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Posted by Bob Morrison on March 15, 2007, 10:42 am
In a previous post jam6444@yahoo.com wrote...
> I've got a load bearing partition running perpendicular to the floor
> joists. The joists, FWIW, are 12" o.c. 2x12.
> The partition is located at approx. mid span of the floor joists which
> span approx. 12'-6". Is there any special framing needed in this
> instance or is the load spread sufficiently over the system? I'm
> worried about eventual deflection in the joists. This partition is
> holding up the half the great room ceiling and half the master bedroom
> ceiling. thanks.
>
Too hard to tell from a distance, but the 2x12 @12 on only a 12'-6" span
gives a clue that somebody thought about the issue. You could contact a
local engineer and have that person evaluate the situation if you are
really concerned about it.
--
Bob Morrison, PE, SE
R L Morrison Engineering Co
Structural & Civil Engineering
Poulsbo WA
bob at rlmorrisonengr dot com
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> joists. The joists, FWIW, are 12" o.c. 2x12.
> The partition is located at approx. mid span of the floor joists which
> span approx. 12'-6". Is there any special framing needed in this
> instance or is the load spread sufficiently over the system? I'm
> worried about eventual deflection in the joists. This partition is
> holding up the half the great room ceiling and half the master bedroom
> ceiling. thanks.
>