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Contents

Composite Metal Flooring (CMF) 5Manufacturing 9Summary of floordecking range 13

Shallow Composite Floor Decks

MetFloor® 55 14Typical unpropped span 3.5m

• Precise mechanical key into concrete slab• Excellent fire rating• Design profile ensures optimum flexibility and efficiency when placing shear studs


• State-of-the-art engineering boasts exceptional spanning capabilities• New roll-forming technology and perfect for use in multi-storey car parks• Optional closed ends provide superb acoustic performance


• Ultra-long span• Reduced construction costs due to large span availability• Superb acoustic properties and ideal for use in multi-storey car parks

Load/span table notes 28CMF deck design software 30Design procedures 32Installer details 34

Fibredeck 35Design information 38Construction details 44

Transport & handling 52References 53Health and safety 53

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In 2005 the already successfully established distribution network of Studwelders Limited, Northern Steel Decking Limited and Northern Steel Decking – Scotland Limited identified that theircustomers required a complete “One Stop” shop service for Metal Floor Decking products. At this time the only element missing from the group’s design and installation portfolio was the capability to manufacture its own products.

With the creation of Composite Metal Flooring Limited the needfor product manufacturing capability has been met and the totalservice portfolio achieved.

The MetFloor® product range and associated design softwarehas been developed with the assistance of Imperial College,London and The Steel Construction Institute. CMF’s state of the

art new build manufacturing facility is located in South Walesclose to the M4 and major road links to the Midlands, North ofEngland and Scotland. The facility houses three dedicated rollforming production lines, developed for sole manufacture ofMetFloor® Composite Decking Profiles.

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This means that the group can now offer the followingservices:-

• Composite and non Composite Metal Floor Decking Analyticaldesign using MetFloor® design software. Accredited by theSteel Construction Institute.

• Project specific construction design and drawing using thelatest AutoCAD software.

• Manufacture of three high performance deck profiles andassociated metal flashings.

• Packaging to meet project specific requirements.

• Delivery throughout the UK and Europe via curtain sidedarticulated vehicles.

• Site installation including erection of safety netting, laying andfixing of metal decking and flashings.

• Supply and welding of Shear Studs.

• Supply and laying of concrete to complete the floor slab usingboth mesh and fibre reinforcement.

All the above services are provided in accordance with therelevant British Standards and Codes of Practice.

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Manufacturing

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CMF’s new production facility completed in August 2008combines a manufacturing floor area of 30,000sq.ft with a8,500sq.ft office space. The 2000tonne coil stocking bay isserviced by four 10tonne capacity demag overhead craneswhich also provide all other lifting operations within the facility.

Raw material and completed product can be stored in theexternal stockyard which extends to three sides of the building.

Products are manufactured on three independent profilingmachines which allow maximum flexibility to produce up to2,000sq.m per eight hour working shift for each machine.When operating a two shift system a total of 12,000sq.m canbe produced per day.

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Manufacturing

All machines are fitted with fully automated data controlledsystems to ensure accurate sheet length control and correctbundling. Two machines are also fitted with auto stackingcapability to maximise efficiency. Crushed ends to single spansheets can be provided with the use of additional toolingattached to each machine.

Product bundles are printed with the sheet description andaccurate weight to avoid handling errors on site. Loading oftransport is via 2no flexible Combilift fork lift trucks whichimprove loading accuracy and minimise sheet damage.

All operatives are fully trained to carry out manufacturing duties,quality checks, machine maintenance and vehicle loadingtherefore providing complete flexibility to meet order demands.

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MetFloor® is registered trade name for Composite Metal Flooring’sDecking profile product range which has been created with over30 years of experience in the metal flooring market.All MetFloor® profiles are manufactured from steel strip whichcomplies to BSEN10143 and BSEN10147 with guaranteedminimum yield strength of 350n/mm2 and a total galvanisedcoating mass of 275g/m2. If required profiles can be rolled usingsteel strip with a minimum yield strength of 500n/mm2.With a cover width at just 600mm, the lightweight, easy tohandle MetFloor® sheets ensure safer on-site working conditions.

MetFloor® 55MetFloor® 55 is a traditional dovetail re-entrant shallowcomposite floor deck. Its profile provides an excellent mechanicalkey into the concrete slab, offering a strong shear bondperformance augmented by stiffeners located in the profiletrough. MetFloor® 55 presents a virtually flat soffit and only arelatively thin slab is required to meet fire design requirements.

• Shear StudsMetFloor® 55 has a wide trough which provides great flexibilityand efficiency when placing shear studs.

• Composite beam fire performanceEven for two hours fire rating, the top flange of the steelbeam does not require fire protection when used withMetFloor® composite deck.

• Slab’s fire performanceHeat transfer through the small dovetail into the slab isminimal resulting in a lesser slab depth for fire design.

• Under floor servicesServices are easy to attach to MetFloor® 55, with the ribspresenting a dovetailed recessed groove in the concrete slab at150mm. This provides the perfect connection for servicehangars via a wedge nut or similar fixing device.

MetFloor® 60

MetFloor® 60 is a shallow trapezoidal composite floor deck withexceptional spanning capabilities and reduced concrete usage.The result is a highly cost- effective, attractive, and easy-to-installfloor solution.

MetFloor® 60 also provides great acoustic performance – it isengineered with optional closed ends – and excellent fireprotection, with no need for filler blocks. The profile is designed

with trough stiffeners and side laps positioned to guaranteecentrally placed shear studs.

• Long – span capabilityThe smarter profile designs of MetFloor® 60 deliversexceptional unpropped spanning capability, helping to reducestructural steel requirements and costs.

• Less concrete usageAs it needs less concrete volume for any slab depth, MetFloor® 60 delivers a more sustainable solution and helps reduce costs.

• Enhanced shear-stud interactionEnhanced design profile guarantees central shear studpositioning to optimise composite action, so reducing theneed for on-site checking.

• Excellent acoustic and fire performanceManufactured with closed ends to give exceptional fireprotection and acoustic performance, while simplifyinginstallation.

MetFloor® 80

MetFloor® 80 is a deeper trapezoidal composite floor deck witheven greater spanning capabilities than MetFloor® 60 togetherwith reduced concrete usage. The result is a highly cost-effective, attractive, and easy-to-install floor solution.

MetFloor® 80 also provides great acoustic performance – it is engineered with optional closed ends and excellent fireprotection, with no need for filler blocks. The profile isdesigned with trough stiffeners and side laps positioned toguarantee centrally placed shear studs.

• Long span capabilityThe smarter curved profile designs of MetFloor® 80 deliversexceptional unpropped spanning capability, helping to reducestructural steel requirements and costs.

• Less concrete usageAs it needs less concrete volume for any slab depth, MetFloor® 80 delivers a more sustainable solution and helpsreduce costs.

• Enhanced shear-stud interactionEnhanced design profile guarantees central shear studpositioning to optimise composite action, so reducing theneed for on-site checking.

• Excellent acoustic and fire performanceManufactured with closed ends to give exceptional fireprotection, acoustic performance and simplifying installation.

• Ideal for Car ParksMetFloor® 80 provides exceptional spanning capabilities ideallysuited for car park design where column spacing is increasedto accommodate vehicle parking.

Composite Metal FlooringThe composite floor decking range

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MetFloor® 55 is a traditional dovetail re-entrant composite floor deck.

Its profile provides an excellent mechanical key into the concrete slab, offering astrong shear bond performance augmented by stiffeners located in the profiletrough. MetFloor® 55 presents a virtually flat soffit and a relatively thin slab isrequired to meet fire design requirements.

