2006-09-03 08:14:46 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
bath frameing not only do they put braces on the floor joist below the tub but also frame around the tub for extra support
2006-09-03 08:18:15 · answer #1 · answered by Adam T 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The floor under a bathtub is usually built quite strongly to withstand the weight of the water. However, if the floor is old and bathtub is full enough, it is sometimes possible for it to collapse. Water beds can also be a problem, especially as they are placed on standard, weak floor rather than specially built floor.
2006-09-03 15:16:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because of the vertical ribs within the floor, which I think are called the joists. The joists have a pretty big vertical length, letting the force of any weight above the floor spread out over their large area, relieving pressure on the floor.
2006-09-03 16:02:06 · answer #3 · answered by Peter R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Floor joists are designed to hold lots more weight than that. Ever see a picture of a bunch of people gathered around a piano? No problem for the floor.
2006-09-03 15:17:53 · answer #4 · answered by gtk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is because before the water get down the kenetic energy of the
water has turn to zero.There hitting the floor with less force.Also your body help to reduce speed of the water thereby reducing the force which the water knock the floor.
2006-09-03 15:34:04 · answer #5 · answered by ewangmmnl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well the floor would collapse if the "bean counters" were in charge
Fortunately the inspectors demand that buildings pass the inspection and that includes strong floors under your bathtub!
2006-09-03 15:23:45 · answer #6 · answered by cycloneweaver.com 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ive always wondered this and wen i was little my cousin used to live in a really old house and he would always think that wen he took a shower the floor would collapse we were both about 5
2006-09-03 15:16:49 · answer #7 · answered by Leo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the type of wood that they use under your flooring is strong enough to hold that much weight.
2006-09-03 15:16:04 · answer #8 · answered by pamela_d_99 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because the floor has been shored up with extra support.
2006-09-03 15:24:06 · answer #9 · answered by notyou311 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The floor is designed to handle that kind of load.
2006-09-03 15:32:45 · answer #10 · answered by cdf-rom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