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Reinforcing joists

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#1 ·
If you cannot sister a joist the entire length of the existing joist will it still provide any benefit? Let's say (for example) you have 2x6 joists spanning 10' sitting on wall framing on each end with an obstruction down the middle so cannot sister another 2x6 the entire length but could probably get on 6' long installed in the middle. Attached this securely throughout the 6' span will this provide any benefit?
 
Discussion starter · #9 ·
Thanks Daniel, I vaguely remember from my structural courses that it would help in the middle but that was like 20 years ago. I vaguely remember the load profile being the greatest in the middle of the beam when supported on outer ends too and since a floor sits on top of the beam in my example the load would be distributed to the add on joist. Just figured I'd check with others who are current with it.

I appreciate your help.