CFM Deck Support Thing at Metal Deck Direction Change
CFM Deck Support Thing at Metal Deck Direction Change
(OP)
You know how, at a deck direction change, you need HSS or something on your steel beams between joists to pick up the deck not parallel to the beam? I'm missing some of those and am in danger of having to pay for them instead of Christmas this year. Is there any kind of CFM member that could be used for this purpose instead of HSS/angles that would be cheap? The loads are nothing of course.
I'm going to violate KootK policy and not supply a sketch here. I'm too busy so, instead, I'm just going to draw upon previously earned good will. Besides, if you don't understand what I've written, you've probably got no business responding anyhow.
I'm going to violate KootK policy and not supply a sketch here. I'm too busy so, instead, I'm just going to draw upon previously earned good will. Besides, if you don't understand what I've written, you've probably got no business responding anyhow.
I like to debate structural engineering theory -- a lot. If I challenge you on something, know that I'm doing so because I respect your opinion enough to either change it or adopt it.






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Dik
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-Steel Beams
-No screed angle as the slab keeps on trucking past this.
-Depth = 2.5"
-Don't sweat contractors and shop drawings. I own this.
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I don't see why you couldn't put a 4" deep light gauge channel. Are you relying on that area to do any diaphragm load transfer action or is it just along for the ride?
RE: CFM Deck Support Thing at Metal Deck Direction Change
- 2.5" joist seats. It's US; 4" is a CANAM thing.
I like to debate structural engineering theory -- a lot. If I challenge you on something, know that I'm doing so because I respect your opinion enough to either change it or adopt it.
RE: CFM Deck Support Thing at Metal Deck Direction Change
RE: CFM Deck Support Thing at Metal Deck Direction Change
RE: CFM Deck Support Thing at Metal Deck Direction Change
RE: CFM Deck Support Thing at Metal Deck Direction Change
I like to debate structural engineering theory -- a lot. If I challenge you on something, know that I'm doing so because I respect your opinion enough to either change it or adopt it.
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2. Use two - 2 1/2" deep light gage "C" joists back to back between joists - then screw them together with a couple of #10 screws and screw down to the supporting beam.
3. Use (2) 2x4's ripped down to 2 1/2" depth from 3 1/2 and glue down to the beam. (I know - weird)
4. Use a light gage "Z" shape to lap over the supporting deck end, drop vertically between the two deck ends and then lap under the supported deck side flange. Screw together aggressively.
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@JAE/DETstr: fire an issue for the wood option? This one's non-combustible in general.
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I like to debate structural engineering theory -- a lot. If I challenge you on something, know that I'm doing so because I respect your opinion enough to either change it or adopt it.
RE: CFM Deck Support Thing at Metal Deck Direction Change
JAE, anyway you could provide a quick sketch of this? I use to use a Z-Shape for this myself.....but what I did was cut off one leg.....screw it/puddle weld down to the supporting beam.....then lap it a little off center (on one side) of the beam. You may have shown me a [better] alternative way here.
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Dik
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I like to debate structural engineering theory -- a lot. If I challenge you on something, know that I'm doing so because I respect your opinion enough to either change it or adopt it.