• Shear studsMetFloor® 55 has a wide trough which gives you greatflexibility and efficiency when placing shear studs.

• Composite beams’ fire performanceEven for two hours fire rating, the top flange of the steelbeam does not require fire protection when used withMetFloor® 55 composite deck.

• Under floor servicesServices are easy to attach to MetFloor® 55, with the ribspresenting a dovetailed recessed groove in the concrete slabat 150mm centres. This provides the perfect connection forservice hangars via a wedge nut or similar device.

• Slab’s fire performanceBecause the dovetail has a very small opening very little heatis transferred through the slab if there is a fire. So when youdesign for fire purposes you will need a smaller slab depth.

MetFloor® 55The ultimate in lightweight steel decking for all multi-rise buildings

MetFloor® 55Design information

Cover width 600mm

Volume & weight table notes1. Beam and deck

deflections are notincluded in the above table

2. Deck and mesh weightsare not included in theabove table.

3. Concrete densities are:NWC (wet)2400kg/m3

NWC (dry) 2350kg/m3

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MetFloor® 55 Composite Slab - volume & weight

Weight of Concrete (kN/m2) Concrete Slab Depth volume Normal weight Concrete (mm) (m3/m2) Wet Dry

105 0.096 2.26 2.21 110 0.101 2.38 2.33 115 0.106 2.50 2.44 120 0.111 2.61 2.56 125 0.116 2.73 2.67 130 0.121 2.85 2.79 150 0.141 3.32 3.25 200 0.191 4.50 4.40

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MetFloor® 55 - Span table - Using Grade 350 Steel - Normal Weight Concrete using Fibredeck

MAXIMUM SPAN (m)with no additional reinforcements

Deck Thickness (mm)

Props Span** Fire Slab Fibredeck 0.9 1 1.2 Rating Depth (Dossage) Total Applied Load (kN/m2) (mm) 3.5 5.0 10.0 3.5 5.0 10.0 3.5 5.0 10.0

Single

1 hr 120 25 2.8a 2.8a 2.8a 3.0a 3.0a 3.0a 3.4a 3.4a 3.4a

Span

1.5 hr 130 30 2.8a 2.8a 2.8a 3.0a 3.0a 3.0a 3.3a 3.3a 3.3a

2 hr 140 35 2.7a 2.7a 2.7a 2.9a 2.9a 2.9a 3.2a 3.2a 3.2a

Double

1 hr 120 25 3.4a 3.4a 3.4a 3.5a 3.5a 3.5a 4.0a 4.0a 4.0a

Span

1.5 hr 130 30 3.3a 3.3a 3.2m 3.4a 3.4a 3.3m 3.7a 3.7a 3.6m

2 hr 200 35 2.8a 2.8a 2.8a 3.0a 3.0a 3.0a 3.4a 3.4a 3.4a

Single

1 hr 120 25 4.4l 4.4k 3.9j 4.7k 4.7k 4.0j 5.0k 4.8k 4.1j

Span

1.5 hr 130 30 4.0m 3.7m 2.9m 4.2m 3.8m 3.0m 4.4m 4.0m 3.2m

2 hr 200 35 4.4m 4.2m 3.5m 4.6m 4.4m 3.6m 4.8m 4.6m 3.7m

Double

1 hr 120 25 5.0k 4.7k 3.9j 5.1k 4.8k 4.0j 5.2k 4.9k 4.1j

Span

1.5 hr 130 30 4.4m 4.0m 3.1m 4.4m 4.1m 3.2m 4.7m 4.3m 3.4m

2 hr 200 35 4.8m 4.5m 3.6m 4.9m 4.6m 3.7m 5.2m 4.8m 3.9m

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MetFloor® 55 - Span table - lightweight concrete using mesh


Deck Thickness (mm)

Props Span** Fire Slab Mesh 0.9 1 1.2 Rating Depth Total Applied Load (kN/m2) (mm) 3.5 5.0 10.0 3.5 5.0 10.0 3.5 5.0 10.0

Single

1 hr 120 A142 3.0a 3.0a 2.8m 3.2a 3.2a 2.9m 3.6a 3.6a 3.2m

Span

1.5 hr 130 A142 3.0a 3.0a 2.3m 3.2a 3.2a 2.4m 3.5a 3.5a 2.6m

2 hr 140 A193 2.9a 2.5m 1.9m 2.9m 2.5m 1.9m 3.1m 2.7m 2.0m

Double

1 hr 120 A142 3.6a 3.6a 3.0m 3.7a 3.7a 3.1m 4.2a 4.2a 3.3m

Span

1.5 hr 130 A142 3.5a 3.5a 2.7m 3.7a 3.7m 2.8m 4.1a 3.9m 2.9m

2 hr

140 A193 3.4a 3.3m 2.5m 3.6a 3.4m 2.5m 3.9m 3.5m 2.6m

200 A252 3.0a 3.0a 3.0a 3.3a 3.3a 3.2m 3.7a 3.7a 3.3m

Single

1 hr 120 A252 3.9m 3.5m 2.7m 4.0m 3.6m 2.8m 4.3m 3.9m 3.0m

Span

1.5 hr 130 A393 3.6m 3.2m 2.5m 3.7m 3.3m 2.6m 3.9m 3.5m 2.7m

2 hr 200 A393 3.0m 2.8m 2.2m 3.1m 2.8m 2.3m 3.2m 2.9m 2.4m

Double

1 hr 120 A252 4.7m 4.2m 3.2m 4.7m 4.3m 3.3m 5.0m 4.5m 3.5m

Span

1.5 hr 130 A393 4.8m 4.3m 3.4m 4.9m 4.4m 3.4m 5.1m 4.5m 3.5m

2 hr 200 A393 4.7m 4.3m 3.5m 4.8m 4.4m 3.5m 4.9m 4.5m 3.6m

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fibredeck

Please refer to page 28for full information onspan tables.

**In all cases the slab isdesigned as simplysupported

Design Criteria

a: Deck bending resistance check

e: Interaction of bendingmoment and webcrushing

i: Construction stagedeflection

j Imposed load deflection check

k: Total load deflectioncheck

l Natural frequency check

m: Fire design

Notes:Concrete densities are:NWC (wet)2400kg/m3

NWC (dry) 2350kg/m3

MetFloor® 55 Design information

MetFloor® 55 - Span table - normal weight concrete using mesh


Deck Thickness (mm)


Single

1 hr 120 A142 2.8a 2.8a 2.8a 3a 3a 2.9m 3.4a 3.4a 3.2m

Span

1.5 hr 130 A142 2.8a 2.8a 2.3m 3a 3a 2.3m 3.3a 3.3a 2.6m

2 hr 140 A193 2.5m 2.2m 1.8m 2.7m 2.4m 1.9m 2.9m 2.6m 2m

Double

1 hr 120 A142 3.4a 3.4a 2.9m 3.5a 3.5a 3m 4a 4a 3.2m

Span

1.5 hr 130 A142 3.3a 3.3a 2.6m 3.4a 3.4a 2.6m 3.7a 3.7a 2.8m

2 hr 200 A393 2.8a 2.8a 2.8a 3a 3a 3a 3.4a 3.4a 3.4a

Single

1 hr 120 A252 3.7m 3.4m 2.7m 3.7m 3.4m 2.7m 4m 3.7m 2.9m

Span

1.5 hr 130 A393 3.5m 3.1m 2.5m 3.5m 3.1m 2.5m 3.6m 3.3m 2.6m

2 hr 200 A393 2.8m 2.6m 2.2m 2.8m 2.6m 2.2m 3m 2.8m 2.3m

Double

1 hr 120 A252 4.3m 4m 3.2m 4.4m 4m 3.2m 4.6m 4.2m 3.4m

Span

1.5 hr 130 A393 4.5m 4.1m 3.2m 4.5m 4.1m 3.3m 4.5m 4.1m 3.3m

2 hr 200 A393 4.4m 4.1m 3.3m 4.4m 4.1m 3.3m 4.5m 4.1m 3.4m

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MetFloor® 60 also provides great acoustic performance – it is engineered with optional closed ends - and excellent fireprotection, with no need for filler blocks. The profile isdesigned with trough stiffeners and side laps positioned to

guarantee centrally placed shear studs. And with a coverwidth at just 600mm, the lightweight, easy-to-handleMetFloor® 60 sheets ensure safer on-site working conditions.

