metal deck diaphragm
metal deck diaphragm
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Hi there
We have a structure where a composite metal deck is to be used as a diaphragm to accommodate design lateral loads. However, prior to placing concrete, the metal deck alone will be used as the diagphram to accommodate construction lateral loads. Unfortuneately, we can't find any shear/fastener resistance load tables for the composite metal deck profile we are using WITHOUT the concrete. For reference, the metal deck profile is 3" deck, 3ft wide, 12" flute spacing.
Can anyone suggest something.
Many thanks
Warren
We have a structure where a composite metal deck is to be used as a diaphragm to accommodate design lateral loads. However, prior to placing concrete, the metal deck alone will be used as the diagphram to accommodate construction lateral loads. Unfortuneately, we can't find any shear/fastener resistance load tables for the composite metal deck profile we are using WITHOUT the concrete. For reference, the metal deck profile is 3" deck, 3ft wide, 12" flute spacing.
Can anyone suggest something.
Many thanks
Warren






RE: metal deck diaphragm
Or, you could perhaps call the deck manufacturer to see if they have any unpublished data.
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What kind of construction lateral loads are you considering? At least in my area, I have never heard of anyone designing a diaphragm for lateral loads during the construction phase.
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