Which of the foliowing is a primary difference between a traditional solid floor joist systems and the floor truss systems now being used in some Type V structures?
A. Floor joist systems create more voids through which fire can travel.
B. Truss systems are built of lighter materials and are more weak than joists.
C. Truss systems create a large open void area between the floors of a structure.
D. Floor joist systems do not have the fire endurance that modern truss systems have.
Answer: C. Truss systems create a large open void area between the floors of a structure.
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