Building Construction Handbook, Eighth Edition

(Nancy Kaufman) #1

Strutting ~ used in timber suspended floors to restrict the
movements due to twisting and vibration which could damage
ceiling finishes. Strutting should be included if the span of the floor
joists exceeds 2„5 m and is positioned on the centre line of the
span. Max. floor span ~ 6 m measured centre to centre of bearing
(inner leaf centre line in cavity wall).


Timber Suspended Upper Floors

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