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Q-Deck Capacities

Q-Deck Capacities

Q-Deck Capacities

(OP)
Does anyone have any information on the capacities of Q-Deck??  I am trying to analyze an existing Q-Deck roof for new loads, but I do not have the original drawings.

I know the dimensions of the deck, and can assume the minimum thickness (for starters), but I don't know the yield stress.

It's about 30years old.
Thanks,
CG

RE: Q-Deck Capacities

Robertson made a QL deck that I have ICBO reports for.  Is that what you're looking for?

RE: Q-Deck Capacities

(OP)
Jed,
What are ICBO reports?
I'm looking for design tables, similar to what VicWest produces.  Span versus loading.
My span is about 30', with a loading about 100psf (or more).  I haven't looked specifically at the loads, because I was looking for tables first.
The deck is 10" deep.
Thanks,

RE: Q-Deck Capacities

ICBO Reports are code accepted documents giving design related information on manufactured items.  If you have a manufacturer, I could check our files.  It sounds like a cellular deck made by Robertson or Fenestra, but all the data I have only is for decks less than 7 1/2 inches deep.

RE: Q-Deck Capacities

(OP)
Jed,
I don't have a manufacturer.  Essentially, the client has pointed at the deck and asked if it works for the new loads!!  If you don't have data for decks as large as 10" then I will try a few manufacturers directly.
Thanks for your help.
CG

RE: Q-Deck Capacities

Sorry, CottageGuy, I have nothing that deep.  Is your depth including a concrete deck?

RE: Q-Deck Capacities

(OP)
Depth is just deck.
Thanks anyway...
CG

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