BONDEK

2003BS
Software Users Guide
LYSAGHT BONDEK
Getting exceptional results from
BONDEK 2003BS

2003BS

PREFACE
BONDEK 2003BS software is a user-friendly Excel-based software for the design of
composite concrete slabs with LYSAGHT BONDEK structural decking. It is suitable
for steel frame and masonry wall construction.
BONDEK 2003BS software is developed to British Standards.
It is a tool developed with latest information to assist a competent engineer
with the most competent solution.
The software shall be used with BONDEK profile sheeting in conjunction the
BONDEK Design and Construction Guide for structural decking for composite
concrete slabs.

DISCLAIMER, WARRANTIES, LIABILITY

This publication is intended to be a design aid for professional engineers and
is not a substitute for professional judgment.
Except to the extent to which liability may not be lawfully be excluded or
limited, BlueScope Steel Limited will not be under or incur any liability to you
for any direct or indirect loss or damage (including, without limitation,
consequential loss or damage, such as loss of profit or anticipated profit, loss
of data, loss of use, damage to goodwill and loss due to delay) however
caused (including, without limitation, breach of contract, negligence and/or
breach of stature), which you may suffer or incur in connection with this
publication or the software.
Published by BlueScope Lysaght BlueScope Steel Limited 2003
Produced at BlueScope Lysaght, Technology.

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All rights reserved. No part of this brochure may be reproduced, stored in a
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CONTENTS
1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
2. Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
2.1 Computer requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
2.2 Installing BONDEK 2003BS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
3. Software flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
4. BONDEK 2003BS menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
5. Input dialog box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
5.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
5.2 Conditions of exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
5.3 Spans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
5.4 Composite slab deflection limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
5.5 Crack control for flexure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
5.6 Creep and shrinkage factors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
5.7 Properties of materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
5.8 Degree of moment redistribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
5.9 Fire Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
5.10 Shrinkage reinforcement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
5.11 Loading parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
6. Design dialog box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
6.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
6.2 Slab span . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
6.3 Formwork deflection limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
6.4 Support width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
6.5 Live load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
6.6 Fire design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
7.Design/Check dialog box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
7.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
7.2 Slab thickness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
8. Results window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
8.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
9. Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
10. Sample report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

INTRODUCTION
This Users Guide is designed to provide you with basic familiarity
about BONDEK 2003BS software to enable you to quickly understand
and start using the software. The software is able to perform major
tasks normally performed at structural consultants office. Use BONDEK
2003 Design and Construction Guide with its set of tables. When
required input parameters are different from those listed for tables or
the user wants to check several different options, the software will help
with that.
The software offers following additional design options as compared
to tables:

Two major design options: Design and Design/Check. The first

option will perform design with the minimum possible slab
thickness; the second one will check the chosen slab thickness
and design the rest of parameters.

Other than mild exposure classification

C35 and C40 concrete grades

Superimposed dead load other than 1 kPa

Other than office types of imposed loads

L/500 imposed loads deflection limit for composite slab design

Equal spans

For negative, positive fire and shrinkage reinforcement, use

460B grade reinforcement in accordance to BS4449:1997 and
460B tables in accordance to BS4483:1998 (or in any
combination)

Specified number of continuous spans (two-span, three-span

etc.).

Shrinkage and creep factors other than for indoor conditions

All fire rating periods: 30, 60, 90, 120, 180 and 240 min.

Variable loads due to weight of stacked materials during

construction stage.

Design with no crack control requirements over supports

Different degree of moment redistribution for top tensile

reinforcement

Support width
The software is developed as a powerful tool to minimize time and
efforts necessary by a consulting engineer to complete the job.
However, it is essential for the user to have:

Good knowledge of structural engineering

Familiarity with design of composite concrete slabs

Sound knowledge of local regulations and load parameters

This warning symbol means the user shall take care

before proceeding further.

HELP

This symbol means that there is more information on this

topic in other chapters.

B S

This symbol means that the user shall refer to the

relevant British Standards for more information.

This symbol means that this is important information.

The user shall ensure they understand before proceeding.

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2.1

GETTING STARTED
COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS
To run BONDEK 2003BS your computer must have Microsoft Excel 2000 or a
later version, on Windows platform.
It is recommended to run the software on a PC with at least 200 MHz
processor and 64 MB main memory.

