Elevated slab (light weight fill on metal deck) connection to CMU wall
Elevated slab (light weight fill on metal deck) connection to CMU wall
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I have seen various details for the connection of an elevated slab to a CMU load bearing wall. Some details show a connection of a "pour stop" steel angle bolted directly to the wall while others show a steel angle welded to the top of joists and an expansion joint at the wall. When do you attempt to isolate the floor system from the wall vs. directly attaching to the wall?
In the case of joists spanning parallel to the wall, I have seen steel angles also attached to the wall vs. placing another joist directly adjacent to the wall with a steel angle welded to the top with expansion joint.
Just looking for some theory or guidance as to when each situation applies. Thanks.
In the case of joists spanning parallel to the wall, I have seen steel angles also attached to the wall vs. placing another joist directly adjacent to the wall with a steel angle welded to the top with expansion joint.
Just looking for some theory or guidance as to when each situation applies. Thanks.






RE: Elevated slab (light weight fill on metal deck) connection to CMU wall
An expansion joint would not work if it was welded to joists that were connected to the walls, but maybe I am not understanding this detail...
RE: Elevated slab (light weight fill on metal deck) connection to CMU wall
There are days when I wake up feeling like the dumbest man on the planet, then there are days when I confirm it.