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The flat top of the RSJ is supporting the floor (and the wall) above. It's an I beam and I was thinking of using the lower lip of the bottom of the I to support the ceiling joists. Sorry if it's not too clear without pics, I'll try and get some. Thanks for the replies by the way.

A previous owner of my ground floor flat removed an internal wall between two rooms and replaced it with an RSJ directly supporting the joists above. I am planning to install a false ceiling to cut down on the noise from my upstairs neighbour. It seems feasible to me to rest one end of...