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Steel joists and joist girders are key components of today’s roofing and flooring systems. Whether you are designing a single or multistory structure, steel joists and joist girders are an efficient, cost-effective solution that can add a great deal of value to your structure. In accordance with the standards , TechPEB Engineering Solutions manufactures a full range of joists, including standard joists, joist girders, and composite joists, designed to work compositely with the concrete slab that is placed on top of the steel deck, creating a very efficient floor system. In addition, TechPEB Engineering Solutions can design and manufacture specialty joists, such as gable joists and barrel joists, to help the architect and engineer bring a specific vision to life. These joists can be a strong architectural asset to the structure just as much as they are a significant structural element to the building.
Types of Steel Joists:

  • Open web steel joists, K-Series, are primarily designed to support the floors and roofs of buildings. K-Series joists are available in depths from 8 to 30 inches and can span up to 60 feet in length.
  • Longspan steel joists, LH-Series, are designed to span longer distances than the K-Series. They are available in depths from 18 to 48 inches and can span up to 96 feet in length.
  • Deep longspan steel joists, DLH-Series, are designed to span longer distances than the LH-Series. They are available in depths from 52 to 72 inches and can span up to 144 feet in length.

There are several styles or designs available for the LH-Series or DLH-Series joists. These styles include: parallel chords underslung, parallel chords square ends, top chord pitched one way underslung, top chord pitched one way square ends, top chord pitched two ways underslung, and top chord pitched two ways square ends.