Maximum Span Calculator |
This calculator provides maximum unshored spans for our floor deck products used in conjunction with structural concrete slabs up to 24” deep.
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Diaphragm Interaction Calculator |
This design aid determines the diaphragm shear resistance for our standard roof deck products attached by SDI approved fasteners while taking into account the uplift pressures on the deck.
- See the Tutorial for design philosophy and assistance with the program.
 Click here to use the calculator
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Form Deck Slab Tables |
This program generates tables containing the unfactored slab capacities for structural concrete with draped wire mesh placed over various types of our form deck products.
- See the Tutorial for additional information and program instructions.
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Concentrated Load Examples |
Below are design examples for different types of concentrated loading conditions applied to structural concrete slabs on composite steel deck. The Appendix contains catalog excerpts that accompany the examples.
(Adobe Reader Required)
- Example 1 – Point Load
- Example 2 – Wall Load Parallel to Corrugations
- Example 3 – Fork Lift Truck Loading
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Conversion Factors for Steel Deck
This design guide contains conversion factors between U.S. standard units and metric units. It also includes the standard steel properties and galvanizing designations for steel deck.
(Adobe Reader Required)
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Shear and Uplift Diaphragm Interaction Design Aid Tutorial
This design aid provides the "field of the roof" diaphragm shear resistance. Performance of any diaphragm depends on the proper design and installation of perimeter details. The designer must address these details.
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