Structural Design of a Floor (Platform)

• Strength
  • Shape (structure)
  • Load
  • Material Strength
• Properties of Wood
  • Size
  • Strength Characteristics
  • Renewable Resource
• Basic Structural Elements of a Floor
• Sizing Floor Joists and Beams
  • Load
  • Span
  • Spacing
  • Building Code(s)
  • Using Tables for Beams and Joists
  • Supporting Walls, Lintles, Beams
• Modifications and Alternatives When Designing Floor Structure
  • Holes for Stairs
  • I Joists
• Drawing All Floor Structure Elements in 3-Space
• Creating a Costed Bill of Material For One Platform