Fire-Resistant Wooden I-Joist

摘要

This application relates to I-joists which are configured to resist fire damage. Specifically, the present application relates to reinforcing I-joists with reinforcing members configured to provide structural support and/or to provide a physical barrier to fire. This may help the I-joists to maintain structural integrity during a fire and so help improve safety during evacuation of a building and during fire-fighting operations.

主权项

1. A wooden I-joist comprising:
a first flange; a second flange positioned opposite to the first flange; a web spanning between the first flange and the second flange, such that each of the first and second flanges protrude laterally away from the web; and at least one reinforcing member configured to span between facing surfaces of the first and second flanges, wherein each reinforcing member encloses at least a portion of the outer surface of the web.