2.2

INSTALLING BONDEK 2003BS

The BONDEK 2003BS CD is fixed on the inside back cover of this Guide.
It contains BONDEK 2003BS Excel file, Users Guide and Design and
Construction Guide in .pdf format.
On your hard disc, create a directory (folder) called BONDEK 2003BS, and
place the files from CD into the folder. Run the software, in the usual way, by
double-clicking on the icons.

Ensure you enable Macros before proceeding with BONDEK 2003BS. The
security settings for Excel shall be set to medium level when applicable.

Specify parameters in
Input dialog box
for End Span

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CONTINUOUS SPANS

YES

NO
Slab thickness known?
Specify parameters
in Design dialog box
and click Design

Specify parameters
in Design/Check
dialog box and click
Design/Check

NO

NO

The design output is

satisfactory (passed)
and economical?

The design output is

satisfactory (passed)
and economical?

YES

YES

Repeat above procedure

for one Interior Span
(Equal Span)
or several Interior Spans.

Less than five spans

NO

YES
Repeat above procedure
for one Interior Span with
thicknesses required for
End Span using
Design/Check
dialog box.

END
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Repeat above procedure for

Interior Spans using either
of these two options
the same thickness as for End Span,
using Design/Check dialog box
minimum thickness using
Design dialog box

END

END

BONDEK 2003BS MENU

BONDEK 2003BS Menu options are built into Excel Menu on the top of the
screen.
Excel Menu may look different from what is shown below.
There are three Menu options:

Analyse (BONDEK)

Print (BONDEK)

Report (BONDEK)

Figure 1
Analyse Menu

HELP

Analyse (BONDEK) Menu has three submenu options:

Input

Design

Design/Check
These options will be described in details in further chapters.
When the software is opened, the Input dialog box will appear on the screen
automatically (see cover page). For the second and consecutive runs, the
user shall access the Input dialog box through Menu.
Print (BONDEK) Menu allows the user to print Output/Input information or
Report.

Figure 2
Print (BONDEK) Menu

HELP

Report (BONDEK) Menu will generate detailed design report which is

described in more details in Chapter 10.

Figure 3
Report (BONDEK) Menu
It shall be noted that BONDEK Menu options are available only when
2003BS Excel file is activated.

BONDEK

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5.1

INPUT DIALOG BOX

GENERAL
Input dialog box is designed for quick and easy data entry. The user shall
normally just chose one of available options. No blank boxes shall be left.
If some of boxes are left blank the warning message would appear on the
screen.

5.2

CONDITIONS OF EXPOSURE

Figure 4
Conditions of exposure
Conditions of exposure shall be specified as required by BS 8110:Part
1:1997 Table 3.2.
Normally, Mild conditions would correspond to indoor environment.
Moderate or Severe are relevant to outdoor environment.

5.3

B S

SPANS

Figure 5
Spans

Figure 6
Continuous Spans
The user may specify Single or Continuous spans depending on the
project. It is a common practice to design continuous slabs as a series
of single spans. Minimum nominal reinforcement at intermediate
supports shall be specified in this case in accordance to BS5950: Part
4: 1994, Clause 6.8. It shall be noted that nominal reinforcement will
not prevent formation of wide cracks over supports - requirements of
BS8110: Part 1, 1997, Clause 3.5.8 for crack control will not be
satisfied.
Increased slab thickness may be required in many instances when
continuous slabs are designed as a series of simply supported spans.
If the span is a Continuous one, the user may run the software twice:
for End Spans and Interior Spans separately. If the continuous span is
a Two spans then there is no option for Interior Spans, both spans are
end ones. It shall be noted that Continuous spans refer here to
composite concrete slabs only, BONDEK formwork spans are shown in
BONDEK Design and Design/Check dialog boxes.
End Spans and Interior Spans may be designed with a different
thickness to get the most economical design. However, The first
Interior Span from the end support shall always have the same
thickness as the End Span.
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When the slab has less than five spans the user shall run End Spans first
using Design Menu option to get the minimum possible slab thickness. Then
Interior Spans shall be designed with the slab thickness obtained for End
Spans using Design/Check Menu option.
When the slab has five or more spans, the thickness of Interior Spans other
than first Interior Span may be specified independently from End Spans.
See flowchart.

