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elevahon to meet the varying needs of the budding.
The typical concrete edge form s a galvamzed sheet
metal angle, with a thickness to meet required needs
Openi ngs
What is the proper treatment for holes or
ti ons through a steel floor deck?
Large holes (over 24" wide) should be en-
cased by structural frames connected to the
mare framing members Smaller holes are
created by block-outs anthe concrete (such as
styrofoam or wood forms) Either angles or
rebar are used as headers in the slab, with the
area of the reinforcing equal to or greater than
the area of the steel to be cut out. The header
bars should be installed on the dagonal at the
corner of the opening After the concrete has
cured, the block-out can be removed and the
steel deck anthe area of the hole removed with
a cutting torch
Di aphr agms and Connect i ons
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Are there any precautions advised when using steel
decks in either roof or floor over open web steel
joists?
Yes, at end laps of the deck for roof deck, the lap should
be over one angle See Fig. 6 If the deck is butted on
roof decks, there should be a continuous plate added to
transfer the shear from one angle to the other See Rg
7 For decks wth structural concrete, the plate is not
necessary if the concrete does not have a joint over the
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Suggested Detail at Deck Lap
on Open Web Steel Joist
How effective are steel floor panels as a
horizontal diaphragm?
Combined wath concrete the assemblies offer
great ngidity and strength without greatly add-
ing to the diaphragm wetght. Values are
dependent upon deck profile, weld patterns
and spans In concept, the steel deck can act
as the shear transfer device between the con-
crete fill and the perimeter (shear collector)
framing member Shearconnectorsordowels
can also be used for shear transfer
How are steel floor units attached?
By welding through the deck umts (arc-spot
weld) to the steel supports Side laps are
button punched, welded or screwed to meet either
structural requirements or the specification of Under-
writers Laboratories
How are diaphragm values of steel floor or roof
decks determined?
Values are based on full-scale tests and on formulas
developed in the Se/stoic Design for Buildings (Tn
Service Manual, Army TM 5-809-10) Each quahfied
deck manufacturer has on file with ICBO or vartous
cities an Evaluation Report for approved welding pat-
terns and decking profiles
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typical support weld
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Detail at Deck Butt Joint
See Fig. 8 (top of next page), which dlustrates a potential
problem when an open web joist IS poslboned close to
a wall The joist has camber and unlessthe ledger angle
is placed with the same camber, it is difficult to bend the
deck down to the ledger angle The solution is to either
poSlbOn the joist far enough from the wall to allow the
deck to bend, or to camber the ledgerangle the same as
the joist
Electrification
In in-floor wiring systems using cellular panels,
how are the systems carried normal to the deck
run?
Through the use of cross ducts above the top of the
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cellular unats Cross ducts are of two types, header duct
and trench header. See Fig. 9
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Is header duct still used?
Originally the only method to dlstnbute wire, it stdl has
hmated use For example, header duct does not dasturb
either the daphragm action of the assembly or the
vertical load capacity of the composite deck In addition,
it is often used as a jack header to carry dlstnbution to
cells interrupted by columns, openings and changes m
deck layout direction
Composite Construction
What consideration should I give trench headers?
Since trench headers interrupt vertical composite de-
signed loading, the deck unts must carry the total dead
and live loads non-compositely Moment analysas at the
most critical area of the trench dact will determine the
structural requirements of the deck units Trench head-
ers should occur in areas of Iow diaphragm values orthe
deck reinforced to carry the diaphragm without con-
crete It is desirable to locate the trench duct outside of
the effective beam flange area in composite beam
construcbon. If this is not possible, design the beams as
slab one side or non-composately Also rewewthe effect
of the trench headers crossing the girder d that member
is designed on a composite basis, as wide trench
headers can ehmmate both studs and concrete Close
coordinahon is required between the structural designer
and the electrical designer so that rewew and solution of
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Can steel deck units be used with composi te beam
construction?
Yes, stud welding is a relahvely simple process which
prowdes high quahty welded connecbons The headed
shear connectors may be apphed to the beam flange
directly through the steel decking sheets Arc spot welds
may be eliminated where they coincide wrth shear stud
placement
Are all steel floor panels composi te construction?
