Vulcarft 2 C Conform
Vulcarft 2 C Conform
(OP)
A little confused about the three load tables they have for this non-composite deck.
1) Max construction load: I understand that, this is supposed to be with wet concrete.
2) Reinforced concrete allowable loads: I understand this one too, this is the capacity after concrete has cured.
3) Allowable uniform load: This is supposed to be the capacity the metal deck alone will carry. I don't understand this table, why do I need it, I already have the above two for during construction and after construction capacities, why do I need to check this one?
Looking forward to some guidance from all the experienced folks here. Thanks,
1) Max construction load: I understand that, this is supposed to be with wet concrete.
2) Reinforced concrete allowable loads: I understand this one too, this is the capacity after concrete has cured.
3) Allowable uniform load: This is supposed to be the capacity the metal deck alone will carry. I don't understand this table, why do I need it, I already have the above two for during construction and after construction capacities, why do I need to check this one?
Looking forward to some guidance from all the experienced folks here. Thanks,






RE: Vulcarft 2 C Conform
The first table you mention is obvious- don't want "ponding" or failure of the deck when concrete is wet.
The second table is the capacity of the concrete slab alone- i.e. deck does not come into play.
You could have a case where you have a very lightly reinforced concrete slab (maybe just a wearing surface) and you want your structural capacity to be provided by the steel deck- there's your third table
RE: Vulcarft 2 C Conform
RE: Vulcarft 2 C Conform
We get 2 or 3 calls a year for an emergency shore when the EOR forgot to tell the contractor to shore the deck until the concrete has set. By the time we can get there - it is usually too late.
RE: Vulcarft 2 C Conform
Continuing on your explanation of table #3: Do you think that if its even a good idea to use a form deck like this alone to carry the load? Because a few months back I went for some balcony inspections, and the form deck under conc was just gone due to corrosion in most places. Or does this not fall under form decks?
Thanks
RE: Vulcarft 2 C Conform
Will it fall down. Maybe not - but if it really got loaded to the original design loads - it just might.