1. Is it important that the joists are installed plumb? (Vertically aligned) What's the problem with installing them slightly rotated (not plumb)?

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1. Is it important that the joists are installed plumb? (Vertically aligned) What's the
problem with installing them slightly rotated (not plumb)?
2. What laterally braces the compression chord of the joist? (Stopping Lateral-torsional
buckling)
3. Which way does the subfloor span? Is it simple span?
HARBOUR
IN
FLORINGLY 1113 FOR THE CURRE
Transcribed Image Text:1. Is it important that the joists are installed plumb? (Vertically aligned) What's the problem with installing them slightly rotated (not plumb)? 2. What laterally braces the compression chord of the joist? (Stopping Lateral-torsional buckling) 3. Which way does the subfloor span? Is it simple span? HARBOUR IN FLORINGLY 1113 FOR THE CURRE
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