Take advantage of the fastest growing sector of engineered timber products using the best performing metal web on the market today – easi-joist®.
There are two levels of easi-joist® course both of which last two days.
The introductory level 1 course is open to both new easi-joist® designers or experienced truss designers looking to develop their skills in metal web floor design.
The level 2 course is intended to be of benefit to experienced easi-joist® designers looking to optimise design results and use easi-joist® in applications other than floors.
Course Name
Duration
Content Summary
Required Experience
Level 1 - Introductory
2 days
- Advantages of easi-joist®
- Definitions and glossary
- Joist depths and supports inc metalwork
- Technical requirements for sound and fire
- Product approvals
- Loadings including special loads, partition loads, stair load
- Single joist input and design
- Floor layout plan input and design
- Userdata settings for easi-joist® design
- Assessment test
None
Level 2 - Intermediate
2 days
- Review of level 1 course
- easi-joist® cassette input
- Complex floor design – multi storey with associated stair loading
- Newel post stair loading
- Terrace and balcony floor load transfers
- Cantilevered floor areas
- Non standard loading conditions
- Creation of custom load sets
- Hoist loads
- Optimising joist designs
- Easi-joist® rafter & roof input
- Eaves conditions and overhang details
- Adding openings to easi-joist® roofs
- Manual plating of easi-joists®
- Assessment test
Completion of Level 1
