Joists bearing on both sides of 8" cmu wall.
Joists bearing on both sides of 8" cmu wall.
(OP)
I have interior 8" cmu walls suporting joists on both sides. Typically, I would stagger the joists since the standard joist bearing length is 4" and placing them at the same locations would not allow this. However, is it acceptable for joists to bear at the same location if placed on the same bearing plate and using a reduced end bearing length?






RE: Joists bearing on both sides of 8" cmu wall.
RE: Joists bearing on both sides of 8" cmu wall.
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering