentrated load at top chord panel points P = 236.25 x 50 = 11,813 lbs = 11.9 kips (use 12K for depth selection). b) Select Joist Girder depth: Refer to the ASD Joist Girder Design Guide Weight Table for the 42'-0" span, 8 panel, 12.0K Joist Girder.

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The rule of about one inch of depth for each foot of span is a good compromise of limited depth and economy. Therefore, select a depth of 44 inches. c) The Joist Girder will then be designated 44G8N11.9K. d) The ASD Joist Girder Design Guide Weight Table shows the weight for a 44G8N12K as 49 pounds per linear foot. The designer should verify that the weight is not greater than the weight assumed in the Dead Load above. e) Check live load deflection: Live load = 30 psf x 50 ft = 1500 plf. Approximate Joist Girder moment of inertia = 0.027 NPLd = 0.027 x 8 x 11.9 x 42 x 44 = 4750 in.4 Allowable deflection for plastered ceilings 42(12) = L/360 = = 1.40 in. 360 Deflection = 1.15

1.15(5)(1.500/12)(42x12)4 5wL4 = 384(29000)(4750) 384EI

= 0.88 in. < 1.40 in., Okay Live load deflection rarely governs because of the relatively small span-depth ratios of Joist Girders.

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DESIGN GUIDE WEIGHT TABLE FOR JOIST GIRDERS U. S. CUSTOMARY

Based on a 50ksi maximum yield strength

Joist Girder Weight – Pounds Per Linear Foot Load on Each Panel Point

Girder Joist Girder Span Spaces Depth (ft) (ft) (in)

2N@ 10.00 20

3N@ 6.67

4N@ 5.00

5N@ 4.00

10N@ 2.00 2N@ 11

22

3N@ 7.33

4N@ 5.5

6N@ 3.67

11N@ 2.00 2N@ 12.00 3N@ 8.00

24

4N@ 6.00

5N@ 4.8

6N@ 4.00

12N@ 2.00 2N@ 13.00 3N@ 8.67

26

4N@ 6.5

5N@ 5.2

7N@ 3.71

13N@ 2.00

Bearing Depth

LRFD 6K 7.5K 9K 10.5K 12K 13.5K 15K 16.5K 18K 21K 24K 27K 30K 37.5K 45K 52.5K 60K 75K 90K 105K 120K 150K ASD 4K 5K 6K 7K 8K 9K 10K 11K 12K 14K 16K 18K 20K 25K 30K 35K 40K 50K 60K 70K 80K 100K 16 20 24 16 20 24 16 20 24 16 20 24 16 20 24 16 20 24 16 20 24 16 20 24 16 20 24 16 20 24 20 24 28 20 24 28 20 24 28 20 24 28 20 24 28 20 24 28 20 24 28 20 24 28 20 24 28 20 24 28 20 24 28 20 24 28

16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 28 23 21 18 18 19 15 16 16 16 16 16 17 17 16 32 26 24 18 18 19 16 16 16 16 17 16 16 16 16 17 16 17 29 27 25 22 23 23 15 16 16 16 16 16 17 16 16 20 17 17 42 35 32

16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 18 16 16 33 29 25 18 18 19 15 16 16 17 16 16 21 19 17 39 31 28 18 18 19 16 16 16 16 17 16 17 16 16 20 17 17 38 31 29 22 23 23 15 16 16 16 16 16 18 16 16 24 20 20 50 43 40

16 16 16 16 16 17 18 16 16 19 17 17 39 31 28 18 18 19 15 16 16 18 17 16 26 21 19 49 37 32 18 18 19 16 16 16 17 17 16 20 18 17 23 20 20 45 38 33 22 23 23 16 16 16 18 17 16 21 19 17 28 26 22 58 50 48

16 16 16 16 16 17 20 17 16 24 19 19 47 37 32 18 18 19 16 16 16 21 18 17 29 26 21 57 43 38 18 18 19 16 16 16 19 18 16 22 20 19 27 23 22 51 45 40 22 23 23 16 16 16 21 18 17 25 21 19 33 28 27 70 62 55

16 16 16 16 16 17 22 20 17 26 21 20 54 43 39 18 18 19 17 16 16 24 20 19 35 28 25 64 52 43 18 18 19 16 16 17 21 19 17 25 21 20 30 26 25 59 53 45 22 23 23 17 16 16 24 20 19 28 24 21 36 31 29 86 66 64

16 16 17 18 21 23 26 30 35 41 47 16 16 16 16 17 19 22 24 31 35 39 16 17 17 17 17 17 19 20 26 29 34 18 20 22 24 27 31 35 38 48 54 69 16 17 19 21 23 26 28 31 38 47 56 17 17 18 19 23 25 26 31 34 38 45 26 28 29 32 38 42 50 54 66 83 100 20 21 23 26 30 34 39 43 52 60 76 19 20 21 22 25 28 32 38 44 54 61 29 33 37 39 47 54 59 66 83 101 113 26 28 29 32 37 41 49 53 65 80 95 22 24 28 28 31 35 39 45 55 67 78 62 72 78 83 101 109 131 141 195 226 247 49 56 61 64 77 86 104 108 145 179 203 43 46 55 54 66 80 84 89 119 141 171 18 19 20 20 23 26 29 32 39 46 53 18 18 19 19 20 21 23 27 33 37 46 19 19 19 19 19 20 21 24 29 33 36 19 23 24 25 29 33 37 40 53 61 73 17 19 20 23 24 27 30 34 42 48 55 16 17 18 19 24 24 27 28 36 43 48 28 30 33 36 40 46 53 58 77 98 100 22 25 27 28 33 37 42 48 60 71 84 20 20 21 26 27 31 34 40 47 61 69 39 42 49 50 58 73 82 99 107 139 160 31 34 38 42 51 59 60 68 85 103 122 27 30 32 34 40 47 54 61 75 87 106 77 82 99 100 113 140 150 162 222 256 59 64 76 80 94 103 116 133 168 203 235 50 54 62 65 78 90 108 110 138 182 205 18 18 19 19 21 24 27 30 36 44 47 18 18 18 19 20 21 22 26 32 34 40 19 19 19 19 19 20 21 23 28 32 35 18 20 22 23 26 29 33 36 45 54 62 16 17 19 21 24 27 29 31 38 47 55 17 17 18 18 24 26 26 30 35 40 48 25 27 28 31 36 39 47 50 63 78 100 22 24 25 28 32 35 38 43 54 65 76 20 20 21 25 27 30 36 38 44 53 62 28 31 35 36 43 51 55 62 78 100 105 26 28 29 32 36 41 49 53 65 80 94 22 25 27 29 32 36 42 46 58 66 82 33 38 41 44 51 59 69 74 101 109 141 29 32 34 38 43 53 60 61 76 103 106 28 29 31 33 39 44 49 55 76 84 106 70 75 84 101 103 122 143 166 196 265 320 61 62 72 77 87 105 113 126 175 199 249 54 56 69 71 79 91 113 114 144 183 215 22 23 24 24 26 27 29 32 37 45 53 23 23 23 24 25 25 27 29 32 38 44 23 23 23 23 24 25 26 27 31 34 39 19 22 23 25 28 33 36 39 50 57 68 17 19 21 23 25 28 31 34 40 51 58 17 17 19 20 25 25 28 29 38 45 48 27 28 30 33 39 42 50 54 69 82 100 23 25 27 28 33 37 40 48 60 71 79 20 20 22 26 29 32 35 39 50 60 69 31 35 39 40 48 54 62 69 91 100 114 27 28 31 34 38 43 51 55 71 84 103 23 27 28 29 34 39 43 50 61 80 86 42 47 54 58 65 78 91 100 119 140 162 35 40 44 49 56 64 71 80 103 116 143 32 35 38 42 50 58 62 70 86 106 114 91 103 109 110 131 152 173 202 252 76 88 93 97 112 127 154 166 225 248 68 74 90 90 100 115 130 148 177 232 283 7 1/2 in.

54 44 37 79 64 51 108 85 75 140 104 88 358 236 197 61 48 42 90 67 57 119 102 76 180 143 113

69 56 48 101 78 67 140 105 89 172 134 109 317 250 77 62 49 103 80 70 159 115 104 237 175 148

100 76 66 141 109 97 188 145 126 247 198 152

108 85 73 152 117 109 209 169 149 296 221 183

140 104 88 187 156 122 314 238 189

313 98 70 63 129 102 82 179 143 113

107 83 72 149 115 97 206 165 145

119 101 81 170 132 111 235 187 148

158 121 103 207 165 137

296 244

244 206

222 252 322 178 202 240 330

289 238 54 46 41 74 64 55 101 85 74 131 104 97 163 124 112

301 68 55 48 92 78 67 130 107 88 164 134 115 192 172 129

78 67 57 105 94 86 161 124 108 196 157 138 245 196 177

99 79 69 130 108 97 183 147 126 225 186 168 294 232 202

267 240 289

288 234 60 51 45 78 67 56 107 101 76 140 108 104 192 166 137

305 68 61 52 99 80 69 140 110 104 172 143 118 238 198 178

90 70 62 113 102 81 161 143 112 200 166 147 308 242 212

99 83 71 140 113 97 186 166 145 239 201 178

112 101 81 151 132 110 213 188 149 275 225 200

10 in.

Joist Girder weights between the heavy black and blue lines have 7 1/2 inch bearing depths. Joist Girder weights to the right of the heavy blue line have 10 inch bearing depths. Check with Vulcraft for material availability.

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83 64 57 114 95 80 162 124 107 212 167 128

103 93 72 151 117 108 192 168 149 282 218 180

293 253 292

131 106 95 175 156 122 246 225 187 285 231

140 115 103 196 155 136 284 223 204 310 249

DESIGN GUIDE WEIGHT TABLE FOR JOIST GIRDERS U. S. CUSTOMARY

Based on a 50ksi maximum yield strength

Joist Girder Weight – Pounds Per Linear Foot Load on Each Panel Point

Girder Joist Girder Span Spaces Depth (ft) (ft) (in)

2N@ 14.00 3N@ 9.33

28

4N@ 7.00

5N@ 5.6

6N@ 4.67

7N@ 4.00

14N@ 2.00 2N@ 15.00

3N@ 10.00 4N@ 7.5

30

5N@ 6.00

6N@ 5.00

8N@ 3.75

15N@ 2.00 3N@ 10.67 4N@ 8.00

32

5N@ 6.4 6N@ 5.33 8N@ 4.00

LRFD 6K 7.5K 9K 10.5K 12K 13.5K 15K 16.5K 18K 21K 24K 27K 30K 37.5K 45K 52.5K 60K 75K 90K 105K 120K 150K ASD 4K 5K 6K 7K 8K 9K 10K 11K 12K 14K 16K 18K 20K 25K 30K 35K 40K 50K 60K 70K 80K 100K 24 28 32 24 28 32 24 28 32 24 28 32 24 28 32 24 28 32 24 28 32 24 28 32 36 24 28 32 36 24 28 32 36 24 28 32 36 24 28 32 36 24 28 32 36 24 28 32 36 24 28 32 36 24 28 32 36 24 28 32 36 24 28 32 36 24 28 32 36

Bearing Depth

29 29 30 16 16 16 16 17 16 16 16 16 17 16 17 18 17 17 33 30 28 29 29 30 30 15 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 17 16 16 17 21 20 19 19 40 34 30 29 15 16 16 16 16 16 17 16 16 16 16 16 18 17 16 17 23 21 20 19

29 29 30 16 16 16 16 17 16 17 16 16 19 19 17 22 20 20 43 38 33 29 29 30 30 16 16 16 17 16 16 16 16 17 16 16 17 19 19 17 18 25 23 22 21 50 41 39 35 15 16 16 16 16 16 17 16 19 17 16 17 21 19 19 17 28 26 23 22

29 30 30 16 16 16 17 17 16 19 17 17 21 21 20 26 24 23 51 45 40 29 29 30 30 16 16 16 17 17 17 16 17 20 19 17 17 24 20 20 19 31 29 26 24 58 52 47 42 15 16 16 17 18 17 17 18 22 19 18 17 25 21 20 20 33 28 27 26

29 30 30 16 16 16 19 18 18 22 20 19 25 22 22 31 26 25 59 53 47 29 29 30 30 16 16 16 17 20 18 18 17 23 21 19 19 28 26 22 21 36 32 30 28 66 60 54 49 17 16 16 17 22 19 18 18 26 22 20 19 29 26 24 21 39 33 30 29

29 30 30 16 16 17 21 20 19 24 21 20 29 26 24 33 29 27 66 61 54 29 29 30 30 18 16 16 17 24 21 19 18 26 24 21 21 31 28 26 24 41 37 32 30 78 68 62 56 19 17 16 17 24 22 20 19 29 24 22 20 33 28 26 25 42 37 34 32

29 29 30 31 31 33 34 37 39 42 49 57 65 77 91 103 129 30 30 30 30 31 32 34 34 38 40 43 46 58 66 78 93 106 30 30 30 30 31 32 33 34 37 39 40 44 52 60 68 76 95 18 21 22 23 26 29 33 36 44 54 61 70 91 105 124 133 174 16 18 19 21 23 26 29 31 39 47 52 61 77 94 107 115 156 17 17 18 19 24 24 27 29 36 42 47 54 70 80 97 110 131 24 27 28 31 35 39 45 50 62 74 91 101 121 143 165 190 244 23 24 25 28 32 36 39 44 57 64 76 85 109 124 151 170 206 20 21 22 24 27 31 37 39 46 54 62 74 88 108 126 149 185 28 31 33 35 41 47 55 62 78 92 105 114 152 176 215 244 26 28 29 32 35 40 47 52 64 80 94 104 134 156 186 213 260 22 26 27 29 32 38 42 46 58 66 82 97 111 136 162 190 232 32 36 39 43 50 59 66 73 100 109 121 142 191 219 254 314 29 32 34 37 44 52 57 60 76 103 105 123 149 194 223 253 27 30 31 34 38 45 51 54 71 87 105 108 148 177 201 230 301 37 43 48 51 59 67 79 84 103 131 144 166 219 261 32 36 41 45 53 61 65 74 95 109 125 147 184 224 272 312 30 33 37 40 47 55 60 67 83 106 115 127 169 202 240 277 79 84 102 103 121 143 155 173 221 281 70 75 82 88 106 114 137 149 198 235 274 332 63 72 76 79 100 113 118 132 172 206 244 284 29 30 30 31 32 33 35 37 40 46 53 60 72 85 102 103 139 30 30 30 30 32 32 34 36 38 41 44 49 65 74 86 92 115 30 30 30 30 31 32 33 34 37 40 41 45 55 66 75 89 106 30 30 30 30 31 32 32 33 36 38 41 42 51 60 68 76 95 19 22 24 25 29 31 34 38 48 57 65 74 91 109 130 151 176 17 20 21 24 25 28 31 33 43 50 58 67 79 94 108 126 156 17 18 19 21 25 26 29 30 38 45 51 60 69 89 96 110 136 17 17 18 20 24 26 27 30 34 42 46 55 70 80 92 99 122 26 27 30 32 37 42 47 54 66 78 99 104 140 161 183 210 265 23 25 27 28 33 37 42 46 56 71 79 93 110 143 156 179 223 20 21 23 27 29 32 36 41 50 60 69 76 104 112 146 149 202 19 21 22 24 27 30 35 38 45 54 62 71 87 106 115 147 184 29 32 34 38 45 53 58 62 78 100 108 131 162 193 231 262 27 28 31 34 38 46 49 56 71 79 102 107 143 166 195 224 285 25 26 28 31 36 39 44 50 64 73 85 104 118 147 177 198 248 22 25 27 29 31 38 40 44 58 66 76 88 108 127 151 179 220 34 39 42 47 54 62 69 78 100 109 140 161 190 237 288 31 34 37 40 46 52 60 67 84 102 111 143 167 195 222 289 28 31 32 35 41 47 53 60 74 87 106 113 148 175 200 237 304 28 28 30 33 38 44 49 55 67 79 90 108 129 154 180 206 275 47 50 58 62 73 83 100 102 131 162 188 216 255 40 44 49 53 61 72 81 86 111 144 147 175 224 281 36 41 45 50 57 65 75 82 105 114 147 159 204 242 308 343 35 38 39 43 53 59 69 74 89 111 118 152 185 218 256 314 92 101 106 115 142 165 181 196 257 326 76 85 103 105 113 137 152 176 216 265 329 73 77 83 91 111 117 133 159 195 242 275 325 66 72 79 82 103 117 127 142 183 222 260 290 21 23 25 26 31 34 37 42 50 63 72 86 102 123 130 150 197 19 21 22 24 27 29 32 35 44 51 64 67 87 105 114 132 173 17 19 21 22 25 27 30 32 39 45 52 60 77 93 107 115 156 17 18 19 21 25 25 28 30 37 44 51 54 69 79 97 110 131 26 29 31 34 40 45 53 58 69 89 99 107 139 161 187 222 273 24 26 27 30 35 38 46 48 62 70 83 101 115 143 165 187 243 24 25 25 28 32 36 39 46 56 65 73 85 109 124 151 172 203 20 22 23 26 28 34 37 39 50 57 66 75 88 107 125 149 184 31 34 38 41 47 54 61 68 91 103 113 140 172 200 237 275 27 29 32 35 41 47 54 62 71 92 102 114 143 175 209 233 305 26 27 30 33 36 42 47 55 64 80 94 103 133 156 187 203 258 23 25 28 29 35 37 43 48 58 72 82 96 111 137 162 189 230 36 40 46 49 57 65 73 82 100 119 141 161 214 242 307 31 36 39 43 50 59 62 70 92 102 121 142 171 219 249 290 28 32 34 37 44 52 57 60 76 103 105 123 149 194 223 253 321 27 30 32 35 39 46 51 57 74 87 105 108 148 176 200 229 299 50 57 58 65 77 91 100 108 140 162 188 216 282 42 48 51 59 67 75 85 101 111 143 167 192 241 292 38 42 46 52 61 69 76 86 109 125 149 176 207 258 304 36 39 43 46 54 62 74 76 97 116 129 152 195 241 277 316 7 1/2 in.

Joist Girder weights between the heavy black and blue lines have 7 1/2 inch bearing depths. Joist Girder weights to the right of the heavy blue line have 10 inch bearing depths. Check with Vulcraft for material availability.

104

10 in.

DESIGN GUIDE WEIGHT TABLE FOR JOIST GIRDERS U. S. CUSTOMARY

Based on a 50ksi maximum yield strength

Joist Girder Weight – Pounds Per Linear Foot Load on Each Panel Point

Girder Joist Girder Span Spaces Depth (ft) (ft) (in)

3N@ 11.33

34

LRFD 6K 7.5K 9K 10.5K 12K 13.5K 15K 16.5K 18K 21K 24K 27K 30K 37.5K 45K 52.5K 60K 75K 90K 105K 120K 150K 5K 18 6K 7K 9K 10K 60K 124 70K 150 80K 173 100K 4K 18 ASD 73 50K 91 109 28 18 18 8K 19 20 22 11K 23 12K 25 14K 28 16K 31 18K 34 20K 40 25K 48 30K 57 35K 65 40K

4N@ 8.50

5N@ 6.80

6N@ 5.67 7N@ 4.86

9N@ 3.78

3N@ 12.00 4N@ 9.00

36

5N@ 7.20

6N@ 6.00 7N@ 5.14

9N@ 4.00

3N@ 12.67 4N@ 9.50

38

5N@ 7.60

6N@ 6.33

8N@ 4.75

10N@ 3.80

Bearing Depth

32 36 40 28 32 36 40 28 32 36 40 28 32 36 40 28 32 36 40 28 32 36 40 28 32 36 40 28 32 36 40 28 32 36 40 28 32 36 40 28 32 36 40 28 32 36 40 32 36 40 44 32 36 40 44 32 36 40 44 32 36 40 44 32 36 40 44 32 36 40 44

18 18 19 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 17 17 17 17 17 19 18 17 17 25 21 20 19 18 18 18 19 16 16 17 16 16 16 16 17 18 17 16 17 19 18 18 17 24 23 21 20 22 23 23 23 16 16 17 18 16 16 16 17 17 17 17 17 20 20 20 19 27 25 23 22

18 19 19 16 16 17 18 17 17 16 17 20 19 18 18 23 20 20 20 28 26 25 23 18 18 18 19 16 16 17 18 18 17 16 17 20 20 18 18 24 21 20 20 31 27 26 24 23 23 23 24 16 17 17 18 17 17 16 17 20 19 18 18 26 24 25 23 32 30 28 26

18 19 19 18 17 18 18 21 18 17 18 24 21 20 19 27 26 22 23 34 30 28 28 18 18 19 19 19 17 17 18 21 20 18 17 25 23 21 20 28 26 25 24 36 31 29 27 23 23 23 24 18 17 18 18 20 18 17 18 23 21 20 20 30 28 28 27 38 35 33 31

19 19 19 20 19 18 18 23 21 20 19 28 25 22 22 31 27 27 25 39 35 32 30 18 18 19 19 21 20 18 18 25 22 21 20 27 25 24 22 33 28 28 26 41 37 33 30 23 23 23 24 21 19 18 18 23 22 20 20 27 26 23 22 35 32 31 29 45 39 37 35

19 19 19 23 20 19 19 26 24 21 21 30 28 26 24 34 31 29 28 43 40 36 34 19 18 19 19 23 23 21 19 26 24 23 21 33 28 26 26 37 32 31 29 46 40 37 35 23 23 24 24 23 23 20 19 26 24 22 21 31 28 26 26 39 36 34 32 48 47 42 38

19 19 19 26 24 21 20 29 27 25 23 33 31 28 27 39 35 32 30 51 44 41 38 21 19 19 19 27 24 24 21 31 27 26 24 36 31 29 27 40 37 33 31 54 48 41 39 24 24 24 24 26 24 23 21 29 27 25 23 34 32 29 28 43 41 37 36 55 49 48 44

20 20 20 27 24 23 21 32 30 28 26 36 34 31 29 43 38 36 33 58 49 45 43 23 21 20 19 29 26 25 23 34 30 28 26 39 35 32 30 47 40 36 34 57 52 50 43 25 25 24 24 28 26 24 23 32 29 28 26 36 34 32 30 49 44 43 39 62 56 50 49

22 20 20 29 27 26 23 35 32 28 29 41 37 32 30 47 42 38 36 63 56 50 46 25 23 21 20 31 28 27 23 36 34 30 28 42 39 36 33 50 43 41 37 65 59 52 46 26 26 25 25 30 26 26 24 35 31 30 28 39 37 33 33 55 50 48 43 70 64 57 53

7 1/2 in.

23 22 21 32 30 27 26 38 34 33 29 44 40 36 33 54 47 42 39 67 60 53 51 27 25 22 22 34 31 28 26 40 35 33 31 47 42 37 35 54 49 44 41 69 63 56 51 26 26 26 26 32 29 28 27 37 34 33 30 43 40 36 34 59 53 51 49 78 71 64 58

26 28 32 35 42 26 27 29 31 39 25 27 28 32 37 36 40 47 54 62 32 37 42 47 56 29 33 38 41 50 28 33 35 39 45 45 47 54 62 77 39 46 48 55 70 36 39 47 50 64 35 38 40 48 58 54 58 65 73 100 48 52 59 67 83 41 50 53 60 74 39 42 51 54 67 62 70 78 91 105 56 64 71 79 102 50 57 65 69 86 45 53 59 63 79 78 92 101 109 142 70 80 95 103 124 62 72 81 88 113 59 68 76 84 107 30 33 40 41 48 27 30 33 36 44 26 28 31 34 43 26 26 29 32 40 39 45 50 54 69 35 40 46 48 62 33 37 40 46 57 28 32 38 40 50 45 54 61 68 81 41 46 54 59 70 37 42 47 55 63 36 39 43 49 57 57 62 69 77 99 48 55 62 70 83 44 52 56 63 80 41 46 53 58 71 62 77 82 99 113 56 64 71 80 102 53 57 65 73 94 49 55 62 66 82 82 99 104 113 141 73 84 102 103 133 65 74 85 95 113 62 68 76 87 107 29 33 36 40 47 27 28 32 36 43 29 28 31 33 43 28 29 29 33 39 36 41 46 54 62 34 38 42 47 56 31 35 38 41 51 29 34 36 39 48 44 47 55 62 77 38 46 49 56 71 37 41 47 50 63 35 39 42 49 57 51 58 65 73 99 48 52 59 64 83 42 50 56 61 73 39 46 51 58 70 67 79 92 101 121 61 69 81 86 106 58 66 74 82 106 54 60 72 76 98 91 102 107 121 155 79 93 103 108 145 76 81 95 106 120 67 76 83 97 113

49 45 44 78 71 61 54 99 79 73 66 108 102 86 83 131 111 105 99 164 148 127 116 60 54 48 44 81 70 65 58 100 91 79 73 113 102 102 86 140 116 109 106 173 157 146 121 57 50 48 44 78 71 61 58 91 79 74 69 106 102 86 82 143 125 115 111 191 173 150 139

58 51 46 91 79 69 62 106 101 85 80 130 110 105 97 152 134 118 109 194 175 150 142 69 61 55 51 99 83 73 66 114 101 93 81 140 121 106 105 162 143 125 113 205 185 160 151 65 61 55 50 91 79 72 66 105 93 93 81 121 110 105 97 167 147 139 123 212 196 176 168

66 60 54 100 92 76 74 120 107 104 96 142 123 113 108 175 155 136 122 220 198 178 159 81 71 63 57 104 101 85 76 130 112 104 95 160 142 123 111 188 166 147 127 236 215 187 178 74 67 63 58 100 93 80 74 115 107 104 96 142 123 113 108 191 175 168 153 260 214 203 192

87 73 70 130 108 104 87 153 133 119 111 190 167 148 128 219 193 176 154 284 265 227 206 94 87 76 69 140 115 109 96 162 143 133 111 191 167 147 148 225 196 183 167 293 268 236 207 91 85 73 70 120 108 104 88 152 134 118 111 189 167 148 127 239 224 202 184

325 275 250 109 104 93 89 161 143 125 111 196 177 156 137 236 199 193 177 291 246 213 200 298 270 109 97 89 88 152 134 113 106 177 158 147 137 218 192 176 163 309 258 240 222

282 264 314 239 288 10 in.

Joist Girder weights between the heavy black and blue lines have 7 1/2 inch bearing depths. Joist Girder weights to the right of the heavy blue line have 10 inch bearing depths. Check with Vulcraft for material availability.

105

91 89 79 152 134 113 106 185 156 146 137 220 193 177 153 255 223 203 196

112 99 92 174 155 146 115 212 197 170 151 248 224 199 187

126 115 110 199 177 149 148 248 214 198 181 307 252 228 216

156 136 132 243 223 200 182 267 241 227 298 269

268 241 285 225 258 332 330 299 130 112 107 97 183 165 150 126 231 199 186 162 282 241 214 200

151 132 115 110 211 188 172 149 262 233 200 188

186 164 156 131 265 230 212 183 300 258 230

285 252 317 228 296

297 256 306 231 274

307 124 112 99 96 175 155 146 121 207 184 171 161 251 222 199 189

142 126 115 110 190 177 149 148 233 213 197 188 305 260 228 210

325 292 333 272 309

173 156 145 131 244 223 199 182 274 239 221 298 272

DESIGN GUIDE WEIGHT TABLE FOR JOIST GIRDERS U. S. CUSTOMARY

Based on a 50ksi maximum yield strength

Joist Girder Weight – Pounds Per Linear Foot Load on Each Panel Point

Girder Joist Girder Span Spaces Depth (ft) (ft) (in)

3N@ 13.33

LRFD 6K 7.5K 9K 10.5K 12K 13.5K 15K 16.5K 18K 21K 24K 27K 30K 37.5K 45K 52.5K 60K 75K 90K 105K 120K 150K ASD 4K 5K 6K 7K 8K 9K 10K 11K 12K 14K 16K 18K 20K 25K 30K 35K 40K 50K 60K 70K 80K 100K

4N@ 10.00 5N@ 8.00 40

6N@ 6.67 7N@ 5.71 8N@ 5.00 10N@ 4.00 3N@ 14.00 4N@ 10.50 5N@ 8.40

42

6N@ 7.00 7N@ 6.00 8N@ 5.25 11N@ 3.82

Bearing Depth

32 36 40 44 48 32 36 40 44 48 32 36 40 44 48 32 36 40 44 48 32 36 40 44 48 32 36 40 44 48 32 36 40 44 48 32 36 40 44 48 32 36 40 44 48 32 36 40 44 48 32 36 40 44 48 32 36 40 44 48 32 36 40 44 48 32 36 40 44 48

22 23 23 23 23 16 16 17 16 17 16 16 16 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 19 18 18 18 18 21 21 20 20 19 27 27 25 23 22 29 29 30 30 30 16 16 17 17 18 17 16 16 16 17 18 17 17 17 17 20 20 18 18 18 22 20 20 21 21 31 27 27 25 24

23 23 23 23 24 16 17 17 16 17 18 17 16 17 17 20 20 18 18 18 24 21 20 21 22 27 25 23 24 24 33 30 28 28 26 29 29 30 30 30 17 16 17 17 18 20 17 18 18 18 21 20 19 18 18 24 23 22 21 20 28 26 24 23 25 37 35 32 31 29

23 23 23 23 24 19 18 17 18 18 22 20 18 17 17 24 23 21 21 20 28 26 25 23 24 31 29 27 29 26 40 35 33 31 29 29 30 30 30 30 20 18 18 18 18 23 21 20 19 18 26 24 21 21 21 29 27 25 24 24 33 29 28 28 28 45 41 37 35 34

23 23 23 24 24 22 21 19 18 18 25 23 21 20 19 28 26 25 22 24 32 28 28 27 27 36 32 30 30 29 43 41 39 37 34 30 30 30 30 30 23 21 21 19 18 26 23 22 21 20 29 27 26 24 24 34 30 28 27 26 38 34 33 31 29 53 48 42 40 38

24 23 23 24 24 25 25 23 20 19 28 25 23 23 23 32 28 28 27 25 34 32 31 29 30 39 37 35 34 32 51 48 43 40 38 31 30 30 30 31 25 23 22 21 20 28 26 24 25 24 33 30 28 26 26 37 35 32 30 29 43 40 36 34 32 61 55 49 48 45

24 24 23 24 24 26 25 25 21 20 31 27 27 24 25 35 31 29 29 28 40 35 33 31 33 47 40 38 38 35 58 55 50 48 42 31 31 30 30 31 28 25 24 25 25 33 28 27 26 24 37 34 32 29 29 42 38 35 32 32 47 43 41 37 35 69 62 56 51 50

25 25 24 24 24 28 26 26 23 23 34 31 28 28 25 39 35 32 30 29 45 40 36 34 37 50 48 41 41 40 63 62 56 51 50 32 32 31 32 32 30 28 26 25 27 36 32 29 28 27 40 36 34 32 30 47 41 39 36 34 54 49 45 43 39 77 70 64 58 54

26 25 25 26 26 30 29 27 24 25 37 34 30 29 28 42 38 36 33 31 47 43 41 37 39 58 51 46 45 43 70 64 57 57 54 33 34 34 32 32 33 30 28 27 25 39 34 32 30 29 45 39 36 34 33 53 46 42 40 37 58 55 50 47 44 82 72 65 65 60

7 1/2 in.

