Architectural Drafting and Design (MindTap Course List)
Architectural Drafting and Design (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781285165738
Author: Alan Jefferis, David A. Madsen, David P. Madsen
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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The two different methods of floor framing.

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The common methods of framing the floor system are given below.

  1. Conventional joist − In this method floor beam to be used is selected by the project designer. It is used in upper framing of the floor system.
  2. Post and beam − This method used in case where basement is not used in the lower floor. In this method more amount of concrete is required while requirement of floor joist is reduced.

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