End and Interior Spans

are the same thickness
BONDEK

End span negative

reinforcement

Interior span negative

reinforcement

End Span

Interior Span

Figure 7
Spans

Slab thickness of
Interior Spans
may be reduced

Interior span reinforcement

Max as required for adjacent spans

BONDEK

End Span

First Interior Span

Interior Span

Figure 8
Spans

Figure 9
Ratio of Spans

The user may specify all spans as equal spans and with maximum Ratio of
longer to shorter adjacent slab spans of 1.2.
The software options for irregular lay outs with higher ratios of adjacent
spans is not currently available, contact LYSAGHT TECHNOLOGY for more
information.

5.4

COMPOSITE SLAB DEFLECTION LIMITS

Figure 10
Composite slab deflection limits

The software is developed for Span/250 Composite slab deflection limits

due to total load and two options for deflections limits due to imposed
loads:

Span/350 or 20 mm whichever is less is recommended by

BS 5950:Part4:1994 Chapter 6.6.1

More strict deflection limit of Span/500 or 20 mm whichever is less

is recommended by BS 8110: Part2:1985 Chapter 3.2.1.2. This
normally applies for concrete slabs which support brittle partitions
like masonry walls, glass doors.

5.5

B S

CRACK CONTROL FOR FLEXURE

Figure 11
Crack control for flexure
The software is developed to limit flexural cracks to a width of maximum
0.3mm over supports.
If cracks are not a concern for the user, the Not required option can be
used, this may result in less negative reinforcement over supports.

5.6

CREEP AND SHRINKAGE FACTORS

Figure 12
Creep factor

Figure 13
Shrinkage factor
Creep and shrinkage factors are necessary for the software to calculate
the composite concrete slab deflections. The suggested factors for
indoor and outdoor conditions are indicative only.
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B S

5.7

The user shall define these factors allowing for the slab thickness and
environmental conditions as defined in BS 8110:Part 2:1985, Chapters 7.3
and 7.4. It shall be noted that effective slab thickness shall allow for the
beneficial fact that bottom concrete slab surface is completely covered by
the BONDEK sheeting.

PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS

Figure 14
Concrete grades
The minimum Concrete grade possible depends on Conditions of exposure.
For instance, only Concrete Grade C40 will be available if Severe Exposure
condition is specified.

Figure 15
Tensile and compression
reinforcement

B S

Tensile and compression reinforcement can be specified as 460B Mesh or

460B bars. More detailed information about these reinforcement grades may
be found in BS 4449:1997 and BS 4483:1998.
The set of available Bar sizes is different for each of these options:

Figure 16
Bar sizes

HELP

The detailed definition of Tensile & compression reinforcement and its

location within the composite concrete slab is given in Chapter 8.

Figure 17
BONDEK metal thickness

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There are two BONDEK base material thicknesses (BMT): 0.75 and 1.0 BMT.
The user may try 0.75 BMT for the first run. If the design is not
economical (props are necessary), next run with increased BMT may be
necessary.

5.8

DEGREE OF MOMENT
REDISTRIBUTION

Figure 18
Degree of moment redistribution
Normally, the Degree of moment redistribution is specified as 30%.
Where the structure designed is over four storeys and where the structural
frame provides lateral stability the Degree of moment redistribution shall
be limited to 10%.
For more information refer to BS 8110:Part1:1997 Chapters 3.2.2.1 and
3.2.2.2.

5.9

B S

FIRE DESIGN

Figure 19
Fire Design
At this stage the user shall specify if the Design for fire is required. If so,
the Fire reinforcement grade and Fire bar size shall be entered by the
user in the same way as for Tensile & compression reinforcement.
The detailed definition of Fire reinforcement and its location within the
composite concrete slab is given in Chapter 8.

5.10

HELP

SHRINKAGE REINFORCEMENT
This reinforcement is necessary to control shrinkage and temperature
effects.

Figure 20
Shrinkage reinforcement
Shrinkage reinforcement diameter is not an input option, however it shall
not exceed the diameter of negative reinforcement.
Minor Degree of shrinkage control is more than adequate as per
BS5950:4:1994. Clause 6.9. The user may choose more strict Degree of
shrinkage control to get better durability performance.
The detailed definition of Shrinkage reinforcement and its location within
the composite concrete slab is given in Chapter 8.

