Floor Framing

Floor Framing Screen

The SteelSmart® System provides analysis and design of common floor joists and beams constructed with light steel framing "cee" sections.

Users may select from 4 standard floor joist, and 4 standard beam configurations, or one create a custom floor or beam assembly. The standard floor/beam shapes are the following:

  • Simple joist
  • Simple span joist with cantilever
  • Double span joist
  • Double span joist with cantilever
  • Simple beam
  • Simple span beam with cantilever
  • Double span beam
  • Double span beam with cantilever
  • Each results in the selection of the member, connector, and fastener for the assembly.

The Light Steel Framing Manual, 2nd Edition includes the SteelSmart® System 6 program in the Software section.