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    floor joist dead load limits

    the Live load capacity I am shooting for is 60 psf, but 40 psf should suffice.
  2. sclay

    floor joist dead load limits

    I am trying to figure out the maximum psf dead load I can put on 2"x10" floor joists that are 16" on center. The span is 25 linear feet with a load bearing wall running down the center (which makes the true span 12.5 linear feet?)The floor was built 100 years ago so the lumber is...

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