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B S

HELP

5.11

LOADING PARAMETERS

Figure 21
Superimposed dead load

B S

Superimposed dead load (G) is a load of permanent nature in addition to self

weight of composite concrete slabs.
For more information refer to BS 6399:Part1:1996 Chapters 3.1 and 4.

Figure 22
s load factor

B S

s is a factor for Live (Imposed) Loads. Live Load itself shall be entered in
Design or Design/Check dialog boxes which are described in next Chapters.
This is the proportion of the Live Load which shall be considered as
permanent for deflection calculations.
For more information refer to BS 8110:Part2:1985 Chapter 3.3.3.

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Figure 23
Stacked materials

This is a weight of Storage loads as specified in BS 5950:Part4:1994

Chapter 2.2.3.2 during construction stage before concrete is placed. The
load shall not be confused with Basic construction loads given in Chapter
2.2.3.1 of the same Standard. The Standard does not specify the value of
the Storage load, so 4 and 1 kPa options are available based on Australian
Standards. If 1 kPa is specified, it is recommended to control that load on
construction site and include that information on design documentation.

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B S

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6.1

DESIGN DIALOG BOX

GENERAL
When the user entered all necessary parameters in the Input dialog box, the
next step would be to click Design or Design/Check button at the bottom of
the Input dialog box. This will open one or another dialog box. The Design
option is used when the user wants to design the slab to the very minimum
slab thickness. Design/Check option shall be used when the particular slab
thickness shall be checked and designed. (See flowchart.)

Figure 24
Design dialog box

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6.2

SLAB SPAN

Figure 25
Slab span
The user shall type in the span. It shall be centre to centre span, see
Chapter 8 of this Guide for more details. The range of possible spans
is from 1.8 to 6m.

6.3

FORMWORK DEFLECTION LIMITS

Figure 26
Formwork deflection limits
The Formwork deflection limits required by BS 5950:Part4:1994 Chapter
5.3 is Span/130. The software has an additional more strict option of
Span/250. The last option will result in a minimum formwork sagging
which is definite architectural advantage for open (no ceilings) slab soffits.

6.4

B S

SUPPORT WIDTH

Figure 27
Support width
This is a width of a supporting structure masonry walls or steel beams. It
is important to enter correct value it may result in less BMT of the
BONDEK formwork.

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6.5

LIVE LOAD

Figure 28
Live load

B S

6.6

Live Load (Q) shall be specified as required by BS 6399:Part1:1996 Chapters

3.2 and 5 for Imposed floor and ceiling loads.

FIRE DESIGN

Figure 29
Fire design
The user may specify Fire-resistance periods of 30, 60, 90, 120, 180 and
240 minutes as defined by BS 5950-8:1990 Chapter 4.9.

B S

The Load factor for imposed loads shall be specified as defined by 59508:1990 Table 2

Figure 30
Load factor for imposed load

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7.1

DESIGN/CHECK DIALOG BOX

GENERAL
When the user entered all necessary parameters in the Input dialog box,
the next step would be to click Design or Design/Check button at the
bottom of the Input dialog box. This will open one or another dialog box.
The Design option is used when the user wants to design the slab to the
very minimum slab thickness. Design/Check option shall be used when
the particular slab thickness shall be checked and designed. It may be in
a case when the architect specified the slab thickness for other than
structural reasons or Interior spans shall be designed to the slab thickness
as required for End spans see Chapter 5.3 of this Guide and the
flowchart.

HELP

Figure 31
Design & Design/Check Options

This Dialog box has the same options as Design dialog box with an
addition of Slab thickness option.

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Figure 32
Design/Check dialog box

7.2

SLAB THICKNESS

Figure 33
Slab thickness
The slab thickness may vary from 105 to 250 mm. The user shall type in the
necessary slab thicknesses. Slabs thicknesses of more than 250 mm are
considered as not practical. LYSAGHTs Decking Asia shall be contacted to
design slabs with more than 250 mm thickness. (Contact details are on back
cover.)

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8.1

RESULTS WINDOW
GENERAL
The Results window will appear on the screen automatically when the
user clicks the Design or Design/Check buttons on the relevant Dialog
box. Alternatively, the window may be opened by clicking on the Results
worksheet at the bottom of the Excel window.
The window shows the design summary (Design Output) and the list of
entered parameters in Input, Design or Design/Check dialog boxes
(Input parameters).

