[Deck Design Series] How to Design Deck Joist
See how to design a Deck Joist to ASD or LRFD requirements using ClearCalcs' Wood Beam: Deck Joist Preset calculator.
Download this example as a PDF: Deck Joist USA Wood Beam
This design example is part 1 of 4 in our "Deck Design Series." For more information on how to use ClearCalcs to design a deck, click here.
Please be aware that this example should not be used as advice, recommendations, or instructions for engineering design and should only be followed as a guide to using ClearCalcs.
Diagram
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Design Information
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Key Properties
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Load
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![[SUPPORT]_deck_design_how_to_design_deck_joist_to_nds_2018_5.png](https://clearcalcs-prod2-cms.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/SUPPORT_deck_design_how_to_design_deck_joist_to_nds_2018_5_a2442302a4.png)
Design Conditions
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