- Author
- Mitchell, N. D.
- Title
- Report on an Investigation of the Fire Resistance Ratings of Open Web Steel Joist Constructions for the Steel Joist Institute.
- Coporate
- National Bureau of Standards, Washington, DC
- Keywords
- building construction | concretes | fire resistance rating | floors | joists | wood | steels | structural members | temperature
- Abstract
- This investigation, undertaken at the request of Mr. C.H. Luedeman, Managing Director of the Steel Joist Institute, is concerned with the probable effect on the fire resistance ratings of open web steel joist constructions that would result from proposed increases in steel stresses.