LVL Hand Book EUROPE 2025

LVL 02, Figure 2.20 ADVANTAGES COMPARED TO JOIST FLOOR: Joist floor Rib slab floor Open box or box slab floor 1 metre longer span with the same floor height 2 metre longer span with the same floor height 100 mm smaller height of the structure with the same span length 200 mm smaller height of the structure with the same span length 2. LVL STRUCTURES IN FLOORS, WALLS, ROOFS AND IN SPECIAL APPLICATIONS Figure 2.23. Benefits of rib slab, open box and box slab structures compared to joist floors. Savings in floor height or longer spans. LVL Handbook Europe 63

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