Planning glossary
Joist
A repeated horizontal framing member supporting a floor, ceiling, or roof under a defined structural design.
Example
A room dimension does not determine joist size without span, load, spacing, material, support, and condition data.
Related concepts
Span
The unsupported distance between defined supports for a structural element.
Read definitionLoad path
The continuous transfer of forces through members and connections to the supporting ground.
Read definitionBearing wall
A wall intended to transfer structural loads from elements above to supports below. Intent on a sketch is not structural verification.
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Definition boundaryThis planning definition is not a substitute for the definition in an adopted code, standard, contract, manufacturer instruction, or professional document. Confirm the controlling meaning for the project.