Title: Identify a strongback.
Course: Carpentry I (17003-I) > Section: Identifying Elements of Ceilings

Identification should include the

- physical description of a strongback (i.e., stiffener, catwalk).
- function of a strongback
- location of a strongback, once it is installed
- building code reference for the installation requirements of a strongback.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is a strongback?
- When is a strongback required? When is a catwalk required?
- What are potential consequences of not installing a strongback?

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