Metal Roof Deck in Compression
Metal Roof Deck in Compression
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Has anyone ever considered metal deck in compression. I am looking at section 1620.3.1 (IBC 03) which deals with anchorage to concrete or masonry walls. Would like to justify that in the strong direction of 1 1/2" metal roof deck that the loading imposed by Eq. 16-62 could be taken in compression thru the decking and be transferred into the joist girders which would act as the ties between the masonry walls. In the opposite direction, the metal deck is braced by joists at 6'-0" max, therefore the joists top chord would be designed for a small tension/compression loading.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.






RE: Metal Roof Deck in Compression
RE: Metal Roof Deck in Compression
RE: Metal Roof Deck in Compression
RE: Metal Roof Deck in Compression
Seems to me the angle on which the deck bears should be designed to be strong enough to span out any lateral loads to the open web trusses and, eventually the steel deck diaphragm.
Mike McCann
McCann Engineering