Question: a ) Select an appropriate decking thickness assuming SPF and is 1 2 7 m m wide b ) Choose deck joist spacing using joist

a) Select an appropriate decking thickness assuming SPF and is 127mm wide
b) Choose deck joist spacing using joist selection tables in WDM for the above sketch, assuming the following:
Clear span for the joists of 13'0''
Deck is attached to a part 4 building.
210 joists, spf #2, pressure treated but not incized.
Assume cantilever is small enough to be ignored.
Snow for strength =2kpa
Snow for serviceability =1.8kPa
Load duration is "standard"
Service condition "dry"
Assume decking laid as single span
Use select grade
a ) Select an appropriate decking thickness

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