In a one- way joist floor, the supporting beams run in one direction and the joists run in the other direction. If the spans in the two directions are unequal, the beams should preferably span along the

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The beams should span along the shorter direction to avoid excessive deflection and to evenly distribute the load across the joists. This also helps in minimizing the floor's overall depth and reducing construction costs.

In a One- Way Joist Floor, the Supporting Beams Run