LONG SPAN STEEL JOISTS
LONG SPAN STEEL JOISTS
(OP)
Hi Guys,
What is difference between "open web steel joists(OWSJ)" and "long span steel joists(LSSJ)" OTHER than the difference of span?
What is min span requirement for LSSJ? or when we have to have LSSJ?
THANKS,
What is difference between "open web steel joists(OWSJ)" and "long span steel joists(LSSJ)" OTHER than the difference of span?
What is min span requirement for LSSJ? or when we have to have LSSJ?
THANKS,






RE: LONG SPAN STEEL JOISTS
One difference to consider is in the detailing. Long-span joists have a 5" standard seat depth, vs. 2 1/2" seat depth for K-series.
RE: LONG SPAN STEEL JOISTS
Does the depth of joist shoe depend on loading or type of joist( owsj or lssj)?
To my knowledge, this shoe depth is just to clear web from beam and to reduce eccentricity at top chord/web junction.
RE: LONG SPAN STEEL JOISTS
RE: LONG SPAN STEEL JOISTS
UcfSE: Excellent point. That's a critical difference.
RE: LONG SPAN STEEL JOISTS
thanks for great info.