Bar Joists for Floor Support of an MOB
Bar Joists for Floor Support of an MOB
(OP)
I'm thinking of using steel bar joists for second floor support of a two story Medical Office Building in Southern California. I was also thinking of using wood sheathing on metal deck for the second floor. Is there anyone out there that thinks I shouldn't? I've seen the type of construction before, but not often. I'm thinking it would be cheap. Any comments are appreciated.






RE: Bar Joists for Floor Support of an MOB
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RE: Bar Joists for Floor Support of an MOB
I will say that I have mostly seen this application used for industrial applications not for an office building.
RE: Bar Joists for Floor Support of an MOB
RE: Bar Joists for Floor Support of an MOB
In these cases, say a small office "shack" on a loading dock, we use light gage steel studs and joists, place a metal deck over it and then cover with plywood so the owner can use the "ceiling" to store materials, etc.
RE: Bar Joists for Floor Support of an MOB
RE: Bar Joists for Floor Support of an MOB
RE: Bar Joists for Floor Support of an MOB
RE: Bar Joists for Floor Support of an MOB
Fortunately, our firm was not responsible for this design!
RE: Bar Joists for Floor Support of an MOB