Figure 34
Results window

Use Analyse Menu on the top of the screen to open dialog boxes again

Project Name:

BONDEK 2003BS Version 1

Roof Slab

Design Output
Spans

Parameter

Notations

Single

End

Slab thickness

D,cs (mm)

170

Top tensile reinforcement over supports:

A-s (mm2)

360

Pattern of negative reinforcement

Interior

Pattern 1

Concrete cover
Transverse reinforcement to control
shrinkage and temperature effects

c (mm)

35

Ashr (mm2)

360

Fire reinforcement (additional to

shrinkage and negative reinforcement)

Afire (mm2)

880

Compression reinforcement: Top at midspan

Acom,mid (mm2)

Compression reinforcement: Bottom at support

Acom,sup (mm2)

Number of temporary props

Nominal continuity reinforcement over supports

Anom,cont (mm2)

1
Not applicable

Input parameters
Type of Buildings

Steel-Frame

Span Configuration

End Spans

Continuous Spans

Three spans

Conditions of Exposure
Max. ratio of adjacent spans Ll/Ls

Moderate
1

Deflection Limits of
Composite Slabs

Total<L/250 Imposed<L/350

Centre to centre composite

Tensile & Comp. Reinf. Diameter

10 mm

Bondek sheeting

1 mm

Slab thickness, mm

Q live load, kPa

G superimposed dead load, kPa

slab span, mm

4400

(construction stage 1), kPa

Formwork Deflection Limits

L/130

Fire Design

and masonry supports, mm

Degree of moment redistribution
Crack control for flexure

0.25

100
"10%"
Required

Required
240 min

Fire imposed load factor

0.8

Fire Reinforcement Grade

Fire Reinforcement Diameter

C35

Crack control for shrinkage

Creep factor

2.75

and temperature effects

0.00035

Fire Resistance Periods

Concrete grade

Shrinkage factor

460B

Q weight of stacked materials

Support width of steel frame

20

Tensile & Compression Reinf.

Shrinkage Reinforcement Grade

460B
10 mm

Moderate
460B Mesh

The reinforcement types in the Design Output table is explained in the

following Figures:

Deformed bar
reinforcement

Concrete

Concrete
cover

Reinforcement
depth

Depth of
composite slab

Top-face
reinforcement
Bottom-face
reinforcement

BONDEK

Longitudinal reinforcement
(parallel with ribs)

Transverse reinforcement
(90 to ribs)

Figure 35
Slab cross section

0.3Ln

Wall

Wall

Negative
reinforcement
0.3Ln

Cover

Concrete slab

0.3Ln

Ln

Ln
L (span)

L (span)
Restraint at
end support
by mass of wall

Wall

Wall

Bondek

Continuous over
interior support

Little or no
restraint at
end support

Figure 36
Pattern 1 of top tensile (negative) reinforcement

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Wall

Wall

0.3Ln

0.3Ln

Cover

Concrete slab
0.3Ln

Wall

1/3 of negative
reinforcement

Ln

Ln
L (span)

L (span)

Little or no
restraint at
end support

Continuous over
interior support

Restraint at
end support
by mass of wall

Figure 37
Pattern 2 of top tensile (negative)
reinforcement

Pattern 2 negative reinforcement shall be specified when live load is

more than twice the dead load.It shall be noted that top tensile
(negative) (Continuous spans) and shrinkage reinforcement will be
designed by the software at all times.
Additional fire reinforcement may not be necessary.
xb should not be less than 30 mm.
Concrete

Ast, transverse

Ast

Ast.f

d
xb

xb

D
yb

Bondek

Ast

Ast.f

Concrete

BONDEK

Figure 38

0.3 Ln
Ln

Fire reinforcement

Compression reinforcement and bottom tensile reinforcement (additional

to BONDEK) are very rare design cases and may be designed by the
software for very high Live Loads and Superimposed Dead Loads.

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Wall

BONDEK

WARNING MESSAGES

Slab can not be designed to specified thickness

This message means that the minimum possible slab thickness shall be more
than specified by the user using Design/Check option. The user may:

Increase slab thickness specified using Design/Check option

Reduce minimum required slab thickness by:

Increasing concrete grade

Decreasing Tensile and Compression reinforcement bar size

Increasing slab deflection limit to L/350imp

All input parameters shall be checked if adequate.