27 30 34 38 40 51 27 27 32 34 39 46 27 27 28 32 35 43 26 28 28 32 33 42 26 29 29 29 32 38 33 39 45 50 53 68 31 34 40 44 48 62 29 32 38 41 46 56 28 30 34 37 40 51 26 28 32 34 37 49 40 46 54 58 65 78 35 41 46 54 59 71 33 37 42 47 53 64 31 35 39 46 49 60 29 33 37 41 47 57 47 54 62 69 77 99 41 48 55 62 70 83 38 44 49 56 64 79 36 42 49 53 58 74 33 40 44 52 55 72 54 62 70 77 91 105 48 56 63 71 79 102 45 51 57 65 72 94 41 50 58 63 67 82 42 48 57 63 71 81 62 70 83 100 101 121 56 64 72 84 93 111 51 61 69 76 86 105 50 58 66 75 78 98 46 55 60 72 76 90 78 92 103 110 122 168 72 79 94 107 116 145 65 74 86 95 109 134 59 74 81 88 98 120 59 67 76 83 98 114 34 35 38 40 45 53 33 35 36 38 40 47 34 34 35 37 39 46 33 35 35 36 37 43 33 35 35 36 39 43 35 42 45 50 57 68 33 37 44 46 52 66 30 34 38 45 47 59 29 32 36 42 46 54 28 31 35 39 43 50 44 47 54 61 68 90 37 44 48 54 62 74 34 40 45 52 55 67 32 38 41 47 53 64 30 36 39 43 49 57 47 57 65 73 81 99 43 51 58 62 70 91 40 47 55 59 64 79 36 43 50 57 60 76 35 41 46 52 58 70 54 68 77 90 99 113 51 59 70 78 83 102 47 56 63 71 79 95 43 51 57 65 73 87 41 47 52 59 67 83 65 77 83 100 105 140 59 67 79 84 101 116 53 61 69 81 86 107 52 58 66 79 83 107 48 56 64 69 78 100 91 104 114 130 151 189 79 92 106 115 132 166 73 84 103 108 117 149 66 81 95 106 111 139 67 76 84 98 108 122

60 54 49 47 44 77 71 68 57 58 100 91 80 73 67 108 102 94 86 79 130 115 108 106 99 152 144 119 113 111 190 181 160 150 140 60 57 53 48 48 89 75 68 65 63 103 91 79 77 70 119 106 103 95 83 140 122 109 106 98 163 143 126 116 111 218 197 182 167 154

81 94 108 124 150 69 70 87 104 111 126 61 62 84 93 107 125 55 63 73 89 99 115 55 57 70 80 92 102 51 90 104 129 152 173 202 93 115 143 166 179 79 93 109 119 150 172 77 76 104 111 126 150 66 74 87 108 116 139 66 106 130 157 188 227 255 102 107 143 167 196 230 93 104 128 159 182 210 96 116 138 161 186 81 93 111 122 152 178 80 140 151 189 220 266 115 142 167 197 232 275 105 118 147 185 215 245 105 111 148 177 199 227 98 108 130 156 180 204 152 175 218 255 143 155 197 232 276 118 145 184 214 255 300 113 127 167 199 237 272 114 125 169 195 234 267 175 197 241 156 182 222 277 148 171 203 257 294 129 153 193 240 278 320 118 144 183 218 261 295 218 246 199 240 306 186 212 277 175 190 255 302 157 182 230 277 324 81 94 118 140 160 69 70 87 109 122 141 64 71 85 97 112 126 61 63 73 89 99 115 56 61 74 88 99 110 53 99 104 140 161 186 214 91 101 115 143 175 191 94 109 134 159 177 79 82 106 120 138 164 74 81 98 114 139 153 71 113 130 172 197 225 256 105 115 152 177 207 233 93 107 133 156 186 210 93 104 119 148 171 200 81 96 111 137 162 187 140 160 190 236 289 121 142 177 209 240 293 109 123 167 192 222 253 105 113 148 176 202 227 106 108 139 163 188 208 162 187 226 289 142 166 205 248 292 134 147 182 222 272 303 119 137 176 202 246 283 113 122 164 191 220 255 188 216 268 167 190 231 290 151 175 215 264 326 141 157 201 239 291 333 130 156 182 214 278 315 267 232 270 209 243 310 190 218 281 180 205 259 318 10 in.

Joist Girder weights between the heavy black and blue lines have 7 1/2 inch bearing depths. Joist Girder weights to the right of the heavy blue line have 10 inch bearing depths. Check with Vulcraft for material availability.

106

185 164 156 131 131 252 230 212 189 178 298 262 245 217

313 294 271

185 173 156 146 132 274 240 214 202 192 266 238 220

303 270

DESIGN GUIDE WEIGHT TABLE FOR JOIST GIRDERS U. S. CUSTOMARY

Based on a 50ksi maximum yield strength

Joist Girder Weight – Pounds Per Linear Foot Load on Each Panel Point

Girder Joist Girder Span Spaces Depth (ft) (ft) (in)

3N@ 15.00

LRFD 6K 7.5K 9K 10.5K 12K 13.5K 15K 16.5K 18K 21K 24K 27K 30K 37.5K 45K 52.5K 60K 75K 90K 105K 120K 150K ASD 4K 5K 6K 7K 8K 9K 10K 11K 12K 14K 16K 18K 20K 25K 30K 35K 40K 50K 60K 70K 80K 100K

4N@ 11.25 5N@ 9.00 45

6N@ 7.50 7N@ 6.43 9N@ 5.00 12N@ 3.75 4N@ 12.00 5N@ 9.60

48

6N@ 8.00 8N@ 6.00 9N@ 5.33 12N@ 4.00

Bearing Depth

36 40 44 48 54 36 40 44 48 54 36 40 44 48 54 36 40 44 48 54 36 40 44 48 54 36 40 44 48 54 36 40 44 48 54 36 40 44 48 54 36 40 44 48 54 36 40 44 48 54 36 40 44 48 54 36 40 44 48 54 36 40 44 48 54

30 30 30 30 30 18 19 19 19 20 16 16 16 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 20 19 18 18 24 25 22 23 22 21 32 30 28 27 25 18 19 19 19 20 17 17 17 17 18 18 17 17 17 17 24 21 21 21 23 27 24 25 23 23 34 32 30 29 27

30 30 30 30 30 19 19 19 20 20 18 18 17 18 18 22 20 19 19 18 24 22 22 21 24 30 28 28 26 24 39 35 33 31 30 19 19 19 20 20 21 19 18 17 18 23 22 20 20 20 28 27 27 24 26 31 29 28 28 26 41 38 35 34 32

30 30 30 30 30 20 20 20 20 20 23 21 20 19 18 24 24 23 22 21 28 27 25 24 26 35 32 31 29 28 48 42 40 37 36 21 20 20 20 21 24 24 23 22 21 26 24 24 24 22 33 31 29 29 28 37 35 33 31 29 50 46 42 40 38

30 30 31 31 32 23 21 21 21 21 25 23 23 24 21 29 27 26 24 24 32 30 28 27 30 39 37 36 34 31 55 49 48 43 40 24 22 21 20 21 27 25 25 24 22 30 27 27 25 24 39 35 33 32 33 42 38 36 35 33 58 55 50 46 42

31 31 31 31 32 25 24 23 22 22 28 26 24 25 24 32 30 28 27 25 36 34 31 29 32 47 42 39 37 35 62 56 53 52 47 26 24 25 24 24 30 27 26 24 24 34 32 30 28 27 43 40 37 36 37 47 43 42 40 37 68 62 56 51 51

31 31 31 31 32 27 25 26 25 24 30 28 27 26 26 35 33 31 29 28 40 38 36 33 35 54 48 45 41 39 70 64 57 58 52 29 27 27 27 25 33 31 29 27 26 37 35 33 31 29 50 46 41 39 40 54 49 48 43 41 76 70 64 57 54

32 32 32 32 32 29 28 26 25 25 33 31 29 28 26 39 35 33 31 30 46 41 39 37 39 58 52 50 46 43 78 71 65 63 58 31 29 29 27 26 36 33 31 30 28 40 38 36 34 32 54 49 47 43 43 61 55 52 49 45 82 74 71 66 61

34 35 36 38 39 44 52 60 69 81 95 120 134 33 35 35 37 38 39 51 59 62 70 88 110 122 33 34 34 36 37 38 46 53 59 67 85 98 113 32 33 36 36 38 37 41 48 58 63 82 90 101 32 33 36 36 37 39 41 48 53 60 71 89 97 31 34 42 43 50 57 65 77 90 104 130 152 174 30 32 37 43 46 51 65 75 87 101 115 143 165 28 30 34 40 44 47 59 68 76 93 109 134 156 26 29 32 35 40 42 54 64 73 81 104 114 136 26 27 30 33 38 41 50 58 66 74 97 108 116 36 39 46 54 58 65 78 99 110 131 152 194 228 34 37 44 46 54 58 75 91 105 112 143 176 206 32 34 39 45 48 56 67 79 94 107 133 156 182 30 32 37 41 46 53 64 78 89 96 118 148 162 29 31 33 40 43 47 58 70 79 92 112 131 153 43 47 54 62 69 78 99 109 140 151 189 217 261 38 42 49 55 62 71 92 102 116 142 168 196 246 36 39 47 52 56 64 80 103 109 123 159 192 222 34 37 43 50 57 61 74 87 105 113 148 175 199 33 35 38 45 52 55 68 83 98 108 128 155 178 47 54 62 70 77 91 105 130 152 175 217 255 46 49 56 63 71 79 102 116 143 155 196 231 290 42 47 56 63 65 72 94 109 123 147 182 213 257 40 43 50 57 65 73 82 105 119 136 175 201 238 41 45 49 57 63 72 83 100 114 125 165 195 231 63 70 78 92 101 109 141 164 194 226 282 56 64 72 84 93 103 123 156 179 197 250 53 57 66 76 86 130 113 146 175 187 244 295 51 54 63 74 81 88 109 129 152 177 226 269 313 46 51 60 69 76 84 108 116 144 159 193 243 280 83 100 106 121 142 155 191 225 272 79 84 103 108 123 145 171 198 246 294 74 81 95 105 111 125 163 196 216 264 68 75 83 97 108 116 153 179 201 240 301 62 73 79 86 101 112 133 158 184 218 274 333 34 37 43 48 56 57 73 89 102 109 139 171 195 32 35 41 44 49 57 65 77 91 104 130 152 174 30 32 36 43 45 50 63 75 87 93 113 134 155 30 31 33 40 44 46 60 68 77 89 109 129 157 26 29 32 37 41 43 49 61 70 79 97 112 128 39 44 50 57 64 68 90 103 113 130 171 197 228 37 39 44 51 57 65 77 91 106 125 153 177 206 34 36 43 47 52 59 71 87 101 107 133 156 195 32 35 39 45 47 53 67 78 90 108 128 157 184 30 32 37 41 46 49 61 70 81 96 116 137 163 45 50 61 68 76 81 99 119 140 160 201 236 288 41 46 54 62 69 77 92 106 130 143 176 218 250 39 42 48 55 63 71 84 103 111 132 168 195 231 36 39 47 50 57 64 80 94 108 118 148 182 213 35 38 40 49 52 58 74 83 106 111 139 163 195 61 65 77 91 100 105 140 163 188 216 278 55 59 71 79 92 101 116 143 167 191 246 300 50 56 64 72 81 94 109 135 159 174 223 280 49 51 61 67 76 82 107 120 150 175 203 249 301 49 51 59 67 75 81 98 114 130 154 191 229 268 69 70 91 99 105 114 151 174 206 237 63 67 78 92 101 107 142 165 191 219 266 57 64 73 80 94 104 118 147 175 199 235 284 53 57 66 74 82 96 111 138 161 186 235 284 50 52 60 68 76 84 108 122 153 165 204 254 301 91 100 109 130 142 164 192 243 294 79 92 102 116 132 144 180 219 258 301 73 81 103 108 117 134 173 198 239 276 288 72 75 86 105 111 120 151 187 215 248 318 68 73 84 98 108 114 141 167 201 227 288

7 1/2 in.

10 in.

Joist Girder weights between the heavy black and blue lines have 7 1/2 inch bearing depths. Joist Girder weights to the right of the heavy blue line have 10 inch bearing depths. Check with Vulcraft for material availability.

107

151 141 126 117 104 199 178 178 151 140 254 231 209 186 166

187 166 157 148 132 252 230 211 198 176

295 265 238 217

281 250 227 295 202 266 299 278 263

321

221 200 177 172 149 266 234 222 207 185

273 253 231 212 188 278 266 229

292 265 251 313 216 279

314

DESIGN GUIDE WEIGHT TABLE FOR JOIST GIRDERS U. S. CUSTOMARY

Based on a 50ksi maximum yield strength

Joist Girder Weight – Pounds Per Linear Foot Load on Each Panel Point

Girder Joist Girder Span Spaces Depth (ft) (ft) (in)

4N@ 12.50

LRFD 6K 7.5K 9K 10.5K 12K 13.5K 15K 16.5K 18K 21K 24K 27K 30K 37.5K 45K 52.5K 60K 75K 90K 105K 120K 150K ASD 4K 5K 6K 7K 8K 9K 10K 11K 12K 14K 16K 18K 20K 25K 30K 35K 40K 50K 60K 70K 80K 100K

5N@ 10.00

50

6N@ 8.33 8N@ 6.25 10N@ 5.00 13N@ 3.85 5N@ 11.00 6N@ 9.17

55

7N@ 7.86 9N@ 6.11 11N@ 5.00 14N@ 3.93

Bearing Depth

40 44 48 54 60 40 44 48 54 60 40 44 48 54 60 40 44 48 54 60 40 44 48 54 60 40 44 48 54 60 44 48 54 60 66 44 48 54 60 66 44 48 54 60 66 44 48 54 60 66 44 48 54 60 66 44 48 54 60 66

23 23 23 27 27 17 16 17 18 18 18 17 17 18 18 23 22 22 25 24 28 27 27 26 25 35 32 30 29 28 19 19 20 20 21 18 18 19 19 20 22 21 19 20 20 25 25 25 24 24 31 29 28 26 27 39 36 34 31 32

24 24 24 27 28 21 19 19 18 20 22 22 22 20 21 27 27 25 26 25 33 32 32 29 28 41 39 36 34 33 22 21 21 22 22 23 23 22 20 20 25 24 24 23 23 30 28 28 28 27 37 34 33 32 31 46 43 41 39 38

24 24 24 27 28 24 23 22 21 20 26 24 23 23 22 31 31 29 31 28 41 37 35 33 32 51 48 44 40 40 25 24 23 22 23 26 24 24 23 23 28 28 26 25 25 35 33 33 33 31 46 41 39 37 36 55 50 49 46 44

27 26 26 28 28 25 24 25 24 22 29 27 26 25 25 37 34 33 34 32 46 44 41 40 38 59 56 51 48 45 27 25 25 24 24 29 29 27 25 26 33 31 29 29 29 41 39 38 37 35 52 47 46 41 39 63 63 57 52 50

27 28 28 28 28 29 28 25 26 25 32 30 28 29 27 41 39 37 37 35 55 49 48 43 41 67 61 57 53 50 30 29 26 27 26 33 31 30 30 29 36 34 32 31 32 46 43 42 40 39 58 55 49 48 46 71 71 66 61 57

28 28 28 28 29 32 30 29 27 27 36 34 32 29 31 48 44 40 41 39 62 56 54 50 45 74 69 66 60 57 32 30 29 27 28 37 34 33 31 32 41 39 36 34 33 54 49 46 43 42 66 63 57 51 50 79 77 71 68 63

31 33 36 42 44 50 29 31 34 38 43 49 29 30 32 36 42 44 28 30 31 33 38 42 29 30 31 32 36 40 35 38 42 46 54 58 33 36 39 44 50 54 31 33 36 40 46 53 30 31 33 38 42 46 28 31 31 35 41 46 41 46 47 54 62 70 37 40 46 49 55 63 35 38 39 47 56 63 32 35 37 43 49 57 31 33 35 41 45 51 54 55 62 71 83 92 49 52 56 65 75 84 45 50 53 61 73 81 46 48 51 58 70 76 42 47 49 57 64 72 66 74 78 92 105 115 63 67 72 88 102 107 57 64 68 80 94 103 55 58 62 74 82 96 51 54 58 68 77 84 83 92 102 111 132 144 75 85 95 105 117 134 74 77 87 105 111 120 68 74 78 90 108 114 64 71 73 83 94 113 35 38 43 49 54 61 33 36 39 45 50 58 31 34 36 44 46 52 31 32 34 39 45 47 29 32 33 37 42 46 40 46 47 54 62 70 37 42 46 52 59 66 35 39 41 47 56 60 34 37 40 44 50 58 32 35 37 41 49 52 46 51 54 62 71 78 45 46 52 59 68 77 39 43 48 57 64 69 37 41 43 50 59 67 37 38 43 50 54 60 58 63 70 78 92 101 55 60 64 72 84 102 51 57 58 69 79 87 48 50 58 67 79 83 45 50 52 61 70 77 70 78 91 101 107 131 67 72 79 93 106 116 62 69 73 81 96 109 59 64 68 80 84 98 55 62 65 74 84 100 92 102 107 121 144 157 80 94 104 112 134 148 75 83 97 107 120 138 77 78 85 101 114 123 71 75 80 96 113 119 7 1/2 in.

56 51 50 45 43 65 58 59 52 48 78 71 65 58 59 102 102 86 83 77 131 116 109 106 98 169 148 138 125 115 66 62 60 53 49 77 71 65 61 59 91 79 78 70 68 110 108 97 89 85 142 113 116 112 102 179 172 152 142 130

65 66 60 55 51 86 75 68 61 62 100 92 80 73 68 122 111 107 106 99 156 155 135 121 114 196 194 174 157 148 85 75 67 64 62 100 92 80 77 72 105 106 95 84 82 143 134 114 108 101 179 158 150 140 124 218 206 187 168 163

85 74 68 62 59 100 91 88 78 70 109 106 103 87 83 153 144 126 114 115 193 180 160 152 142 252 228 200 191 174 95 91 88 77 71 114 106 95 96 84 131 117 109 406 100 166 157 148 124 117 205 195 181 166 147 269 254 215 202 197

90 104 130 152 173 199 252 87 104 115 153 174 180 230 93 108 133 156 178 213 79 82 106 112 137 159 197 73 76 97 113 122 138 178 69 110 125 152 184 219 253 105 113 152 177 205 230 294 94 107 134 159 183 209 269 96 117 138 162 184 238 90 93 112 133 163 166 217 79 131 151 188 226 260 116 142 168 205 246 281 109 123 159 191 222 258 105 112 148 174 197 226 293 98 109 129 155 178 205 265 176 195 248 167 182 222 288 149 175 214 263 310 141 163 193 239 283 315 125 146 178 215 258 291 229 267 208 239 302 186 214 274 173 188 251 306 167 180 225 275 317 303 260 313 248 288 216 256 326 216 235 297 111 125 153 180 219 253 106 112 153 177 205 230 94 108 128 158 182 207 265 97 116 137 162 185 237 90 93 112 133 164 176 217 80 131 151 188 226 261 116 143 177 205 246 279 109 119 160 181 211 251 105 112 149 174 197 226 279 99 110 130 156 187 205 269 153 176 216 263 143 158 205 237 291 129 148 182 213 259 301 113 138 166 199 235 277 114 124 157 194 219 261 317 195 228 282 182 205 266 164 187 243 282 154 174 202 264 309 145 159 194 242 286 319 253 297 231 269 199 241 302 189 214 269 170 194 261 293

302 263 241 223

307 284 262 321

10 in.

Joist Girder weights between the heavy black and blue lines have 7 1/2 inch bearing depths. Joist Girder weights to the right of the heavy blue line have 10 inch bearing depths. Check with Vulcraft for material availability.

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DESIGN GUIDE WEIGHT TABLE FOR JOIST GIRDERS U. S. CUSTOMARY

Based on a 50ksi maximum yield strength

Joist Girder Weight – Pounds Per Linear Foot Load on Each Panel Point

Girder Joist Girder Span Spaces Depth (ft) (ft) (in)

LRFD 6K 7.5K 9K 10.5K 12K 13.5K 15K 16.5K 18K 21K 24K 27K 30K 37.5K 45K 52.5K 60K 75K 90K 105K 120K 150K ASD 4K 5K 6K 7K 8K 9K 10K 11K 12K 14K 16K 18K 20K 25K 30K 35K 40K 50K 60K 70K 80K 100K

5N@ 12.00 6N@ 10.00

60

8N@ 7.50 10N@ 6.00 12N@ 5.00 15N@ 4.00 6N@ 10.83 8N@ 8.13

65

10N@ 6.50 11N@ 5.91 13N@ 5.00

Bearing Depth

48 54 60 66 72 48 54 60 66 72 48 54 60 66 72 48 54 60 66 72 48 54 60 66 72 48 54 60 66 72 54 60 66 72 54 60 66 72 54 60 66 72 54 60 66 72 54 60 66 72

21 21 21 22 22 21 19 19 20 20 24 23 23 29 30 30 29 27 27 27 35 33 32 31 30 39 37 35 36 36 22 22 22 23 24 23 32 32 31 30 28 28 32 32 30 29 36 34 33 32

23 21 22 22 23 23 23 22 22 21 28 26 26 31 31 36 34 33 32 32 41 39 37 36 35 49 47 42 44 43 25 24 24 24 28 26 34 34 37 35 34 34 39 36 36 34 42 40 38 38

26 24 23 23 23 26 25 26 25 24 32 31 29 34 33 43 40 38 36 35 49 46 41 40 40 62 56 51 54 49 28 26 26 26 33 32 41 34 44 41 39 37 45 45 41 39 50 49 45 43

28 27 26 25 24 31 29 28 27 27 38 35 32 36 34 50 46 41 40 39 55 50 50 47 44 70 64 59 57 57 31 31 29 29 38 36 43 42 50 46 44 41 52 48 46 43 57 57 52 51

31 30 28 28 27 34 32 31 30 29 41 39 38 40 38 58 51 47 46 43 63 57 56 53 52 78 73 68 65 67 34 32 31 30 42 39 44 45 56 52 47 47 59 54 50 50 65 61 60 55

34 37 42 43 50 55 62 66 85 96 111 125 153 32 35 38 42 44 51 56 62 75 88 106 112 144 30 33 35 38 44 46 51 57 68 86 95 108 128 97 117 29 33 34 36 40 46 47 53 65 78 91 93 113 29 31 34 35 38 44 47 52 62 72 81 38 40 46 47 58 66 70 77 100 114 131 152 188 35 38 41 45 53 59 67 71 92 106 117 119 169 34 36 39 42 48 55 61 68 81 95 110 134 160 32 34 67 41 47 50 58 62 77 96 106 112 140 32 33 35 38 43 50 52 60 72 84 99 114 142 48 54 55 62 70 78 92 101 121 152 176 192 241 43 47 55 56 64 72 81 94 109 134 158 180 221 41 44 49 52 59 66 76 83 106 120 149 163 199 46 48 50 56 64 72 76 82 101 116 142 165 191 43 47 49 51 59 69 74 83 102 118 126 147 190 65 66 75 78 92 106 116 132 157 193 229 265 59 60 68 76 88 95 107 144 147 180 205 232 296 53 61 61 70 79 90 97 110 136 162 183 210 272 49 55 62 64 75 81 97 99 120 143 165 190 254 48 53 58 61 73 77 86 100 116 137 169 191 225 71 79 92 93 107 116 142 156 191 229 266 65 73 80 81 104 109 118 135 172 197 238 274 59 67 74 79 96 107 112 121 163 187 219 247 316 60 61 68 76 85 99 110 115 145 177 201 228 288 54 63 64 75 80 89 104 114 130 160 194 219 273 92 101 106 110 132 155 167 189 228 289 81 94 95 105 118 135 158 171 208 254 298 76 83 88 98 112 122 141 164 197 229 276 307 73 80 88 94 113 118 130 158 193 221 261 294 75 77 84 91 107 121 126 143 178 219 240 283 38 43 45 47 55 66 69 75 92 107 132 152 177 36 38 42 46 53 60 67 71 92 107 116 133 169 34 36 40 43 49 54 61 68 80 96 110 119 159 33 35 39 43 47 50 56 63 75 92 107 113 141 47 52 55 63 70 78 92 101 116 143 166 192 229 43 48 50 57 65 72 80 94 109 135 158 180 210 48 53 55 61 68 73 81 93 114 133 151 167 212 47 49 54 57 69 74 82 83 106 121 143 167 194 63 67 75 76 92 107 113 127 156 182 220 243 58 64 68 77 88 95 109 115 136 180 196 222 283 54 61 65 70 82 91 98 112 132 163 184 210 263 50 56 63 63 72 81 94 100 120 143 168 193 247 66 71 77 87 101 107 126 133 176 205 230 264 61 69 73 78 94 108 110 118 160 181 208 243 56 62 70 71 83 97 111 113 141 166 200 215 287 55 60 65 73 81 93 100 114 167 166 187 214 257 72 80 92 102 108 123 144 158 192 229 269 70 74 81 94 105 111 125 148 182 209 252 286 67 72 75 83 99 109 116 129 167 199 234 263 62 70 77 78 88 110 116 120 158 182 210 253 309 7 1/2 in.

189 168 158 139 135 227 204 181 175 166

109

252 221 208 188 177

281 256 228 217

269 242 216 278 206 266

268 239 290 230 280 313 228 255 191

296 283

319

207 195 184 166 284 259 246 241

295

10 in.

Joist Girder weights between the heavy black and blue lines have 7 1/2 inch bearing depths. Joist Girder weights to the right of the heavy blue line have 10 inch bearing depths. Check with Vulcraft for material availability.

