Which term describes floor joists that extend beyond the foundation?

Which term describes floor joists that extend beyond the foundation?

• A. Foundation-protruding
• B. Overhanging
• C. Cantilevered
• D. Pinned

Answer: (C)

When floor joists extend past the foundation wall, that projecting portion is called a cantilever. A cantilever is a beam fixed at one end (the part anchored in the wall or foundation) that projects beyond its support, creating an overhang. In framing, the inner end of the joist bears on the foundation or sill plate, while the outer end sticks out beyond the exterior face of the foundation. This setup is deliberately called cantilevered because it relies on the fixed support at the inner end to carry loads from the overhanging portion. The other terms aren’t the standard way to describe this construction: foundation-protruding isn’t a recognized term, overhanging is a general description but not the technical term, and pinned refers to a type of joint, not to a joist projecting past a foundation.

When floor joists extend past the foundation wall, that projecting portion is called a cantilever. A cantilever is a beam fixed at one end (the part anchored in the wall or foundation) that projects beyond its support, creating an overhang. In framing, the inner end of the joist bears on the foundation or sill plate, while the outer end sticks out beyond the exterior face of the foundation. This setup is deliberately called cantilevered because it relies on the fixed support at the inner end to carry loads from the overhanging portion. The other terms aren’t the standard way to describe this construction: foundation-protruding isn’t a recognized term, overhanging is a general description but not the technical term, and pinned refers to a type of joint, not to a joist projecting past a foundation.