A Double Floor Is Used When

question 9

Multiple Choice

A double floor is used when

• A) The floor decking spans in the same direction as the joists
• B) The floor decking spans in the opposite direction to the joists
• C) A solid partition is to be built on the upper floor
• D) A lightweight partition is to be built on the upper floor
• E) There is no loadbearing internal wall onto which the joists can bear

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Definitions:

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