Which term describes the floor system extending beyond the foundation?

Which term describes the floor system extending beyond the foundation?

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

Answer: (B)

A cantilever is a projection that is supported at one end and extends beyond its support. When floor framing extends past the foundation, the overhanging portion of the joists is described as cantilevered floor framing. The inner end of the joists is supported by the foundation or a bearing beam, while the outer end projects outward without direct support beneath it. This gives a precise structural term for that extension. Foundation-protruding isn’t a standard term, overhanging is a more general description, and pinned refers to a type of connection rather than the way a floor extends.

A cantilever is a projection that is supported at one end and extends beyond its support. When floor framing extends past the foundation, the overhanging portion of the joists is described as cantilevered floor framing. The inner end of the joists is supported by the foundation or a bearing beam, while the outer end projects outward without direct support beneath it. This gives a precise structural term for that extension. Foundation-protruding isn’t a standard term, overhanging is a more general description, and pinned refers to a type of connection rather than the way a floor extends.