218 204 182 162 164 262 229 209 198 188

250 231 209 196

296 277

288 262 236 218 276

DESIGN GUIDE WEIGHT TABLE FOR JOIST GIRDERS U. S. CUSTOMARY

Based on a 50ksi maximum yield strength

Joist Girder Weight – Pounds Per Linear Foot Load on Each Panel Point

Girder Joist Girder Span Spaces Depth (ft) (ft) (in)

LRFD 6K 7.5K 9K 10.5K 12K 13.5K 15K 16.5K 18K 21K 24K 27K 30K 37.5K 45K 52.5K 60K 75K 90K 105K 120K 150K ASD 4K 5K 6K 7K 8K 9K 10K 11K 12K 14K 16K 18K 20K 25K 30K 35K 40K 50K 60K 70K 80K 100K

7N@ 10.00 9N@ 7.78 70 11N@ 6.36 12N@ 5.83 14N@ 5.00 8N@ 10.00

80

10N@ 8.00 13N@ 6.15 16N@ 5.00 9N@ 10.00

90

11N@ 8.18 15N@ 6.00 18N@ 5.00

Bearing Depth

54 60 66 72 84 54 60 66 72 84 54 60 66 72 84 54 60 66 72 84 54 60 66 72 84 60 66 72 84 96 60 66 72 84 96 60 66 72 84 96 60 66 72 84 96 72 84 96 108 72 84 96 108 72 84 96 108 72 84 96 108

24 23 23 23 26 27 25 25 25 25 33 32 32 31 31 36 34 32 33 31 40 38 36 36 34 29 29 30 30 30 32 35 34 34 35 40 38 37 36 37 47 44 43 42 44 38 38 38 38 41 41 44 45 45 47 48 49 49 49 49 49

28 26 27 26 28 33 31 31 31 31 43 40 38 36 35 45 41 39 38 37 48 46 43 42 43 32 32 32 32 32 37 42 38 37 36 47 47 44 43 42 55 55 51 49 48 40 40 40 40 46 45 45 46 55 50 50 53 62 62 60 61

32 31 31 29 30 37 35 35 35 35 50 46 44 41 39 52 48 47 44 42 58 56 50 51 47 38 36 34 34 34 42 46 46 46 42 59 54 50 50 47 67 65 59 57 58 44 44 44 44 51 47 47 48 61 58 57 57 73 74 69 66

36 33 32 33 32 44 40 40 40 40 58 51 47 47 45 59 56 50 50 47 66 64 58 58 54 43 40 38 38 38 49 55 51 48 48 66 60 59 54 53 78 72 70 64 64 47 47 47 47 61 53 50 51 72 65 64 62 80 82 77 74

40 38 36 35 35 48 47 47 46 43 66 59 55 54 50 67 60 58 57 53 75 71 65 65 62 47 46 43 43 43 55 61 57 53 50 71 68 67 59 57 92 80 79 74 70 52 52 52 52 64 61 56 57 80 73 71 70 94 91 86 87

44 44 39 39 37 54 49 49 49 49 67 67 61 57 53 75 68 65 63 55 90 79 74 72 66 52 48 47 47 47 62 64 64 59 55 78 77 71 67 66 101 94 83 81 81 57 57 57 57 73 67 64 60 94 81 81 75 108 107 95 92

50 46 45 42 40 61 56 56 56 51 75 68 68 63 58 78 77 70 69 65 92 92 81 76 74 58 53 79 48 49 70 72 65 61 58 92 80 79 75 72 107 104 97 90 86 61 61 61 61 78 72 70 66 103 93 87 83 115 117 111 101

7 1/2 in.

54 51 47 47 44 66 64 62 57 53 86 76 40 72 68 92 80 78 73 69 105 93 94 84 78 65 59 54 54 54 78 77 74 67 64 101 94 83 79 81 115 109 107 104 92 68 69 67 67 89 78 72 75 109 98 92 93 128 122 121 115

58 53 52 48 47 70 67 69 63 58 92 87 78 73 68 101 93 82 71 80 106 104 96 95 83 66 63 61 61 61 78 86 78 72 72 106 103 96 84 79 132 117 111 106 97 76 73 71 70 94 90 80 76 114 112 106 97 135 130 126 118

65 63 59 55 51 90 76 74 72 67 106 94 91 83 76 107 107 96 94 86 131 117 110 110 101 78 71 69 69 69 100 98 91 82 78 116 109 111 101 94 153 134 121 120 114 88 82 77 75 108 94 94 84 134 121 121 113 157 149 139 132

73 67 67 62 59 100 93 82 81 76 115 108 97 98 87 132 115 110 108 91 152 133 120 115 108 91 79 78 78 78 105 109 101 95 86 143 134 120 112 109 175 158 149 131 128 94 94 85 80 115 113 98 98 156 140 128 126 181 174 156 145

86 75 71 70 66 105 102 96 93 80 132 118 110 112 99 142 133 120 117 106 164 155 136 126 122 100 93 89 89 89 115 114 110 104 98 155 145 137 119 118 192 180 162 152 140 108 104 98 89 131 120 107 104 179 163 144 134 205 195 181 165

91 87 78 78 71 114 107 106 99 89 153 134 120 114 106 154 145 136 124 119 177 169 160 145 134 105 105 95 95 95 132 129 126 113 104 175 157 152 128 124 206 194 185 174 159 115 114 108 99 146 133 123 113 184 166 163 152 229 210 199 184

111 106 94 96 83 151 134 121 115 104 177 167 160 142 126 192 180 163 156 142 225 205 184 189 166 131 126 115 115 115 164 169 159 135 125 206 195 186 170 155 252 232 225 207 196 145 134 125 114 181 161 146 140 233 210 199 182 280 256 233 223

131 126 114 111 102 174 156 149 141 119 217 205 183 166 149 229 205 198 188 170 266 244 233 223 199 153 154 136 134 126 191 194 183 166 143 252 231 213 193 177

287 268 253 231 178 162 139 129 216 190 180 164 285 242 232 210

153 153 135 121 117 202 180 174 163 145 250 231 207 191 172 268 245 224 214 196 288 267 251 234 189 177 159 157 141 226 219 207 185 171

175 165 156 140 125 225 205 200 185 171 258 236 221 196

226 204 184 183 170 276 256 244 216 195

284 260 145 286 220 254 313

300 273 234 287 317

290 256 300

287 267 246 304 221 277 318

285 262 205 192 182 179 163 252 250 235 212 192

320 253 233 260 217 199

284 258 264 225 272 301

256 239 281

261 253 298 229 255 201 235 294

287 268 205 187 170 152 246 220 196 186

298 228 212 190 176

278 258 221 278 205 247 286

250 235 286 204 262

295 261 302 249 277

306 285 267 298

10 in.

Joist Girder weights between the heavy black and blue lines have 7 1/2 inch bearing depths. Joist Girder weights to the right of the heavy blue line have 10 inch bearing depths. Check with Vulcraft for material availability.

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DESIGN GUIDE WEIGHT TABLE FOR JOIST GIRDERS U. S. CUSTOMARY

Based on a 50ksi maximum yield strength

Joist Girder Weight – Pounds Per Linear Foot Load on Each Panel Point

Girder Joist Girder Span Spaces Depth (ft) (ft) (in)

LRFD 6K 7.5K 9K 10.5K 12K 13.5K 15K 16.5K 18K 21K 24K 27K 30K 37.5K 45K 52.5K 60K 75K 90K 105K 120K 150K ASD 4K 5K 6K 7K 8K 9K 10K 11K 12K 14K 16K 18K 20K 25K 30K 35K 40K 50K 60K 70K 80K 100K

84 10N@ 96 10.00 108 120 84 12N@ 96 8.33 108 120 84 16N@ 96 100 6.25 108 120 84 17N@ 96 5.88 108 120 84 20N@ 96 5.00 108 120 Bearing Depth

56 58 58 60 50 50 52 54 55 56 58 60 57 60 64 67 67 67 66 71

57 58 60 60 54 54 54 57 60 60 63 65 65 65 67 68 77 73 72 75

58 62 64 72 76 59 61 64 67 70 60 61 63 68 70 62 64 66 67 68 58 66 70 75 89 57 61 68 70 80 58 62 65 72 74 60 62 66 69 77 71 76 83 96 110 67 75 79 88 102 67 72 81 87 93 68 74 79 90 93 73 82 92 98 112 72 81 89 103 110 72 76 86 96 108 73 80 85 90 99 87 105 115 122 132 82 95 111 120 126 79 91 101 116 125 82 88 96 106 120 7 1/2 in.

88 78 73 71 92 84 79 79 112 105 106 98 114 123 113 112 148 135 130 123

90 88 77 74 101 96 89 86 119 119 111 110 123 123 123 119 159 152 131 136

103 94 93 85 112 106 101 92 139 128 125 117 151 145 135 133 193 177 162 149

118 106 96 99 129 116 110 107 161 145 136 134 164 177 158 143 208 199 184 170

129 120 111 108 138 123 121 117 184 168 157 147 187 179 172 167 226 211 197 193

142 131 111 113 159 137 128 126 199 191 180 166 203 198 182 178 246 227 207 205

172 152 139 139 187 179 164 151 235 218 204 208 250 256 231 214

200 180 170 157 221 205 193 178 288 265 251 248

225 204 188 188 257 228 221 206

257 228 209 258 201 242 289 271 246 299 239 283

301 292 275 304

285 264 308 250 281 330

279 267 316 246 289 332

10 in.

Joist Girder weights between the heavy black and blue lines have 7 1/2 inch bearing depths. Joist Girder weights to the right of the heavy blue line have 10 inch bearing depths. Check with Vulcraft for material availability.

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FIRE-RESISTANCE RATINGS WITH STEEL JOISTS • Some assemblies stipulate an allowable maximum joist design stress level less than the 30 ksi (207 MPa) used in the joist and Joist Girder Specifications. It is the responsibility of the Specifying Professional to apply the proper stress level reductions (when applicable) when selecting joists and/or Joist Girders. This is accomplished by prorating the joist and/or Joist Girder capacities. To adjust the stress level of joists or Joist Girders, multiply the design load by the ratio of the joist design stress to the required maximum [e.g. 30/26 (207/179), 30/24 (207/165), 30/22 (207/152)], and then using this increased load, select a joist or Joist Girder from the load and/or weight tables.

The Underwriters Laboratories (U.L.) Fire Resistance Directory lists hundreds of assemblies and their fire resistance ratings. The Specifying Professional can choose between numerous Floor-Ceiling and Roof-Ceiling assemblies that include steel joists and Joist Girders. As a convenience, a selected number of assemblies are listed on the following pages. In addition, the Steel Joist Institute’s Technical Digest #10 “Design of Fire Resistive Assemblies with Steel Joists” has a complete listing of steel joist assemblies and additional information about fire ratings. However, the listing that follows and the Technical Digest are intended as a guide only, and the Specifying Professional must refer to the current U.L. Fire Resistance Directory for complete design requirements.

• Some U.L. Roof-Ceiling Assemblies using direct applied protection limit the spacing of the joists for certain types and gages of metal decking – refer to the U.L. Fire Resistance Directory for this information.

Hundreds of fire tests on steel joist-supported assemblies have been conducted at nationally recognized testing laboratories in accordance with ASTM Standard E119, ANSI A2.1/UL 263, and NFPA 251. Because of practical loading restrictions and limitations of furnace dimensions, the vast majority of these tests were run using lightweight joists – normally from 8 inches to 14 inches (203 mm to 356 mm) deep. This practice was advantageous in that it established the minimum acceptable joists at the shallow and lightweight end of the joist load tables. This also resulted in a specified minimum joist designation being listed in the U.L. Fire Resistance Assembly, which is the joist that combines the required minimum depth and minimum weight per foot. Joists of the same series which equal or exceed the specified minimum joist depth and joist weight per foot may be used provided the accessories are compatible. The dimension from the bottom chord of the joists to the ceiling, whether given or calculated, is a minimum.

• Where fire protective materials are to be applied directly to the steel joists or Joist Girders, it is often desired to have the joist furnished as unpainted. The Specifying Professional should indicate on the structural contract drawings if the joists or Joist Girders are to be painted or not. • Certain older U.L. fire rated assemblies may refer to joist series that predate the K-Series joists. Where one of these assemblies is selected, refer to the U.L Fire Resistance Directory for special provisions for substituting a K-Series joist in lieu of an S-, J-, and/or H-Series joist.

Where a U.L. Fire Resistance Assembly is being utilized, the Specifying Professional shall indicate the assembly number being used on the structural contract drawings. In addition, the Specifying Professional shall consider the following, as applicable: • Joist designations specified on the structural contract drawings shall not be less than the minimum size for that assembly. The assembly may also require a minimum bridging size that may be larger than required by the SJI Specifications for the particular designation and joist spacing. • Some assemblies stipulate minimum size materials or minimum cross sectional areas for individual joist and Joist Girder components. It is the responsibility of the Specifying Professional to show all special requirements on the contract drawings. • Note that the maximum joist spacing shown for FloorCeiling Assemblies may be increased from the spacing listed in the U.L. Fire Resistance Directory to a maximum of 48 inches on center, provided the floor slab meets the structural requirements and the spacing of hanger wires supporting the ceiling is not increased.

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Restrained Assembly Rating

1 Hr.

FLOOR – CEILING ASSEMBLIES WITH MEMBRANE PROTECTION Protection Material

Acoustical

Minimum Joist Size 12K1, 18LH02 10K1

Exposed Grid

10K1

Gypsum Board

10K1

Acoustical

Gypsum Board

10K1

Exposed Grid

Gypsum Board Acoustical

Gypsum Board Concealed Grid 2 Hr.

Exposed Grid

LW, NW

2

NW

72

2.5

NW

48

2.5 2.5

2.5

10K1

2.5

10K1

2

2.5

10K1

2

2.5

12K1

2

2.5

10K1

2.25

10K1

2.5

10K1

2.5

10K1

10K1 10K1

10K1

72 72

NL 24 (48) 72

NW

NW

LW, NW NW NW

2.5

10K1

NL

72

2.5

12K1, 18LH02

8K1

NW

2.5

10K1 10K1

LW, NW

2.5

10K1

10K1

Minimum Maximum Joist Primary Support Spacing (in.) Member

2.5

12K1, 18LH02

10K1

1 1/2 Hr.

Concrete Minimum Type Thickness (in.)

2.5

NW

2.5 2.5

2.5

24 (48)

20G@13plf W8 x 15

20G@14plf * W6 x 12

G548

20G@20plf W8 x 28

D502

20G@14plf * W6 x 12

G205

20G@13plf W8 x 15 20G@13plf W6 x 12 W6 x 12

20G@13plf W6 x 12

NL 24 (48)

20G@13plf W8 x 24 20G@13plf W8 x 31

24 (48)

24 (48)

G203 G208

G213

G228 G229 G243 G268

D502

D216 D219

W6 x 25

G023

20G@13plf W10 x 21

G036

20G@13plf W6 x 12

72

D219

20G@20plf W8 x 28

20G@13plf W8 x 15

24 (48)

24 (48)

D216

G502

24 (48)

72

G256

NS

20G@13plf W8 x 20

30 (48)

G205

W8 x 24

24 (48) 24 (48)

D219

G208

24 (48)

24 (48)

D216

W6 x 12

20G@14plf * W6 x 12

20G@13plf W8 x 31

24 (48)

UL Design Number

20G@14plf * W6 x 12 W6 x 12

W8 x 31

20G@13plf W8 x 31

G031

G203 G205

G208 G213 G227

G228

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Restrained Assembly Rating

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Exposed Grid

2 Hr.

Minimum Joist Size 10K1

2.5

10K1

2.5

10K1

10K1

Acoustical Concealed Grid

10K1 10K1 10K1

12K1, 18LH02 10K1

Exposed Grid

10K1 10K1

(22 ksi max.) Gypsum Board * Special Area Requirements NL = Not Listed NS = Not Specified

2.5

10K1

10K1

10K1

NW

2.5 2.5

3.25

LW, NW

3.5

3.5

24 (48)

20G@13plf W8 x 24

72

20G@14plf * W6 x 12

24 (48)

24 (48)

2.5

10K1

Minimum Maximum Joist Primary Support Spacing (in.) Member

24 (48)

2

3.25

10K1

NW

2.5

10K1

10K1

3 Hr.

2.5

10K1

10K1

Gypsum Board

Concrete Minimum Type Thickness (in.)

NW

3.5

NW

3.5

2.63 3

NW

2.75 3

115

20G@13plf W8 x 31

24 (48) 30 (48) 24 (48)

G268

G523

20G@13plf W8 x 24

NL

G256

20G@13plf W10 x 21

24 (48) 24 (48)

G243

G505

24 (48) 24 (48)

G229

NS

20G@14plf * W8 x 31

48

3.25

20G@13plf W6 x 12

UL Design Number

20G@13plf W10 x 21 20G@13plf W8 x 15

G514

G529 G547 D216 D219

20G@13plf W8 x 20

G033

20G@14plf * W6 x 12

G205

20G@13plf W10 x 21

G036

W6 x 12

G213

20G@14plf * W6 x 12

G256

24 (48)

20G@13plf W10 x 21

G523

24 (48)

20G@13plf W10 x 21

G547

24 (48)

20G@13plf W8 x 24

24 (48)

20G@13plf W8 x 31

48

24 (48)

20G@13plf W8 x 24

G229

G268

G529

FLOOR – CEILING ASSEMBLIES WITH SPRAY APPLIED FIRE RESISTIVE MATERIALS

Restrained Assembly Rating

Protection Material

Minimum Joist Size NS

10K1 10K1

SAFRM

LW, NW

2.5

LW

2.5

16K6*

NS

LW, NW

3.75

NW

16K6

16K6* 16K6 NS

16K6* 12K1 NS

10K1 10K1

LW

3.5

NW

3

LW

2.5

LW, NW

3

LW

3.75

NW

2.5

2.5

LW, NW

3

LW

2.5

LW, NW

2.5

3.75

NW

2.5 2.5

NS

3.25 3

LW

16K6*

2.5

LW, NW

4.5

NW

10K1*

SAFRM

2.5

3.25

16K6*

1 1/2 Hr.

2.5

NS

10K1*

1 Hr.

Concrete Minimum Type Thickness (in.)

16K6

16K6* 16K6

16K6* NS

16K6* 12K5

LW

4

NW

3.5

LW

2.5

LW, NW

3.5

LW

4.5

NW

2.5

2.5

LW, NW

3.5

LW

2.5

4.5

NW

Minimum Maximum Joist Primary Support Spacing Member NL

W8 x 28

42

20G@20plf W8 x 28

42

NS

50.5 50.5

NS

NS

G701 G702

G708 G801 G802 D759

W8 x 28

42

20G@20plf W8 x 28

42

NS

NS

D779 D780

D782

D925

G701 G702

G705

NS

G706

W8 x 28

G709

42

20G@20plf W8 x 28

42

20G@20plf W8 x 24

50.5

D925

G709

NL

42

D782

W8 x 28

20g@20plf W8 x 24

50.5

D780

G706

42

50.5

D779

NS

20G@20plf W8 x 28

50.5

D759

G705

42

42

UL Design Number

NS

G708 G801 G802

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Restrained Assembly Rating

Protection Material

Minimum Joist Size NS

10K1 10K1

SAFRM

5.25

NW

16K6

16K6* 16K6

NS

10K1 10K1 NS

10K1*

16K6*

NW

4

LW

2.5

LW,NW

4

LW

5.25

NW

2.5

2.5

LW, NW

4

LW

2.5

LW, NW

4.19

LW

2.5

5.25

NW

2.5 2.5

3.25

LW

5.25

NW

NS

2.75

NS

2.75

2.75

16K6*

2.75

NS

3.25

10K1

LW

4.5

16K6*

16K6*

* Special Area Requirements NL = Not Listed NS = Not Specified

LW

LW, NW

12K5

SAFRM

3.25

2.5

2.5

16K6*

4 Hr.

LW, NW

16K6*

NS

SAFRM

2.5

3.25

16K6*

3 Hr.

2.5

NS

10K1*

2 Hr.

Concrete Minimum Type Thickness (in.)

LW, NW

2.5

LW, NW LW

117

Minimum Maximum Joist Primary Support Spacing Member NL

W8 x 28

42

20G@20plf W8 x 28

42

NS

50.5 50.5

NS

D779 D780 D782

D925

G701 G702

G705

G706

W8 x 28

G709

20G@20plf W8 x 28

42

20G@20plf W8 x 24

50.5

D759

NS

42

42

UL Design Number

NS

G708 G801 G802 D759 D779 D780

NL

W8 x 28

42

20G@20plf W8 x 28

42

20G@20plf W8 x 28

G708

42

20G@20plf W8 x 24

G801

42 42

NL

NS

W8 x 28

W8 x 28

D782

D925

G701

G705 G709 D779

D782

Restrained Assembly Rating

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Minimum Joist Size 12K1 10K1 10K1 12K3 12K1

12K3

26 MSG Min.

24 MSG Min.

Building Units

26 MSG Min.

Insulating Concrete

Fiber Board

24 MSG Min.

Fiber Board

26 MSG Min.

Insulating Concrete

Metal Roof Deck Panels

10K1

Metal Roof Deck Panels

10K1

24 MSG Min.

12K3

10K1

48

22 MSG Min.

10K1

12K3

20G@13plf W6 x 12

Fiber Board

28 MSG Min.

10K1

72

72

26 MSG Min.

12K1

W6 x 12

20G@13plf

72

28 MSG Min.

W8 x 17

48

Foamed Plastic

10K1

10K1

48

24 MSG Min.

28 MSG Min.

12K1

84

72

12K1

10K1

Minimum Maximum Joist Primary Support Spacing (in.) Member

Fiber Board

28 MSG Min.

12K5

Fiber Board

28 MSG Min.

10K1

12K1

Gypsum Board

26 MSG Min.

12K3

10K1

Fiber Board

26 MSG Min.

26 MSG Min.

10K1

1 Hr.

22 MSG Min.

12K3 12K1

Exposed Grid

Built Up Roof Deck Material Insulation Description

20G@13plf W8 x 17 NS

UL Design Number P201 P202 P211

P214 P225

P227

20G@13plf W6 x 12

P230

W8 x 15

P235

48

20G@14plf * W8 x 15

Insulating Concrete

72

20G@13plf W8 x 15

P246

Insulating Concrete

72

20G@13plf W6 x 12

P251

Insulating Concrete

72

W8 x 15

P255

48 72 72

Insulating Concrete

72

Batts and Blankets

60

W6 x 12

W6 x 12 NS

P231

P250 P254 P259

20G@13plf W6 x 12

P261

NS

P265

72

20G@14plf * W8 x 15

P264

26 MSG Min.

Fiber Board

48

W6 x 16

P267

26 MSG Min.

Insulating Concrete

72

20G@14plf * W8 x 15

P269

W6 x 16

P303

Batts and Blankets

Fiber Board

22 MSG Min. 22 MSG Min.

Insulating Concrete

26 MSG Min.

24 MSG Min.

Fiber Board

20 MSG Min.

Fiber Board

60

NS 48

NS

W6 x 16 NS

NS 60

72

48

W8 x 24

20G@13plf W8 x 13 NS

P268

P301 P302 P509

P510

P519

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Restrained Assembly Rating

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Minimum Joist Size 12K1

12K3

1 1/2 Hr.

Gypsum Board

2 Hr.

Building Units

26 MSG Min.

Insulating Concrete

48

24 MSG Min.

Fiber Board

72

20 MSG Min.

Fiber Board

26 MSG Min.

Insulating Concrete

28 MSG Min.

10K1

Metal Roof Deck Panels

10K1

Metal Roof Deck Panels

12K1

10K1

24 MSG Min.

Batts and Blankets

24 MSG Min.

10K1

20 MSG Min.

Fiber Board

Fiber Board

14K1

26 MSG Min.

Insulating Concrete

10K1

28 MSG Min.

119

Fiber Board Insulating Concrete

P227

P230 P231

NS

P259

48

NS

P266

72

20G@14plf * W8 x 24

P269

60

NS

20G@13plf W6 x 12

Fiber Board

20 MSG Min.

NS

P225

P250

72

Insulating Concrete

22 MSG Min.

22 MSG Min.

60

UL Design Number

W6 x 12

72

12K5

10K1

72

20G@13plf W6 x 12

Fiber Board Fiber Board

10K1

20G@14plf * W8 x 24

20G@13plf W8 x 13

24 MSG Min.

24 MSG Min.

48

NS

10K1

12K3

NS

Fiber Board

Fiber Board

Fiber Board

* Special Area Requirements NL = Not Listed NS = Not Specified

Batts and Blankets

22 MSG Min.

28 MSG Min.

Metal Lath

Insulating Concrete

12K5

12K1

Metal Lath

48

20G@13plf W6 x 12

48

Fiber Board

12K1

Fiber Board

20G@13plf W6 x 12

26 MSG Min.

Exposed Grid

Gypsum Board 3 Hr.

24 MSG Min.

72

12K5

10K1

Metal Lath

Fiber Board

26 MSG Min.

10K1

Fiber Board

26 MSG Min.

Minimum Maximum Joist Primary Support Spacing (in.) Member

12K3 12K1 Exposed Grid

Built Up Roof Deck Material Insulation Description

72

72

48

NS 72

W6 x 16 NS

W6 x 12 NS

W6 x 16

P251

P265 P268

P301 P404

P510

P237

P251

P266

P301

72

NS

20G@13plf

P404

66

NS

P520

48

48

NS

NS

P514

P519

P405

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Restrained Assembly Rating 1 Hr. 1 Hr. and

1-1/2 Hr. 1-1/2 Hr. and

2 Hr.

Protection Material SAFRM

Minimum Joist Size 10K1 12K3

and

2 Hr.

Building Units

22 MSG Min.

Fiber Board

NS

NS

NS

W8 x 20

UL Design Number P822

P824

12K5

28 MSG Min.

Insulating Concrete

96

W6 x 16

P919

SAFRM

10K1

22 MSG Min.

Building Units

NS

W6 x 16

P728

14K4

22 MSG Min.

Fiber Board

NS

20G@13plf W6 x 16

P701

12K3

22 MSG Min.

Foamed Plastic

NS

W6 x 16

P717

Fiber Board

NS

20G@13plf W6 x 16

22 MSG Min.

Foamed Plastic

NS

20G@13plf W8 x 28

14K4

22 MSG Min.

Fiber Board

NS

20G@13plf W6 x 16

14K4 SAFRM

22 MSG Min.

10K1 10K1

1-1/2 Hr.

22 MSG Min.

Minimum Maximum Joist Primary Support Spacing (in.) Member

SAFRM

14K4

1 Hr.,

Built Up Roof Deck Material Insulation Description

10K1 10K1 10K1

22 MSG Min.

22 MSG Min.

22 MSG Min. 22 MSG Min. 22 MSG Min.

12K3

22 MSG Min.

10K1

22 MSG Min.

10K1

10K1 10K1 10K1

22 MSG Min. 22 MSG Min. 22 MSG Min.

22 MSG Min.

10K1

28 MSG Min.

10K1

Fiber Board

Foamed Plastic

NS

Fiber Board

Fiber Board

Foamed Plastic Foamed Plastic Foamed Plastic

NS

20G@13plf W6 x 16

20G@13plf W6 x 16 W6 x 16

W6 x 16

W6 x 16

P726 P734 P736

P739

P740

P743

NS

P801

NS

W6 x 16

P816

NS

NS NS NS

20G@13plf W6 x 16 W6 x 16 W6 x 16 W6 x 16

Fiber Board

NS

Insulating Concrete

NS

W8 x 10

Insulating Concrete

P725

20G@13plf W6 x 16

20G@13plf W8 x 20

Insulating Concrete

28 MSG Min.

NS

NS

Fiber Board

28 MSG Min.

NS

Fiber Board

Foamed Plastic

22 MSG Min.

12K1 10K1

Fiber Board

P711

NS

NS

20G@13plf W8 x 10 20G@13plf W8 x 10

P815

P819 P825 P827

P828

P907

P902

P908

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Restrained Assembly Rating

Protection Material

Minimum Joist Size 10K1

1-1/2 Hr. and

2 Hr.

SAFRM

1 Hr.,

1-1/2 Hr., 2 Hr. and

3 Hr.

SAFRM

* Special Area Requirements NS = Not Specified

W8 x 10

P920

20G@13plf W8 x 10

P921

28 MSG Min.

Insulating Concrete

NS

20G@13plf W8 x 10

P923

28 MSG Min.

Insulating Concrete

NS

W8 x 10

P926

12K5

Insulating Concrete

28 MSG Min.

Insulating Concrete

28 MSG Min.

NS

NS

W6 x 16

20G@13plf W8 x 10

P922

P925

14K4

28 MSG Min.

Insulating Concrete

NS

20G@13plf W8 x 10

P927

12K3

28 MSG Min.

Insulating Concrete

NS

20G@13plf W8 x 10

P929

10K1

SAFRM

NS

UL Design Number

NS

10K1

12K5

2 Hr.

Minimum Maximum Joist Primary Support Spacing (in.) Member

Insulating Concrete

28 MSG Min.

10K1

Insulating Concrete

28 MSG Min.

12K5

10K1

1 Hr.,

Built Up Roof Deck Material Insulation Description

12K3

Insulating Concrete

28 MSG Min.

Insulating Concrete

28 MSG Min. 22 MSG Min.

Foamed Plastic

NS

NS

NS

20G@13plf W8 x 10 W6 x 16

W6 x 16

P928

P936

P718

12K3

22 MSG Min.

Foamed Plastic

NS

20G@13plf W6 x 16

10K1

22 MSG Min.

Foamed Plastic

NS

20G@13plf W6 x 16

P719

10K1

22 MSG Min.

Foamed Plastic

NS

W6 x 16

P723

12K3

10K1 10K1

10K1* ,16K2 10K1*

22 MSG Min.

22 MSG Min. 22 MSG Min. 22 MSG Min. 22 MSG Min.

Foamed Plastic

Foamed Plastic Foamed Plastic Foamed Plastic Foamed Plastic

121

NS

NS NS NS NS

W6 x 16

W6 x 16 W8 x 28 W6 x 16 W6 x 16

P720

P729

P722 P732 P733 P826

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ECONOMICAL JOIST GUIDE

Combined K, VS, LH & DLH Series Load Table

Where the joist span is in the GREEN SHADED area of the table, the row of bridging nearest the mid span shall be diagonal bridging with bolted connections at chords and intersection. Hoisting cables shall not be released until this row of bolted diagional bridging is completely installed.