• Long-span capabilityThe smarter profile designs of MetFloor® 60 deliversexceptional unpropped spanning capability, helping toreduce structural steel components and costs

• Less concrete usageAs it needs less concrete volume for any slab depth,MetFloor® 60 delivers a more sustainable solution and helpsreduces costs too

• Enhanced shear-stud interactionEnhanced design profile guarantees central shear-studpositioning to optimise composite action, so reducing theneed for on-site checking

• Excellent acoustic and fire performanceManufactured with closed ends to give exceptional fireprotection and acoustic performance, while simplifyinginstallation

• Safer manual handlingWith a cover width of 600mm sheets are lightweight,making them safer and easier to handle



Cover width 600mm

With the launch of the entire CMF MetFloor® range, solutions to compositeflooring just got better.

MetFloor® 60 has exceptional spanning capabilities and reduced concrete usage.

The result - a highly cost-effective, attractive, and easy-to-install floor solution. Its highly developed product range has been created with over 30 years experiencein the composite metal flooring market.

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NWC (dry) 2350kg/m3



130 0.095 2.26 2.22 140 0.106 2.50 2.45 150 0.116 2.73 2.68 160 0.126 2.97 2.92 170 0.136 3.20 3.15 180 0.146 3.44 3.38 190 0.156 3.67 3.61 200 0.166 3.91 3.83 250 0.216 5.08 4.98

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Deck Thickness (mm)


Single

1 hr 130 A193 3.5i 3.5i 2.4m 3.6i 3.6i 2.4m 3.8i 3.8i 2.6m

Span

1.5 hr 160 A252 3.2i 3.2i 2.4m 3.3i 3.3i 2.4m 3.5i 3.5i 2.5m

2 hr 180 A252 3.1i 3.1i 2.2m 3.2i 3.2i 2.1m 3.4i 3.4i 2.1m

1 hr

130 A142 3.9e 3.9e 2.8m 4.1m 3.9m 2.8m 4.4m 3.9m 3.0m

Double 150 A252 3.7e 3.7e 3.6m 4.0e 4.0e 3.5m 4.4e 4.4e 3.7m

Span 1.5 hr 150 A252 3.7e 3.7e 3.1m 3.9e 3.9e 3.2m 4.4e 4.4e 3.3m

2 hr 180 A393 3.5e 3.5e 3.5e 3.7e 3.7e 3.7e 4.1a 4.1a 3.7m

Double

1 hr 130 A393 5.0k 4.5m 3.5m 5.0m 4.7k 3.7m 5.1k 4.8m 3.7m

Span

1.5 hr 160 A393 5.0m 4.6m 3.6m 5.0m 4.6m 3.6m 5.1m 4.6m 3.7m

2 hr 180 A393 4.7m 4.3m 3.4m 4.6m 4.4m 3.6m 4.7m 4.3m 3.6m

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Deck Thickness (mm)


Single

1 hr 130 A193 3.7i 3.7i 2.4m 3.8i 3.8m 2.4m 4.0i 4.0i 2.6m

Span

1.5 hr 160 A252 3.4i 3.4i 2.4m 3.5i 3.5i 2.4m 3.7i 3.7i 2.5m

2 hr 180 A252 3.3i 3.3m 2.1m 3.4i 3.3m 2.1m 3.5m 3.2m 2.1m

1 hr

130 A142 4.1a 4.0m 2.9m 4.3m 4.0m 2.9m 4.5m 4.1m 2.9m

Double 150 A252 4.0e 4.0e 3.6m 4.2e 4.2e 3.6m 4.7i 4.7i 3.7m

Span 1.5 hr 150 A252 4.0e 4.0e 3.5m 4.2e 4.2e 3.5m 4.7i 4.7i 3.5m

2 hr 180 A393 3.8e 3.8e 3.8e 4.0a 4.0a 4.0m 4.5e 4.5e 4.4m

Double

1 hr 130 A393 5.0m 4.5m 3.5m 5.0m 4.5j 3.6j 5.0k 4.6k 3.7j

Span

1.5 hr 160 A393 5.0m 4.8m 3.7m 5.1m 4.8m 3.7m 5.2m 4.9m 3.7m

2 hr 180 A393 5.0m 4.7m 3.9m 5.1m 4.7m 3.7m 5.2m 4.8m 3.7m

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Deck Thickness (mm)


Single

1 hr 130 25 3.2i 3.2i 2.5m 3.6i 3.6i 2.7m 3.8i 3.8i 3.0m

Span

1.5 hr 160 30 3.1i 3.2i 2.5m 3.3i 3.3i 2.6m 3.4m 3.4m 2.7m

2 hr 180 35 3.1i 3.1i 2.5m 3.2i 3.2i 2.7m 3.4i 3.4i 2.9m

1 hr

130 25 3.9e 3.9e 2.9m 4.2e 3.9m 3.0m 4.5m 4.1m 3.3m

Double 150 25 3.7e 3.7e 3.2m 4.0e 4.0e 3.3m 4.4e 4.4e 3.5m

Span 1.5 hr 150 30 3.4m 3.2m 2.4m 3.5m 3.4m 2.5m 3.8m 3.4m 2.8m

2 hr 180 35 3.5e 3.5e 2.7m 3.8e 3.6m 2.7m 4.0m 3.6m 2.9m

Double

1 hr 130 25 4.2m 3.7m 2.9m 4.3m 3.9m 3.0m 4.6m 4.2m 3.2m

Span

1.5 hr 160 30 3.7m 3.3m 2.5m 3.8m 3.4m 2.6m 3.9m 3.6m 2.7m

2 hr 180 35 3.9m 3.5m 2.7m 4.0m 3.6m 2.7m 4.2m 3.8m 2.9m

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Design Criteria




j Imposed load deflection check


m: Fire design


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With the launch of the entire CMF MetFloor® range, composite flooringsolutions just got better.

MetFloor® 80 has exceptional spanning capabilities and reduced concrete usage.

The result - a highly cost-effective, attractive, and easy-to-install floor solution.Its highly developed product range has been created with over 30 years experience in the composite metal flooring market.

• Long-span capabilityThe smarter profile designs of MetFloor® 80 deliversexceptional unpropped spanning capability, helping toreduce structural steel requirements and costs

• Less concrete usageAs it needs less concrete volume for any slab depth,MetFloor® 80 delivers a more sustainable solution and helpsreduces costs too

• Enhanced shear-stud interactionEnhanced design profile guarantees central shear-studpositioning to optimise composite action, so reducing theneed for on-site checking

• Excellent acoustic and fire performanceManufactured with closed ends to give exceptional fireprotection and acoustic performance, while simplifyinginstallation

• Safer manual handlingWith a cover width of 600mm sheets are lightweight,making them safer and easier to handle


Cover width 600mm

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NWC (dry) 2350kg/m3

MetFloor® 80 also provides great acoustic performance – it is engineered with optional closed ends - and excellent fireprotection, with no need for filler blocks. The profile isdesigned with trough stiffeners and side laps positioned to

guarantee centrally placed shear studs. And with a coverwidth at just 600mm, the lightweight, easy-to-handleMetFloor® 80 sheets ensure safer on-site working conditions.



