TABLE 5.10 Maximum Spans for Floor Joists (ft-in.)a Joist Size Spacing (in.) 2 x6 2 x 8 2x 10 2 x 12 Live load = 40 psf, Dead load = 10 psf, Maximum live-load deflection = L/360 12 10-9 14-2 17-9 20-7 16 9-9 12-7 15-5 17-10 19.2 9-1 11-6 10-3 14-1 16-3 24 8-1 12-7 14-7 Live load = 40 psf, Dead load = 20 psf, Maximum live-load deflection = L/360 12 10-6 13-3 16-3 18-10 16 9-1 11-6 14-1 16-3 19.2 8-3 10-6 12-10 14-10 24 7-5 9-50 11-6 13-4
TABLE 5.10 Maximum Spans for Floor Joists (ft-in.)a Joist Size Spacing (in.) 2 x6 2 x 8 2x 10 2 x 12 Live load = 40 psf, Dead load = 10 psf, Maximum live-load deflection = L/360 12 10-9 14-2 17-9 20-7 16 9-9 12-7 15-5 17-10 19.2 9-1 11-6 10-3 14-1 16-3 24 8-1 12-7 14-7 Live load = 40 psf, Dead load = 20 psf, Maximum live-load deflection = L/360 12 10-6 13-3 16-3 18-10 16 9-1 11-6 14-1 16-3 19.2 8-3 10-6 12-10 14-10 24 7-5 9-50 11-6 13-4
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Using Table 5.10, select joists to carry a live load of
40 psf and a dead load of 10 psf on a span of 15 ft 6 in. Wood is
Douglas fir–larch, No. 2 grade.
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