The following table is an economy guide with the Joists listed in sequence of increasing relative cost. That is, the most economical joist for given length is listed first. The economies were based on production costs and do not include bridging requirements or erection costs.

Where the joist span is in the BLUE SHADED area of the table, all rows of bridging shall be diagonal bridging with bolted connections at chords and intersection. Hoist cables shall not be released until the two rows of bridging nearest the third points are completely installed.

HOW TO USE THE ECONOMICAL JOIST GUIDE: The specifying professional simply turns to the length required and proceeds down the allowable loads column until the first joist type in the list that will carry the required load is found. (However, additional bridging due to erection stability requirements should be taken into consideration.) This will then be the most economical joist type for the combination of length and required load. The approximate weight per foot of the joist is listed to the right of the live load.

Where the joist span is in the GRAY SHADED area of the table hoisting cables shall not be released until all rows of bridging are completely installed.

EXAMPLE: Given 40'-0" length and a required load of 300 plf. On page 126 of the table under 40', it is found that a 30K7 at 40'-0" will carry 319 plf TL. SHADING LEGEND The figures shown in red are the live loads per lineal foot of joist which will produce an approximate deflection of 1/360 of the length. If a deflection limitation of 1/240 is required multiply the figures in red by 1.5. In no case shall the total load capacity of the joist be exceeded.

GREEN BLUE GRAY

NOTE: Length as used in the economical joist guide means: clear span + 8" for K Series and clear span + 12" for LH and DLH Series joists.

Total loads shown in the table are allowable total loads in ASD; the loads multiplied by 1.5 are approximately factored total loads in LRFD.

You will note that the tables have been shaded to match the load tables. This shading indicates when bolted cross bridging needs to be installed per the Steel Joist Institute specification for a particular joist series.

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10K 1

10K 1

10K 1

10K 1 12K 1

10K 1 14K 1

10K 1 12K 1 14K 1 14K 3

10K 1 12K 1 14K 1 12K 3 14K 3

10K 1 12K 1 14K 1 12K 3 16K 2 16K 3

10K 1 12K 1 14K 1 12K 3 14K 3 16K 2 16K 3 14K 4 14K 6

10K1 12K1 14K1 12K3 16K2 16K3 18K3 16K4 16K5

12K 1 14K 1 12K 3

Allowable Loads (PLF)

10' LENGTH

Joist Weight

550

550

5.0

550

542

5.0

550

455

5.0

479 550

363 510

5.0 5.0

11' LENGTH 12' LENGTH 13' LENGTH 14' LENGTH 412 550

289 550

5.0 5.2

358 434 511 550

234 344 475 507

5.0 5.0 5.2 5.9

15' LENGTH

16' LENGTH 313 380 448 476 550

192 282 390 351 467

5.0 5.0 5.2 5.7 5.9

277 336 395 420 512 550

159 234 324 291 488 526

5.0 5.0 5.2 5.7 5.5 6.3

246 299 352 374 441 456 508 530 550

134 197 272 245 339 409 456 397 408

5.0 5.0 5.2 5.5 5.8 5.5 6.3 6.7 6.9

221 268 315 335 408 455 514 547 550

113 167 230 207 347 386 494 452 455

5.0 5.0 5.2 5.6 5.5 6.3 6.6 7.0 7.2

241 284 302

142 197 177

5.0 5.2 5.5

17' LENGTH

18' LENGTH

19' LENGTH

20' LENGTH

Joist

Allowable Loads (PLF)

20' LENGTH (Cont.)

16K2 16K3 18K3 16K4 16K5

12K1 14K1 12K3 14K3 16K2 16K3 18K3 16K4 20K3 16K5 18K4 20K4

12K1 14K1 12K3 14K3 16K2 16K3 18K3 16K4 20K3 18K4 20K4 18K5 22K6 18LH2 18LH3 18LH4 18LH5 18LH6 18LH7 18LH8 18LH9

14K1 12K3 16K2 16K3 18K3 16K4 20K3 18K4 20K4 18K5 22K6 18LH3 18LH4 20LH5 18LH5 18LH6 18LH7 20LH8 18LH9 20LH9 20LH10

14K1 12K3

Joist Weight

368 410 463 493 550

297 330 423 386 426

5.5 6.2 6.5 7.0 7.5

218 257 273 322 333 371 420 447 468 503 506 550

123 170 153 212 255 285 364 333 453 373 426 520

5.0 5.2 5.5 5.7 5.5 6.3 6.6 7.0 6.7 7.5 7.2 7.6

199 234 249 293 303 337 382 406 426 460 514 518 550 554 614 715 808 955 992 1034 1108

106 147 132 184 222 247 316 289 393 370 461 414 548 439 488 566 637 738 776 810 864

5.0 5.1 5.5 5.6 5.5 6.2 6.5 6.9 6.7 7.2 7.6 7.7 7.5 8.8 10 11 12 14 15 15 16

21' LENGTH

22' LENGTH

23' LENGTH 214 128 227 116 277 194 308 216 349 276 371 252 389 344 420 323 469 402 473 362 550 518 587 446 684 517 697 589 772 582 913 674 949 709 1024 858 1059 790 1121 935 1209 1008

5.1 5.5 5.5 6.0 6.6 7.0 6.7 7.2 7.6 7.7 7.7 10 11 11 13 15 15 15 16 16 17

196 208

5.1 5.6

24' LENGTH 113 101

Joist

24' LENGTH (Cont.)

16K2 16K3 18K3 16K4 20K3 18K4 20K4 18K5 18K6 20K5 24K6 18LH3 20LH4 18LH4 20LH5 18LH5 18LH6 20LH6 18LH7 18LH8 20LH7 20LH8 18LH9 20LH9 20LH10

14K1 16K2 16K3 18K3 16K4 20K3 18K4 16K6 18K5 16K7 18K6 20K5 18K7 20K6 16K9 24K6 20LH4 18LH4 20LH5 18LH5 20LH6 18LH7 18LH8 20LH7 20LH8 18LH9 20LH9 20LH10

14K1 16K2 16K3 18K3 16K4 20K3 18K4 20K4 18K5 22K4 20K5 20K6 22K5 26K5

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Allowable Loads (PLF)

Joist Weight

254 283 320 340 357 385 430 434 473 485 550 562 621 655 668 739 875 892 908 946 951 980 1014 1073 1158

170 189 242 221 302 284 353 318 345 396 544 409 503 474 540 534 619 713 650 679 761 787 725 857 924

5.5 6.1 6.5 6.9 6.7 7.2 7.6 7.7 8.5 8.2 7.7 10 10 11 11 12 15 15 15 16 15 16 17 16 17

180 234 260 294 313 329 355 384 400 428 435 446 485 486 514 550 596 628 641 709 855 872 908 912 941 973 1030 1111

100 150 167 214 195 266 250 238 281 263 305 350 337 380 311 520 463 436 497 492 656 599 625 701 724 667 789 851

5.1 5.5 5.9 6.3 6.9 6.7 7.1 8.1 7.7 8.6 8.5 8.2 9.0 8.9 10 8.6 10 11 11 13 15 16 16 16 16 17 17 18

166 216 240 272 289 304 328 366 369 404 412 449 455 542

83 133 148 190 173 236 222 277 249 338 310 337 379 535

5.1 5.5 5.9 6.4 6.8 6.7 7.2 7.6 7.7 8.0 8.2 8.9 8.8 8.8

25' LENGTH

26' LENGTH

Joist

Allowable Loads (PLF)

Joist Weight

26' LENGTH (Cont.)

24K6 24K7 20LH4 18LH4 20LH5 18LH5 20LH6 18LH7 18LH8 20LH7 18LH9 20LH9 20LH10

14K1 16K2 16K3 18K3 16K4 20K3 18K4 20K4 18K5 22K4 20K5 20K6 22K5 24K6 26K6 26K7 20LH4 18LH4 20LH5 18LH5 20LH6 20LH7 20LH8 20LH9 20LH10

14K1 16K2 16K3 18K3 16K4 20K3 16K5 18K4 20K4 18K5 18K6 20K5 22K5 26K5 24K6 22K7 26K6 28K6 28K7 20LH4 20LH5 18LH5 20LH6 20LH7 20LH8 20LH9 20LH10

543 550 574 604 616 684 822 840 876 878 936 990 1068

493 499 428 403 459 454 606 553 577 647 616 729 786

8.9 9.2 11 12 11 13 15 16 16 16 17 17 18

154 200 223 252 268 281 303 339 342 374 382 416 422 503 547 550 566 571 609 648 791 845 873 953 1028

79 119 132 169 155 211 198 247 222 301 277 301 337 439 519 522 406 367 437 414 561 599 619 675 724

5.1 5.5 5.9 6.3 6.8 6.6 7.0 7.4 7.7 8.0 8.2 8.8 8.7 8.6 8.9 9.1 11 12 12 14 15 16 16 17 19

143 186 207 234 249 261 281 282 315 318 346 355 392 466 467 475 508 548 550 558 602 614 763 814 842 918 991

70 106 118 151 138 189 155 177 221 199 216 248 302 427 393 364 464 541 543 386 416 378 521 556 575 626 673

5.1 5.5 5.8 6.2 6.6 6.7 7.4 7.2 7.5 7.7 8.5 8.2 8.8 8.1 8.5 9.2 8.9 9.2 9.2 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 20

27' LENGTH

28' LENGTH

ECONOMICAL JOIST GUIDE Combined K, VS, LH & DLH Series Load Table Joist

16K3 18K3 16K4 20K3 18K4 20K4 18K5 22K4 20K5 22K5 26K5 24K6 28K6 28K7 18LH5 20LH5 18LH6 24LH6 24LH7 20LH7 24LH8 24LH9 24LH10 24LH11

18K3 16K4 20K3 18K4 20K4 18K5 20K5 20K6 22K6 26K5 24K6 26K6 28K6 26K7 28K7 26K8 26K9 20LH5 18LH6 24LH6 24LH7 24LH8 24LH9 24LH10 24LH11

16K4 20K3 18K4 20K4 18K5 22K4 20K5 24K4 20K6 22K5 22K6 26K5 24K6 22K7 28K6 22K9 28K8 24LH6

Allowable Loads (PLF)

29' LENGTH

Joist Weight

193 218 232 243 263 293 296 324 330 365 434 435 511 550 581 595 648 708 778 786 830 977 1033 1088

106 136 124 170 159 199 179 242 223 272 384 354 486 522 345 395 377 567 623 518 662 775 822 861

5.9 6.2 6.7 6.6 7.0 7.4 7.7 7.8 8.1 8.7 8.0 8.4 9.1 9.5 14 13 15 14 15 16 16 18 19 20

203 216 227 245 274 276 308 336 371 405 406 441 477 492 531 544 550 571 605 684 752 802 944 998 1052

123 112 153 144 179 161 201 218 266 346 319 377 439 417 486 457 459 366 340 529 582 618 724 768 804

6.1 6.6 6.5 6.9 7.3 7.7 8.0 8.7 8.2 8.0 8.4 8.8 9.0 9.2 9.5 10 10 13 15 14 15 16 18 19 21

30' LENGTH

31' LENGTH 203 212 229 256 258 283 289 310 314 319 347 379 380 387 446 465 550 662

101 138 130 162 146 198 182 237 198 222 241 314 289 267 397 316 480 495

6.6 6.6 6.9 7.4 7.7 7.8 8.1 8.4 8.8 8.7 8.3 8.1 8.6 8.8 9.0 10 10 14

Joist

31' LENGTH (Cont.)

24LH7 24LH8 24LH9 24LH10 24LH11

16K2 16K3 18K3 20K4 18K5 20K5 24K4 22K5 22K6 26K5 24K6 26K6 28K6 22K9 28K7 26K8 28K8 28K9 24LH6 24LH7 24LH8 24LH9 24LH10 24LH11

18K3 20K4 22K4 20K5 24K4 20K6 22K5 26K5 24K6 26K6 28K6 26K7 28K7 28K8 26K9 28K9 28K10 24LH6 24LH7 24LH8 24LH9 24LH10 24LH11

18K3 20K3 18K4 18K6 24K4 20K6 22K5 26K5 26K6 28K6 26K7 28K7

Allowable Loads (PLF)

Joist

727 776 913 965 1017

545 579 677 718 752

15 16 19 20 21

142 158 178 240 242 271 290 299 326 356 357 387 418 436 466 477 515 549 641 704 752 884 935 985

71 79 101 147 132 165 215 201 219 285 262 309 361 287 400 375 433 463 465 511 543 635 674 705

5.5 5.8 6.1 7.2 7.6 7.9 8.1 8.4 8.4 8.0 8.5 8.6 8.9 10 9.5 9.9 10 11 14 15 16 19 20 20

168 226 249 254 273 277 281 334 335 364 393 406 438 484 488 527 532 621 683 729 857 906 955

92 134 164 150 196 163 183 259 239 282 329 312 364 399 370 432 435 437 480 510 597 633 663

6.1 7.3 7.9 8.1 8.3 8.7 8.5 8.0 8.3 8.6 8.8 9.1 9.4 10 11 11 11 15 16 16 19 20 22

158 176 190 233 257 261 265 315 343 370 382 412

84 105 98 120 179 149 167 237 257 300 285 333

6.1 6.4 6.9 8.2 8.1 8.6 8.4 7.9 8.5 8.8 9.1 9.4

32' LENGTH

33' LENGTH

34' LENGTH

Joist

18K3 20K3 18K4 20K4 20K6 26K5 26K6 28K6 26K7 28K7 28K8 26K9 28K9 28K10 28LH6 28LH7 28LH8 24LH8 28LH9 28LH10 28LH11 28LH12 28LH13

18K3 20K3 18K4 20K4 18K5 24K6 22K7 24K7 28K6 26K7 24K8 28K7 26K8 30K7 28K9 28K10 28LH6 28LH7 28LH8 24LH8 28LH9 28LH10 28LH11 28LH12 28LH13

125

Joist Weight

34' LENGTH (Cont.)

24K9 28K8 28K9 28K10 28LH6 28LH7 28LH8 24LH8 28LH9 24LH9 28LH10 28LH11 28LH12 28LH13

20K3 20K4

Allowable Loads (PLF)

423 456 496 516 552 624 668 707 823 832 900 965 1060 1105

286 364 395 410 443 499 533 480 656 562 714 763 835 872

10 10 11 11 13 14 15 17 17 20 19 20 23 23

149 166 179 200 246 297 323 349 360 389 430 433 468 501 537 606 649 677 799 874 938 1030 1073

77 96 90 112 137 217 236 275 261 305 333 310 361 389 417 471 503 447 618 673 719 787 822

6.1 6.5 6.9 7.3 8.7 7.9 8.5 8.7 9.0 9.4 9.9 10 11 11 13 14 15 17 18 20 21 23 24

141 157 169 189 191 281 286 313 330 340 346 367 376 395 442 487 521 589 631 649 777 850 911 1001 1043

70 88 82 103 92 183 169 203 252 240 222 280 263 323 332 366 394 445 475 416 584 636 680 744 777

6.1 6.4 6.9 7.2 7.5 8.3 8.7 8.8 8.8 9.1 9.5 9.4 9.8 9.6 11 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 21 23 24

148 179

81 95

6.4 7.3

35' LENGTH

36' LENGTH

37' LENGTH

Joist

Allowable Loads (PLF)

Joist Weight

37' LENGTH (Cont.)

26K5 24K6 28K6 26K7 28K7 30K7 28K8 26K9 30K8 28K9 30K9 30K10 28LH6 24LH6 28LH7 24LH7 28LH8 24LH8 28LH9 28LH10 28LH11 28LH12 28LH13

20K3 20K4 24K6 28K6 26K7 28K7 30K7 28K8 26K9 30K8 28K9 30K9 30K10 28LH6 24LH6 28LH7 24LH7 28LH8 28LH9 28LH10 28LH11 28LH12 28LH13

20K3 20K4 20K5 28K6 26K7 28K7 30K7 28K8 26K9 30K8 28K9 30K9 26K10 30K10 32LH7 32LH8 28LH7 32LH9 32LH10 32LH11 28LH11

265 266 312 322 348 373 384 387 413 418 449 474 507 530 573 588 614 622 755 826 886 974 1015

183 169 232 221 257 297 282 262 325 305 352 374 373 331 421 367 449 388 553 602 643 704 735

7.9 8.3 8.7 9.1 9.3 9.5 9.9 10 10 11 11 12 13 15 15 16 16 17 18 21 21 23 25

141 170 252 296 305 329 354 364 367 391 396 426 461 494 504 558 565 597 735 804 863 948 988

74 87 156 214 204 237 274 260 241 300 282 325 353 354 306 399 343 426 524 570 609 667 696

6.3 7.2 8.3 8.6 9.0 9.2 9.5 9.9 10 10 11 11 11 13 15 15 16 16 19 20 22 23 26

133 161 181 280 289 313 336 346 348 371 376 404 413 449 486 528 543 662 732 802 841

69 81 90 198 188 219 253 240 223 277 260 300 262 333 388 421 379 526 581 635 578

6.4 7.3 7.9 8.6 9.0 9.1 9.5 9.9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 14 15 17 18 20 22

38' LENGTH

39' LENGTH

ECONOMICAL JOIST GUIDE Combined K, VS, LH & DLH Series Load Table Allowable Loads (PLF) Total Live

Joist Type

Joist Weight (lbs./ft.)

39' LENGTH (Cont.) 32LH12 28LH13 32LH13 32LH14 32LH15

941 962 1050 1081 1117

742 661 825 850 878

127 153 169 172 253 275 297 319 328 331 357 384 393 438 474 514 529 645 713 782 918 1024 1054 1089

64 75 91 84 148 174 203 234 222 207 241 278 243 315 368 400 360 500 552 604 705 784 807 834

23 26 25 26 26

6.4 7.2 7.6 7.9 8.9 9.0 9.1 9.4 9.9 10 11 11 12 12 13 14 15 16 18 20 23 26 26 27

41' LENGTH 22K4 24K4 24K7 26K7 24K8 24K9 30K7 26K9 28K9 30K9 26K10 30K10 32LH7 32LH8 28LH7 32LH9 32LH10 32LH11 28LH11 32LH12 32LH13 32LH14 32LH15

161 176 241 262 266 290 303 315 340 365 374 427 462 502 516 630 696 762 799 895 998 1028 1062

85 101 137 162 150 162 217 192 224 258 225 300 351 380 342 476 525 574 523 671 746 768 794

7.6 8.0 8.9 9.0 9.5 10 9.5 10 11 11 12 12 13 14 16 17 19 21 23 23 26 26 28

42' LENGTH 22K4 24K7 26K7 24K8 28K7 26K8 30K7 26K9 30K8 28K9 30K9 26K10

153 229 249 253 269 275 289 300 320 324 348 356

79 127 150 139 175 164 202 178 221 208 240 210

Joist Weight (lbs./ft.)

Joist Type

42' LENGTH (Cont.)

40' LENGTH 20K3 20K4 22K4 20K5 24K7 26K7 28K7 30K7 28K8 26K9 28K9 30K9 26K10 30K10 32LH7 32LH8 28LH7 32LH9 32LH10 32LH11 32LH12 32LH13 32LH14 32LH15

Allowable Loads (PLF) Total Live

Joist Type

7.6 8.9 9.0 9.6 9.2 9.7 9.5 10 10 11 11 12

28K10 30K10 30K11 32LH7 32LH8 28LH7 28LH8 32LH9 32LH10 32LH11 32LH12 32LH13 32LH14 32LH15

384 413 417 451 490 505 540 614 679 744 874 974 1003 1037

245 282 284 334 362 326 348 453 500 547 639 710 732 756

146 160 196 276 286 305 309 332 339 367 394 407 434 441 478 555 612 668 727 799 853 940 952 1036 1092

73 88 116 188 166 206 194 223 195 228 263 270 354 318 346 451 499 543 522 647 610 758 678 833 877

12 12 12 14 15 16 16 17 19 21 24 26 27 28

7.5 8.0 7.9 9.3 10 10 11 11 12 12 12 13 13 14 15 16 17 18 21 21 25 25 27 28 29

44' LENGTH 22K4 24K4 22K5 26K5 26K6 24K7 28K6 30K8 28K9 30K9 26K10 28K10 30K10 30K11 36LH8 32LH7 32LH8 36LH9 36LH10 36LH11 36LH12 32LH12 36LH13 36LH14 36LH15

139 153 157 187 204 209 220 291 295 317 324 350 376 398 424 431 467 543 598 653 781 834 918 1012 1067

68 82 76 108 118 110 137 192 181 208 182 212 245 258 338 304 330 431 476 518 617 582 724 795 837

Joist Weight (lbs./ft.)

7.5 8.1 8.3 7.9 8.5 8.9 8.6 10 11 11 12 12 12 13 13 14 15 16 17 18 21 25 25 28 29

126

24K4 26K5 26K6 28K6 26K7 24K8 28K7 24K10 26K10 28K10 30K10 30K11 36LH8 32LH7 32LH8 36LH9 36LH10 36LH11 36LH12 32LH12 36LH13 36LH14 36LH15

146 179 194 210 217 220 234 285 310 334 359 389 414 421 457 531 584 638 763 815 898 990 1043

76 101 110 128 122 113 142 144 170 198 229 246 323 291 315 412 455 495 590 556 692 760 800

139 171 186 201 207 211 229 296 320 344 380 405 412 427 447 519 572 624 679 747 797 878 968 1020

71 95 103 120 114 106 125 159 186 214 236 309 278 251 302 394 435 474 455 564 532 662 727 765

7.8 7.9 8.5 8.6 9.0 9.5 9.2 12 12 12 12 13 13 14 15 16 17 19 21 26 25 28 29

7.9 7.9 8.5 8.6 9.1 9.6 9.7 12 12 12 14 13 14 16 16 16 18 19 22 23 26 26 28 30

47' LENGTH 24K4 26K5 26K6 28K6 24K8 24K10 26K10 28K10 30K10 36LH7 30K11 36LH8 32LH7 28LH7 32LH8 28LH8 36LH9 36LH10 36LH11 32LH11

133 164 178 192 202 261 284 306 329 360 372 396 403 410 437 438 508 559 611 664

67 89 96 112 99 126 149 174 201 270 226 296 266 236 289 525 377 417 454 436

Joist Weight (lbs./ft.)

47' LENGTH (Cont.)

46' LENGTH 24K4 26K5 26K6 28K6 26K7 24K8 26K8 26K10 28K10 30K10 30K11 36LH8 32LH7 28LH7 32LH8 36LH9 36LH10 36LH11 32LH11 36LH12 32LH12 36LH13 36LH14 36LH15

Allowable Loads (PLF) Total Live

Joist Type

45' LENGTH

43' LENGTH 22K4 24K4 26K5 30K7 26K9 30K8 28K9 30K9 26K10 28K10 30K10 30K11 36LH8 32LH7 32LH8 36LH9 36LH10 36LH11 32LH11 36LH12 32LH12 36LH13 32LH13 36LH14 36LH15

Allowable Loads (PLF) Total Live

7.9 7.9 8.5 8.6 9.6 12 12 12 12 12 14 13 15 16 16 17 17 18 20 22

36LH12 32LH12 36LH13 32LH13 36LH14 36LH15

731 780 859 870 947 999

541 510 634 566 696 733

23 26 26 28 29 30

48' LENGTH 24K4 26K5 26K6 24K7 28K6 24K8 24K10 26K10 28K10 30K10 30K12 36LH8 28LH7 32LH8 36LH9 36LH10 36LH11 32LH11 36LH12 32LH12 36LH13 36LH14 36LH15 40LH15 40LH16

128 157 171 175 184 194 250 272 294 315 365 388 394 428 497 548 598 650 715 764 841 927 978 1009 1112

63 83 90 85 105 93 118 140 163 188 216 284 222 277 362 400 435 418 518 489 607 667 703 810 890

7.9 7.8 8.4 8.9 8.6 9.6 12 12 12 12 14 14 16 16 17 18 20 23 23 27 26 29 31 31 34

49' LENGTH 26K5 26K6 28K6 26K7 28K7 26K8 30K7 28K8 26K9 30K8 30K10 30K11 30K12 28LH7 32LH8 36LH9 36LH10 36LH11 32LH11 36LH12 32LH12 36LH13 32LH13 32LH14 36LH14 36LH15 40LH15 40LH16

150 164 177 183 197 202 212 218 220 234 303 347 357 379 419 487 536 586 637 701 748 824 834 859 908 958 988 1089

78 85 99 94 110 103 127 120 112 139 177 202 207 209 266 347 383 417 401 497 469 583 521 536 640 674 777 854

7.9 8.4 8.6 9.1 9.3 9.7 9.4 9.9 10 10 12 14 14 16 16 17 18 20 23 24 27 28 30 31 30 31 31 34

50' LENGTH 26K5 26K6 26K7 28K7 26K8

144 157 175 189 194

73 80 89 103 97

7.9 8.5 9.1 9.3 9.7

ECONOMICAL JOIST GUIDE Combined K, VS, LH & DLH Series Load Table Joist

Allowable Loads (PLF)

Joist Weight

50' LENGTH (Cont.)

30K7 26K9 28K9 30K9 26K10 28K10 30K11 30K12 36LH8 32LH8 36LH9 36LH10 36LH11 32LH11 36LH12 36LH13 36LH14 36LH15 40LH15 40LH16

26K5 26K6 28K6 26K7 28K7 26K8 26K9 28K9 30K9 26K10 28K10 30K10 30K11 30K12 28LH7 36LH8 32LH8 36LH9 36LH10 36LH11 32LH11 36LH12 36LH13 32LH13 36LH14 36LH15 40LH15 40LH16

26K5 26K6 28K6 26K7 28K7 26K8 26K9 28K9 30K9 26K10 28K10 30K10 28K12 30K12 28LH7 32LH8 36LH9 36LH10 36LH11

203 211 228 245 250 270 333 350 372 411 477 526 574 625 687 807 890 938 968 1067

119 105 123 141 124 144 190 199 262 255 333 368 400 385 477 559 615 647 746 820

51' LENGTH 139 151 163 168 182 186 203 219 235 241 260 279 320 343 352 365 397 468 515 563 602 673 791 801 872 920 949 1046

69 75 88 83 97 91 99 115 133 116 136 157 179 192 186 251 242 320 354 385 363 459 538 480 591 622 717 788

52' LENGTH 133 145 157 162 175 179 195 210 226 231 250 268 325 336 339 383 459 505 552

65 71 83 79 92 86 93 109 126 110 128 148 165 184 176 229 308 340 370

9.4 10 11 11 12 12 14 14 14 16 17 18 21 23 23 28 30 32 31 34

7.9 8.5 8.6 9.1 9.3 9.8 10 11 11 12 12 12 14 15 16 14 16 17 19 21 23 24 28 30 31 33 31 33

7.9 8.4 8.6 9.1 9.3 9.7 10 11 11 12 12 12 15 15 16 16 18 19 21

Joist

Joist Weight

Joist

52' LENGTH (Cont.)

32LH11 36LH12 36LH13 36LH14 36LH15 40LH15 40LH16

28K6 28K7 30K7 28K8 28K9 30K9 28K10 30K10 40LH8 30K12 44LH9 36LH9 44LH11 32LH9 36LH10 36LH11 44LH12 36LH12 36LH13 44LH14 36LH14 36LH15 44LH15 40LH15 44LH16 44LH17

28K6 28K7 30K7 28K8 28K9 30K9 28K10 30K10 30K11 40LH8 36LH7 30K12 44LH9 36LH9 44LH11 32LH9 36LH10 40LH11 36LH11 44LH12 36LH12 44LH13 36LH13 44LH14 36LH14 36LH15 44LH15 40LH15 44LH16 44LH17

28K6

Allowable Loads (PLF)

580 660 776 855 902 931 1026

343 441 517 568 598 690 758

23 25 28 31 33 31 34

151 168 181 186 203 218 240 258 315 330 380 450 454 463 496 541 562 647 761 767 839 885 892 913 1029 1105

78 87 100 95 103 119 121 140 233 177 309 296 368 270 327 356 454 424 498 616 547 575 716 664 824 880

8.6 9.2 9.4 9.9 11 11 12 12 12 16 14 18 16 19 19 21 19 25 28 26 31 34 31 32 34 37

145 162 174 179 195 209 232 249 285 309 313 324 373 442 445 447 486 488 531 552 635 654 747 753 824 868 876 896 1010 1084

74 82 94 89 97 112 114 132 150 225 204 170 298 285 354 256 315 350 343 437 409 518 479 594 527 554 690 639 793 848

8.7 9.2 9.4 9.9 11 11 12 12 14 13 13 16 14 18 16 19 19 18 22 19 25 23 29 26 32 34 31 33 34 37

140

70

8.6

53' LENGTH

54' LENGTH

55' LENGTH

Joist Weight

55' LENGTH (Cont.)

