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AEC403 - Steel Floor Joist Products: Fire, Acoustic, and System Design for Specifiers...THIS COURSE IS NO LONGER OFFERED
THIS COURSE IS NO LONGER OFFERED
Upon completion of this course, the Learner should be able to:
- Compare steel floor joists with engineered wood I joists for residential and multi-residential building applications.
- Explain the general requirements for using floor joists in buildings.
- Explain fire rating and acoustic requirements for floors.
- Discuss the properties and performance of steel floor joists.
- Explain the recycled content of steel floors and how they can contribute towards LEED® certification of buildings.
Approximately 1 hour. Delivered online, at your own pace.
Presented by Doug Fox on behalf of iSPAN Systems LP. View the Privacy Policy .
Presenter Information

Name: Doug Fox
Title: Engineering Manager, iSPAN Systems
Background: Douglas Fox has been involved in product development and research in light steel framing for 10 years and has been working with iSPAN Systems for the past 6 years. Throughout Doug’s time with iSPAN he has participated in the assembly of numerous projects, providing him hands on knowledge of site construction techniques. Doug is a senior member of the iSPAN team of professionals, focused on developing simple light steel framing solutions to meet the needs of all stakeholders in building construction, from architects to installers. A registered Professional Engineer, Douglas has published several articles related to light steel framing. At iSPAN Systems Douglas is the Engineering Manager, he provides sales with engineering support and oversees joist design for production and related work.