Commercial Floor Framing

Catalog description

Floor joist construction and the various installation techniques used in the commercial industry. Students will interpret floor plans for job planning, identify floor joist system, and calculate material take offs. Integration of wall plating, joist layout, and floor sheathing methods will be included. Instruction will incorporate measuring skills, use of math operations, specialty hardware applications, and identification of appropriate building codes. 27.00 hours lecture and 18.00 hours laboratory. (Letter grade or Pass/No Pass option)