Since the introduction of composite type floor construc-
tion 25 to 30 years ago, nearly all floor assembhes now
take advantage of the economies gamed by reduction of
weight of the steel, be t the frame or the deck panel In
composite construcbon, steel floor panels hrst act to
support wet concrete and temporary construchon loads,
and upon curing of the slab act as the poshve steel
reinforcement of the concrete slab by bonding to the
concrete Embossed ridges (in a variety of patterns
dependent upon the producer) assist the bonding func-
tion Steel studs complete the composite action by
assisting the floor slab and steel beam to act as a single
composite unit
Can I use composite steel floor decks in every
application?
Basically the answer Is yes, but some cautEons are
necessary Since a composite steel floor slab is essen-
tially a one-way reinforced slab, it ts designed for office
building type installations When subjected to moving
loads such as fork lift trucks In Industrial applications or
heavy concentrated loads, special considerations such
as posdve or negative moment reinforcement are often
required. It is recommended that a deck manufacturer
be consulted for special applications
How are section properties of a composite floor
deck developed?
Producers of composite floor decking material publish
data based upon full-scale tests Designers should
review individual manufacturers' building code approv-
als
What are the design specifications f or composite
beam/steel deck construction?
AISC recognizes this form of construction with design
criteria given in the AISC Manual of Steel Construct/on,
9th Edition, using ether ASD or LRFD In addition, the
International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO)
issues Evaluahon Reports listing approved use and
design load values for individual stud manufacturers
Is there a maximum thickness of metal decking f or
through-deck stud welding?
The maximum deck thickness is 16 gauge with light
commercial (6 oz) galvamzed coating For double
plated decks, I e, cellular panels, 18/18 is the maxi-
mum
What are the usual size studs permitted for through-
deck welding?
The usual size is either 5/8" diameter or the widely used
3/4" diameter. Studs larger than 3/4" are not presently
approved under AISC specifications Standard stud
sizes are stocked and should be specified whenever
practical. Lead times are excessive for special lengths
and alloys on headed products
Does the design specify extra stud length to ac-
count f or burnoff?
Studs from 1/4" through 1/2" diameter lose 1/8" in length
during the welding process, 5/8" through 7/8" diameters
lose 3/16" However, when welding 3/4" inch shear
connectors through metal deck, 3/8" to 1/2" is burned
off. Most manufacturers offer (stock) studs that accom-
modate commonly specified after-weld lengths
When studs are used in through-deck welding, what
are the requirements for the top flange of the sup-
porting steel beam?
The top flange of the beam should be free of deleterious
matenal which includes paint, rust and debris However,
small amounts of mill scale and rust can be tolerated
provided the metal deck fits tightly to the steel beam
surface. Mimimum flange width of 4-1/2" is suggested
for a single row of studs. For two rows of studs, the
minimum flange width suggested is 5-1/2" Flange thick-
ness should always be at least 1/3 of the stud diameter
to ensure complete development of fastener strength
Who installs shear connectors in through-deck ap-
plications?
The shear connector studs act as a structural weld
between the metal deck and the steel beam and are
installed by the metal deck installer. The shear connec-
tors cannot be placed in the shop because of field safety
regulations.
How is the soundness of arc spot wel ds (puddle
welds) determined?
By assessing the ability of the welder to make an arc-
spot weld as specified in AWS D1 3 Specification for
Welding Sheet Steel /n Structures and by visual inspec-
tion.
How are shear studs inspected in the field?
Inspection, testing and operator qualification are out-
lined in the Structural Welding Code, ANSI/AWS D1 1
and the budding code governing the project.
CODE REQUIREMENTS
General
What agencies approve steel floor deck?
Local, regional and state code authorities issue evalua-
tion reports including seismic shear allowable and ver-
tical load limits for each manufacturer's product. In
addition, national codes and review bodies such as
Underwriters Laboratories (UL) conduct electrical and
fire tested assemblies evaluations
What label service does Underwriters Laboratories
offer?
UL authorizes the use of labels on products for fire
resistance and for use as electrical raceways. They also
maintain a follow-up service
Are steel floor units fire safe?
Yes, steel floor decks are part of fire-resistant assem-
blies Contact the deck manufacturer and review the
Fire ResJstance Directory handbook of Underwriters
Laboratories, Inc., for one of many assembhes best
suited to your needs
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