SPACING & LAYOUT TRAINER
Read the condition. Work out the layout.
Practice two common construction spacing problems between fixed ends: equal spacing when the member count is known, and minimum member count when a maximum clear space controls the layout.
PRACTICE MODE
Member count is given. Find the equal clear space.FIXED COUNT
Find the equal clear spacing.
YOUR ANSWER
The calculator stays ready for every problem while the 3-minute clock keeps running.
Type the whole inches, then click a fraction. Decimals also work.
Training aid: Maximum clear-space values in this game are practice conditions supplied by the challenge, not universal code requirements. Real spacing requirements vary by detail, assembly, code, project conditions, and tolerances. Always verify the drawings, specifications, field dimensions, and applicable requirements before fabrication or installation. Terms & Disclaimer
CONSTRUCTION LAYOUT PRACTICE
Practice two different spacing decisions.
Construction layout changes depending on what controls the work. Sometimes the quantity of members is fixed for appearance or design and the clear spaces must be equal. Other times a maximum clear opening controls the minimum number of members required.
Fixed count
Subtract the total member thickness from the wall-to-wall opening, then divide the remaining clear distance by the number of spaces. Between two fixed ends, interior members create one more space than the member count.
Maximum clear space
Use the supplied maximum as the controlling condition and determine the minimum number of interior members needed. The game then shows the actual equal clear spacing for that layout.