fig5 shows the end of a joist 30 resting on the bottom chord 32 on the top track section 36 of a wall fig6 shows the end of the joist 30 resting on the bottom chord 32 on a beam 36 joists 30 are connected to rim track 50 via connectors 10 forces 40 and 42 are illustrative reactions supporting the end of the bottom chord 32 of joist 30 while fig5 and 6 show a joist 30 bearing its load via bottom chord 32 fig7 shows a joist 30 bearing the load via web 34 to obtain maximum efficiency of a stick framed structure it is desirable that a method for distribution be such that all matters related to the building system are incorporated a flat plate system has been invented to satisfy the numerous requirements of a total building system and it is used in conjunction with a web bearing joist the substantially flat distribution member 46 along with its accessories provides distribution of axial loads from the floor system to the wall one can add angle 86 or special other shape accessories to help to restrain the flat plate from moving in and out of plane shown in fig1 and 13 the special angle 86 or u shapes 86 shown in the sketches provide simple and cost effective methods for installing the rated membrane systems such as gypsum or non combustible boards that are typically employed with ceiling systems for fire and acoustic ratings the flat plate 46 can be extended below the floor system to provide a solid and continuous support for the vertical wall rated membrane system as shown.