Slab thickness shall be written within 105mm to 250mm

This means that slab thickness entered is not correct.
250 mm is considered as the maximum practical slab thickness.
Contact DECKING ASIA (contact details on back cover) to design thicker
slabs.

This means that the slab span entered is outside allowed limits.

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Tensile & compression reinforcement bar size have not been entered
Self explanatory.

Fire reinforcement bar size have not been entered

Self explanatory.

Specify correct number of spans for continuous slabs

That message may appear when the user designs first continuous span as an
end double span and then tries to design interior span (as double span). The
interior span shall be specified for continuous slabs with three or more spans.

!
1 kPa stacked materials Load shall be clearly specified on formwork
documentation. Continue?
The user may chose Yes and continue with the design. However, 1 kPa load
shall be clearly specified on design documentation and controlled on a
construction site.

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REPORT - SAMPLE PAGES

BONDEK
to British Standards

Job Name:

Bondek typical

INPUT PARAMETERS:
Type of building
Steel-Frame
Concrete slab spans
End Spans
Continuous spans
Three spans
Slab thickness
Dc
mm
170
Density of concrete:
rg
kN/m3
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Concrete grade
C35
Concrete slab span, centre to centre
L
mm
4400
Conditions of exposure
Moderate
(BS 8110:Part 1:1997, Table 3.2)
Reinforcement grade
460B
Reinforcing bar diameter
mm
10
Deflection limits of composite slabs
Total<L/250 Imposed<L/3
(BS 5950:Part 4:1994, Clause 6.6.1)
(BS 8110:Part 2:1985, Clause 3.2.1.2)
Maximum ratio of longer to shorter spans
up to 1.2
Degree of moment redistribution
"10%"
% of permanent load in the live load
25
Degree of control for shrinkage and temperature effects
Moderate
Shrinkage reinforcement grade
460B Mesh
Creep factor
ecc
2.75
(BS 8110:Part 2:1985, Sections 7.3)

esh

Shrinkage strain

0.00035

(BS 8110:Part 2:1985, Sections 7.4)

Flexural crack control
Superimposed dead load
Imposed load

Gsup
Q

kPa
kPa

BONDEK base metal thickness

t
mm
Propping
Support width
mm
Formwork deflection limits
mm
(BS 5950:Part 4:1994, Cla
mm
Construction imposed loads due
to weight of stacked materials
Qs
kPa
(BS 5950:Part 4:1994, Clause 2.2)
Fire resistance level
Fire reinforcement grade
Fire reinforcement diameter
Load factor for imposed loads during fire

FRL

min
mm

Required
1
2

1
No props
100
L/130
30
4

240
460B
10
0.8

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SECTION PROPERTIES OF BONDEK:
Section Modulus
Zf
mm3/m
Effective Second Moment of Area
for serviceability
Ieff,ser
mm4/m
(BS 5950:Part 6:1995, Clause 4.6)
Area
mm2/m
MATERIAL PROPERTIES OF BONDEK:
Nominal yield stress
Re.min
MPa
Nominal ultimate tensile strength
Us
MPa
(BS 5950:Part 6:1995, Clause 3.3.2)
(AS/NZS 4600:1996, Table 1.5)
Design strength
py
MPa
(BS 5950:Part 4:1994, Clause 2.4.3)
(BS 5950:Part 6:1995, Clause 3.3.2)
Young's modulus of elasticity
(BS 5950:Part 4:1994, Clause 2.4.3)
DESIGN LOADS:
Dead load of sheeting
Dead load of concrete with ponding
Construction imposed loads
Construction imposed loads due
to weight of stacked materials

Maximum shear force

Shear capacity

1678.0

550.0
550.0

462.0

210000

kPa
kPa
kPa

0.1
4.2
2.1

Qs

kPa

4.0

M*
kNm/m
Mc
kNm/m
(BS 5950:Part 6:1995, Clause 5.2)
M*<MAX(Mc, Mc,lat, Mc,dist)
F*v
kN/m
Pv
kN/m
(BS 5950:Part 6:1995, Foreword)
(AS/NZS 4600:1996,Clause 3.3.4)
F*v<Pv

