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Concrete slab on metal decking

Thread starter Snatch
Start date Aug 21, 2002

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Aug 21, 2002

Snatch

Structural

Is only anticracking reinforcement specified for these slabs? My problem is a steel building was purchased and the concrete slab and reinforcement was not specified for the metal pan decking. I have no guidance on how to design the (one way) slab. The span is 8 ft so I estimate that 6" max depth slab 4000PSI reinforced one layer of A193 mesh placed 1 " above the crests of the metal decking would be adequate.
Please provide some guidance. Thanks.