140 0.096 2.28 2.24 150 0.106 2.52 2.47 160 0.116 2.75 2.7 170 0.126 2.99 2.93 180 0.136 3.23 3.16 190 0.146 3.46 3.39 200 0.156 3.69 3.62 250 0.206 4.87 4.77


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Deck Thickness (mm)


Single

1 hr 140 A393 4.1a 4.1a 2.8m 4.2i 4.2i 2.9m 4.3i 4.3i 3.0m

Span

1.5 hr 180 A393 3.8a 3.8a 2.8m 4.0i 4.0i 2.8m 4.1i 4.1i 3.0m

2 hr 180 A393 3.7a 3.7a 2.6m 4.0i 4.0i 2.6m 4.1i 4.1i 2.6m

1 hr

140 A252 4.5e 4.3m 3.3m 4.6m 4.6m 3.3m 5.1m 4.7m 3.5m

Double 160 A252 4.4e 4.4e 3.5m 4.6e 4.6e 3.5m 5.1e 5.1m 3.6m


2 hr 190 A393 4.0e 4.0e 3.7m 4.3e 4.3e 3.8m 4.8e 4.8e 3.9m

Double

1 hr 140 A393 5.2m 4.7m 3.4g 5.2m 4.7m 3.5g 5.2m 4.7m 3.7m

Span

1.5 hr 160 A393 5.1m 4.6m 3.5m 5.1m 4.6m 3.6m 5.2m 4.7m 3.7m

2 hr 190 A393 5.0m 4.5m 3.5m 5.0m 4.5m 3.5m 5.0m 4.5m 3.5m

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Deck Thickness (mm)


Single

1 hr 140 A393 4.3a 4.3a 2.9m 4.4i 4.4i 2.9m 4.6i 4.6i 3.0m

Span

1.5 hr 180 A393 4.0a 4.0a 2.8m 4.2i 4.2i 2.8m 4.3i 4.3i 2.9m

2 hr 180 A393 4.0a 3.9m 2.4m 4.0m 3.7m 2.4m 4.0m 3.6m 2.4m

1 hr

140 A252 4.8e 4.8e 3.5m 5.1e 4.8m 3.5m 5.5j 5.0m 3.6m

Double 160 A252 4.6e 4.6e 3.5m 4.9e 4.9e 3.6m 5.5i 5.2m 3.7m


2 hr 190 A393 4.4e 4.4e 3.9m 4.7e 4.7e 4.0m 5.2e 5.2e 4.1m

Double

1 hr 140 A393 5.2k 4.8k 3.8m 5.2k 4.8k 3.8m 5.3k 4.8k 3.8m

Span

1.5 hr 160 A393 5.4m 4.9m 3.9m 5.4m 4.9m 3.9m 5.4m 4.9m 3.9m

2 hr 190 A393 5.2m 4.8m 3.8m 5.2m 4.8m 3.8m 5.2m 4.8m 3.8m

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Deck Thickness (mm)


Single

1 hr 130 25 4.0m 3.6m 2.9m 4.1m 3.7m 3.0m 4.4i 4.1m 3.2m

Span

1.5 hr 160 30 3.6m 3.3m 2.7m 3.7m 3.4m 2.8m 3.9m 3.6m 2.9m

2 hr 180 35 3.5m 3.3m 2.6m 3.6m 3.4m 2.7m 3.9m 3.5m 2.9m

1 hr

130 25 4.3m 3.9m 3.1m 4.5m 4.1m 3.2m 4.8m 4.4m 3.4m

Double 150 25 4.4e 4.2m 3.3m 4.5e 4.3m 3.4m 5.0m 4.6m 3.7m

Span 1.5 hr 150 30 3.7m 3.3m 2.5m 3.8m 3.4m 2.6m 4.0m 3.6m 2.7m

2 hr 180 35 4.0m 3.6m 2.7m 4.1m 3.7m 2.8m 4.3m 3.9m 3.0m

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3 Concrete densities are:NWC (wet)2400kg/m3

NWC (dry) 2350kg/m3

LWC (wet) 1900kg/m3

LWC (dry) 1800kg/m3

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MetFloor® 60 and 80Ideal for car park use

MetFloor® 60 and 80

MetFloor® soffit has a substrate to BS EN 10326 with a zinc metallic coatingoffering good corrosion resistance.

An overall prediction of soffit performance in a semi-external environment is notpossible as variation in conditions will apply to different applications.

MetFloor® – an example

MetFloor® in car parks

MetFloor® composite floor decking provides the sameimpressive benefits to car parks as to other steel-framedbuildings:

• Speed of erection

• Reduced carriage requirements

• Reduced structure, weight, and height

• Working platform during construction

Car park roofing

Car parks and users will benefit from the protection thatMetFloor® gives against the external environment. Lightweightroofs over the top parking deck will also give added protectionto the top floor of the car park and allow users to park safelyin all weathers.

You can enhance the aesthetic appeal of the car park byletting it blend with the urban environment. MetFloor® morethan repays the initial costs by reducing the need formaintenance over the long term.

End crush facility

On both the MetFloor® 60 and 80 composite floor profiles,each dedicated line has the ability to form, in manufacture, aclosed end which eliminates the need for end caps to beinstalled on site. The benefits of which are:

• Quick installation time

• A more aesthetically pleasing finish

• Ideal for multiple single span condition projects and car parks

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The load/span tables are provided as an initialquick reference to obtain a deck span for agiven set of conditions however; it isrecommended that the CMF software packageis used for final design requirements.

Deck MaterialThe MetFloor® ranges of profiles are manufactured from hotdip zinc coated steel EN 10326-S350GD+Z275 with aguaranteed minimum yield of 350N/mm2. The zinc coatingmass is in total, 275 g/m2 which approximates to 0.04mm intotal thickness.

The load/span tables are based on the followingparameters:

Deck SpanThe spans shown in the tables are measured from the centersof supports with a flange width of 150mm.

Concrete dataThe grade of concrete has been assumed as C30 with anaggregate size of 20mm.

The concrete densities are:2400kg/m3 wet weight for normal weight concrete (NWC)1900kg/m3 wet weight for lightweight concrete (LWC)The assumed modular ratio for NWC = 10 and 15 for LWC.

MeshThe current recommendations given in BS 5950:Part4 for anti-crack mesh is 0.1% of the slab area. Eurocode 4recommends 0.2% of the slab area and 0.4% of the slab area for propped construction.

Slab depthThe composite slabs are designed as simply supported i.e. mesh used as anti-crack and for fire purposes only. No continuity reinforcement has been assumed.

Where deflection limits have been exceeded as in accordancewith BS 5950:Part 4, an allowance for ponding has been usedin determining the span capability.

Slab span to depth ratio is limited to 30 for LWC and 35 for NWC.

Legend for design criterionIn the tables adjacent to the span is a letter (a to m), this letter denotes the design criterion for the span condition,see below:a = Deck bending resistance checkb = Deck vertical shear resistance checkc = Deck web crushing resistance checkd = Interaction of bending moment and sheare = Interaction of bending moment and web crushingf = Slab bending resistance checkg = Shear bond resistance check

h = Vertical shear resistance checkps =Punching shear checki = Deck deflection during constructionj = Imposed load deflection checkk = Total load deflection checkl = Natural frequency checkm = Fire designNote: the above legend corresponds to the output as shown in the CMF software package.

