Introduction to Floor Design – Online student led:
Scope: This student led course is an introduction to floor design rafters for those that are new to floor industry. It is structured for self-paced learning to suit both designers and estimators and is a prerequisite to the MiTek Pamir Posi course. Intermediate and summary quizzes are used to gauge knowledge, understanding and ability to use the points covered.
Delivery: Self teach, using screen presentation materials and documentation that will be provided via a download link following enrolment.
Prerequisites: None.
Content:
- Introduction and objectives
- General floor construction principles
- Floor elements
- What is a posi-Joist? – Understanding the product
- Advantages of a Posi-Joist floor structure
- Meeting the building regulations
- Considering overall project cost
- Installation, stability, and flexibility
- Protecting against sound and fire
- Reading working drawings and reviewing structures
- EC5 Floor design principles and loading
- Design materials and considerations for floors, flat roof and Posi attic
- Considering the building and joist support options
- Floor framing principles relative to setup, openings, services, structure and installation
- Floor scheduling
- Common problem areas
- Project steps and design responsibility
- Processing a project from enquiry through to order
- Course Summary assessment for certification
