Shortest Bar Joist

• Nov 11, 2003

• #2

jike

Structural

Oct 9, 2000

2,160

US

Tables for K-series start at 8 feet. Use joist substitutes, small beams, channels or tubes for 10 feet or less. Refer to Vulcraft joist catalog.

 

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• Nov 11, 2003

• #3

haynewp

Structural

Dec 13, 2000

2,330

US

Look at using VS joists.

 

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• Nov 15, 2003

• #4

Lutfi

Structural

Oct 20, 2002

1,039

US

Use hot rolled steel sections. They might be more readily available from local warehouses/steel shops. If you have lots of steel joists on the projects, them use VS joists as suggested above.

 

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• Nov 16, 2003

• #5

jheidt2543

Civil/Environmental

Sep 23, 2001

1,469

US

Another alternative, depending on loading, is cold-rolled steel sections - C and Z light gauge purlins. They are lighter than the standard roll sections, therefore easier to handle in the field. You do have to be more careful with lateral bracing and connections. Just a thought!

 

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• Nov 16, 2003

• #6

jheidt2543

Civil/Environmental

Sep 23, 2001

1,469

US

Another alternative, depending on loading, is cold-rolled steel sections - C and Z light gauge purlins. They are readily available, lighter than the standard roll sections and easier to handle in the field. You do have to be more careful with lateral bracing and connections. Just a thought!

 

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• Nov 19, 2003

• #7

luedkelincoln

Structural

Mar 25, 2002

6

US

Make sure you proceed with caution when using VS joists depending on the fire rating required if applicable. VS joists at this time are not U.L. rated.

 

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