28K7 30K7 28K8 30K8 28K9 30K9 28K10 30K10 40LH8 36LH7 30K12 44LH9 36LH9 40LH10 36LH10 36LH11 32LH11 44LH12 36LH12 44LH13 36LH13 44LH14 36LH14 36LH15 44LH15 40LH15 44LH16 44LH17

28K6 28K7 30K7 28K8 30K8 28K9 30K9 28K10 30K10 30K11 40LH8 30K12 44LH9 36LH9 44LH11 40LH10 36LH10 40LH11 36LH11 44LH12 36LH12 44LH13 40LH13 36LH13 44LH14 32LH14 36LH14 36LH15 44LH15 40LH15 44LH16 44LH17

30K7 30K8 30K9 30K10 30K11 40LH8 48LH10

127

Allowable Loads (PLF)

156 168 173 185 188 202 223 240 304 307 312 366 434 439 477 521 522 541 624 642 734 739 809 852 860 880 991 1065

77 89 85 98 92 106 108 125 216 197 161 287 275 312 304 330 292 421 394 499 462 572 507 534 665 616 765 817

9.3 9.4 9.9 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 16 15 18 17 20 22 24 20 25 23 29 26 32 34 31 33 34 36

135 151 162 166 179 181 195 215 231 265 298 301 359 426 429 431 469 471 512 532 613 631 675 720 726 738 794 837 844 864 974 1046

66 73 84 80 92 87 100 102 118 135 209 153 277 265 329 301 293 326 319 406 380 482 465 445 552 395 489 515 641 594 737 788

8.6 9.2 9.4 9.9 10 11 11 12 12 14 13 16 15 18 17 17 21 19 23 20 25 23 26 30 27 33 34 35 30 33 35 37

156 173 188 223 256 293 353

80 88 95 112 128 201 293

9.4 10 11 12 14 13 15

56' LENGTH

57' LENGTH

Joist

Allowable Loads (PLF)

57' LENGTH (Cont.)

48LH11 36LH9 44LH11 40LH10 36LH10 36LH11 36LH12 44LH13 40LH13 36LH13 32LH14 36LH14 36LH15 44LH14 40LH15 48LH16 44LH16 44LH17

30K7 30K8 30K9 30K10 30K11 40LH8 44LH9 48LH11 40LH9 44LH10 32LH9 44LH11 40LH10 36LH10 36LH11 36LH12 44LH13 36LH13 44LH14 36LH14 36LH15 44LH15 48LH16 40LH16 44LH16 48LH17 44LH17

30K7 30K8 30K9 30K10 40LH8 48LH10 44LH10 32LH9 44LH11 36LH10 36LH11 36LH12 44LH13 36LH13 44LH14 36LH14 36LH15 44LH15 40LH15 48LH16 40LH16 44LH16

Joist Weight

383 418 422 424 461 503 602 619 664 708 713 780 822 829 849 905 956 1027

316 256 318 290 283 308 367 465 449 430 374 472 497 619 573 737 711 761

15 18 17 17 21 22 25 23 26 30 33 34 36 31 33 31 36 38

151 167 181 215 247 288 347 376 378 383 391 414 416 454 495 593 609 697 701 768 809 815 890 919 940 999 1009

76 83 90 106 121 195 258 305 254 284 208 307 280 273 297 354 449 415 514 456 480 597 712 608 687 796 734

9.4 10 11 12 14 13 15 15 17 16 19 17 18 21 22 25 23 30 28 35 36 31 31 37 37 37 40

146 161 175 208 283 341 377 379 407 440 480 575 598 675 689 755 795 801 820 874 903 924

72 79 86 101 188 273 274 198 296 260 283 338 434 395 497 434 464 577 535 688 588 664

9.4 10 11 12 13 14 16 19 17 20 23 25 24 30 28 35 36 31 34 32 37 37

58' LENGTH

59' LENGTH

ECONOMICAL JOIST GUIDE Combined K, VS, LH & DLH Series Load Table Joist

Allowable Loads (PLF)

59' LENGTH (Cont.)

48LH17 44LH17

30K7 30K8 30K9 30K10 30K11 40LH8 48LH10 44LH10 44LH11 36LH10 40LH11 36LH11 36LH12 44LH13 36LH13 44LH14 36LH14 48LH15 36LH15 44LH15 48LH16 44LH16 48LH17 44LH17

40LH8 48LH10 44LH10 44LH11 40LH10 36LH10 40LH11 36LH11 44LH12 40LH12 44LH13 40LH13 48LH14 44LH14 48LH15 44LH15 40LH15 48LH16 44LH16 48LH17 44LH17

40LH8 48LH10 44LH10 44LH11 40LH10 36LH10 40LH11 36LH11 44LH12 40LH12 44LH13 40LH13 48LH14 44LH14 52DLH14 44LH15 52DLH15

Joist Weight

982 992

769 710

37 39

141 156 169 201 231 278 335 370 401 426 439 465 557 588 654 677 729 746 781 788 860 908 965 975

69 75 81 96 109 182 264 265 287 248 283 269 322 419 376 480 412 577 448 558 665 642 744 686

9.4 10 11 12 14 13 15 16 17 20 19 23 25 25 30 28 34 28 36 31 32 36 37 39

274 330 364 394 396 413 432 451 488 526 579 620 638 666 734 775 793 846 893 949 959

176 256 257 277 253 236 274 257 342 334 405 391 487 464 558 540 500 643 621 719 664

13 15 16 17 18 21 21 23 21 25 25 28 26 28 29 31 36 33 37 37 39

269 324 358 388 389 401 425 438 480 517 569 610 628 655 736 762 827

170 247 248 268 245 225 265 246 331 323 392 379 472 450 584 522 658

14 15 17 18 19 21 21 23 21 25 25 29 26 29 29 31 32

60' LENGTH

61' LENGTH

62' LENGTH

Joist

Allowable Loads (PLF)

62' LENGTH (Cont.)

48LH16 44LH16 52DLH16 48LH17 44LH17 52DLH17

40LH8 48LH10 40LH9 44LH10 44LH11 40LH10 36LH10 40LH11 36LH11 44LH12 40LH12 44LH13 40LH13 52DLH13 44LH14 52DLH14 44LH15 52DLH15 48LH16 44LH16 52DLH16 48LH17 44LH17 52DLH17

40LH8 48LH10 40LH9 44LH10 44LH11 40LH10 36LH10 40LH11 48LH12 44LH12 36LH12 44LH13 40LH13 52DLH13 44LH14 52DLH14 44LH15 52DLH15 48LH16 52DLH16 48LH17 44LH17 52DLH17

40LH8 48LH10 44LH10 44LH11 40LH10 40LH11 48LH12 44LH12 36LH12 40LH12 52DLH12

Joist Weight

832 879 892 934 944 1026

623 601 732 696 642 835

33 37 34 37 41 40

265 319 348 353 381 383 389 418 425 472 509 560 600 634 645 724 750 814 819 865 878 919 929 1010

165 239 215 240 260 237 215 257 234 321 313 380 367 506 435 565 506 637 603 582 708 674 622 809

14 15 18 17 18 19 21 21 23 22 25 25 28 26 29 29 31 32 33 37 35 38 40 40

261 314 342 347 375 377 378 412 430 465 493 551 591 625 635 713 738 801 806 864 905 914 994

160 232 209 233 252 230 206 249 314 311 267 368 355 490 422 547 490 617 584 686 653 602 783

15 15 18 17 18 19 21 21 19 22 25 25 28 26 29 29 31 32 34 35 39 43 40

257 309 342 370 371 405 424 458 478 493 506

155 225 226 244 223 241 305 301 255 294 392

15 15 17 18 19 21 20 23 25 25 22

63' LENGTH

64' LENGTH

65' LENGTH

Joist

Joist Weight

65' LENGTH (Cont.)

44LH13 40LH13 52DLH13 44LH14 52DLH14 44LH15 52DLH15 52DLH16 44LH17 52DLH17

40LH8 48LH10 44LH10 44LH11 40LH10 40LH11 48LH12 44LH12 40LH12 52DLH12 44LH13 52DLH13 44LH14 52DLH14 44LH15 40LH15 52DLH15 48LH16 52DLH16 44LH17 52DLH17

40LH8 44LH9 40LH9 44LH10 44LH11 56DLH11 44LH12 36LH12 40LH12 52DLH12 44LH13 48LH14 52DLH13 44LH14 40LH14 48LH15 52DLH14 44LH15 40LH15 52DLH15 48LH16 52DLH16 48LH17 44LH17 52DLH17

40LH8 44LH9 40LH9 44LH10 56DLH11 44LH12 40LH12 44LH13

128

Allowable Loads (PLF)

543 581 614 625 702 727 789 851 900 979

357 344 475 409 531 475 598 665 584 759

26 28 26 29 30 31 33 34 43 40

254 305 337 364 367 399 417 451 486 498 535 605 615 691 716 734 777 781 838 886 964

150 216 219 237 216 234 295 292 285 380 346 461 396 515 461 427 580 549 645 566 736

15 16 17 18 20 22 20 23 25 23 26 26 31 30 31 36 34 35 37 43 40

247 300 323 332 359 422 444 450 472 491 527 581 596 606 638 668 681 705 712 765 770 825 864 873 950

144 193 188 212 230 363 283 232 273 369 336 404 447 385 367 462 499 447 408 563 533 626 596 549 715

15 16 18 18 18 20 23 25 25 23 26 27 27 30 34 31 31 31 36 34 35 37 40 44 40

241 296 315 327 415 437 459 519

138 187 180 206 352 275 261 326

15 17 18 18 20 23 25 26

66' LENGTH

67' LENGTH

68' LENGTH

Joist

Allowable Loads (PLF)

68' LENGTH (Cont.)

48LH14 52DLH13 44LH14 48LH15 52DLH14 44LH15 52DLH15 48LH16 52DLH16 48LH17 44LH17 52DLH17

40LH8 44LH9 40LH9 44LH10 40LH10 44LH11 56DLH11 44LH12 40LH12 48LH13 44LH13 52DLH13 44LH14 48LH15 52DLH14 44LH15 56DLH15 52DLH15 48LH16 52DLH16 48LH17 44LH17 52DLH17

40LH8 40LH9 44LH10 40LH10 44LH11 36LH11 40LH11 56DLH11 44LH12 40LH12 52DLH12 48LH13 44LH13 48LH14 52DLH13 44LH14 48LH15 52DLH14 44LH15 52DLH15 48LH16 52DLH16 48LH17 44LH17 56DLH17 52DLH17

40LH8 44LH9 40LH9

Joist Weight

572 587 597 658 671 695 754 758 813 851 860 935

392 434 373 449 485 434 546 517 608 578 533 694

28 27 30 32 31 31 34 36 37 41 45 42

234 291 306 322 338 348 409 431 447 478 511 578 588 648 661 684 735 743 747 801 839 848 922

132 182 173 200 190 216 342 267 251 323 317 421 363 436 471 421 568 530 502 590 562 518 674

15 17 18 18 20 20 21 23 25 24 29 27 31 32 31 31 32 34 36 38 41 45 44

228 298 317 329 343 348 358 403 425 435 469 471 504 556 570 580 639 652 675 732 736 789 827 835 901 909

127 166 195 183 210 173 198 332 259 241 338 313 307 370 409 352 423 457 409 515 488 573 546 503 700 654

15 18 18 20 20 23 22 21 24 25 24 24 27 29 29 31 32 31 31 34 36 37 41 45 40 44

222 283 291

122 172 160

15 17 18

69' LENGTH

70' LENGTH

71' LENGTH

ECONOMICAL JOIST GUIDE Combined K, VS, LH & DLH Series Load Table Joist

Allowable Loads (PLF)

71' LENGTH (Cont.)

44LH10 40LH10 44LH11 40LH11 56DLH11 44LH12 40LH12 52DLH12 48LH13 44LH13 40LH13 52DLH13 44LH14 52DLH14 44LH15 52DLH15 52DLH16 48LH17 44LH17 56DLH17 52DLH17 60DLH18

36LH7 36LH8 40LH8 44LH9 40LH9 44LH10 40LH10 44LH11 56DLH11 44LH12 52DLH12 48LH13 44LH13 52DLH13 44LH14 52DLH14 44LH15 52DLH15 48LH16 52DLH16 44LH17 52DLH17 60DLH18

40LH8 44LH9 40LH9 44LH10 40LH10 44LH11 56DLH11 44LH12 52DLH12 48LH13 44LH13 52DLH13 44LH14 52DLH14 44LH15 52DLH15 48LH16 52DLH16 44LH17 52DLH17 60DLH18

Joist Weight

313 321 338 349 398 419 424 463 464 497 500 562 572 642 665 722 778 815 824 889 896 1017

189 176 204 190 323 252 231 328 305 299 271 398 342 444 398 501 557 530 489 680 636 818

18 20 20 22 21 24 25 24 26 28 30 28 31 31 31 35 37 41 45 40 44 46

196 215 217 279 283 308 313 333 392 413 456 458 490 554 564 633 656 712 716 767 812 883 1003

95 104 117 167 153 184 169 199 314 245 319 296 291 387 333 432 387 487 461 542 475 618 796

15 16 16 17 18 18 20 19 20 25 24 26 29 28 31 31 31 35 38 38 45 44 46

211 275 276 304 305 329 387 407 450 451 483 546 556 625 647 702 706 757 801 871 989

112 162 147 179 162 193 305 238 311 288 283 376 324 420 376 474 448 527 462 601 774

15 17 18 18 20 19 20 25 24 26 29 28 31 32 31 37 37 38 47 44 46

72' LENGTH

73' LENGTH

Joist

40LH8 40LH9 44LH9 40LH10 44LH10 56DLH11 44LH12 52DLH12 48LH13 44LH13 48LH14 52DLH13 44LH14 52DLH14 44LH15 60DLH15 52DLH15 52DLH16 48LH17 44LH17 60DLH17 52DLH17 60DLH18

40LH8 44LH9 40LH10 44LH10 56DLH11 44LH12 48LH13 44LH13 48LH14 56DLH13 44LH14 52DLH14 44LH15 60DLH15 52DLH15 48LH16 60DLH16 52DLH16 48LH17 44LH17 60DLH17 52DLH17 60DLH18

40LH8 44LH9 40LH10 44LH10 48LH11 44LH11 52DLH10 44LH12 52DLH11 52DLH12 48LH13 44LH13 48LH14 52DLH13 52DLH14 44LH15 60DLH15 52DLH15 60DLH16 52DLH16 48LH17

Allowable Loads (PLF)

74' LENGTH

Joist Weight

206 269 272 297 300 381 402 444 445 477 525 539 549 616 639 669 692 747 782 790 846 859 976

108 141 158 156 174 297 232 302 280 275 331 366 315 409 366 525 461 513 488 450 667 585 753

15 18 18 20 19 21 25 24 25 29 29 29 31 32 31 32 37 38 45 47 40 45 46

201 265 290 293 376 393 439 466 518 532 534 608 623 660 683 687 726 737 771 780 834 848 963

104 152 150 168 289 224 273 265 322 356 302 398 352 511 449 425 571 499 475 438 649 570 733

15 18 20 19 21 25 25 28 29 29 31 33 31 32 37 39 35 40 45 47 40 45 47

196 259 283 286 287 310 353 383 387 432 433 454 511 525 600 608 652 674 716 727 761

100 146 144 162 177 175 240 215 263 286 266 254 313 347 388 339 497 437 556 486 462

15 17 20 19 18 21 21 25 23 26 26 28 30 30 34 31 32 37 36 40 45

75' LENGTH

76' LENGTH

Joist

76' LENGTH (Cont.)

44LH17 60DLH17 52DLH17 60DLH18

40LH8 44LH9 44LH10 48LH11 44LH11 44LH12 52DLH11 52DLH12 48LH13 44LH13 52DLH13 40LH15 56DLH14 52DLH14 44LH15 60DLH15 52DLH15 60DLH16 56DLH16 52DLH16 48LH17 52DLH17 60DLH18

40LH8 44LH9 44LH10 48LH11 44LH11 44LH12 52DLH11 52DLH12 48LH13 44LH13 52DLH13 40LH15 56DLH14 52DLH14 52DLH15 48LH16 60DLH16 56DLH16 52DLH16 48LH17 52DLH17 60DLH18

40LH8 44LH9 44LH10 48LH11 44LH11 52DLH10 44LH12 52DLH11 52DLH12 48LH13 44LH13 52DLH13 56DLH14 52DLH14 52DLH15

129

Allowable Loads (PLF)

Joist Weight

769 823 837 950

428 632 555 714

47 41 45 47

192 253 279 283 302 374 382 427 428 444 518 538 577 592 593 643 665 707 711 717 751 826 938

97 141 155 172 168 207 256 279 259 246 338 268 404 378 326 484 425 541 508 473 450 540 695

16 18 19 18 21 25 24 26 27 28 30 36 32 34 31 34 38 36 37 40 45 46 47

187 247 272 279 295 365 377 421 422 433 511 524 569 585 657 661 698 702 708 742 815 926

93 136 150 168 162 200 249 272 252 236 329 258 394 368 415 393 528 495 461 439 526 677

16 18 19 18 21 25 24 26 26 28 30 36 32 34 38 40 38 38 41 45 45 46

183 242 266 276 289 339 356 372 416 417 423 505 562 577 648

90 131 144 164 157 222 192 243 265 246 228 321 384 359 404

15 18 19 18 21 22 25 24 26 26 29 30 31 34 38

77' LENGTH

78' LENGTH

79' LENGTH

Joist

Allowable Loads (PLF)

79' LENGTH (Cont.)

48LH16 60DLH16 56DLH16 52DLH16 48LH17 64DLH17 60DLH17 52DLH17 60DLH18

40LH8 40LH9 44LH9 40LH10 44LH10 48LH11 44LH11 52DLH10 44LH12 52DLH11 52DLH12 48LH13 44LH13 48LH14 52DLH13 60DLH14 56DLH14 52DLH14 52DLH15 64DLH16 60DLH16 56DLH16 52DLH16 48LH17 60DLH17 52DLH17 60DLH18

44LH9 44LH10 48LH11 44LH11 52DLH10 44LH12 48LH12 52DLH11 52DLH12 48LH13 48LH14 52DLH13 56DLH14 52DLH14 52DLH15 64DLH16 60DLH16 52DLH16 48LH17 64DLH17 52DLH17 64DLH18 60DLH18 68DLH19

44LH9 44LH10 44LH11 44LH12

Joist Weight

652 689 693 699 732 788 792 805 914

383 514 482 450 428 622 585 513 660

40 38 38 41 45 41 44 48 47

178 233 236 255 260 272 282 335 347 368 410 412 413 486 498 527 555 570 640 675 680 684 690 723 782 795 903

86 113 127 124 139 160 151 217 185 237 258 240 220 283 313 380 374 350 394 533 501 470 438 417 570 500 644

15 18 18 20 19 18 21 22 25 24 26 26 29 32 31 30 32 35 38 35 38 38 41 47 44 48 48

231 254 269 276 331 339 340 363 405 407 480 492 548 563 632 667 672 682 714 769 785 888 891 998

122 134 156 146 211 179 196 231 252 234 276 305 365 341 384 520 489 428 407 592 488 669 628 803

18 19 18 21 22 25 23 23 26 27 32 31 32 35 38 36 38 42 47 41 48 47 53 52

226 249 269 331

118 130 140 172

18 19 21 25

80' LENGTH

81' LENGTH

82' LENGTH

ECONOMICAL JOIST GUIDE Combined K, VS, LH & DLH Series Load Table Joist

Allowable Loads (PLF)

82' LENGTH (Cont.)

52DLH11 52DLH12 48LH13 44LH14 52DLH13 60DLH14 44LH15 52DLH14 60DLH15 52DLH15 64DLH16 60DLH16 52DLH16 48LH17 52DLH17 64DLH18 60DLH18 68DLH19

44LH9 44LH10 44LH11 44LH12 48LH12 52DLH11 52DLH12 44LH14 60DLH13 56DLH13 52DLH13 60DLH14 44LH15 52DLH14 60DLH15 56DLH15 60DLH16 52DLH16 48LH17 60DLH17 52DLH17 64DLH18 60DLH18 68DLH19

Joist Weight

359 400 402 446 486 514 524 556 604 624 659 664 673 706 775 877 880 986

225 246 228 231 298 362 271 333 427 375 508 477 417 397 476 653 613 783

24 27 28 31 31 31 31 35 34 39 36 38 44 47 48 46 53 52

221 243 264 323 329 354 396 436 457 473 480 508 512 549 596 611 656 665 690 754 766 866 870 974

114 125 136 166 185 220 240 223 332 311 291 353 261 325 417 392 466 407 383 529 465 637 598 765

18 19 21 25 24 25 27 31 28 30 32 30 31 35 34 37 38 44 47 45 48 48 53 54

83' LENGTH

84' LENGTH 44LH9 44LH10 44LH11 44LH12 52DLH10 48LH12 52DLH11 52DLH12 44LH14 56DLH13 52DLH13 44LH15 60DLH14 48LH15 52DLH14 60DLH15 56DLH15 60DLH16 52DLH16 48LH17 60DLH17 56DLH17 52DLH17 64DLH18 60DLH18

216 238 258 315 319 322 350 391 425 467 475 500 502 521 543 589 604 648 657 675 745 751 757 856 859

110 121 131 160 196 179 215 234 215 304 284 252 345 287 317 407 383 455 397 371 517 485 454 622 584

18 19 21 25 23 24 25 27 31 30 32 31 31 36 37 34 38 39 44 47 45 46 52 48 53

Joist

Allowable Loads (PLF)

84' LENGTH (Cont.)

68DLH19

44LH9 44LH10 44LH11 44LH12 52DLH10 52DLH11 52DLH12 44LH14 56DLH13 52DLH13 44LH15 60DLH14 48LH15 52DLH14 60DLH15 56DLH15 60DLH16 56DLH16 52DLH16 48LH17 72DLH17 60DLH17 56DLH17 52DLH17 64DLH18 60DLH18 68DLH19

44LH9 44LH10 44LH11 44LH12 52DLH10 52DLH11 52DLH12 44LH14 56DLH13 52DLH13 60DLH14 48LH15 52DLH14 60DLH15 56DLH15 52DLH15 68DLH16 64DLH16 60DLH16 56DLH16 52DLH16 48LH17 72DLH17 60DLH17 56DLH17 52DLH17 68DLH18 60DLH18 68DLH19

44LH9 44LH10 44LH11 44LH12 52DLH10 52DLH11 52DLH12

Joist Weight

962

746

54

211 233 252 308 315 346 386 415 462 469 488 496 510 536 582 596 640 644 650 660 690 736 742 748 846 849 951

108 117 127 155 192 210 229 207 297 277 243 336 278 310 397 374 444 416 388 358 564 505 474 443 607 570 729

18 19 21 25 24 25 27 31 30 32 31 31 36 37 34 38 39 41 45 47 38 45 46 52 47 53 54

207 228 247 300 312 342 382 406 456 463 490 499 530 575 589 595 626 628 633 636 642 646 682 727 733 739 816 839 940

103 113 123 149 187 205 223 200 290 271 329 269 302 388 365 341 488 461 434 407 379 346 551 493 463 433 627 557 712

18 19 21 25 24 26 27 31 30 33 32 36 37 36 38 41 37 38 40 41 45 47 38 45 48 52 46 53 54

85' LENGTH

86' LENGTH

87' LENGTH 202 223 242 293 308 338 377

99 110 119 144 183 200 218

18 19 21 25 24 26 27

Joist

87' LENGTH (Cont.)

44LH14 48LH14 56DLH13 52DLH13 44LH15 60DLH14 48LH15 52DLH14 64DLH15 56DLH15 52DLH15 64DLH16 56DLH16 52DLH16 72DLH17 60DLH17 56DLH17 52DLH17 68DLH18 60DLH18 68DLH19

44LH9 44LH10 44LH11 44LH12 52DLH10 52DLH11 52DLH12 44LH14 48LH14 56DLH13 52DLH13 44LH15 60DLH14 52DLH14 64DLH15 60DLH15 56DLH15 64DLH16 52DLH16 72DLH17 60DLH17 56DLH17 52DLH17 72DLH18 68DLH18 60DLH18 72DLH19 68DLH19

48LH10 48LH11 52DLH10 52DLH11 52DLH12 48LH14 52DLH13 60DLH14 52DLH14 64DLH15 60DLH15 52DLH15 64DLH16 60DLH16 52DLH16 72DLH17 60DLH17 56DLH17

130

Allowable Loads (PLF)

Joist Weight

396 425 451 458 466 485 488 524 552 583 588 621 629 635 674 719 725 730 807 830 929

193 227 283 264 227 321 260 295 403 357 333 451 397 370 538 482 452 423 613 544 696

31 32 31 33 31 32 36 37 35 38 41 38 41 45 39 46 48 52 46 53 54

198 218 236 287 305 334 373 387 416 446 453 455 479 518 545 562 582 614 627 666 711 716 722 780 797 820 915 918

96 106 115 139 179 196 213 187 220 277 258 219 314 289 393 370 325 440 362 526 471 442 413 594 599 532 674 680

18 19 21 25 23 26 27 31 32 31 33 31 32 37 35 37 41 38 45 41 46 48 52 47 48 53 54 56

212 229 301 330 369 407 448 474 512 539 556 575 607 611 620 659 703 708

112 120 175 191 209 212 253 307 282 385 362 318 431 405 354 514 460 432

18 20 23 26 28 32 33 32 38 34 37 41 38 40 45 41 46 49

88' LENGTH

89' LENGTH

Joist

Allowable Loads (PLF)

89' LENGTH (Cont.)

52DLH17 72DLH18 68DLH18 60DLH18 72DLH19 68DLH19

48LH10 48LH11 52DLH10 52DLH11 48LH13 52DLH12 48LH14 60DLH13 56DLH13 52DLH13 60DLH14 52DLH14 64DLH15 60DLH15 64DLH16 60DLH16 52DLH16 72DLH17 60DLH17 72DLH18 68DLH18 60DLH18 72DLH19 68DLH19

48LH10 48LH11 52DLH10 52DLH11 48LH13 52DLH12 48LH14 60DLH13 52DLH13 48LH15 64DLH14 60DLH14 52DLH14 64DLH15 60DLH15 64DLH16 60DLH16 52DLH16 60DLH17 72DLH18 67DLH18 60DLH18 72DLH19 68DLH19

48LH10 48LH11 52DLH10 52DLH11 48LH13 52DLH12 56DLH12 48LH14 60DLH13 52DLH13

Joist Weight

714 771 788 811 905 908

404 581 586 520 659 665

52 47 48 53 54 55

208 225 298 327 338 365 399 422 436 443 468 507 533 550 600 604 614 651 695 763 780 802 894 898

108 117 171 187 175 204 206 282 265 247 300 276 376 354 421 396 346 503 450 568 573 508 644 650

18 20 24 26 29 29 32 30 31 34 32 38 34 37 39 40 45 40 46 46 48 53 54 55

204 220 291 320 332 357 390 417 433 448 460 463 497 527 544 593 598 601 687 754 771 793 885 888

105 113 165 181 170 197 199 276 239 228 313 293 266 368 346 412 387 335 440 555 560 497 630 636

18 20 24 26 29 29 32 30 33 36 32 34 38 35 37 39 42 45 46 46 48 53 54 55

200 216 285 313 325 349 352 383 412 424

102 110 159 174 164 191 209 193 270 231

18 20 24 26 29 29 27 32 30 33

90' LENGTH

91' LENGTH

92' LENGTH

ECONOMICAL JOIST GUIDE Combined K, VS, LH & DLH Series Load Table Joist

Allowable Loads (PLF)

Joist Weight

92' LENGTH (Cont.)

56DLH13 48LH15 60DLH14 52DLH14 64DLH15 60DLH15 52DLH15 56DLH15 60DLH16 56DLH16 60DLH17 72DLH18 68DLH18 60DLH18 68DLH19

48LH10 48LH11 52DLH10 52DLH11 48LH13 52DLH12 56DLH12 48LH14 52DLH13 48LH15 60DLH14 52DLH14 56DLH14 60DLH15 52DLH15 56DLH15 68DLH16 60DLH16 56DLH16 64DLH17 60DLH17 56DLH17 68DLH18 64DLH18 60DLH18 68DLH19

48LH10 48LH11 52DLH10 52DLH11 48LH13 52DLH12 56DLH12 48LH14 52DLH13 48LH15 60DLH14 52DLH14 52DLH14 60DLH15 56DLH15 68DLH16 60DLH16 56DLH16 72DLH17 60DLH17 56DLH17 72DLH18 60DLH18 72DLH19 68DLH19

427 439 458 486 521 538 545 551 591 595 680 746 763 784 878

253 221 287 258 360 339 291 319 379 355 431 543 548 486 622

93' LENGTH

32 36 34 38 35 38 42 41 42 45 46 46 48 53 55

196 212 279 306 318 342 349 375 414 430 453 476 477 532 533 545 578 585 588 669 672 678 754 773 776 869

99 106 154 169 159 185 204 187 224 214 281 249 277 332 282 312 417 371 348 448 421 395 536 507 476 609

18 20 23 26 29 29 27 32 33 36 34 38 37 38 42 41 38 42 45 46 49 51 48 53 56 54

192 208 273 299 312 334 345 367 406 422 448 466 472 526 539 572 579 582 623 665 670 730 768 856 859

96 103 150 164 154 179 200 181 216 208 275 242 271 325 306 408 363 340 461 412 387 520 466 590 596

18 20 23 26 29 29 27 32 33 36 34 37 37 38 41 38 41 45 42 49 51 47 55 55 58

94' LENGTH

Joist

48LH10 48LH11 52DLH10 52DLH11 52DLH12 56DLH12 48LH14 52DLH13 60DLH13 48LH15 60DLH14 52DLH14 56DLH14 68DLH15 60DLH15 56DLH15 68DLH16 64DLH16 60DLH16 56DLH16 72DLH17 60DLH17 56DLH17 72DLH18 60DLH18 72DLH19 68DLH19

48LH10 48LH11 52DLH10 52DLH11 48LH13 52DLH12 60DLH12 56DLH12 48LH14 52DLH13 60DLH13 48LH15 64DLH14 60DLH14 52DLH14 56DLH14 60DLH15 48LH17 64DLH16 60DLH16 56DLH16 72DLH17 64DLH17 60DLH17 56DLH17 72DLH18 64DLH18 60DLH18 72DLH19 68DLH19

52DLH10 52DLH11 52DLH12 60DLH12 56DLH12 52DLH13 60DLH13 60DLH14 52DLH14 56DLH14

Allowable Loads (PLF)

95' LENGTH

Joist Weight

188 204 267 293 327 341 360 397 399 413 444 457 467 477 521 533 566 568 573 576 617 658 663 723 760 847 850

93 100 145 158 173 196 176 209 253 201 269 234 265 340 318 299 400 378 355 333 451 404 379 509 456 578 583

18 20 23 26 29 27 32 33 31 36 34 37 37 34 38 41 38 41 44 45 42 48 51 48 56 55 60

185 200 261 287 300 320 325 338 353 389 395 405 436 439 447 462 515 525 562 567 570 610 648 651 656 715 748 752 838 841

90 91 140 153 145 168 205 192 171 203 248 195 281 264 227 260 311 252 370 348 326 442 421 395 371 499 476 447 566 571

18 20 24 26 29 29 27 29 32 33 32 36 32 34 38 38 38 47 41 44 45 42 46 49 51 48 53 57 55 60

256 281 314 322 334 381 391 434 438 457

136 149 163 201 188 197 243 258 220 254

24 26 29 27 28 33 32 34 38 38

96' LENGTH

97' LENGTH

Joist Type

Allowable Loads (PLF) Total Live

Joist Weight (lbs./ft.)

