To place a single bar joist
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Select
(Place Bar Joist).
The Bar Joist Modeling dialog appears.
- On the Bar Joist Modeling dialog, select .
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Do one of the following:
The Bar Joist Placement Program dialog appears with a bar joist series and configuration already selected. The series selected is specific to the span or bearing distance.
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Enter a value for the
Design Load (Plf) parameter.
The Total Load (K) value is updated. This value should not exceed the theoretical load capability of the bar joist as defined by the SJI standards. If it does, select another series and/or chord depth.
- Select the Place By option Bearing Endpoints.
- Using the temporary construction elements as a reference, adjust seating and extension dimensions on the two End Detail tabs.
- In the Sections property list, select section definitions for the bar joist members, and associate them with catalog type and catalog item definitions.
- In the Preferences property list, activate the Add Detailed Members option to model the individual chord, web and seat members in addition to the simplified beam or envelope representation.
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Click
Place.
The bar joist is placed.