Prop WidthThe assumed prop width = 100mmAll prop conditions are based on a single row of props at the mid-span position.Note: in some cases where the deck is propped (as shown in thetable), the design criterion may be fire which means that in theseconditions; the deck may not require propping if the design criteria is fire.

DeflectionConstruction stageDeflections with in span/180 or 20mm do not requireconsideration for ponding effects.

Where these limits are exceeded span/130 or 30mm(maximum) should be considered, if the later limits are usedthen ponding must be considered.Note: beam deflections are not included when assessing the concreteslab weight.

Composite conditionImposed loading consider span/350.

Construction loading1.5kN/m2 construction load has been used to develop the load/span tables.

Applied LoadingThe applied load as stated in the tables covers imposed,partition, finishes, ceilings and services loading. However; the slab dead load has already been considered so there is no need to consider the slab dead load as part of the applied load.

Fire EngineeringSimple methodThe tables utilize the simple method for fire design. Thismethod adopts the use of mesh only and no additional barshave been considered.

Fire engineering methodThe fire engineering method may be used to calculate theadditional reinforcement for fire (using the MetFloor® DesignSoftware available from www.cmf.uk.com) however; this isbeyond the scope of the load/span table shown in thisbrochure.

Fire insulation depthThe fire insulation depths (depth of concrete above the deck)for each fire rating complies with BS 5950: Part 8.

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MetFloor®

CMF deck design software

The CMF deck design software package is state-of-the-art. The software incorporates theconstruction stage and composite slab testscarried out at Imperial College, Londontogether with fire tests carried out at Pavus inthe Czech Republic under the management of the SCI.

The software enables the designer to carry out a deck/slabdesign including line loads, point loads or punching shearchecks in a very simple but precise manner. Once the designhas been finalised, a comprehensive set of calculations can be printed. The calculations are stamped with the SCI“ASSESSED” logo, CMF is the only decking manufacture to have carried out this SCI assessed procedure for all of its profiles.

Deck details UDL options

Analysis options Summary results

Profile details Slab details

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In most cases, the construction stage determines the deckdesign where the deck is not temporarily propped. The slabdepth is normally determined from the fire engineeringrequirements and in some instances from any acousticrequirements (an increase in slab weight). Ideally, the deckshould span continuously over two bays and unproppedconstruction should always be the first choice.

The design of profiled steel decking and composite slabs iscovered by BS 5950: Part 4. Code of practice for design ofcomposite slabs with profiled steel sheeting.

The design of composite floor profiles can be subdivided in tothree main categories:1. Construction Stage2. Composite Condition3. Fire Engineering

A brief description of the above and the general designprocedures to be considered follows:

Construction ConditionIn the construction stage the deck has to support the wet weightof concrete and a construction load (not less than 1.5kN/m2).

Profile SelectionProfile selection usually depends on the decks spanningcapability (using typical slab depths) e.g. MetFloor® 80 spansof 4 to 5m or MetFloor 60 spans of 3.5 to 4.5m oralternatively, the MetFloor 55 which is ideal for use whereacoustic requirements govern.The MetFloor® 80 and the MetFloor® 60 are trapezoidalprofiles which have noticeable large corner radii, the purposeof such large corner radii is to ensure that the profile is fullyefficient and working to its maximum potential.

Concrete SelectionConcrete selection takes the form of normal (NWC) orlightweight (LWC). Normal weight concrete uses naturalaggregates where lightweight concrete uses artificially producedaggregates such as expanded pulverized fuel ash pellets. Typicaldesign strengths are 30-35N/mm2 for NWC and LWC.

The concrete design strengths are to be in accordance with BS 8110. The following table provides information withregard to concrete density and modular ratio.

Concrete Density and Modular RatioConcrete Type Wet Dry Modular RatioNWC 2400 2350 10LWC 1900 1800 15

The ratio of elastic moduli of steel and concrete depends on the type of concrete, the duration of load and the relativehumidity of the environment. This is because of the effect of creep of concrete.

In the above table, the modular ratios are average valuesdetermined from short-term and long term requirements. Storage and other largely permanent loads should beconsidered as long term.

For further information see BS 5950:Part 3: Section 3.1.

Deflection of Profiled Steel DeckingThe construction stage deflection limits should not normallyexceed the following:

a) Lp/180 but less than or equal to 20mm when the effectsof ponding are not taken in to account;

b) Lp/130 but less than or equal to 30mm when the effectsof ponding are taken in to account i.e. the additionalweight of concrete due to the deck deflection is includedin the design of the deck profile;

Where; Lp is the effective span of the deck.Note: The increased weight of concrete should be included in thedesign of the support structure.

Deck Providing Full Lateral RestraintFurther information can be obtained with regard to the deckbeing used to provide lateral restraint to the beamscompression flange from the SCI publication 093.NB: Beams designed where the deck has been used to provide lateralrestraint are inevitably smaller than beams designed unrestrainedwhich means the beams will have a greater deflection whencompared to unrestrained beams. This greater construction stagedeflection of the beam will have a direct relationship to the slabdepth i.e. the beam deflection will have influence on the slab depth.

Composite ConditionComposite slabs are usually designed as simply supportedwith no account taken of the continuity provided by the slabreinforcement at ultimate loads.

Anti-Crack MeshBS 5950:Part 4 recommends that 0.1% of the gross cross-sectional area of the slab is used in determining themesh requirements. For propped construction considerationshould be given to increasing the area of steel reinforcementover supports. As a guide, the recommendations given inEurocode 4 for anti-crack mesh are:

0.2% of the slab area for unpropped construction and0.4% of the slab area for propped construction.

DeflectionAs a general guide, span to depth ratios based on the overallslab depth should be in accordance with the following table.

Span-to-Depth RatiosType of concrete Condition Single spans End spans Internal spansNormal weight 30 35 38Lightweight 25 30 33

The deflection of the composite slab should not normallyexceed the following:

a) deflection due to imposed load:Ls/350 or 20mm, whichever is the lesser;

b) deflection due to the total load:Ls/250.

Transverse ReinforcementComposite Floor Decks can act as transverse reinforcement in thedesign of composite beams; provided that the decking is eithercontinuous across the top flange of the steel beam oralternatively that it is welded to the steel beam by shear studconnectors. For further information refer to BS 5950: Part 3:Section 3.1, Clause 5.6.4.

Fire EngineeringThe design of a composite slab for the fire condition can becalculated using either the simple or fire engineering method.The simple method is based on the use of fabric mesh onlyand the required insulation depth for the given fire rating.This method of fire analysis will always be the most economic.

The fire engineering method comprises insulation depth,fabric mesh and reinforcement in each concrete trough.

The fire insulation depth (depth of concrete above the deckprofile) must meet the requirements of BS 5950: Part 8 or firetests have demonstrated that a reduced insulation depth canbe used.

The Composite Floor Decks software carries out the analysisfor the two methods described above. With in the CFDsoftware package is a sophisticated separate fire engineeringprogram. This program is used to calculate the fireengineering requirements.

Other Design Considerations:

VibrationWithin the MetFloor design software package, a calculation iscarried-out for the natural frequency of the floor slab. Thenatural frequency is calculated using the slab self-weight ofthe slab, ceiling and services, screed (if applicable) and 10%of the imposed load. It is recommended that the naturalfrequency of the composite slab should not be lower than5Hz for normal office and domestic usage. Where compositeslabs are used for gymnasiums or dance floors or supportingmachinery, the limit may need to be increased. For this type ofactivity we would recommend that the slab should bechecked in accordance with the SCI publication P076: Designguide on the vibration of floors or the calculation methodsoutlined in the SCI publication P354: Design of floors forvibration: A new approach.

Slab OpeningsOpenings/voids can be accommodated with in a compositeslab either by boxing-out an area of decking using timber orpolystyrene inserts before concreting. The decking should notbe cut until the concrete has gained 75% of its strength.

Openings may be categorized by their size:• Small-openings up to 300mm square-do not normally

require additional reinforcement.• Medium-openings between 300mm and 700mm square-

normally require additional reinforcement to be placed inthe slab. This is also the case if the openings are placedclose together.

• Large-openings greater than 700mm square-should betrimmed with additional permanent steelwork back to thesupport beams.

CantileversThe Cantilever projection of the deck should be no more than600mm depending on the slab depth and the selected decktype. Cantilevers greater than 600mm will require temporaryprops and additional reinforcement or Cantilevered steelworkbrackets connected to the steel beam.

Where the deck is parallel to the edge beam and the finishedslab is required to project a short distance which is making thelongitudinal edge of the deck unsupported. When this slabprojection is more than 200mm (depending on specific details),the edge trim/deck should span between stub beams which are

connected to the edge beam. If stub beams have not beenallowed for, then the edge construction may have to be proppedfrom the floor below.

DurabilityAll of MetFloor profiles are manufactured from galvanizedsteel strip to EN 10326 with a standard Z275 g/m2 coating(total profile thickness of 0.04mm). Therefore, bare metalthickness = nominal thickness- 0.04.

A design life to first maintenance of 20 to 50 years can beexpected when used in a dry and unpolluted environment e.g. offices, hospitals and warehouses. Where theenvironment is relatively hostile such as in car parks, CFD can advise on additional site applied protection.

Temporary ProppingThe first choice is usually for the deck to be unpropped butwhere propping has been specified it is worth emphasizingthat the spreader beams (usually timber but sometimes steel)must be of continuous support to the profiled steel deckingand extend the full width of the bay.

Typical location for the prop is at mid-span or third points i.e. 2 lines of props within the span at equal spacing. The verticalprops should be at no more than 1m centres.

Props should not be removed until the floor slab has reached75% of its design strength. On prop removal, the slab shouldbe allowed to develop its full design strength before anyheavy traffic is applied to slab. It is an important pointotherwise the slab may be subject to premature cracking.Propping systems should be designed by a competent person.

Shear Stud ConnectorsThere is only one stud location for the MetFloor 55, MetFloor 60 and MetFloor 80. The studs can only be placedcentrally between the deck stiffeners; this is the optimumposition for maximum stud capacity.

This means that there is no requirement for site checking withregard to stud positioning unlike some profiles which have acentrally placed stiffener.

The following table provides the reduction factors for deckgeometry (centrally placed) in accordance with BS 5950: Part 3: Section 3.1

Through Deck Stud Welded Reduction Factor, k 1 stud/rib 2 studs/ribMetFloor® 55 1.00 0.8MetFloor® 60 1.00 0.8MetFloor® 80 0.8 0.56

NB: Shear stud reduction factors (k) in BS5950: Part 3 is currently under review.

Reference Literature and Recommended further readingMCRMA Technical Paper No. 13/SCI Publication P300;Composite Slabs and Beams Using Steel Decking: Best Practice for Design and Construction.

BS 5950: Part 3: Section 3.1 Code of Practice for design ofsimple and continuous composite beams.

BS 5950: Part 4: Code of Practice for design of compositeslabs with profiled steel sheeting.

BCSA Publication 37/04: Code of Practice for metaldecking and stud welding.

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Fibredeck combines high performance steel fibres andpolypropylene micro-synthetic fibres in a three-dimensional fibrereinforced concrete composite slab. This eliminates the costlyand time-consuming process of mesh fabric reinforcementwhere contractors must deliver, fit and install the welded wire

mesh before any concrete can be poured. The mesh itself canget in the way of other site operations. Maintaining the correctmesh height, position, concrete cover and laps can be difficultduring mesh placement and concrete pouring.

Fibredeck reinforcement is built in to the concrete and thendelivered - ready to pump - at site – enabling you to reduceinstallation times by around 20%.

Fibredeck is a certified floor deck system that eliminates the need for steel wire mesh. It is currently available as Fibredeck 55, Fibredeck 60 and Fibredeck 80.

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Fibredeck - technically better

Independent tests show that Fibredeck:

• Provides the same – or better - performance as traditionalwelded wire mesh

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Fibredeck is a quality assured concrete reinforcement system.

FibredeckThe next generation of mesh-free composite floor systems

Fibredeckthe benefits

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Studwelders and Northern Steel Decking offer a supply andinstall package on the MetFloor® product range including studwelding and Fibredeck concrete installation.

The design of safety netting systems is provided byStudwelders in house Safety Netting Division. The erection andremoval of safety netting is in accordance with BS 1263 parts1 & 2.

For more information on supply and installation packages, seeStudwelders or Northern Steel Decking contact details below.

InstallationStudwelders, Northern Steel Decking Ltd and Northern Steel Decking (Scotland) Ltd arethe principal installers of MetFloor® Composite Floor Decking in mainland UK. All threecompanies apply the highest standard of design and efficient installation to all projects,born from their extensive experience in Britain and abroad.

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Created by Composite Floor Decking and Propex ConcreteSystems, Fibredeck provides a smart alternative to workingwith traditional welded wire fabric in upper floor construction.Combining Novocon high performance steel fibres andFibermesh micro-synthetic fibres Fibredeck delivers a uniquethree-dimensional concrete reinforcement solution perfect forcomposite metal decks.

Fibredeck provides measurable performance benefits throughthe entire life span of the concrete – from simplifyingplacement, to minimising cracks in the plastic state, tocontrolling cracks in the hardened state, to providing years ofexceptional durability. Fibredeck’s unique profile provides theoptimum technical solution for excellent fire rating and aconcrete solution that is easily handled, pumped and finished.

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Fibredeck reinforced composite metal deck systems have beenextensively tested in accordance with BS EN 1365-2:2000standards at NAMAS certified fire test facilities, under theguidance of the Steel Construction Institute (SCI). The results - analysed and approved by the SCI - show thatFibredeck reinforced composite metal deck systems provideequivalent - or even superior - performance to traditional wiremesh solutions, with fire ratings of up to two hours.

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Fibermesh’s world-leading brand of micro-synthetic fibres isinternationally proven to inhibit plastic shrinkage andsettlement cracking. They also benefit from increased impactand abrasion resistance and reduced permeability of theconcrete. And, in the event of a fire, the micro-synthetic fibresprovide strong resistance against explosive spalling.

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Novocon high performance steel fibres are proven to provide ahigh level of ductility to the concrete and long-term crackcontrol – so load carrying capability can replace traditionalmesh reinforcement.

Independent testing approved by the Steel ConstructionInstitute confirms that Fibredeck provides better longitudinalshear resistance than A393 steel wire fabric.

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Shallow Composite Floor DecksDesign information

Composite floor decking design is generallydictated by the construction stage condition,the load and span required for service, and thefire resistance required for the slab. Deck designis also influenced by the composite beamdesign.

Design Parameters

• Fire rating – dictates minimum slab depth.• Concrete type – also dictates minimum slab depth and

influences unpropped deck span.• Deck span – (unpropped) usually dictates general beam

spacing.• Slab span – (propped deck) dictates maximum beam spacing.

Two Stage Design

All Composite Floors must be considered in two stages.• Wet Concrete and construction load

– carried by deck alone.• Cured concrete

– carried by composite slab.

General design aimsDesigners generally aim to reduce temporary propping, so thespan and slab depth required governs the deck selection. Firerequirements usually dictate slab depth. For most applications,the imposed load on the slab will not limit the design.

Anti-crack meshFibredeck can be used to replace anti crack mesh. Where meshis used, BS 5950: Part 4 recommends that it comprises 0.1% ofslab area. Eurocode 4 recommends that anti-crack mesh shouldbe made up from 0.2% of slab area for unpropped spans and0.4% of slab area for propped spans. The mesh shown in thequick reference tables complies with EC4 and the designprogram defaults to these values. You can still use the reducedBS mesh values by overriding this default in the design program.In slabs subject to line loads, the mesh should comprise 0.4% ofthe cross-sectional area of the concrete topping, propped andunpropped. These limits ensure adequate crack control invisually exposed applications (0.5 mm maximum crack width).The mesh reinforcement should be positioned at a maximum of30 mm from the top surface. Elsewhere, 0.1% reinforcementmay be used to distribute local loads on the slab (or 0.2% toEC4). Mesh laps are to be 300mm for A142 mesh and 400mmfor A193, A252 & A393.

Using forklift trucksIf you expect to use a forklift truck - or a similar concentratedloading - then you should use 0.5% minimum percentagereinforcement over the supports and 0.2% elsewhere to controlcracking. See SCI AD150 for further information.

Working on exposed floorsComposite floors are usually covered by finishes, flooring or acomputer floor, and because cracking is not visible, light topreinforcement is adequate - typically 0.1% of the gross crosssectional area. However where the composite slab is leftuncovered - such as for power- trowelled floor finishes -

cracking, particularly over the beams, may not be adequatelycontrolled by the light mesh provided. Although the crackingdoes not have any structural significance, you might see itsappearance - and the possibility of the crack edge breakdownunder traffic - as problems. To address this, refer to ConcreteSociety publication, 'Cracking In Composite Concrete/CorrugatedMetal Decking Floors Slabs' which provides valid mesh sizing anddetailing for specific crack width control.

If you are going to use forklifts you should also refer to SteelConstruction Institute advisory note 'AD 150, Composite Floors- Wheel Loads From Forklifts'.

Reduced mesh

If you are going to use EC4 mesh rules - as recommended bySteel Construction Institute and CMF - the full stipulated meshapplies to the slab 1.2m either side of every support. Elsewhere– such as in the midspan area – you may half the mesh area (to0.2% for propped and 0.1% for unpropped construction), aslong as there are no concentrated loads, openings or similar tobe considered. You must also check the reduced midspan meshfor adequacy under fire, for the rating required.

Bar reinforcementThe axis distance of bar reinforcement defines the distance fromthe bottom of the ribs to the centre of the bar, which has aminimum value of 25 mm, and a maximum value of the profileheight. Where used, bar reinforcement is placed at one bar perprofile trough.

Transverse reinforcementMetFloor® composite floor decks contribute to transversereinforcement of the composite beam, as long as the decking iseither continuous across the top flange of the steel beam or –alternatively - it is welded to the steel beam by stud shearconnectors. To find out more refer to BS5950:Part 3: Section3.1.Clause 5.6.4.

Choosing the concreteLightweight concrete (LWC) uses artificially produced aggregatesuch as expanded pulverised fuel ash pellets. This gives LWCconsiderable advantages in improved fire performance, reducedslab depth, longer unpropped spans and reduced dead load.

However, at the present time, LWC is not readily available insome parts of the country. Normal weight concrete uses anatural aggregate and is widely available. The strength of theconcrete must meet the requirements for strength of thecomposite slab and should not be less than 25N/mm2 for LWCor 30N/mm2 for NWC. Similarly, the maximum value of concretestrength should not be taken as greater than 40 for LWC or 50for NWC.

The modular ratio defines the ratio of the elastic modulus of

steel to concrete, as modified for creep in the concrete. In design to BS5950 and BS8110, the cube strength is used (in N/mm2). In design to EC3, the cylinder strength is used (in N/mm2). The concrete grade (C30/37) defines the (cylinder/cube strength) to EC3.

Concrete density

Without the precise information you should assume that wetdensity is used in the design of the profiled steel sheets and thatdry density in the design of the composite slab.

Fire Design

Fire insulationYou must take the fire insulation requirements of BS 5950: Part8 into account in the tables and design software.

Span/depth ratioSlab span to depth ratio is limited to a maximum of 30 forlightweight concrete and 35 for normal weight concrete.

Shear connectors in fire situationIf shear connectors are provided you can ignore any catenaryforces transferred from the slab to the support beams within thefire resistance periods quoted.

Fire Design Methods

There are two requirements here:• Bending resistance in fire conditions• Minimum slab depth for insulation purposes

You can calculate the capacity of the composite slab in fireusing the simple method or the fire engineering method:

Simple methodThe simple method is most economic and can be used forsimply supported decks or for decks continuous over one ormore internal supports. The capacity assessment in fire isbased on a single or double layer of standard mesh. Any barreinforcement is ignored.Fire engineering methodThe fire engineering method is for general application andshould be used for design to Eurocodes. The capacityassessment in fire is based on a single or double layer ofstandard mesh at the top and one bar in each concrete rib.For the shallow decks, the program assumes the bar ispositioned just below the top of the steel deck. For MetFloor®

60 with a raised dovetail in the crest the bar will be placedbelow the dovetail.

The quick reference tables for shallow composite floorsgenerally use the simplified fire design method, which utilisesthe anticrack mesh as fire reinforcement. You can increase loadspan capability under fire by including bar reinforcement andusing the fire engineering design method.

Deflection limitsYou would normally agree deflection limits with the client. Inthe absence of precise information adopt the following limits:

• Construction stageLe/130 (but not greater than 30mm)

• Imposed load deflectionLe/350 (but not greater than 20mm)

• Total load deflectionLe/250 (but not greater than 30mm)

According to BS5950 Part 4, ponding, resulting from thedeflection of the decking is only taken into account if theconstruction stage deflection exceeds Ds/10. Le is the effectivespan of the deck and Ds is the slab overall depth (excludingnon-structural screeds).

When the ponding of the concrete slab is not taken intoaccount, the deflection under construction load should notexceed the span/180 or 20mm overall – whichever is the lesser.

Where ponding is taken into account the deflection should notexceed the span/130 or 30mm overall. The quick referencetables do take ponding into account, if deflection exceedsDs/10, or Le/180, and thus use span/130 or 30mm as adeflection limit. We recommend that the prop width should notbe less than 100mm otherwise the deck may mark slightly atprop lines.

VibrationCheck the dynamic sensitivity of the composite slab by referringto the Steel Construction Institute publication P076: Designguide on the vibration of floors. Calculate the natural frequencyusing the self-weight of the slab, ceiling and services, screedand 10% imposed loads, representing the permanent loads andthe floor.

Where there is no specific information you should ensure thatthe natural frequency of the composite slab is not greater than5Hz for normal office, industrial or domestic usage. Forapplications such as dance floors or those which supportsensitive machinery you may need to set the limit higher.