97' LENGTH (Cont.)

64DLH15 60DLH15 72DLH16 64DLH16 60DLH16 72DLH17 64DLH17 56DLH17 72DLH18 64DLH18 60DLH18 72DLH19 68DLH19

52DLH10 52DLH11 52DLH12 60DLH12 56DLH12 52DLH13 60DLH13 56DLH13 60DLH14 56DLH14 64DLH15 60DLH15 72DLH16 64DLH16 60DLH16 56DLH16 72DLH17 64DLH17 56DLH17 72DLH18 64DLH18 60DLH18 72DLH19 68DLH19

52DLH10 52DLH11 52DLH12 60DLH12 56DLH12 52DLH13 60DLH13 56DLH13 60DLH14 56DLH14 64DLH15 60DLH15 64DLH16 60DLH16 72DLH17 64DLH17 56DLH17 72DLH18 64DLH18 60DLH18 72DLH19 68DLH19

52DLH10 52DLH11 52DLH12 60DLH12 56DLH12

131

494 510 537 557 561 604 641 650 708 741 744 830 833

324 305 380 362 341 433 412 363 488 466 437 554 559

37 40 38 42 44 42 46 51 48 53 59 55 60

251 275 307 318 331 373 387 401 430 453 489 505 531 551 555 559 598 635 643 700 733 736 821 824

132 144 158 197 184 191 238 223 253 249 317 298 373 355 334 313 424 404 356 478 456 428 543 548

24 26 29 27 30 33 32 34 34 38 37 40 39 42 44 46 43 46 51 48 53 59 55 60

246 270 301 315 324 366 383 394 426 444 484 500 545 549 592 628 630 693 726 729 813 816

128 140 153 193 178 185 233 216 248 242 311 292 348 327 415 395 345 469 447 420 532 537

24 26 29 27 29 33 33 33 34 38 37 40 42 44 43 46 51 48 53 59 58 61

241 264 295 312 318

124 135 149 189 173

24 26 29 27 29

98' LENGTH

99' LENGTH

100' LENGTH

Joist Type

Allowable Loads (PLF) Total Live

Joist Weight (lbs./ft.)

100' LENGTH (Cont.)

52DLH13 60DLH13 56DLH13 52DLH14 60DLH14 56DLH14 64DLH15 60DLH15 72DLH16 60DLH16 72DLH17 64DLH17 72DLH18 64DLH18 60DLH18 72DLH19 68DLH19

52DLH10 52DLH11 56DLH12 60DLH12 56DLH12 52DLH13 60DLH13 56DLH13 52DLH14 60DLH14 56DLH14 68DLH15 64DLH15 60DLH15 60DLH16 72DLH17 64DLH17 60DLH17 72DLH18 64DLH18 60DLH18 72DLH19 68DLH19

52DLH10 52DLH11 52DLH12 56DLH12 52DLH13 64DLH13 60DLH13 52DLH14 60DLH14 56DLH14 68DLH15 64DLH15 60DLH15 60DLH16 72DLH17 64DLH17 60DLH17 72DLH18 60DLH18 72DLH19 68DLH19

52DLH10 52DLH11 52DLH12

358 379 386 413 421 435 480 495 521 544 586 622 686 718 721 805 808

180 228 209 201 243 234 304 287 358 320 407 388 459 438 411 521 526

33 32 33 37 35 38 37 41 39 45 44 49 48 55 59 58 61

236 259 289 309 312 351 375 379 405 417 427 449 475 490 538 580 616 619 679 711 714 797 800

120 132 144 185 168 174 224 204 194 238 228 301 298 281 314 399 380 357 450 430 403 511 516

23 26 29 27 29 33 32 33 37 35 37 35 39 41 46 44 49 52 51 56 59 60 61

231 254 284 306 344 358 372 397 413 419 445 470 485 533 574 610 613 673 707 789 792

116 128 140 163 170 232 219 189 233 221 295 292 275 308 391 372 350 442 395 501 506

23 26 29 29 33 31 34 37 35 38 35 39 41 46 45 49 52 51 59 60 61

227 249 278

114 124 135

24 26 29

101' LENGTH

102' LENGTH

103' LENGTH

ECONOMICAL JOIST GUIDE Combined K, VS, LH & DLH Series Load Table Joist Type

Allowable Loads (PLF) Total Live

Joist Weight (lbs./ft.)

103' LENGTH (Cont.)

60DLH12 52DLH13 64DLH13 60DLH13 52DLH14 64DLH14 60DLH14 56DLH14 68DLH15 64DLH15 60DLH15 68DLH16 60DLH16 72DLH17 68DLH17 60DLH17 64DLH18 60DLH18 72DLH19 68DLH19

52DLH10 52DLH11 52DLH12 56DLH12 60DLH12 52DLH13 64DLH13 56DLH13 60DLH13 52DLH14 64DLH14 60DLH14 64DLH15 60DLH15 72DLH16 68DLH16 60DLH16 72DLH17 68DLH17 60DLH17 72DLH18 68DLH18 60DLH18 68DLH19

56DLH11 56DLH12 60DLH12 64DLH13 56DLH13 60DLH13 64DLH14 60DLH14 68DLH15 64DLH15 60DLH15 72DLH16 68DLH16 60DLH16 68DLH17 60DLH17 68DLH18 60DLH18 68DLH19

56DLH11

303 338 355 368 390 406 409 411 440 466 480 522 528 569 588 607 697 700 781 784

178 164 228 215 184 244 229 214 289 287 270 340 302 384 386 343 413 388 491 496

104' LENGTH

28 33 32 34 38 34 37 38 35 39 41 41 46 45 47 52 56 59 60 61

223 244 273 295 300 331 351 358 365 382 402 405 461 476 501 517 523 563 583 601 660 674 694 777

110 120 132 153 175 159 224 186 211 178 239 224 281 265 331 333 296 376 379 337 425 428 380 486

24 26 29 30 29 33 32 34 34 38 34 37 39 43 40 41 46 45 46 52 53 53 59 61

253 289 297 348 351 361 398 401 432 457 471 496 512 518 577 595 668 687 769

136 150 171 219 181 207 235 220 278 276 260 324 327 290 372 330 420 373 477

26 29 29 32 34 34 34 37 37 40 43 40 42 45 46 52 53 59 61

248

133

26

105' LENGTH

106' LENGTH

Joist Type

Allowable Loads (PLF) Total Live

Joist Weight (lbs./ft.)

Joist Type

106' LENGTH (Cont.)

56DLH12 60DLH12 56DLH13 60DLH13 64DLH14 60DLH14 68DLH15 64DLH15 60DLH15 72DLH16 64DLH16 60DLH16 68DLH17 60DLH17 68DLH18 60DLH18 68DLH19

56DLH11 56DLH12 60DLH12 60DLH13 64DLH14 68DLH15 64DLH15 60DLH15 72DLH16 64DLH16 72DLH17 68DLH17 60DLH17 64DLH17 68DLH18 60DLH18 64DLH18 68DLH19

56DLH11 56DLH12 60DLH12 60DLH13 60DLH14 64DLH14 72DLH15 68DLH15 64DLH15 60DLH15 72DLH16 64DLH16 72DLH17 60DLH17 64DLH17 60DLH18 64DLH18 72DLH19 68DLH19

56DLH11 56DLH12 60DLH12 56DLH13 60DLH13 60DLH14 64DLH14 72DLH15 68DLH15 64DLH15

284 295 344 358 395 398 428 452 467 491 509 513 572 590 662 681 762

145 168 175 203 230 216 273 271 255 318 303 285 365 324 412 366 468

29 29 34 34 34 37 37 40 43 41 45 46 46 52 53 59 60

244 278 289 351 391 424 448 458 487 504 548 566 579 581 655 668 671 755

129 141 163 197 226 268 266 248 312 298 355 358 315 338 405 357 383 459

36 29 29 34 34 38 40 43 41 46 46 49 52 52 53 59 59 61

239 273 284 345 383 387 417 420 444 450 482 500 542 569 576 656 665 745 748

125 137 158 191 205 222 260 263 261 242 307 292 349 306 332 346 376 447 451

26 29 29 34 37 36 36 38 40 43 41 46 46 52 52 59 59 61 61

107' LENGTH

108' LENGTH

109' LENGTH 235 268 279 325 339 376 384 413 416 440

122 133 154 161 187 199 218 255 258 256

26 29 29 33 34 37 37 36 38 41

Allowable Loads (PLF) Total Live

Joist Weight (lbs./ft.)

109' LENGTH (Cont.)

60DLH15 72DLH16 64DLH16 72DLH17 60DLH17 64DLH17 60DLH18 64DLH18 72DLH19 68DLH19

56DLH11 60DLH12 60DLH13 60DLH14 64DLH14 72DLH15 68DLH15 60DLH15 64DLH15 72DLH16 60DLH16 64DLH16 72DLH17 60DLH17 68DLH17 64DLH17 60DLH18 68DLH18 64DLH18 72DLH19 68DLH19

56DLH11 56DLH12 60DLH12 64DLH12 56DLH13 60DLH13 64DLH13 60DLH14 64DLH14 68DLH15 64DLH15 56DLH16 64DLH16 72DLH17 68DLH17 64DLH17 72DLH18 60DLH18 64DLH18 72DLH19 68DLH19

56DLH11 56DLH12 60DLH12 64DLH12 56DLH13 60DLH13 64DLH13 60DLH14 64DLH14 68DLH15 64DLH15 64DLH16

132

442 478 495 537 558 571 644 659 738 741

235 301 287 342 298 326 337 369 439 443

43 41 46 47 52 52 59 59 61 67

231 274 333 370 380 409 412 434 436 473 476 491 533 548 551 565 632 637 653 731 734

118 150 181 193 214 251 254 228 251 295 255 281 336 290 338 320 327 383 362 431 434

26 29 34 37 37 36 38 43 41 41 46 46 47 52 49 52 59 56 59 61 67

227 259 270 271 314 327 329 363 377 408 432 436 486 528 546 560 618 621 647 725 727

115 126 146 161 152 176 196 189 210 249 247 214 276 330 332 314 373 319 356 423 427

26 30 29 28 34 34 33 37 37 38 41 46 46 47 49 52 53 59 59 61 67

223 254 265 269 308 322 326 356 373 405 428 482

113 123 142 159 149 171 193 183 206 245 242 271

26 29 29 29 33 34 34 37 37 38 41 46

110' LENGTH

111' LENGTH

112' LENGTH

Joist Type

Allowable Loads (PLF) Total Live

Joist Weight (lbs./ft.)

112' LENGTH (Cont.)

72DLH17 64DLH17 72DLH18 64DLH18 72DLH19 68DLH19

60DLH12 64DLH12 60DLH13 64DLH13 60DLH14 64DLH14 68DLH15 64DLH15 60DLH16 72DLH16 68DLH16 72DLH17 60DLH17 64DLH17 72DLH18 64DLH18 72DLH19 68DLH19

60DLH12 64DLH12 60DLH13 64DLH13 60DLH14 64DLH14 68DLH15 60DLH15 64DLH15 60DLH16 72DLH16 68DLH16 64DLH16 72DLH17 64DLH17 60DLH18 64DLH18 72DLH19 68DLH19

60DLH12 64DLH12 60DLH13 64DLH13 60DLH14 64DLH14 68DLH15 60DLH15 64DLH15 72DLH16 68DLH16 72DLH17 64DLH17 60DLH18 72DLH18 64DLH18 68DLH19

60DLH12

523 555 613 641 718 721

324 309 366 349 415 419

47 52 53 59 61 67

261 266 316 323 350 370 401 424 451 461 476 518 519 550 607 636 712 714

138 156 167 189 178 203 240 238 235 280 282 318 267 303 360 343 408 412

29 29 34 34 37 37 39 41 46 43 45 47 52 52 53 59 62 67

256 264 311 321 344 367 398 405 421 444 457 472 474 514 546 589 630 706 708

134 153 163 186 173 199 236 205 234 228 275 277 262 313 298 394 337 401 404

29 29 34 34 37 37 39 43 43 46 43 46 46 50 52 59 59 64 67

252 259 306 315 338 360 394 398 414 453 467 509 536 578 597 619 702

131 150 158 181 170 193 232 200 228 270 272 307 290 286 347 328 397

29 29 34 34 37 37 39 43 43 43 46 50 52 59 54 59 66

248

128

29

113' LENGTH

114' LENGTH

115' LENGTH

116' LENGTH

ECONOMICAL JOIST GUIDE Combined K, VS, LH & DLH Series Load Table Joist Type

Allowable Loads (PLF) Total Live

Joist Weight (lbs./ft.)

116' LENGTH (Cont.)

64DLH12 60DLH13 64DLH13 60DLH14 64DLH14 68DLH15 60DLH15 64DLH15 60DLH16 68DLH16 60DLH17 72DLH17 64DLH17 60DLH18 64DLH18 68DLH19

60DLH12 64DLH12 60DLH13 64DLH13 60DLH14 64DLH14 72DLH15 68DLH15 64DLH15 60DLH16 64DLH16 68DLH16 60DLH17 72DLH17 64DLH17 60DLH18 64DLH18 68DLH18 72DLH19 68DLH19

60DLH12 64DLH12 60DLH13 60DLH14 64DLH14 72DLH15 68DLH15 64DLH15 60DLH16 72DLH16 68DLH16 72DLH17 64DLH17 68DLH17 60DLH18 64DLH18 68DLH18 72DLH19 68DLH19

60DLH12 64DLH12 60DLH13 64DLH13 60DLH14 64DLH14 68DLH14 72DLH15 68DLH15

255 301 310 332 354 391 392 407 428 463 493 505 527 568 608 696

146 154 176 165 189 228 194 223 217 268 247 302 283 279 320 391

117' LENGTH

29 34 34 37 37 39 43 43 46 46 52 50 52 59 59 66

244 251 296 305 327 349 385 387 400 421 450 459 484 501 518 559 598 599 687 690

124 142 151 171 161 184 222 224 217 211 242 263 241 297 275 272 311 388 381 384

29 29 34 34 37 37 38 41 43 46 46 46 52 50 52 59 59 60 67 67

240 247 291 321 343 382 384 394 414 441 456 496 509 513 549 587 594 682 684

121 138 147 156 179 218 220 211 206 257 259 292 268 294 266 304 333 374 377

29 29 34 37 37 38 41 43 46 45 46 50 52 53 59 59 60 67 67

236 243 286 295 316 337 340 378 381

118 135 143 163 152 174 193 214 217

29 29 34 34 37 37 38 38 40

118' LENGTH

119' LENGTH

Joist Type

Allowable Loads (PLF) Total Live

Joist Weight (lbs./ft.)

Joist Type

119' LENGTH (Cont.)

64DLH15 60DLH16 72DLH16 68DLH16 72DLH17 64DLH17 68DLH17 60DLH18 64DLH18 68DLH18 72DLH19 68DLH19

60DLH12 64DLH12 60DLH13 64DLH13 60DLH14 64DLH14 68DLH14 72DLH15 68DLH15 64DLH15 60DLH16 72DLH16 68DLH16 72DLH17 64DLH17 68DLH17 60DLH18 64DLH18 68DLH18 68DLH19

64DLH12 64DLH13 64DLH14 68DLH14 72DLH15 68DLH15 72DLH16 68DLH16 72DLH17 68DLH17 64DLH18 68DLH18 68DLH19

64DLH12 64DLH13 68DLH13 64DLH14 68DLH14 72DLH15 68DLH15 72DLH16 68DLH16 64DLH17 68DLH17 64DLH18 68DLH18 72DLH19 68DLH19

64DLH12

387 407 437 452 492 501 509 540 578 589 676 678

206 201 252 254 287 262 289 259 296 327 368 371

120' LENGTH

43 46 45 46 49 52 53 59 59 60 67 67

232 239 282 291 310 332 337 375 378 381 400 434 448 488 492 505 531 568 584 673

115 132 139 159 149 171 190 211 213 201 196 248 250 282 255 284 252 288 321 365

29 29 34 34 37 37 38 38 40 43 46 45 46 49 52 53 59 59 60 67

235 286 326 334 372 375 430 444 484 501 559 579 667

129 155 166 187 207 209 244 246 278 280 282 316 359

29 34 37 38 40 40 45 49 49 53 59 60 67

121' LENGTH

122' LENGTH 231 281 288 321 332 369 372 427 441 476 497 549 575 659 662

125 152 171 162 185 204 206 240 242 243 275 274 311 350 353

29 34 35 37 38 40 42 45 49 52 53 59 60 67 67

228

122

29

123' LENGTH

Allowable Loads (PLF) Total Live

Joist Weight (lbs./ft.)

123ʼ LENGTH (Cont.)

64DLH13 68DLH13 64DLH14 68DLH14 68DLH15 72DLH15 72DLH16 68DLH16 64DLH17 68DLH17 64DLH18 68DLH18 72DLH19

64DLH12 64DLH13 68DLH13 64DLH14 68DLH14 68DLH15 72DLH15 64DLH16 72DLH16 68DLH16 64DLH17 68DLH17 64DLH18 68DLH18 72DLH19

64DLH12 64DLH13 64DLH14 68DLH14 68DLH15 72DLH15 64DLH16 72DLH16 68DLH16 64DLH17 68DLH17 64DLH18 68DLH18 72DLH19

64DLH12 64DLH13 64DLH14 68DLH14 72DLH15 64DLH16 72DLH16 64DLH17 68DLH17 64DLH18 68DLH18 72DLH18 72DLH19

64DLH12 64DLH13 64DLH14 68DLH14 72DLH14 68DLH15

133

277 284 316 327 365 366 423 433 468 489 540 566 654

148 168 158 179 201 200 236 236 237 268 267 304 344

34 35 37 38 42 41 45 49 52 53 59 60 67

224 273 279 311 322 360 363 401 420 427 461 481 532 557 649

119 144 164 154 175 196 197 203 232 230 231 262 261 297 339

29 34 35 37 38 42 41 46 47 49 52 53 59 60 68

124' LENGTH

125' LENGTH 221 269 306 317 354 360 394 416 420 454 474 523 549 643

216 141 151 171 191 194 198 229 225 226 256 255 289 333

29 34 37 38 41 41 46 47 49 52 53 59 60 67

218 264 301 312 357 388 413 446 467 515 540 544 638

114 131 147 167 191 193 225 220 249 249 283 289 328

29 34 37 38 41 46 47 52 53 59 60 59 67

214 260 296 308 309 343

111 134 143 163 168 182

29 34 37 38 37 41

126' LENGTH

127' LENGTH

Joist Type

Allowable Loads (PLF) Total Live

Joist Weight (lbs./ft.)

127' LENGTH (Cont.)

72DLH15 64DLH16 72DLH16 64DLH17 72DLH17 64DLH18 68DLH18 72DLH18 72DLH19

64DLH12 64DLH13 64DLH14 68DLH14 72DLH14 68DLH15 72DLH15 64DLH16 72DLH16 64DLH17 68DLH17 72DLH17 64DLH18 68DLH18 72DLH18 68DLH19 72DLH19

68DLH13 68DLH14 72DLH14 72DLH15 72DLH16 68DLH17 72DLH17 68DLH18 72DLH18 72DLH19

68DLH13 68DLH14 72DLH14 72DLH15 72DLH16 68DLH17 72DLH17 68DLH18 72DLH18 68DLH19 72DLH19

68DLH13 68DLH14 72DLH14 68DLH15 72DLH15 72DLH16 68DLH17 72DLH17 68DLH18 72DLH18 68DLH19 72DLH19

354 382 410 439 461 507 532 540 633

188 189 221 215 252 243 276 284 323

41 46 47 52 53 59 60 59 67

211 257 292 303 307 337 352 376 407 432 453 457 499 524 536 601 628

109 131 140 159 166 178 185 185 218 210 238 248 237 269 280 305 318

29 34 37 38 37 41 41 46 47 52 53 53 59 60 59 67 67

259 299 305 349 403 446 454 516 532 623

145 155 163 182 215 232 244 263 276 313

35 38 38 41 49 53 53 60 59 67

255 294 303 347 401 439 451 508 528 583 619

142 152 171 191 225 228 256 257 289 291 328

35 38 38 41 49 55 56 60 59 67 70

252 290 298 322 342 395 433 445 501 520 574 609

138 148 167 166 187 219 222 250 251 283 285 321

35 38 38 41 43 49 53 53 59 59 67 70

128' LENGTH

129' LENGTH

130' LENGTH

131' LENGTH

ECONOMICAL JOIST GUIDE Combined K, VS, LH & DLH Series Load Table Joist Type

68DLH13 68DLH14 72DLH14 68DLH15 72DLH15 68DLH16 72DLH16 68DLH17 72DLH17 68DLH18 72DLH18 68DLH19 72DLH19

68DLH13 68DLH14 72DLH14 68DLH15 72DLH15 68DLH16 72DLH16 68DLH17 72DLH17 68DLH18 72DLH18 68DLH19 72DLH19

68DLH13 68DLH14 72DLH14 68DLH15 72DLH15 68DLH16 72DLH16 72DLH17 68DLH18 72DLH18 68DLH19 72DLH19

68DLH13 68DLH14 72DLH14 68DLH15 72DLH15 68DLH16 72DLH16 68DLH17 72DLH17 68DLH18 72DLH18 68DLH19 72DLH19

68DLH13 68DLH14 72DLH14 68DLH15 72DLH15 68DLH16 72DLH16 68DLH17 72DLH17 68DLH18

Allowable Loads (PLF) Total Live

132' LENGTH

Joist Weight (lbs./ft.)

248 286 294 317 336 376 390 427 438 493 512 565 600

135 145 163 162 183 190 214 217 245 246 276 278 313

35 38 38 41 43 49 49 53 56 59 59 67 70

244 281 290 312 331 371 384 420 432 486 505 557 591

133 141 159 158 178 186 209 212 239 240 270 272 306

35 38 38 41 41 49 49 53 56 59 59 67 70

241 277 285 308 326 365 378 426 479 497 548 582

130 138 155 155 174 182 205 233 234 265 266 300

35 38 38 41 41 49 49 53 60 59 67 70

237 273 281 303 322 360 373 408 420 472 490 540 573

127 135 152 152 171 178 200 203 228 230 258 260 293

35 38 38 42 42 49 49 53 53 60 59 67 70

133' LENGTH

134' LENGTH

135' LENGTH

136' LENGTH 234 269 277 299 317 354 368 403 414 465

124 133 149 148 167 174 196 198 224 225

35 38 38 41 42 49 49 53 56 60

Joist Type

Allowable Loads (PLF) Total Live

Joist Weight (lbs./ft.)

Joist Type

136' LENGTH (Cont.)

72DLH18 68DLH19 72DLH19

72DLH14 72DLH15 72DLH16 72DLH17 72DLH18 72DLH19

72DLH14 72DLH15 72DLH16 72DLH17 72DLH18 72DLH19

72DLH14 72DLH15 72DLH16 72DLH17 72DLH18 72DLH19

72DLH14 72DLH15 72DLH16 72DLH17 72DLH18 72DLH19

72DLH14 72DLH15 72DLH16 72DLH17 72DLH18 72DLH19

72DLH14 72DLH15 72DLH16 72DLH17 72DLH18 72DLH19

72DLH14 72DLH15 72DLH16 72DLH17 72DLH18 72DLH19

72DLH14 72DLH15 72DLH16 72DLH17

483 532 565

252 254 286

59 67 70

274 312 363 408 479 557

146 163 191 218 247 280

38 41 49 53 59 70

270 308 358 402 470 549

143 160 188 213 242 274

38 42 49 53 59 70

266 303 353 397 463 541

139 156 183 209 236 541

38 41 49 53 59 70

262 299 348 391 457 533

136 152 179 205 231 263

38 41 49 53 59 70

259 295 343 386 450 526

133 150 175 200 227 257

38 42 49 53 59 70

255 291 338 381 444 518

131 147 171 196 222 251

38 42 49 53 59 70

252 286 334 376 438 511

128 143 169 191 217 247

38 41 49 53 59 70

248 282 329 371

125 140 165 188

38 41 49 53

137' LENGTH

138' LENGTH

139' LENGTH

140' LENGTH

141' LENGTH

142' LENGTH

143' LENGTH

144' LENGTH

Allowable Loads (PLF) Total Live

Joist Weight (lbs./ft.)

144' LENGTH (Cont.)

72DLH18 72DLH19

134

432 504

212 241

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CODE OF STANDARD PRACTICE FOR STEEL JOISTS AND JOIST GIRDERS Adopted by the Steel Joist Institute April 7, 1931 Revised to May 1, 2000 - Effective May 03, 2005

shown for the individual placement of the steel joists, Joist Girders and accessories along with sections that describe the end bearing conditions and minimum attachment required so that material is placed in the proper location in the field.

SECTION 1.

GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

1.4 DESIGN

In the absence of ordinances or specifications to the contrary, all designs prepared by the specifying professional shall be in accordance with the Steel Joist Institute Standard Specifications Load Tables & Weight Tables of latest adoption.

The practices and customs set forth herein are in accordance with good engineering practice, tend to ensure safety in steel joist and Joist Girder construction, and are standard within the industry. There shall be no conflict between this code and any legal building regulation. This code shall only supplement and amplify such laws. Unless specific provisions to the contrary are made in a contract for the purchase of steel joists or Joist Girders, this code is understood to govern the interpretation of such a contract.

1.5 RESPONSIBILITY FOR DESIGN AND ERECTION

When Material requirements are specified, the Seller shall assume no responsibility other than to furnish the items listed in Section 5.2 (a). When Material requirements are not specified, the Seller shall furnish the items listed in Section 5.2 (a) in accordance with Steel Joist Institute Standard Specifications Load Tables & Weight Tables of latest adoption, and this code. Pertinent design information shall be provided to the Seller as stipulated in Section 6.1. The Seller shall identify material by showing size and type. In no case shall the Seller assume any responsibility for the erection of the item furnished.

1.2 APPLICATION

This Code of Standard Practice is to govern as a standard unless otherwise covered in the architects’ and engineers’ plans and specifications.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

Material. Steel joists, Joist Girders, and accessories as provided by the seller.

1.6 PERFORMANCE TEST FOR K-SERIES STEEL JOIST CONSTRUCTION

Seller. A company certified by the Steel Joist Institute engaged in the manufacture and distribution of steel joists, Joist Girders, and accessories.

When performance tests on a structure are required, joists in the test panel shall have bridging and top deck applied as used. In addition to the full dead load, the test panel shall sustain for one hour a test load of 1.65 times the nominal live load. After this test load has been removed for a minimum of 30 minutes, the remaining deflection shall not exceed 20% of the deflection caused by the test load. The weight of the test panel itself shall constitute the dead load of the construction and shall include the weight of the joists, bridging, top deck, slab, ceiling materials, etc. The nominal live load shall be the live load specified and in no case shall it be more than the published joist capacity less the dead load. The cost of such tests shall be borne by the purchaser.

Buyer. The entity that has agreed to purchase Material from the manufacturer and has also agreed to the terms of sale. Owner. The entity that is identified as such in the Contract Documents.

Erector. The entity that is responsible for the safe and proper erection of the Materials in accordance with all applicable codes and regulations.

