Title: Identify solid or engineered wood products.
Course: Carpentry I (17003-I) > Section: Identifying Elements of Floors

Identification should include the

- function of the beam/girder
- location of the beam/girder once it is installed
- building code reference for the beam's/girder's use or installation requirements.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How do you determine whether to use solid or engineered wood product beams/girders?
- How is a beam/girder supported?

NCCER Carpentry Standards

Level One, Module Five (27105-13): Floor Systems

Module Five (27105-13) describes the layout and construction procedures for floor systems, including how to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications, and how to identify different types of framing systems, floor system components, and floor system materials. It also covers how to estimate the amount of materials needed for a floor assembly and on some common alternative floor systems.