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From my project notes (Modify as required):
STRUCTURAL STEEL (OWSJ AND LONG SPAN TRUSSES)
OWSJ AND LONG SPAN TRUSSES SHALL CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS FOR STRUCTURAL STEEL U/N
OWSJ SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STEEL JOIST INSTITUTE U/N
OWSJ AND LONG SPAN TRUSSES ARE TO BE DESIGNED FOR ALL LOADS NOTED ON THE DWGS
TOP CHORD MEMBERS SHALL BE DESIGNED FOR A SUPERIMPOSED [250 | 300 | 400 | 500] LB LIVE LOAD LOCATED BETWEEN ANY TWO PANEL POINTS
BOT CHORD MEMBERS SHALL BE DESIGNED FOR A SUPERIMPOSED [100 | 150 | 200] LB LIVE LOAD LOCATED BETWEEN ANY TWO PANEL POINTS
WEB MEMBERS WITHIN THE MIDDLE 1/4 SPAN SHALL BE DESIGNED FOR A MIMIMUM COMPRESSION LOAD EQUAL TO 20% OF THE END REACTION
JOIST SEATS LESS THAN 4" HIGH SHALL BE DESIGNED TO RESIST A 2000 LB LATERAL LOAD APPLIED TO THE TOP OF THE JOIST CHORD U/N
JOIST SEATS LESS 4" HIGH OR GREATER SHALL BE DESIGNED TO RESIST A 1500 LB LATERAL LOAD APPLIED TO THE TOP OF THE JOIST CHORD U/N
OWSJ AND LONG SPAN TRUSSES SHOP DRAWINGS SHALL BEAR THE SEAL OF AN ENGINEER REGISTERED IN THE PROVINCE WHERE THE PROJECT IS LOCATED WHO WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DESIGN, FABRICATION AND INSTALLATION OF SAME
OWSJ AND LONG SPAN TRUSSES SHALL NOT BE FIELD MODIFIED WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION FROM THE ENGINEER WHOSE SEAL HAS BEEN AFFIXED TO THE SHOP DRAWING
PROVIDE BRIDGING FOR OWSJ AND LONG SPAN TRUSSES IN ACCORDANCE WITH CSA S16
SECURE OWSJ TO SUPPORTING BEAMS AND COLUMNS WITH 3/16" X 2" FILLET WELDS EA SIDE MIN. REFER TO OWSJ SHOP DRAWINGS FOR FASTENING
SECURE LONG SPAN TRUSSES TO SUPPORTING BEAMS AND COLUMNS WITH 2 - 3/4" DIA A325 BOLTS MIN (SLIP CRITICAL). REFER TO SHOP DRAWINGS FOR FASTENING
COORDINATE HOR BRIDGING WITH MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT TO AVOID CONFLICTS IN PLACEMENT
OWSJ SPACING NOT TO EXCEED DESIGN CAPACITY OF VICWEST W 938, [0.030 | 0.76] ROOF DECK IN AREAS OF SNOW ACCUMULATION
OWSJ SPACING NOT TO EXCEED THAT REQUIRED FOR VICWEST W 938, [0.030 | 0.76] ROOF DECK TO MEET THE LOADING REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIED BY FM GLOBAL
OWSJ SUPPLIER TO PROVIDE FOR SUPPORT OF MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT AND PIPING NOTED IN THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
PROVIDE CAMBER TO OWSJ WITH LENGTHS GREATER THAN [30FT | 10.0M]. CAMBER TO BE EQUAL TO DEFLECTION CAUSED BY DL U/N
PROVIDE CAMBER TO LONG SPAN TRUSSES. CAMBER TO BE EQUAL TO DEFLECTION CAUSED BY DL U/N
PROVIDE SUFFICIENT CAMBER AND STIFFNESS TO OWSJ AND LONG SPAN TRUSSES TO PREVENT 'PONDING'
TAKE PRECAUTIONS WHEN PLACING TOPPING SLABS OVER OWSJ TO AVOID LATERAL DEFLECTION OR TWISTING
THE DEPTH OF THE OWSJ SHOE SHALL BE [4" | 100 MM] U/N
THE LENGTH OF THE OWSJ SHOE IN THE DIRECTION PERPENDICULAR TO THE WALL SHALL BE [4 | 100] MIN. THE C/L OF BEARING SHALL BE THE C/L OF WALL U/N
PROVIDE BEARING PLATES FOR OWSJ BEARING ON MASONRY. MAX SERVICE LOAD BEARING STRESS UNDER BEARING PLATES ON MASONRY TO BE [160PSI | 23KPA]
TIE OWSJ BOT CHORD TO COLS U/N. WHERE AN OWSJ DOES NOT 'LINE UP' WITH A COL, PROVIDE A TIE FROM THE OWSJ ON EA SIDE OF THE COL. PROVIDE A STRUT BTN OWSJ AT THE LOCATION OF THE TIE. TIES AND STRUTS TO BE [L3x3x1/4 | L75x75x6] U/N
TJ ON PLAN DENOTES A TIE FROM THE BOT CHORD OF THE OWSJ TO A STEEL BM/COL
STEEL DECK
STEEL DECK SHOP DRAWINGS SHALL BEAR THE SEAL OF AN ENGINEER REGISTERED IN THE PROVINCE WHERE THE PROJECT IS LOCATED WHO WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DESIGN, FABRICATION AND INSTALLATION OF SAME
STEEL ROOF DECK SHALL CONFORM TO CSA S136 AND CSSBI-10M 'STANDARD FOR STEEL ROOF DECK'. THE GALV COATING FOR ROOF DECK NOT EXPOSED TO THE WEATHER SHALL CONFORM TO COATING DESIGNATION ZF75, UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE. COATING FOR STEEL ROOF DECK EXPOSED TO THE ELEMENTS SHALL CONFORM TO COATING DESIGNATION Z275 WITH A BASE STEEL NOMINAL THICKNESS AS SHOWN ON THE DWGS
STEEL FLOOR DECK SHALL CONFORM TO CSA S136 AND CSSBI-12M 'STANDARD FOR COMPOSITE DECK'. FOR INTERIOR APPLICATIONS, IT SHALL HAVE A COATING CONFORMING TO COATING DESIGNATION ZF75. FOR EXTERIOR APPLICATIONS IT SHALL CONFORM TO COATING DESIGNATION Z275 WITH A BASE STEEL NOMINAL THICKNESS AS SHOWN ON THE DWGS
THE PROFILE FOR STEEL FLOOR DECK SHALL CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS FOR USE IN COMPOSITE STEEL BEAM CONSTRUCTION AS OUTLINED IN S16
SHOP DRAWINGS SHOWING LAYOUT OF DECK UNITS, LOCATIONS AND DETAILS OF FASTENING AND OPENINGS TYPE AND GAUGES OF DECK MATERIALS SHALL BE SUBMITTED FOR REVIEW BEFORE FABRICATION COMMENCES
THE USE OF INVERTED DECK PROFILES MUST BE APPROVED BY THE ENGINEER
DECKING SHALL SPAN CONTINUOUSLY OVER THREE OR MORE SUPPORTS
DECK JOINTS SHALL BE STAGGERED. DECK FASTENING SHALL PENETRATE THROUGH A MAXIMUM OF TWO LAYERS OF DECKING
EXCEPT AS NOTED, STEEL DECK SHALL BE FASTENED AS FOLLOWS:
-DECKING SHALL BE WELDED TO SUPPORTING STEEL BY 5/8"%%D WELDS AT ALTERNATE FLUTES (12" MAX)
-END LAPS SHALL BE NOT LESS THAN 4" AND FORMED OVER A SUPPORT
-SIDE LAPS SHALL BE MECHANICALLY FASTENED AT NO MORE THAN 24" CENTRES
-WELDS, ABRASIONS AND FIELD CUT OPENINGS SHALL BE FIELD PAINTED WITH AN APPROVED PRIMER
EXCEPT AS NOTED, STEEL DECK SHALL BE FASTENED AS FOLLOWS:
-DECKING SHALL BE SECURED TO SUPPORTING STEEL BY #12-24x1-1/4 SELF DRILLING AND TAPPING SCREWS AT ALTERNATE FLUTES OR AT 16" MAX O/C
-SIDE LAPS SHALL BE SECURED USING #12-24x3/4 SCREWS AT NO MORE THAN 16" CENTRES
POWDER ACTUATED FASTENERS AND/OR SCREW FASTENERS MAY BE HAVING THE SAME OR GREATER CAPACITY MAY BE USED IN LIEU OF WELDS AND MECHANICAL FASTENERS
POWDER ACTUATED FASTENERS MAY BE USED IN LIEU OF SCREW FASTDERS
PROVIDE METAL DECK ACCESSORIES SUCH AS COVER PLATES, CHANNELS, DECK EXTENSIONS, UPSTANDS, SCREED FLASHINGS, FLUTE CLOSURES, CELL CLOSURES AND EDGE STRIPS AS REQUIRED
PROVIDE [L1-1/2X1-1/2X3/16 | L40x40x5] TEMPORARY SUPPORT ANGLES TO SUPPORT INTERRUPTED DECK AT BEAM-COL CONNECTIONS
Dik
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