Module C: I-Joist Floor Framing and Rim Board Construction Details Quiz

Once you have passed and submitted the quiz, you will receive your AIA or ICC Certificate of Completion.

Learning Objectives
Upon completing this training, attendees will be able to identify and describe:

  • Best practices designing engineered wood floor systems
  • Recommendations for Rim Board® in I-joist floor systems
  • Proper techniques for notching and drilling I-joists and Rim Board
  • Correct use of web stiffeners, squash blocks and blocking for I-joist floor systems

 

1. Who/What should be consulted when designing an engineered wood floor system?
2. What is the minimum bearing for I-joists?
3. Why is solid sawn lumber not used for Rim Board?
4. Rim Board may be used to span ___ feet in length, depending on applied loads.
5. Rim Board is toenailed to sill/wall plate using 8d (box or common) at ___" o.c.
6. What is the best location for a hole in a simple span I-joist?
7. What percentage of top or bottom I-joist flange may be cut or notched?
8. I-joists shall be cut:
9. How long should a pair of squash blocks be for vertical load transfer?
10. When a load-bearing wall above creates a concentrated load on an I-joist, web stiffener must be located: