Construction Joint in Elevated Composite Floor
Construction Joint in Elevated Composite Floor
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Where is the best possible place to put a construction joint in a composite concrete and metal deck floor slab?
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RE: Construction Joint in Elevated Composite Floor
I would use the middle portion of the beam span - and away from any major girder line.
Joints parallel to the beams:
Midspan of the slab span.
RE: Construction Joint in Elevated Composite Floor
RE: Construction Joint in Elevated Composite Floor
If you are counting on Composite action between the steel floor beams and the concrete, then try one of the other suggestions above.