Steel Joist Detailing

Joist, Girder & Deck Detailing Support

Steel Joist Detailing for Open Web Joists, Girders & Deck Systems

Global Detailing & Designing provides steel joist detailing and drawing support for open web steel joists, joist girders, floor joists, roof joists and related deck systems.

Project scope can include K-Series, LH-Series and DLH-Series joists, deep-longspan and longspan joists, bridging, deck and accessories detailing, erection plans, elevations, sections, details and bar-joist drawings.

Joist and girder documentation can be developed around the structural drawings, span information, loading and framing requirements, project standards and required shop drawing deliverables.

Core Joist Services

Steel Joist & Girder Detailing Capabilities

Joist detailing can be organized around joist series, span conditions, framing layout, bridging requirements and required project outputs.

K-Series Open Web JoistsOpen web steel joist detailing for K-Series framing conditions.
LH-Series JoistsLongspan steel joist detailing for project-specific framing requirements.
DLH-Series JoistsDeep-longspan joist detailing for longer and deeper framing conditions.
Joist GirdersJoist girder drawings and coordination with supporting structural framing.
Joist & Deck DetailingCombined joist and deck documentation for coordinated floor and roof systems.
Bridging & AccessoriesBridging, deck and accessory detailing as part of the joist drawing package.
Erection Plans & SectionsErection plans, elevations, sections and details supporting installation.
Bar Joist DrawingsMember and design drawing support for structural bar joists.
Detailed Joist Scope

Joist, Girder, Deck & Related Drawing Services

The joist service scope can include member drawings, deck coordination, accessories, framing details and related structural components.

Open Web Steel Joists — K-Series
Structural Bar Joist Design Drawings
Joist Detailing
Floor Joist Drawings
Steel Floor Joist Drawings
Joist & Deck Design / Detailing
Joist Girders & Open Web Joist Detailing
Bridging, Deck & Accessories Detailing
Erection Plans, Elevations, Sections & Details
Bar Joist Design Drawings
Building Roof Truss Drawings
Joist Hanger Drawings
Wood Joist Drawings
Wood Beam Drawings
Joist Beam Drawings
LH-Series & DLH-Series
Deep-Longspan & Longspan Steel Joists
Single / Double / Parallel / Pitched Chord Configurations
Joist Configurations & Drawing Package

From Framing Layout to Joist Shop Drawing Deliverables

Joist and girder detailing should be developed from the structural framing, span, loading and project requirements defined for the assignment.

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Typical Project Information

Clear project inputs help define the required member drawings, framing coordination and accessories.

Structural Framing PlansMember locations, support conditions, grids and overall framing arrangement.
Joist Series / Span DataRequired K, LH, DLH or girder information and relevant span conditions.
Loading InformationProject loading and design information supplied for the joist scope.
Deck / Bridging RequirementsDeck coordination, bridging and accessory information relevant to the framing system.
Project StandardsClient-specific drawing, naming and documentation requirements.
Required DeliverablesShop drawings, erection plans, elevations, sections, details or other agreed outputs.
Related Structural Applications

Joist Detailing Across Floor, Roof & Framing Systems

The joist drawing scope can extend beyond standard open web members into related floor, roof and framing components.

Floor JoistsJoist drawings coordinated with floor framing and structural supports.
Roof JoistsOpen web joist detailing for roof-framing applications.
Joist GirdersGirder detailing and coordination with joist framing systems.
Roof TrussesBuilding roof truss drawing support where included in the project scope.
Joist HangersDrawing support for joist hanger conditions and interfaces.
Wood Joists & BeamsRelated wood joist and beam drawing support listed within the service scope.
Deck & AccessoriesCoordination of joist systems with deck, bridging and related accessories.
Pitched Chord SystemsSingle, double, parallel, one-way and two-way pitched chord configurations.
Joist Detailing Workflow

From Structural Inputs to Joist & Girder Deliverables

A controlled workflow helps organize framing inputs, joist series, member details, deck coordination and final drawing outputs.

Review Structural InputsFraming plans, joist information, deck requirements, loading data and project standards are reviewed.
Develop Joist / Girder InformationJoist series, girder geometry and framing relationships are organized according to the scope.
Prepare DrawingsMember drawings, erection plans, elevations, sections and details are developed.
Coordinate Deck & AccessoriesBridging, deck and related accessory information are coordinated with the joist framing.
Review & IssueApproved revisions are incorporated and the agreed joist drawing package is prepared for project use.
Project Enquiry

Need Steel Joist, Girder or Joist & Deck Detailing Support?

Send your structural drawings, joist and deck requirements, project standards, required deliverables and target schedule. Our team will review the scope and respond with a project-specific quotation.