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Steel Joist Load Design Tool

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Determine lightest and most economical steel joist solution for your project

This online utility is provided to aid designers in selecting the most economical steel joist for a given span and loading condition. The steel joist selections shown are listed based on production costs starting with the lowest cost joist for each span. Bridging and erection costs have not been considered in the joist selections. Included are K, LH, and DLH Series steel joists. Total load capacities are listed for both LRFD and ASD load conditions. Live loads which will produce an approximate deflection of 1/240 or 1/360 of the span are also listed.

 

 

 

ENTER DATA

Span in decimal feet (ft)

Dead Load in pounds per square foot (psf)

Live Load in pounds per square foot (psf)

Spacing between joists in
decimal feet (ft)

Maximum Joist Depth in inches (in)(optional)

        
 

CALCULATED FACTORS

Required Dead Load in pounds per linear foot (plf)

Required Live Load in pounds per linear foot (plf)

Required Factored Total Load in Pounds per Linear Foot (plf)

Required Service Total Load in Pounds per Linear Foot (plf)

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