Concrete slab on metal decking - Structural engineering general ...
Aug 22, 2002 · My problem is a steel building was purchased and the concrete slab and reinforcement were not specified for the metal pan decking. I have no literature on how to design such (one way) slabs . 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 ...
Coring Elevated Concrete Floor Deck - Eng-Tips
Jan 4, 2021 · - It seems these documents are written with the assumption that the deck is a composite construction (concrete and metal pan acting together). The floor deck I'm dealing with is not. - I tried to get the SDI white paper "Deck Damage and Penetrations" but their web site says it's been withdrawn.
Corrugated Steel Deck Orientation - Eng-Tips
Jan 4, 2021 · Hello Everyone, I am trying to understand how to determine which direction the corrugated steel deck should span?
waterproofing concrete on metal decking - Eng-Tips
Apr 26, 2016 · Waterproofing is outside of the scope of the structural engineer, but it is strongly recommended to provide either a waterproofing membrane system rated for pedestrian use or a waterproofing coating such as sikalastic mt primer with sikalastic 710/715/735/ AL traffic system. If waterproofing is installed, metal decking should be vented.
Steel deck as lateral bracing - Structural engineering general ...
Dec 6, 2007 · If it is a typical roof beam with no concrete infill, then I agree with the comments above, assuming you are not using decking less than 1.5 " in thickness and 20 or 22 gage. I would not rely on 3/4" Formdeck. Mike McCann McCann Engineering
Steel Deck on Wood Joists - Structural engineering general
Mar 29, 2011 · We are in the preliminary stages of a project and the architect inquired about the use of steel decking supported by open web wood joists. We notified them that on the surface, things seem OK, BUT we were concerned on whether or not information was available to provide diaphragm capacities as this was a system we have not come across.
Type of baseplate for horizontal pump - Eng-Tips
Feb 27, 2016 · 7.3.1 Single-piece drain-rim or drain-pan baseplates shall be furnished for horizontal pumps. The purchaser shall specify the rim or pan type as follows: a) drain rim surrounding the entire baseplate; b) drain pan surrounding the entire baseplate; c) partial drain pan that covers the entire width of the baseplate.
Concrete on Metal Decking dead Load Question - Eng-Tips
Oct 14, 2009 · RE: Concrete on Metal Decking dead Load Question msquared48 (Structural) 14 Oct 09 15:58 Another issue for you to think about here - with no PE in your office, if you are trying to accrue time in grace so to say so you can take your licensing test, the time spent here without the direct supervision of a licensed PE will not be countable time on ...
Clearance between roof decking and electrical conduit
Aug 21, 2001 · Does the NEC specify a clearance between the bottom of roof decking and electrical conduit? We are replacing part of the plant roof and some of the 277 lighting conduit runs along the bottom of the roof decking. I am worried about a roofer running a screw into the conduit as they secure the insulation. Any suggestions, Thanks.
Composite Deck, 18 Ga Metal Pan, Stair Landing - Eng-Tips
Feb 8, 2005 · This landing has clear span of 5'-0" and has support at every 4'-0" (i.e. stair stringer extends underneath the landing pan). Q-1:--light weightConcrete depth is about 2 1/2" without any kind of reinforcing steel (of course it has welded rebar on the metal pan)could be consider as a composite structure.