Wood Floor - Cantilever, Parallel

Wood Floor - Cantilever, Parallel

Group of dimensioned illustrations of Parallel Cantilever Wood Floor seen in elevation and plan
Description
Description

Parallel cantilever floor framing involves extending joists beyond the structural supports, creating an overhang. This technique capitalizes on the property of materials to resist bending forces, allowing for larger spans and unique architectural designs. In a parallel cantilever with double joist framing, two parallel joists are used side-by-side to increase load-bearing capacity. This allows for better distribution of stresses, enhancing the overall structural stability. Key concepts include the cantilever principle, load distribution, structural stability, and bending stress resistance, which are applied to create functional and aesthetically pleasing structures.

Dimensions & Sizes
Dimensions & Sizes

Parallel Cantilever Wood Floors are constructed in a range of sizes with cantilever widths of 40.5”-84.25” (103-214 cm) and depths between 24”-36” (61-91.4 cm). Parallel Cantilever Wood Floors are built with nominal sizes of 2x6, 2x8, 2x10, 2x12.

Set of drawings of Parallel Cantilever Wood Floor in views with a range of sizes
Set of drawings of Parallel Cantilever Wood Floor in views with a range of sizes
3D Model
3D Model
Details
Details

*Under Development*

Height:
5.5”, 7.25”, 9.25”, 11.25” | 14, 18.4, 23.5, 28.6 cm (Joist)
Width:
40.5”-84.25” | 103-214 cm (Cantilever)
Depth:
Length:
24”-36” | 61-91.4 cm (Cantilever)
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Nominal Sizes: 2x6, 2x8, 2x10, 2x12

Materials:
Pine, fir and spruce
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Drawings include:

Parallel Cantilever Wood Floor plan (various sizes)

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