Specifying Professional. The licensed professional who is responsible for sealing the building Contract Documents, which indicates that he or she has performed or supervised the analysis, design and document preparation for the structure and has knowledge of the load-carrying structural system.

SECTION 2.

Structural Drawings. The graphic or pictorial portions of the Contract Documents showing the design, location and dimensions of the work. These documents generally include plans, elevations, sections, details, connections, all loads, schedules, diagrams and notes.

JOISTS AND ACCESSORIES

2.1 STEEL JOISTS AND JOIST GIRDERS

Steel joists and Joist Girders shall carry the designations and meet the requirements of the Steel Joist Institute Standard Specifications Load Tables & Weight Tables of latest adoption.

Placement Plans. Drawings that are prepared depicting the interpretation of the Contract Documents requirements for the Material to be supplied by the Seller. These floor and/or roof plans are approved by the Specifying Professional, Buyer or owner for conformance with the design requirements. The Seller uses the information contained on these drawings for final Material design. A unique piece mark number is typically

K-Series joists are furnished with parallel chords only, and with minimum standard end bearing depth of 2 1/2 inches (64 mm).

LH- and DLH-Series joists are furnished either underslung or square ended, with top chords either parallel, pitched one way or pitched two ways. Underslung types are furnished with standard end bearing depth of 5 inches (127 mm) for

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LH-Series. DLH-Series are furnished with standard end bearing depths of 5 inches (127 mm) for section numbers thru 17 and 7 1/2 inches (191 mm) for section numbers 18 and 19. The standard pitch is 1/8 inch in 12 inches (1:96). The nominal depth of a pitched Longspan Joist is taken at the center of the span.

Where partitions occur parallel to joists, there shall be at least one joist provided under each such partition, and more than one such joist shall be provided if necessary to safely support the weight of such partition and the adjacent floor, less the live load, on a strip of floor one foot (305 mm) in width. When partitions occur perpendicular to the joists, they shall be treated as concentrated loads, and joists shall be investigated as indicated in Section 6.1.

Joist Girders are furnished either underslung or square ended with top chords either parallel, pitched one way or pitched two ways. Underslung types are furnished with a standard end bearing depth of 7 1/2 inches (191 mm). The standard pitch is 1/8 inch in 12 inches (1:96). The nominal depth of a pitched Joist Girder is taken at the center of the span.

2.3 SLOPED END BEARINGS

Because LH- and DLH-Series joists may have exceptionally high end reactions, it is recommended that the supporting structure be designed to provide a nominal minimum unit bearing pressure of 750 pounds per square inch (5171 kilo Pascal).

Where steel joists or Joist Girders are sloped, beveled ends or sloped end bearings may be provided where the slope exceeds 1/4 inch in 12 inches (1:48). When sloped end bearings are required, the seat depths shall be adjusted to maintain the standard height at the shallow end of the sloped bearing. For Open Web Steel Joists, K-Series, bearing ends will not be beveled for slopes of 1/4 inch or less in 12 inches (1:48).

The maximum joist spacing shall be in accordance with the requirements of the Steel Joist Institute Standard Specifications Load Tables & Weight Tables of latest adoption.

Steel joist extended ends shall be in accordance with Manufacturer’s Standard and shall meet the requirements of — See page 37.

Where sidewalls, wall beams or tie beams are capable of supporting the floor slab or roof deck, the first adjacent joists may be placed one full space from these members. Joists are provided with camber and may have a significant difference in elevation with respect to the adjacent structure because of this camber. This difference in elevation should be given consideration when locating the first joist adjacent to a side wall, wall beam or tie beam.

Ceiling extensions shall be furnished to support ceilings which are to be attached to the bottom of the joists. They are not furnished for the support of suspended ceilings. The ceiling extension shall be either an extended bottom chord element or a loose unit, whichever is standard with the manufacturer, and shall be of sufficient strength to properly support the ceiling.

2.4 EXTENDED ENDS

2.2 JOIST LOCATION AND SPACING

2.5 CEILING EXTENSIONS

Open Web Steel Joists, K-Series, should be placed no closer than 6 inches (152 mm) to supporting walls or members.

TABLE 2.6-1a

K-SERIES JOISTS MAXIMUM JOIST SPACING FOR HORIZONTAL BRIDGING

SECTION NUMBER*

Round Rod 1/2" round (13 mm) r = 0.13" (3.30 mm)

**BRIDGING MATERIAL SIZE

Equal Leg Angles

1 x 7/64 1-1/4 x 7/64 1-1/2 x 7/64 1-3/4 x 7/64 2 x 1/8 2-1/2 x 5/32 (25 mm x 3 mm) (32 mm x 3 mm) (38 mm x 3 mm) (45 mm x 3 mm) (52 mm x 3 mm) (64 mm x 4 mm) r = 0.20" r = 0.25" r = 0.30" r = 0.35" r = 0.40" r = 0.50" (5.08 mm) (6.35 mm) (7.62 mm) (8.89 mm) (10.16 mm) (12.70 mm)

1–9

3'- 3" (991 mm)

5'- 0" (1524 mm)

6'- 3" (1905 mm)

7'- 6" (2286 mm)

8'- 7" (2616 mm)

10'- 0" (3048 mm)

12'- 6" (3810 mm)

10

3'- 0" (914 mm)

4'- 8" (1422 mm)

6'- 3" (1905 mm)

7'- 6" (2286 mm)

8'- 7" (2616 mm)

10'- 0" (3048 mm)

12'- 6" (3810 mm)

11–12

2'- 7" (787 mm)

4'- 0" (1219 mm)

5'- 8" (1727 mm)

7'- 6" (2286 mm)

8'- 7" (2616 mm)

10'- 0" (3048 mm)

12'- 6" (3810 mm)

* Refer to last digit(s) of Joist Designation * * Connection to Joist must resist a nominal unfactored 700 pound force (3114 N)

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TABLE 2.6-1b

LH-SERIES JOISTS MAXIMUM JOIST SPACING FOR HORIZONTAL BRIDGING SPANS OVER 60 ft. (18.3 m) REQUIRE BOLTED DIAGONAL BRIDGING SECTION 1 x 7/64 NUMBER* (25 mm x 3 mm) r = 0.20" (5.08 mm)

**BRIDGING ANGLE SIZE – (EQUAL LEG ANGLE)

1-1/4 x 7/64 (32 mm x 3 mm) r = 0.25" (6.35 mm)

1-1/2 x 7/64 (38 mm x 3 mm) r = 0.30" (7.62 mm)

1-3/4 x 7/64 (45 mm x 3 mm) r = 0.35" (8.89 mm)

2 x 1/8 (52 mm x 3 mm) r = 0.40" (10.16 mm)

2-1/2 x 5/32 (64 mm x 4 mm) r = 0.50" (12.70 mm)

02, 03, 04

4' – 7" (1397 mm)

6' – 3" (1905 mm)

7' – 6" (2286 mm)

8' – 9" (2667 mm)

10' – 0" (3048 mm)

12' – 4" (3759 mm)

05 – 06

4' – 1" (1245 mm)

5' – 9" (1753 mm)

7' – 6" (2286 mm)

8' – 9" (2667 mm)

10' – 0" (3048 mm)

12' – 4" (3759 mm)

07 – 08

3' – 9" (1143 mm)

5' – 1" (1549 mm)

6' – 8" (2032 mm)

8' – 6" (2590 mm)

10' – 0" (3048 mm)

12' – 4" (3759 mm)

09 – 10

4' – 6" (1372 mm)

6' – 0" (1829 mm)

7' – 8" (2337 mm)

10' – 0" (3048 mm)

12' – 4" (3759 mm)

11 – 12

4' – 1" (1245 mm)

5' – 5" (1651 mm)

6' – 10" (2083 mm)

8' – 11" (2718 mm)

12' – 4" (3759 mm)

13 – 14

3' – 9" (1143 mm)

4' – 11" (1499 mm)

6' – 3" (1905 mm)

8' – 2" (2489 mm)

12' – 4" (3759 mm)

15 – 16

4' – 3" (1295 mm)

5' – 5" (1651 mm)

7' – 1" (2159 mm)

11' – 0" (3353 mm)

17

4' – 0" (1219 mm)

5' – 1" (1549 mm)

6' – 8" (2032 mm)

10' – 5" (3175 mm)

* Refer to last two digits of Joist Designation ** Connection to Joist must resist force listed in Table 104.5-1

2.6 BRIDGING AND BRIDGING ANCHORS

Refer to page 150 for OSHA steel joist erection stability requirements.

(a) Bridging standard with the manufacturer and complying with the Steel Joist Institute Standard Specifications Load Tables & Weight Tables of latest adoption shall be used for bridging all joists furnished by the manufacturer. Positive anchorage shall be provided at the ends of each bridging row at both top and bottom chords.

Horizontal bridging shall consist of continuous horizontal steel members. The l/r ratio for horizontal bridging shall not exceed 300. The material sizes shown in Tables 2.61a and 2.6-1b meet the criteria.

(b) For K- and LH-Series Joists horizontal bridging is recommended for spans up to and including 60 feet (18.3 m) except where the Steel Joist Institute Standard Specifications Load Tables & Weight Tables require bolted diagonal bridging for erection stability.

(c) Diagonal cross bridging consisting of angles or other shapes connected to the top and bottom chords, of K-, LH- and DLH-Series Joists shall be used when required by the applicable Steel Joist Institute Standard Specifications Load Tables & Weight Tables of latest adoption.

LH- and DLH-Series Joists exceeding 60 feet (18.3 m) in length shall have bolted diagonal bridging for all rows.

Diagonal bridging, when used, shall have an l/r ratio not exceeding 200.

Refer to Section 6 in the K-Series Specifications and Section 105 in the LH- and DLH-Series Specifications for erection stability requirements.

When the bridging members are connected at their point of intersection, the material sizes listed in Table 2.6-2 will meet the above specification.

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(d) When bolted diagonal erection bridging is required, the following shall apply: 1. The bridging shall be indicated on the joist placement plan.

4. When two pieces of bridging are attached to the steel joist by a common bolt, the nut that secures the first piece of bridging shall not be removed from the bolt for the attachment of the second piece.

2. The joist placement plan shall be the exclusive indicator for the proper placement of this bridging.

5. Bridging attachments shall not protrude above the top chord of the steel joists.

3. Shop installed bridging clips, or functional equivalents, shall be provided where the bridging bolts to the steel joist.

TABLE 2.6-2

K, LH AND DLH SERIES JOISTS MAXIMUM JOIST SPACING FOR DIAGONAL BRIDGING **BRIDGING ANGLE SIZE – (EQUAL LEG ANGLE)

JOIST DEPTH

1 x 7/64 1-1/4 x 7/64 (25 mm x 3 mm) (32 mm x 3 mm) r = 0.20" (5.08 mm) r = 0.25" (6.35 mm)

1-1/2 x 7/64 (38 mm x 3 mm) r = 0.30" (7.62 mm)

1-3/4 x 7/64 2 x 1/8 (45 mm x 3 mm) (50 mm x 3 mm) r = 0.35" (8.89 mm) r = 0.40" (10.16 mm)

12"

6' – 6" (1981 mm)

9' – 11" (3022 mm)

11' – 7" (3530 mm)

(305 mm)

8' – 3" (2514 mm)

14"

(356 mm)

6' – 6" (1981 mm)

8' – 3" (2514 mm)

9' – 11" (3022 mm)

11' – 7" (3530 mm)

16"

(406 mm)

6' – 6" (1981 mm)

8' – 2" (2489 mm)

9' – 10" (2997 mm)

11' – 6" (3505 mm)

18"

(457 mm)

6' – 6" (1981 mm)

8' – 2" (2489 mm)

9' – 10" (2997 mm)

11' – 6" (3505 mm)

20"

(508 mm)

6' – 5" (1955 mm)

8' – 2" (2489 mm)

9' – 10" (2997 mm)

11' – 6" (3505 mm)

22"

(559 mm)

6' – 4" (1930 mm)

8' – 1" (2463 mm)

9' – 10" (2997 mm)

11' – 6" (3505 mm)

24"

(610 mm)

6' – 4" (1930 mm)

8' – 1" (2463 mm)

9' – 9"

11' – 5" (3479 mm)

(2971 mm)

26"

(660 mm)

6' – 3" (1905 mm)

8' – 0" (2438 mm)

9' – 9"

(2971 mm)

11' – 5" (3479 mm)

28"

(711 mm)

6' – 2" (1879 mm)

8' – 0" (2438 mm)

9' – 8"

(2946 mm)

11' – 5" (3479 mm)

30"

(762 mm)

6' – 2" (1879 mm)

7' – 11" (2413 mm)

9' – 8"

(2946 mm)

11' – 4" (3454 mm)

32"

(813 mm)

6' – 1" (1854 mm)

7' – 10" (2387 mm)

9' – 7"

(2921 mm)

11' – 4" (3454 mm) 13' – 0"

36"

(914 mm)

7' – 9" (2362 mm)

9' – 6"

(2895 mm)

11' – 3" (3429 mm) 12' – 11" (3973 mm)

(3962 mm)

40" (1016 mm)

7' – 7" (2311 mm)

9' – 5"

(2870 mm)

11' – 2" (3403 mm) 12' – 10" (3911 mm)

44" (1118 mm)

7' – 5" (2260 mm)

9' – 3"

(2819 mm)

11' – 0" (3352 mm) 12' – 9"

(3886 mm)

48" (1219 mm)

7' – 3" (2209 mm)

9' – 2"

(2794 mm)

10' – 11" (3327 mm) 12' – 8"

(3860 mm)

52" (1321 mm)

9' – 0"

(2743 mm)

10' – 9" (3276 mm) 12' – 7"

(3835 mm)

56" (1422 mm)

8' – 10" (2692 mm)

10' – 8" (3251 mm) 12' – 5"

(3784 mm)

60" (1524 mm)

8' – 7"

(2616 mm)

10' – 6" (3200 mm) 12' – 4"

(3759 mm)

64" (1626 mm)

8' – 5"

(2565 mm)

10' – 4" (3149 mm) 12' – 2"

(3708 mm)

68" (1727 mm)

8' – 2"

(2489 mm)

10' – 2" (3098 mm) 12' – 0"

(3657 mm)

72" (1829 mm)

8' – 0"

(2438 mm)

10' – 0" (3048 mm) 11' – 10" (3606 mm)

MINIMUM A307 BOLT REQUIRED FOR CONNECTION SERIES *SECTION NUMBER BOLT DIAMETER K LH, DLH LH, DLH DLH

ALL 3/8” 2 - 12 3/8” 13 - 17 1/2” 18 and 19 5/8” *Refer to last digit(s) of Joist Designation

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2.7 HEADERS

Headers for Open Web Steel Joists, K-Series as outlined and defined in Section 5.2 (a) shall be furnished by the Seller. Such headers shall be any type standard with the manufacturer. Conditions involving headers shall be investigated and, if necessary, provisions made to provide a safe condition. Headers are not provided for Longspan Steel Joists, LH-Series, and Deep Longspan Steel Joists, DLH-Series.

SECTION 4.

INSPECTION Institute Standard Specifications Load Tables & Weight Tables Section 5.12 for K-Series, Section 104.13 for LHand DLH-Series, and Section 1004.10 for Joist Girders.

2.8 BOTTOM CHORD LATERAL BRACING FOR JOIST GIRDERS

SECTION 5.

Bottom chord lateral bracing may be furnished to prevent lateral movement of the bottom chord of the Joist Girder and to prevent the ratio of chord length to chord radius of gyration from exceeding that specified in the Steel Joist Institute Standard Specifications Load Tables & Weight Tables of latest adoption. The lateral bracing shall be that which is standard with the manufacturer, and shall be sufficient to properly brace the bottom chord of the Joist Girder.

ESTIMATING 5.1 PLANS FOR BIDDING

Plans to serve as the basis for bids shall show the character of the work with sufficient clarity to permit making an accurate estimate and shall show the following: Designation and location of Materials (See Section 5.2 [a]), including any special design or configuration requirements.

SECTION 3.

MATERIALS

Locations and elevations of all steel and concrete supporting members and bearing walls.

3.1 STEEL

Location and length of joist extended ends. Location and size of all openings in floors and roofs.

The steel used in the manufacture of joists and Joist Girders shall comply with the Steel Joist Institute Standard Specifications Load Tables & Weight Tables of latest adoption.

Location of all partitions.

3.2 PAINT

Loads and their locations as defined in Section 6.1. Construction and thickness of floor slabs, roof deck, ceilings and partitions.

(a) Standard Shop Paint - The shop coat of paint, when specified, shall comply with the Steel Joist Institute Standard Specifications Load Tables & Weight Tables of latest adoption.

Joists or Joist Girders requiring extended bottom chords.

5.2 SCOPE OF ESTIMATE

Paint, if other than manufacturer’s standard.

(b) Disclaimer - The typical shop applied paint that is used to coat steel joists and Joist Girders is a dip applied, air dried paint. The paint is intended to be an impermanent and provisional coating which will protect the steel for only a short period of exposure in ordinary atmospheric conditions.

(a) Unless otherwise specified, the following items shall be included in the estimate, and requirements shall be determined as outlined in Section 6.1. Steel Joists.

Since most steel joists and Joist Girders are painted using a standard dip coating, the coating may not be uniform and may include drips, runs, and sags. Compatibility of any coating including fire protective coatings applied over a standard shop paint shall be the responsibility of the specifier and/or painting contractor.

Joist Girders. Joist Substitutes. Joist Extended Ends. Ceiling Extensions.

The shop applied paint may require field touch-up/repair as a result of, but not limited to, the following: 1. Abrasions from: Bundling, banding, loading and unloading, chains, dunnage during shipping, cables and chains during erection, bridging, installation, and other handling at the jobsite. NOTE: Rusting should be expected at any abrasion. 2. Dirt. 3. Diesel smoke. 4. Road salt. 5. Weather conditions during storage. The joist manufacturer shall not be responsible for the condition of the paint if it is not properly protected after delivery. Inspections shall be made in accordance with the Steel Joist

Extended bottom chord used as strut. Bridging and bridging anchors. Joist Girder bottom chord bracing.

Headers which are defined as members supported by and carrying Open Web Steel Joists, K-Series. One shop coat of paint, when specified, shall be in accordance with Section 3.2.

(b) The following items shall not be included in the estimate but may be quoted and identified by the joist manufacturer as separate items: Headers for Longspan Steel Joists, LH-Series.

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Headers for Deep Longspan Steel Joists, DLH-Series.

GIRDER LOADS. This includes all special loads (drift loads, mechanical units, net uplift, axial loads, moments, structural bracing loads, or other applied loads) which are to be incorporated into the joist or Joist Girder design. For Joist Girders, reactions from supported members shall be clearly denoted as point loads on the Joist Girder. When necessary to clearly convey the information, a Load Diagram or Load Schedule shall be provided.

Reinforcement in slabs over joists.

Centering material, decking, and attachments. Miscellaneous framing between joists for openings at ducts, dumbwaiters, ventilators, skylights, etc. Loose individual or continuous bearing plates and bolts or anchors for such plates.

The specifying professional shall give due consideration to the following loads and load effects:

Erection bolts for joist and Joist Girder end anchorage. Horizontal bracing in the plane of the top and bottom chords from joist to joist or joist to structural framing and walls.

1. Ponded rain water. 2. Accumulation of snow in the vicinity of obstructions such as penthouses, signs, parapets, adjacent buildings, etc.

Wood nailers. Moment plates.

3. Wind.

Special joist configuration or bridging layouts for ductwork or sprinkler systems.

4. Type and magnitude of end moments and/or axial forces at the joist and Joist Girder end supports shall be shown on the structural drawings. For moment resisting joists or Joist Girders framing near the end of a column, due consideration shall be given to extend the column length to allow a plate type connection between the top of the joist or Joist Girder top chord and the column.

Shear Studs.

SECTION 6.

PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS

Avoid resolving joist or Joist Girder end moments and axial forces through the bearing seat connection.

6.1 PLANS FURNISHED BY BUYER

A note shall be provided on the structural drawings stating that all moment resisting joists shall have all dead loads applied to the joist before the bottom chord struts are welded to the supporting connection whenever the moments provided do not include dead load.

The Buyer shall furnish the Seller plans and specifications as prepared by the specifying professional showing all Material requirements and steel joist and/or steel Joist Girder designations, the layout of walls, columns, beams, girders and other supports, as well as floor and roof openings and partitions correctly dimensioned. The live loads to be used, the wind uplift if any, the weights of partitions and the location and amount of any special loads, such as monorails, fans, blowers, tanks, etc., shall be indicated. The elevation of finished floors, roofs, and bearings shall be shown with due consideration taken for the effects of dead load deflections.

The top and bottom chord moment connection details shall be designed by the specifying professional. The joist designer shall furnish the specifying professional with the joist detail information if requested.

The nominal loads, as determined by the specifying professional, shall not be less than that specified in the applicable building codes.

(a) Loads -

Where concentrated loads occur, the magnitude and location of these concentrated loads shall be shown on the structural drawings when, in the opinion of the specifying professional, they may require consideration by the joist manufacturer.

The Steel Joist Institute does not presume to establish the loading requirements for which structures are designed.

The specifying professional shall use one of the following options that allows the:

The Steel Joist Institute Load Tables are based on uniform loading conditions and are valid for use in selecting joist sizes for gravity loads that can be expressed in terms of “pounds per linear foot” (kiloNewtons per Meter) of joist. The Steel Joist Institute Joist Girder Weight Tables are based on uniformly spaced panel point loading conditions and are valid for use in selecting Joist Girder sizes for gravity conditions that can be expressed in kips (kiloNewtons) per panel point on the Joist Girder.

- Estimator to price the joists. - Joist manufacturer to design the joists properly. Option 1: Select a Standard Steel Joist Institute joist for the uniform design loading and provide the load and location of any additional loads on the structural plan with a note “Joist manufacturer shall design joists for additional loads as shown”. This option works well for a few added loads per joist with known locations. - Owner to obtain the most economical joists.

The specifying professional shall provide the nominal loads and load combinations as stipulated by the applicable code under which the structure is designed and shall provide the design basis (ASD or LRFD).

The specifying professional shall calculate and provide the magnitude and location of ALL JOIST and JOIST

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LRFD EXAMPLE:

Option 2: Select a KCS joist using moment and end reaction. This option works well for concentrated loads for which exact locations are not known or for multiple loading. See examples and limitations on the pages accompanying the KCS Joist Load Tables.

U.S. CUSTOMARY UNITS AND (METRIC UNITS)

Factored Load diagram per ASCE 7 2.3.2(3) 1.2D + 1.6S 600 lbs (2.67 kN) 360 lbs (1.60 kN) (1.2 x 500 lbs) (1.2 x 300 lbs)

8'-0" (2.44 m)

a) Determine the maximum moment b) Determine the maximum end reaction (shear)

6'-0" (1.83 m)

256 lb/ft (3.74 kN/m) (1.6 x 160 plf)

c) Select the required KCS joist that provides the required moment and end reaction (shear).

Option 3: Specify a SPECIAL joist with load diagrams. This option is preferred when the joist includes loading that cannot clearly be denoted on the structural drawings.

SNOW LOAD – 288 lb/ft (4.21 kN/m) (1.6 x 180 plf) DEAD LOAD – 72 lb/ft (1.06 kN/m) (1.2 x 60 plf)

18" (457 mm)

a) Provide a load diagram to clearly define ALL loads b) Place the designation ( i.e. 18K SP or 18LH SP ) under the load diagram with the following note: “Joist manufacturer to design joist to support loads as shown above”.

7'-0" (2.13 m) RR

(b) Connections -

Minimum End Anchorage for simple span gravity loading shall be in accordance with Steel Joist Institute Standard Specifications Load Tables & Weight Tables Section 5.6 for K-Series, Section 104.4 for LH- and DLH-Series, and Section 1004.6 for Joist Girders. The specifying professional is responsible for the design of the joist and Joist Girder connection when it is subject to any loads other than simple span gravity loading including uplift and lateral loads. The specifying professional is also responsible for bridging termination connections. The contract documents must clearly illustrate these connections.

SPECIAL LOADING : Please note the load combinations shown are for referenced examples only and it is not to be presumed that the joist designer is responsible for the applicable building code load combinations. If the loading criteria are too complex to adequately communicate in a simple load diagram, then the specifying professional shall provide a load schedule showing the specified design loads, load categories, and required load combinations with applicable load factors.

(c) Special Considerations

The specifying professional shall indicate on the construction documents special considerations including: a) Profiles for non-standard joist and Joist Girder configurations (Standard joist and Joist Girder configurations are as indicated in the Steel Joist Institute Standard Specifications Load Tables & Weight Tables of latest adoption).

U.S. CUSTOMARY UNITS AND (METRIC UNITS) Load diagram per ASCE 7 2.4.1(3)

30'-0" (9.14 m)

960 lbs (4.27 kN) (1.2 x 800 lbs)

18K SP Joist manufacturer to design joist to support factored loads as shown. RL

CAUTION: The specifying professional shall compare the equivalent uniform loads derived from the maximum moment and shear to the uniform loads tabulated in the K-Series Load Table. An equivalent unfactored uniform load in excess of 550 plf (8020 N/m) or a maximum unfactored end reaction exceeding 9200 lbs (40.9 kN) indicates that the specifying professional shall consider using additional joists to reduce the loading or use an LH-Series Joist and make provisions for 5 inch (127 mm) deep bearing seats.

ASD EXAMPLE:

3'-0" (0.91 m)

D+S

b) Oversized or other non-standard web openings c) Extended ends d) Deflection criteria for live and total loads for non-SJI standard joists

6.2 PLANS FURNISHED BY SELLER e) Non-SJI standard bridging

The Seller shall furnish the Buyer with steel joist placement plans to show the Material as specified on the construction documents and are to be utilized for field installation in accordance with specific project requirements as stated in Section 6.1. Steel placement plans shall include, at a minimum, the following: 1. Listing of all applicable loads as stated in Section 6.1 and used in the design of the steel joists and Joist Girders as specified in the construction documents.

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the plans used as the basis of the bid, the cost of such changes and/or extra Material shall be paid by the Buyer at a price to be agreed upon between Buyer and Seller.

2. Profiles for non-standard joist and Joist Girder configurations (Standard joist and Joist Girder configurations are as indicated in the Steel Joist Institute Standard Specifications Load Tables & Weight Tables of latest adoption).

6.6 CALCULATIONS

The seller shall design the steel joists and/or steel Joist Girders in accordance with the current Steel Joist Institute Standard Specifications Load Tables & Weight Tables to support the load requirements of Section 6.1. The specifying professional may require submission of the steel joist and Joist Girder calculations as prepared by a registered design professional responsible for the product design. If requested by the specifying professional, the steel joist manufacturer shall submit design calculations with a cover letter bearing the seal and signature of the joist manufacturer’s registered design professional. In addition to standard calculations under this seal and signature, submittal of the following shall be included:

3. Connection requirements for: a) Joists supports b) Joist Girder supports c) Field splices d) Bridging attachments 4. Deflection criteria for live load and total loads for nonSJI standard joists. 5. Size, location, and connections for all bridging 6. Joists headers All Material shall be identified with its mark which also appears on the bill of material. The shop paint shall be as noted on the joist placement plans. Steel joist placement plans do not require the seal and signature of the joist manufacturerʼs registered design professional.

1. Non-SJI standard bridging details (e.g. for cantilevered conditions, net uplift, etc.) 2. Connection details for:

6.3 DISCREPANCIES

a) Non-SJI standard connections (e.g. flush framed or framed connections) b) Field splices

The specifying professional’s bid plans and specifications will be assumed to be correct in the absence of written notice from the Buyer to the contrary. When plans are furnished by the Buyer which do not agree with the Architect’s bid plans, such detailed plans shall be considered as a written notice of change of plans. However, it shall be the Buyer’s responsibility to advise the Seller of those changes which affect the joists or Joist Girders.

c) Joist headers

SECTION 7.*

HANDLING AND ERECTION

6.4 APPROVAL

The current OSHA SAFETY STANDARDS FOR STEEL ERECTION, 29 CFR PART 1926, SUBPART R- STEEL ERECTION, refers to certain joists at or near columns to be designed with sufficient strength to allow one employee to release the hoisting cable without the need for erection bridging. This STANDARD shall not be interpreted that any joist at or near a column line is safe to support an employee without bridging installed. Many limitations exist that prevent these joists from being designed to safely allow an employee on an un-bridged joist. Because of these limitations these joists must be erected by incorporating erection methods ensuring joist stability and either:

When joist placement plans are furnished by the Seller, prints thereof are submitted to the Buyer and owner for examination and approval. The Seller allows a maximum of fourteen (14) calendar days in their schedule for the return of placement plans noted with the owner’s and customer’s approval, or approval subject to corrections as noted. The Seller makes the corrections, furnishes corrected prints for field use to the owner/customer and is released by the owner/customer to start joist manufacture. Approval by the owner/customer of the placement plans, sections, notes and joist schedule prepared by the Seller indicates that the Seller has correctly interpreted the contract requirements, and is released by the owner/customer to start joist manufacture. This approval constitutes the owner’s/customer’s acceptance of all responsibility for the design adequacy of any detail configuration of joist support conditions shown by the Seller as part of the preparation of these placement plans.

