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    Reinforcing - concrete slab-on-metal deck

    Macro synthetic fibers. Work well for temp/shrink crack control. However, so far my research has shown these will not help save cost.https://files.engineering.com/getfile.aspx?folder=efe9ae51-48a8-436a-8c00-0af2d11ec056&file=Technical-Data-Sheet-FiberForce-750.pdf
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    Reinforcing - concrete slab-on-metal deck

    Good question. I'll check on that as an option. Price of steel is pretty crazy these days.
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    Reinforcing - concrete slab-on-metal deck

    Hey - I have a 5" slab on metal form deck specified which is supported on bar joists - commercial building. Concrete design calls for a WWF 4x4 to achieve proper temp/shrinkage design. The strength design requires only WWF 6x6. GC would like to stick with the WWF 6x6 if possible. I'm...

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