DESIGN FOR SERVICEABILITY:

Deflections
Dtot
mm
(BS 5950:Part 6:1995, Clause 5.6.1)
Deflection limits
Dtot,max
mm
Dtot,abs
mm
(BS 5950:Part 4:1994, Clause 5.3)
Dtot<MIN(Dtot,max Dtot,abs)

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457750.0

Gsh
Gdc
Qc

LOAD COMBINATIONS:
Strength:
Stage 1(before placing concrete):
F1a = 1.4*Gsh+1.6*Qc
kPa
F1b = 1.4*Gsh+1.6*Qs
kPa
Stage 2(after placing concrete):
F2a = 1.4*Gsh+1.4Gdc+1.6*Qc
kPa
Serviseability:
Fdef = Gsh+Gdc
kPa
(BS 5950:Part 4:1994, Table1)
DESIGN FOR STRENGTH:
Maximum design moment
Moment capacity

16736.0

3.5
6.6
9.5
4.4

4.4
7.5
OK
10.2
42.2

OK

7.71
16.6
30.0
OK

Composite slab design

MATERIAL PROPERTIES:
Nominal yield stress of BONDEK
Re.min
MPa
Nominal ultimate tensile strength of BOND
Us
MPa
(BS 5950:Part 6:1995, Clause 3.3.2)
(AS/NZS 4600:1996, Table 1.5)
Py
MPa
Design strength of BONDEK
(BS 5950:Part 4:1994, Clause 2.4.3)
Young's modulus of elasticity of steel
Es
MPa
(BS 5950:Part 4:1994, Clause 2.4.3)
Nominal yield stress of reinforcing bars
fy
MPa
k factor (empirical parameter)
k
N/mm
m factor (empirical parameter)
m
N/mm2
(BS 5950:Part 4:1994, Clause 6.4.1)
Short term Young's modulus of elasticity of Ec,s
MPa
(BS 8110:Part 2:1985, Sections 3.5;7.2)
Long term Young's modulus of elasticity of
Ec,l
MPa
(BS 8110:Part 2:1985, Sections 3.6)
LOADING:
Dead load (self weight)
Superimposed dead load
Imposed load

G
Gsup
Q

kPa
kPa
kPa

LOAD COMBINATIONS:
Strength:
1) Fu=1.4*G + 1.6*Q (all spans, adjucent,
kPa
1) Fu=1.4*G (the rest of spans)
kPa
Serviceability:
1) Fs.G = Gsup (all spans)
kPa
2) Fs.tot = Gsup + Q (all spans, adjucent
kPa
2) Fs.tot = Gsup (the rest of spans)
kPa
3) Fs.perm.short = Gsup + yQ (all spans,
kPa
alternate spans)
3) Fs.perm.short = Gsup (the rest of span
kPa
4) Fs.perm.long = Gsup + yQ (all spans,n
kPa
variation for long term live load)
(BS 8110:Part 2:1985, Sections 3.6; 3.3.3)
DESIGN FOR STRENGTH:
NEGATIVE MOMENT CAPACITY:
Design moment at support after redistribut Msp**
kNm
Negative RIO over support is less than 4%
(BS 8110:Part 1:1997, Clause 3.12.6.1)
Compression RIO over support is not necessary
Negative tensile RIO (at the top), including crack requ
mm2
Additional midspan tensile RIO (at the bottom)
(BS 8110:Part 1:1997, Table 3.25)
(BS 5950:Part 4:1994, Clause 6.3)
(BS 8110:Part 1:1997, Clause 3.4.4)
(see also flexural crack control)
POSITIVE MOMENT CAPACITY:
Design moment at mid span before redistr Mmid*
kNm
kNm
Design moment at mid span after redistrib Mmid**
Effective area of sheeting
Ash(eff)
mm2/m
Positive moment capacity
M+
kNm
(BS 5950:Part 4:1994, Clause 6.3)
(BS 8110:Part 1:1997, Clause 3.4.4)
(AS 3600-1994, Clause 6.1.1.2)
M+>Mmid**

550
550

511.5

210000
460
0.055
260
27000
7200.00

5.04
1
2

10.26
6.60
1.00
3.00
1.00
1.50
1.00
1.50

23.50
TRUE
TRUE
440
0

18.93
20.04
1678
103.76

TRUE

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