1) Installing bridging or otherwise stabilizing the joist prior to releasing the hoisting cable, or 2) Releasing the hoisting cable without having a worker on the joist. A steel joist or Joist Girder shall not be placed on any support structure unless such structure is stabilized. When steel joists or Joist Girders are landed on a structure, they shall be secured to prevent unintentional displacement prior to installation.

Approval does not relieve the Seller of the responsibility for accuracy of detail dimensions on the plans, nor the general fit-up of joists to be placed in the field.

6.5 CHANGES

A bridging terminus point shall be established before joist bridging is installed.

When any changes in plans are made by the buyer (or the buyers representative) either prior to or after approval of detailed plans, or when any Material is required and was not shown on

Steel joist and Joist Girders shall not be used as anchorage points for a fall arrest system unless written directions to do so is obtained from a “qualified person”(1).

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No modification that affects the strength of a steel joist or Joist Girder shall be made without the written approval of the project engineer of record. The Buyer and/or Erector shall check all materials on arrival at job site and promptly report to Seller any discrepancies and/or damages. The Buyer and/or Erector shall comply with the requirements of the Steel Joist Institute Standard Specifications Load Tables & Weight Tables of latest adoption in the handling and erection of Material. The Seller shall not be responsible for the condition of paint finish on Material if it is not properly protected after delivery. The Seller shall not be responsible for improper fit of Material due to inaccurate construction work. * For thorough coverage of this topic, refer to SJI Technical Digest #9, “Handling and Erection of Steel Joists and Joist Girders”. (1)

See page 150 for OSHA definition of a qualified person.

SECTION 8.

BUSINESS RELATIONS

8.1 PRESENTATION OF PROPOSALS

All proposals for furnishing Material shall be made on a Sales Contract Form. After acceptance by the Buyer, these proposals must be approved or executed by a qualified official of the Seller. Upon such approval the proposal becomes a contract.

8.2 ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSALS

All proposals are intended for prompt acceptance and are subject to change without notice.

8.3 BILLING

Contracts on a lump sum basis are to be billed proportionately as shipments are made.

8.4 PAYMENT

Payments shall be made in full on each invoice without retention.

8.5 ARBITRATION

All business controversies which cannot be settled by direct negotiations between Buyer and Seller shall be submitted to arbitration. Both parties shall sign a submission to arbitration and if possible agree upon an arbitrator. If they are unable to agree, each shall appoint an arbitrator and these two shall appoint a third arbitrator. The expenses of the arbitration shall be divided equally between the parties, unless otherwise provided for in the agreements to submit to arbitration. The arbitrators shall pass final judgment upon all questions, both of law and fact, and their findings shall be conclusive.

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Buyer. The entity that has agreed to purchase material from the manufacturer and has also agreed to the terms of sale.

Terms in Bold and their definitions come from the AISC AND AISI STANDARD Standard Definitions for Use in the Design of Steel Structures, 2004 Edition, First Printing April 2005.

Camber. An upward curvature of the chords of a joist or Joist Girder induced during shop fabrication. Note this is in addition to the pitch of the top chord.

* These terms are usually qualified by the type of load effect, e.g., nominal tensile strength, available compressive strength, design flexural strength.

Ceiling Extension. A bottom chord extension except that only one angle of the joist bottom chord is extended from the first bottom chord panel point towards the end of the joist.

** Term usually qualified by the type of component, e.g. local web buckling, local flange buckling, etc.

Chords. The top and bottom members of a joist or Joist Girder. When a chord is comprised of two angles there is usually a gap between the members.

Accessories. Structural components related to the design, fabrication and erection of joists and Joist Girders including, but not limited to sloped end bearings, extended ends, ceiling extensions, bridging and bridging anchors, headers and bottom chord lateral bracing for Joist Girders.

Clear Span. The actual clear distance or opening between supports for a joist, that is the distance between walls or the distance between the edges of flanges of beams. Cold-Formed Steel Structural Member. Shape manufactured by press-braking blanks sheared from sheets, cut lengths of coils or plates, or by roll forming cold- or hot-rolled coils or sheets; both forming operations being performed at ambient room temperature, that is, without manifest addition of heat such as would be required for hot forming.

ASD (Allowable Strength Design). Method of proportioning structural components such that the allowable strength equals or exceeds the required strength of the component under the action of the ASD load combinations.

ASD Load Combination. Load combination in the applicable building code intended for allowable strength design (allowable stress design).

Collateral Load. All additional dead loads other than the weight of the building, such as sprinklers, pipes, ceilings, and mechanical or electrical components.

Allowable Strength*. Nominal strength divided by the safety factor, Rn /Ω Ω.

Applicable Building Code. Building code under which the structure is designed.

Connection. Combination of structural elements and joints used to transmit forces between two or more members. See also Splice.

Bay. The distance between the main structural frames or walls of a building.

Deck. A floor or roof covering made out of gage metal attached by welding or mechanical means to joists, beams, purlins, or other structural members and can be galvanized, painted, or unpainted.

Available Strength*. Design strength or allowable strength as appropriate.

Design Load. Applied load determined in accordance with either LRFD load combinations or ASD load combinations, whichever is applicable.

Bearing. The distance that the bearing shoe or seat of a joist or Joist Girder extends over its masonry, concrete or steel support.

Design Strength*. Resistance factor multiplied by the nominal strength, φRn.

Bearing Plate. The steel plate used for a joist or Joist Girder to bear on when it is supported by masonry or concrete supports. The plate is designed by the Specifying Professional to carry the joist reaction to the supporting structure.

Diagonal Bridging. Two angles or other structural shapes connected from the top chord of one joist to the bottom chord of the next joist to form an ‘X’ shape. These members are almost always connected at their point of intersection.

Bottom Chord Extension (BCX). The two angle extended part of a joist bottom chord from the first bottom chord panel point towards the end of the joist.

Diaphragm. Roof, floor or other membrane or bracing system that transfers in-plane forces to the lateral force resisting system.

Bridging. In general, a member connected to a joist to brace it from lateral movement. See also Diagonal Bridging and Horizontal Bridging

Effective Length. Length of an otherwise identical column with the same strength when analyzed with pin-ended boundary conditions.

Buckling. Limit state of sudden change in the geometry of a structure or any of its elements under a critical loading condition.

Elastic Analysis. Structural analysis based on the assumption that the structure returns to its original geometry on removal of the load.

Buckling Strength. Nominal strength for buckling or instability limit states.

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Joist Substitute. A structural member who’s intended use is for very short spans (10 feet or less) where open web steel joists are impractical. They are usually used for short spans in skewed bays, over corridors or for outriggers. It can be made up of two or four angles to form channel sections or box sections.

End Diagonal or Web. The first web member on either end of a joist or Joist Girder which begins at the top chord at the seat and ends at the first bottom chord panel point. Erector. The entity that is responsible for the safe and proper erection of the materials in accordance with all applicable codes and regulations.

Lateral Buckling. Buckling mode of a flexural member involving deflection normal to the plane of bending.

Extended End. The extended part of a joist top chord with the seat angles also being extended from the end of the joist extension back into the joist and maintaining the standard end bearing depth over the entire length of the extension.

Lateral-Torsional Buckling. Buckling mode of a flexural member involving deflection normal to the plane of bending occurring simultaneously with twist about the shear center of the cross section.

Factored Load. Product of a load factor and the nominal load.

Limit State. Condition in which a structure or component becomes unfit for service and is judged either to be no longer useful for its intended function (serviceability limit state) or to have reached its ultimate load-carrying capacity (strength limit state).

Filler. A rod, plate or angle welded between a two angle web member or between a top or bottom chord panel to tie them together, usually located at the middle of the member. Flexural Buckling. Buckling mode in which a compression member deflects laterally without twist or change in crosssectional shape.

Load. Force or other action that results from the weight of building materials, occupants and their possessions, environmental effects, differential movement, or restrained dimensional changes.

Flexural-Torsional Buckling. Buckling mode in which a compression member bends and twists simultaneously without change in cross-sectional shape.

Load Effect. Forces, stresses, and deformations produced in a structural component by the applied loads.

Girt. Horizontal structural member that supports wall panels and is primarily subjected to bending under horizontal loads, such as wind load.

Load Factor. Factor that accounts for deviations of the nominal load from the actual load, for uncertainties in the analysis that transforms the load into a load effect, and for the probability that more than one extreme load will occur simultaneously.

Gravity Load. Load, such as that produced by dead and live loads, acting in the downward direction. Header. A structural member located between two joists or between a joist and a wall which carries another joist or joists. It is usually made up of an angle, channel, or beam with saddle angle connections on each end for bearing.

Local Buckling**. Limit state of buckling of a compression element within a cross section.

LRFD (Load and Resistance Factor Design). Method of proportioning structural components such that the design strength equals or exceeds the required strength of the component under the action of the LRFD load combinations.

Horizontal Bridging. A continuous angle or other structural shape connected to the top and bottom chord of a joist.

LRFD Load Combination. Load combination in the applicable building code intended for strength design (Load and Resistance Factor Design).

Inelastic Analysis. Structural analysis that takes into account inelastic material behavior, including plastic analysis. Instability. Limit state reached in the loading of a structural component, frame or structure in which a slight disturbance in the loads or geometry produces large displacements.

Joint. Area where two or more ends, surfaces or edges are attached. Categorized by type of fastener or weld used and the method of force transfer.

Material. Joists, Joist Girders and accessories as provided by the Seller.

Joist. A structural load-carrying member with an open web system which supports floors and roofs utilizing hot-rolled or cold-formed steel and is designed as a simple span member. Currently, the SJI has the following joist designations: K-Series including KCS, LH-Series and DLH-Series.

Nominal Load. Magnitude of the load specified by the applicable building code.

Nailers. Strips of lumber attached to the top chord of a joist so plywood or other flooring can be nailed directly to the joist.

Nominal Strength*. Strength of a structure or component (without the resistance factor or safety factor applied) to resist the load effects, as determined in accordance with these Standard Specifications.

Joist Girder. A primary structural load-carrying member with an open web system designed as a simple span supporting equally spaced concentrated loads of a floor or roof system acting at the panel points of the member and utilizing hotrolled or cold-formed steel.

Owner. The entity that is identified as such in the Contract Documents.

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Permanent Load. Load in which variations over time are rare or of small magnitude. All other loads are variable loads.

Span. The centerline-to-centerline distance between structural steel supports such as a beam, column or Joist Girder or the clear span distance plus four inches onto a masonry or concrete wall.

Placement Plans. Drawings that are prepared depicting the interpretation of the Contract Documents requirements for the material to be supplied by the Seller. These floor and/or roof plans are approved by the Specifying Professional, Buyer or Owner for conformance with the design requirements. The Seller uses the information contained on these drawings for final material design. A unique piece mark number is typically shown for the individual placement of joists, Joist Girders and accessories along with sections that describe the end bearing conditions and minimum attachment required so that material is placed in the proper location in the field.

Specified Minimum Yield Stress. Lower limit of yield stress specified for a material as defined by ASTM.

Specifying Professional. The licensed professional who is responsible for sealing the building Contract Documents, which indicates that he or she has performed or supervised the analysis, design and document preparation for the structure and has knowledge of the load-carrying structural system. Splice. Connection between two structural members joined at their ends by either bolting or welding to form a single, longer member.

Ponding. Retention of water at low or irregular areas on a roof due solely to the deflection of flat roof framing. Purlin. Horizontal structural member that supports roof deck and is primarily subjected to bending under vertical loads such as dead, snow or wind loads.

Stability. Condition reached in the loading of a structural component, frame or structure in which a slight disturbance in the loads or geometry does not produce large displacements. Stabilizer Plate. A steel plate at a column or wall inserted between the end of a bottom chord of a joist or Joist Girder.

Quality Assurance. System of shop and field activities and controls implemented by the owner or his/her designated representative to provide confidence to the owner and the building authority that quality requirements are implemented.

Standard Specifications. Documents developed and maintained by the Steel Joist Institute for the design and manufacture of open web steel joists and Joist Girders. The term “SJI Standard Specifications” encompass by reference the following:

Quality Control. System of shop and field controls implemented by the seller and erector to ensure that contract and company fabrication and erection requirements are met. Required Strength*. Forces, stress, and deformations produced in a structural component, determined by either structural analysis, for the LRFD or ASD load combinations, as appropriate, or as specified by these Standard Specifications.

ANSI/SJI-K-1.1 Standard Specifications for Open Web Steel Joists, K-Series; ANSI/SJI-LH/DLH-1.1 Standard Specifications for Longspan Steel Joists, LH-Series and Deep Longspan Steel Joists, DLH-Series; and ANSI/SJI-JG-1.1 Standard Specifications for Joist Girders.

Resistance Factor, φ. Factor that accounts for unavoidable deviations of the nominal strength from the actual strength and for the manner and consequences of failure.

Strength Limit State. Limiting condition affecting the safety of the structure, in which the ultimate load-carrying capacity is reached.

Safety Factor, Ω. Factor that accounts for deviations of the actual strength from the nominal strength, deviations of the actual load from the nominal load, uncertainties in the analysis that transforms the load into a load effect and for the manner and consequences of failure.

Structural Analysis. Determination of load effects on members and connections based on principles of structural mechanics. Structural Drawings. The graphic or pictorial portions of the Contract Documents showing the design, location and dimensions of the work. These documents generally include plans, elevations, sections, details, connections, all loads, schedules, diagrams and notes.

Seller. A company certified by the Joist Institute engaged in the manufacture and distribution of joists, Joist Girders and accessories. Service Load. Load under which serviceability limit states are evaluated.

Tagged End. The end of a joist or Joist Girder where an identification or piece mark is shown by a metal tag. The member must be erected with this tagged end in the same position as the tagged end noted on the placement plan.

Serviceability Limit State. Limiting condition affecting the ability of a structure to preserve its appearance, maintainability, durability, or the comfort of its occupants or function of machinery, under normal usage.

Tensile Strength (of material). Maximum tensile stress that a material is capable of sustaining as defined by ASTM.

Slenderness Ratio. The ratio of the effective length of a column to the radius of gyration of the column about the same axis of bending.

Tie Joist. A joist that is bolted at a column.

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GLOSSARY

Top Chord Extension (TCX). The extended part of a joist top chord. This type of extension only has the two top chord angles extended past the joist seat. Torsional Buckling. Buckling mode in which a compression member twists about its shear center axis. Unbraced Length. Distance between braced points of a member, measured between the centers of gravity of the bracing members. Variable Load. Load not classified as permanent load.

Webs. The vertical or diagonal members joined at the top and bottom chords of a joist or Joist Girder to form triangular patterns.

Yield Point. First stress in a material at which an increase in strain occurs without an increase in stress as defined by ASTM.

Yield Strength. Stress at which a material exhibits a specified limiting deviation from the proportionality of stress to strain as defined by ASTM. Yield Stress. Generic term to denote either yield point or yield strength, as appropriate for the material.

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OSHA SAFETY STANDARDS FOR STEEL ERECTION BAY LENGTH DEFINITIONS

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Structural steel means a steel member, or a member made of a substitute material (such as, but not limited to, fiberglass, aluminum or composite members). These members include, but are not limited to, steel joists, joist girders, purlins, columns, beams, trusses, splices, seats, metal decking, girts, and all bridging, and cold formed metal framing which is integrated with the structural steel framing of a building.

§ 1926.751 DEFINITIONS (Selected items only). Anchored bridging means that the steel joist bridging is connected to a bridging terminus point. Bolted diagonal bridging means diagonal bridging that is bolted to a steel joist or joists.

§ 1926.757 OPEN WEB STEEL JOISTS

Bridging clip means a device that is attached to the steel joist to allow the bolting of the bridging to the steel joist. Bridging terminus point means a wall, a beam, tandem joists (with all bridging installed and a horizontal truss in the plane of the top chord) or other element at an end or intermediate point(s) of a line of bridging that provides an anchor point for the steel joist bridging.

(a) General. (1) Except as provided in paragraph (a)(2) of this section, where steel joists are used and columns are not framed in at least two directions with solid web structural steel members, a steel joist shall be field-bolted at the column to provide lateral stability to the column during erection. For the installation of this joist: (i) A vertical stabilizer plate shall be provided on each column for steel joists. The plate shall be a minimum of 6 inch by 6 inch (152 mm by 152 mm) and shall extend at least 3 inches (76 mm) below the bottom chord of the joist with a 13 /16 inch (21 mm) hole to provide an attachment point for guying or plumbing cables. (ii) The bottom chords of steel joists at columns shall be stabilized to prevent rotation during erection. (iii) Hoisting cables shall not be released until the seat at each end of the steel joist is field-bolted, and each end of the bottom chord is restrained by the column stabilizer plate. (2) Where constructibility does not allow a steel joist to be installed at the column: (i) an alternate means of stabilizing joists shall be installed on both sides near the column and shall: (A) provide stability equivalent to paragraph (a)(1) of this section; (B) be designed by a qualified person; (C) be shop installed; and (D) be included in the erection drawings. (ii) hoisting cables shall not be released until the seat at each end of the steel joist is field-bolted and the joist is stabilized. (3) Where steel joists at or near columns span 60 feet (18.3 m) or less, the joist shall be designed with sufficient strength to allow one employee to release the hoisting cable without the need for erection bridging.

Column means a load-carrying vertical member that is part of the primary skeletal framing system. Columns do not include posts. Constructibility means the ability to erect structural steel members in accordance with subpart R without having to alter the over-all structural design. Construction load (for joist erection) means any load other than the weight of the employee(s), the joists and the bridging bundle. Erection bridging means the bolted diagonal bridging that is required to be installed prior to releasing the hoisting cables from the steel joists. Personal fall arrest system means a system used to arrest an employee in a fall from a working level. A personal fall arrest system consists of an anchorage, connectors, a body harness and may include a lanyard, deceleration device, lifeline, or suitable combination of these. The use of a body belt for fall arrest is prohibited. Project structural engineer means the registered, licensed professional responsible for the design of structural steel framing and whose seal appears on the structural contract documents. Qualified person (also defined in § 1926.32) means one who, by possession of a recognized degree, certificate, or professional standing, or who by extensive knowledge, training, and experience, has successfully demonstrated the ability to solve or resolve problems relating to the subject matter, the work, or the project. Steel joist means an open web, secondary load-carrying member of 144 feet (43.9 m) or less, designed by the manufacturer, used for the support of floors and roofs. This does not include structural steel trusses or cold-formed joists.

(4) Where steel joists at or near columns span more than 60 feet (18.3 m), the joists shall be set in tandem with all bridging installed unless an alternative method of erection, which provides equivalent stability to the steel joist, is designed by a qualified person and is included in the site-specific erection plan.

Steel joist girder means an open web, primary load-carrying member, designed by the manufacturer, used for the support of floors and roofs. This does not include structural steel trusses.

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(5) A steel joist or steel joist girder shall not be placed on any support structure unless such structure is stabilized. (6) When steel joist(s) are landed on a structure, they shall be secured to prevent unintentional displacement prior to installation.

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(7) No modification that affects the strength of a steel joist or steel joist girder shall be made without the approval of the project structural engineer of record.

CONFORM WITH STEEL JOIST INSTITUTE BOLTED DIAGONAL BRIDGING REQUIREMENTS. EDITED ITEMS ARE SHOWN WITH A STRIKE THROUGH NOTATION. NEW ITEMS ARE SHOWN IN RED

TABLE A. — ERECTION BRIDGING FOR SHORT SPAN JOISTS

Joist Span 8L1 8K1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NM 10K1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NM 12K1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23–0 12K3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NM 12K5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NM 14K1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27–0 14K3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NM 14K4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NM 14K6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NM 16K2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29–0 16K3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30–0 16K4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32–0 16K5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32–0 16K6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NM 16K7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NM 16K9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NM 18K3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31–0 18K4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32–0 18K5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33–0 18K6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35–0 18K7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NM 18K9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NM 18K10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NM 20K3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32–0 20K4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34–0 20K5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34–0 20K6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36–0 20K7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39–0 20K9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39–0 20K10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NM 22K4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34–0 22K5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35–0 22K6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36–0 22K7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40–0 22K9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40–0 22K10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40–0 NM 22K11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40–0 NM 24K4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36–0 24K5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38–0 24K6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39–0 24K7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43–0 24K8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43–0 24K9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44–0 24K10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NM 24K12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NM 26K5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38–0 26K6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39–0

(8) Field-bolted joists. (i)

NOTE: TABLES “A” & “B” HAVE BEEN EDITED TO

Except for steel joists that have been pre-assembled into panels, connections of individual steel joists to steel structures in bays of 40 feet (12.2 m) or more shall be fabricated to allow for field bolting during erection.

(ii) These connections shall be field-bolted unless constructibility does not allow. (9) Steel joists and steel joist girders shall not be used as anchorage points for a fall arrest system unless written approval to do so is obtained from a qualified person. (10) A bridging terminus point shall be established before bridging is installed.

(b) Attachment of steel joists and steel joist girders.

(1) Each end of ‘‘K’’ series steel joists shall be attached to the support structure with a minimum of two 1/8 -inch (3 mm) fillet welds 1 inch (25 mm) long or with two 1/2 -inch (13 mm) bolts, or the equivalent. (2) Each end of ‘‘LH’’ and ‘‘DLH’’ series steel joists and steel joist girders shall be attached to the support structure with a minimum of two 1/4 -inch (6 mm) fillet welds 2 inches (51 mm) long, or with two 3/4 -inch (19 mm) bolts, or the equivalent. (3) Except as provided in paragraph (b)(4) of this section, each steel joist shall be attached to the support structure, at least at one end on both sides of the seat, immediately upon placement in the final erection position and before additional joists are placed. (4) Panels that have been pre-assembled from steel joists with bridging shall be attached to the structure at each corner before the hoisting cables are released.

(c) Erection of steel joists.

(1) Both sides of the seat of one end of each steel joist that requires bridging under Tables A and B shall be attached to the support structure before hoisting cables are released. (2) For joists over 60 feet, both ends of the joist shall be attached as specified in paragraph (b) of this section and the provisions of paragraph (d) of this section met before the hoisting cables are released. (3) On steel joists that do not require erection bridging under Tables A and B, only one employee shall be allowed on the joist until all bridging is installed and anchored.

NM = diagonal bolted bridging not mandatory for joists under 40 feet.

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TABLE A. — ERECTION BRIDGING FOR SHORT SPAN JOISTS (continued)

Joist Span 26K7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43–0 26K8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44–0 26K9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45–0 44-0 26K10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49–0 26K12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NM 28K6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40–0 28K7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43–0 28K8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44–0 28K9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45–0 28K10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49–0 28K12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53–0 30K7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44–0 30K8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45–0 30K9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45–0 30K10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50–0 30K11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52–0 30K12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54–0 10KCS1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NM 10KCS2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NM 10KCS3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NM 12KCS1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NM 12KCS2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NM 12KCS3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NM 14KCS1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NM 14KCS2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NM 14KCS3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NM 16KCS2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NM 16KCS3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NM 16KCS4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NM 16KCS5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NM 18KCS2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35–0 18KCS3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NM 18KCS4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NM 18KCS5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NM 20KCS2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36–0 20KCS3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39–0 20KCS4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NM 20KCS5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NM 22KCS2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36–0 22KCS3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40–0 22KCS4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NM 22KCS5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NM 24KCS2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39–0 24KCS3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44–0 24KCS4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NM 24KCS5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NM 26KCS2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39–0 26KCS3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44–0 26KCS4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NM 26KCS5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NM 28KCS2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40–0 28KCS3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45–0 28KCS4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53–0 28KCS5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53–0 30KC53 30KCS3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45–0 30KCS4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54–0 30KCS5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54–0 NM = diagonal bolted bridging not mandatory for joists under 40 feet.

TABLE B. — ERECTION BRIDGING FOR LONG SPAN JOISTS

Joist Span 18LH02 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33–0 18LH03 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NM 18LH04 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NM 18LH05 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NM 18LH06 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NM 18LH07 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NM 18LH08 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NM 18LH09 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NM 20LH02 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33–0 20LH03 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38–0 20LH04 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NM 20LH05 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NM 20LH06 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NM 20LH07 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NM 20LH08 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NM 20LH09 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NM 20LH10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NM 24LH03 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35–0 24LH04 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39–0 24LH05 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40–0 24LH06 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45–0 24LH07 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NM 24LH08 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NM 24LH09 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NM 24LH10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NM 24LH11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NM 28LH05 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42–0 28LH06 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42–0 46-0 28LH07 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NM 54-0 28LH08 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NM 54-0 28LH09 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NM 28LH10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NM 28LH11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NM 28LH12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NM 28LH13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NM 32LH06 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47–0 through 60–0 32LH07 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47–0 through 60–0 32LH08 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55–0 through 60–0 32LH09 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NM through 60–0 32LH10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NM through 60–0 32LH11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NM through 60–0 32LH12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NM through 60–0 32LH13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NM through 60–0 32LH14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NM through 60–0 32LH15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NM through 60–0 36LH07 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47–0 through 60–0 36LH08 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47–0 through 60–0 36LH09 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57–0 through 60–0 36LH10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NM through 60–0 36LH11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NM through 60–0 36LH12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NM through 60–0 36LH13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NM through 60–0 36LH14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NM through 60–0 36LH15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NM through 60–0 40LH08 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47-0 through 59–0 40LH09 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47-0 through 59–0 44LH09 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52-0 through 59–0 NM = diagonal bolted bridging not mandatory for joists under 40 feet.

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(4) Employees shall not be allowed on steel joists where the span of the steel joist is equal to or greater than the span shown in Tables A and B except in accordance with § 1926.757(d).

(6) When bolted diagonal erection bridging is required by this section, the following shall apply:

(5) When permanent bridging terminus points cannot be used during erection, additional temporary bridging terminus points are required to provide stability.

(ii) The erection drawing shall be the exclusive indicator of the proper placement of this bridging;

(i) The bridging shall be indicated on the erection drawing;

(iii) Shop-installed bridging clips, or functional equivalents, shall be used where the bridging bolts to the steel joists;

(d) Erection bridging.

(iv) When two pieces of bridging are attached to the steel joist by a common bolt, the nut that secures the first piece of bridging shall not be removed from the bolt for the attachment of the second; and

(1) Where the span of the steel joist is equal to or greater than the span shown in Tables A and B, the following shall apply: (i) A row of bolted diagonal erection bridging shall be installed near the midspan of the steel joist;

(v) Bridging attachments shall not protrude above the top chord of the steel joist.

(ii) Hoisting cables shall not be released until this bolted diagonal erection bridging is installed and anchored; and

(e) Landing and placing loads.

(iii) No more than one employee shall be allowed on these spans until all other bridging is installed and anchored.

(1) During the construction period, the employer placing a load on steel joists shall ensure that the load is distributed so as not to exceed the carrying capacity of any steel joist.

(2) Where the span of the steel joist is over 60 feet (18.3 m) through 100 feet (30.5 m), the following shall apply:

(2) Except for paragraph (e)(4) of this section, no construction loads are allowed on the steel joists until all bridging is installed and anchored and all joist-bearing ends are attached.

(i) All rows of bridging shall be bolted diagonal bridging;

(3) The weight of a bundle of joist bridging shall not exceed a total of 1,000 pounds (454 kg). A bundle of joist bridging shall be placed on a minimum of three steel joists that are secured at one end. The edge of the bridging bundle shall be positioned within 1 foot (.30 m) of the secured end.

(ii) Two rows of bolted diagonal erection bridging shall be installed near the third points of the steel joist; (iii) Hoisting cables shall not be released until this bolted diagonal erection bridging is installed and anchored; and

(4) No bundle of decking may be placed on steel joists until all bridging has been installed and anchored and all joist bearing ends attached, unless all of the following conditions are met:

(iv) No more than two employees shall be allowed on these spans until all other bridging is installed and anchored.

(i) All rows of bridging shall be bolted diagonal bridging;

(i) The employer has first determined from a qualified person and documented in a site-specific erection plan that the structure or portion of the structure is capable of supporting the load;

(ii) Hoisting cables shall not be released until all bridging is installed and anchored; and

(ii) The bundle of decking is placed on a minimum of three steel joists;

(iii) No more than two employees shall be allowed on these spans until all bridging is installed and anchored.

(iii) The joists supporting the bundle of decking are attached at both ends;

(3) Where the span of the steel joist is over 100 feet (30.5 m) through 144 feet (43.9 m), the following shall apply:

(iv) At least one row of bridging is installed and anchored;

(4) For steel members spanning over 144 feet (43.9 m), the erection methods used shall be in accordance with § 1926.756.

(v) The total weight of the bundle of decking does not exceed 4,000 pounds (1816 kg); and

(5) Where any steel joist specified in paragraphs (c)(2) and (d)(1), (d)(2), and (d)(3) of this section is a bottom chord bearing joist, a row of bolted diagonal bridging shall be provided near the support(s). This bridging shall be installed and anchored before the hoisting cable(s) is released.

(vi) Placement of the bundle of decking shall be in accordance with paragraph (e)(5) of this section. (5) The edge of the construction load shall be placed within 1 foot (.30 m) of the bearing surface of the joist end.

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ILLUSTRATIONS OF OSHA BRIDGING TERMINUS POINTS (NON-MANDATORY) Guidelines for Complying with OSHA Steel Erection Standard, Paragraph §1926.757(a)(10) and §1926.757(c)(5).

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