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Structural Design Criteria for Raised Floor
Systems
John Galinski, P.E.
Overview
A
raised floor system is an assembly of beams, girders, joists, and sheathing
panels comprised of various engineered wood framing products, all properly sized
and connected together. A raised floor system is designed to elevate the living
space of a structure off the ground, isolating it from moisture and pests.
The
flexibility of a raised floor system provides several advantages during the
construction phase. For example, a raised floor system constructed on a
pier-and-beam foundation is less disruptive to the natural surroundings than a
slab-on-grade foundation. Another advantage is in regards to flooding. A
raised floor system provides a practical and affordable solution to building
code requirements in flood-prone areas.
In
this course, the student will review the Southern Pine Council’s publication
“Raised Floor Systems – Design and Construction Guide” (2004). The referenced
document is reproduced by permission of the
Southern Pine Council.
The
student must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of twenty-five (25) questions at the end of this course
to earn PDH credits.
Specific Knowledge or Skill Attained
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and
skills:
- Advantages of using raised
floor systems
- Different type of footings
and foundations used in raised floor construction
- Soil considerations
- Moisture and pest control
- Different framing details
for raised floor construction
Course
Click on the following PDF
attachment and review "Raised Floor Systems - Design and Construction Guide" published by the Southern Pine
Council prior to taking a quiz for credit. You will be quizzed on the document
on its entirety.
Raised Floor Systems (1.7 MB)
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