On corrugated steel/concrete deck, how are mid-span loads distributed?
Extra rebar crosswise? Truss-girders down the trough?
Thanks for any info,
Rolf in MA
Hi all, large residential project going up in MA, using ICFs and composite/slab deck throughout.
I know I have seen pics of rebar-fabricated triangle-truss INSERTS as reinforcement of specific troughs, where needed, to form a stronger span than normal deck + rebar would create.
Can't find links...
Hollow core slab is a good suggestion, but crane access to the site may be problematic.
Composite steel/ crete core walls may be overkill for this application. But I have used pour over metal deck before for one and two story buildings. Not sure how well it will carry three levels.
The design...
Hi all,
Designing a 3-story residence, all concrete (likely cinderblock w/ poured/ reinforced cores).
Floors/roof will be poured, but considering 3 different options for substructure:
- Corrugated 'bridge deck' steel pan;
- Steel I-beams w/ steel arch pans between;
- Pre-stressed concrete...
