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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.

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