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Species / Grade

Joist Width (actual)

1 in6 in

Joist Depth (actual)

3 in14 in

On-Center Spacing

8 in24 in

Design Load

psf

5 psf200 psf

Deflection Limit

Maximum Span

16.38

Largest span at which the joist reaches the chosen deflection limit under the given load, based on stiffness only.

Allowable Deflection at Max Span

0.546

The deflection limit in inches at the calculated maximum span.

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