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djl5596

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Came across this odd deck configuration in the field while surveying an existing building. Does anyone have any idea what deck type this may be?

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Where built? When built?
Is that deck covered with a membrane or built-up roof?

That looks more like a light gage metal siding vs. a roof deck.



 
JAE,

Mid-North NJ and it was constructed in the mid 1980s. There is a floor above and the deck thickness is about 2". We tried to get into an existing core to get the overall depth but a plug did not allow us to get the final depth; we are estimating 4" total thickness (2" deck; 2" topping; fire rating N/A due to the fireproofing) based on what information we could grab. Some additional information is this is an office building and the deck spans 10'-0".

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djl5596,
Check out this older Inryco Deck Catalog. Not sure if this is what you actually have but it shows how some cells are covered with a bottom cover plate to provide runs for electrical lines, etc.
This is a 1973 catalog so a bit earlier than your building.

I think this is what you have - some combination of open and covered deck.


 
 https://files.engineering.com/getfile.aspx?folder=2a9a6533-c2c4-433b-9ff9-b3758eaf7177&file=Inryco_Floor_Systems_Decking_-_1973.pdf
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