For design to the Eurocodes, the loads considered for thevibration check are increased using the psi-factor for imposedloads (typically 0.5). You can reduce the natural frequency limitto 4Hz, because of the higher load used in the calculation. Todetermine the vibration response of sensitive floors with greateraccuracy look at the calculation methods in the SCI / CMFpublication P354 “Design of Floors for Vibration: A NewApproach”. These figures enable designers to compare theresponse with the acceptance levels in BS 6472 and ISO 10137for building designs and in the NHS performance standard forhospitals, HTM 2045.


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Loads and load arrangementOrdinarily you would agree loading information directly withyour clients. You should also refer to BS 6399 and to EC1.Factored loads are considered at the ultimate limit state andunfactored loads at the serviceability limit state. Unfactoredloads are also considered in fire conditions. Partial factors aretaken from BS5950, EC3 and EC4.

Loads considered at the construction stage consist of the slabself weight and the basic construction load. The basicconstruction load is taken as 1.5 kN/m2 or 4.5/Lp (whichever isgreater), where Lp is the span of the profiled steel sheetsbetween effective supports in metres. For multi-span unproppedconstruction the basic construction load of 1.5 kN/m2 isconsidered over the one span only. On other spans, theconstruction load considered is half this value (i.e. 0.75 kN/m2).Construction loads are considered as imposed loads for thischeck.

Loads considered at the normal service stage consist of the slabself weight, superimposed dead loads and imposed loads.

Openings

You can accommodate openings easily in composite slabs byboxing out before pouring the concrete and cutting out thedeck after the concrete has cured (see the ‘Sitework’ section onpage 51).

The design of openings depends on their size:

• SmallFor openings up to 300 mm square there is normally no needfor any additional reinforcement.

• MediumOpenings between 300 mm and 700 mm square normallyrequire additional reinforcement to be placed in the slab. Thisis also true if the openings are placed close together.

• LargeYou should trim openings greater than 700mm square withadditional permanent steelwork back to the support beams.

Opening rulesWhere W = width of opening across the span of the deck.

1. The distance between the opening and unsupported edgemust be greater than 500mm or W, whichever is the greater.

2. Openings must not be closer together than 1.5W (of thelargest opening) or 300mm, whichever is the greater. If theyare closer they must be considered as one opening.

3. Not more than 1/4 width of any bay is to be removed byopenings.

4. Not more than 1/4 width of deck span is to be removed byopenings.

Where these rules are not met the openings must be fullytrimmed with support steelwork.

If the opening falls within the usual effective breadth ofconcrete flange of any composite beams (typically span/8 eachside of the beam centre line), check the beam resistanceassuming an appropriately reduced effective breadth of slab.

Slab design around openingsYou should assume that an effective system of ‘beam strips’span the perimeter of the opening. Take the effective breadth ofthe beam strips to be do/2 where do is the width of theopening in the direction transverse to the decking ribs. Only theconcrete above the ribs is effective.

The transverse beam strips are assumed to be simply supportedand span a distance of 1.5 do. The longitudinal beam strips are

designed to resist the load from the transverse beam strips inaddition to their own proportion of the loading.

ReinforcementExtra reinforcement is provided within the ‘beam strips’ to suitthe applied loading. This reinforcement often takes the form ofbars placed in the troughs of the decking. You can useadditional transverse or diagonal bars to improve load transferaround the opening.



Centre Lineof Floor Beam

Centre Lineof Floor Beam

Deck Span

Transverse reinforced concrete beam strip

Longitudinal reinforcedconcrete beam strips

Effective span of transverse beam strips = 1.5d o

do /2

do /2

do

do /2 do /2Extra bars in slab (over the deck)

Extra bars in trough

Opening

B

B

A

A

Mesh

Extra bars in trough

Extra bars in over deck

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Shear stud designYou can make up to 50% savings in beam weight if compositeslab is effectively anchored to the steel beam. The slab will thenact as a compression flange to the beam.

The slab and beam are generally connected by through-deckwelding of 19mm diameter shear studs of varying height whichare fixed to the beam after the decking has been laid.

Shear stud specification• 19mm x 95mm studs are used with MetFloor® 55 and

MetFloor® 60

• 19mm x 125mm studs are used with MetFloor® 80


Headed studsWhen deck profile ribs are running perpendicular to the steelbeam – that is compositely connected to the composite slab –you should take the capacity of headed studs as capacity in asolid slab but multiplied by the reduction factor “k”. Thecalculation method for “k” differs between BS5950 Part 3 andEurocode 4.

Deck suitabilityYou cannot place shear studs on profile stiffeners. However,with MetFloor® 60 and MetFloor® 80 the position of thestiffeners and side lap lets you place the studs centrally.

Non-welded shear connectorsYou can use Hilti shear connectors. For further information referto www.hilti.com

Design notesFor further reference please see The Steel ConstructionInstitute/Metal Cladding and Roofing Manufacturers AssociationP300 “Composite Slabs and Beams using Steel Decking: BestPractice for Design and Construction”.


Central Studs*76mm = 4d for 19mm studs

25mm min, edge of stud to edge of beam

76*mm min.

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Force applied to shear stud

Top flange of beam Force applied to slab

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Shallow Composite Floor Decks Construction details


E F

5

6

Decking joint lines

100

T1

100

T1

150T2

150T2+20

Edge trimreference

AA

Section mark(For possible decking

cut locations,closure, flashing, etc.)

<30

0>

<30

0>

<30

0>

Edge of slab dimension

(From centreline of steel)

Set-off point withdimension to first

decking joint/clip (mm)

Decking packreference

Shear stud centres

Edge of slab line

Paint mark on deckingpack (Indicating

decking orientation)

Beam membercentreline

Indicates temporarypropping is required

Decking packloading position

22059/6000

P

P

P

P

Plan view of typical floor layout

22059/6000

Deck notation

Typical side detail

MetFloor® 80Floor decking

X

Edge trim

See typical plan fordimension ‘X’ & ‘Y’

Universal Beam

Tie MemberCentres

25mm

Restraint strap at600mm centres

Shear Stud

Typical side detail


Y

Edge trim

Universal Beam

CantileverDimension

Tie MemberCentres

25mm

Restraint strap at600mm centres

For cantilevers over 150mm,additional reinforcement isrequired. See table on page 45for maximum cantilevers withoutprops.

Shear Stud

Number of sheets

Length of sheets

Phase Floor Pack number

Unsupported edge detail

100mmminimum

Edge trim

Restraintstrap

TimberBearer

Temporaryprop

Reinforcementas specified

Typical end cantilever Butt Joint

Edge trimfixed todeckingsheet

Universal Beam Universal Beam

Shear Stud if applicable

End detail Step in floor

X Beam centres

Restraintstraps at600mmcentres

Restraintstrap

Shear stud

MetFloor® 80 Floor decking to extend toedge trim

Dimension ‘X’ required

Maximum cantilever600mm, greatercantilevers requiretemporary props andadditional reinforcementor steelwork bracketsconnected to theUniversal Beam

MetFloor® 80 Floor decking

MetFloor® 80 Floor deckingwith a minimum50mm bearing

Edge trim fixed to align with edge of beam

Studs in pairs orstaggered where a buttjoint occurs

Deck to be butt jointedover centreline of beam

50 minEdge of flange to side of stud

25 min

X Beam centres

Cantileverdimension

25mm min

For cantilevers over 150mmadditional reinforcement isrequired.

RSA to be wide enough toprovide sufficient bearingand allow fixing of deckwithout fouling top flangeof beam above

MetFloor® 80 Floor deckingto centrelineof beam

MetFloor® 80 Floor deckingto centreline of beamUniversal Beam Universal Beam

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End detail alternative 1 End detail alternative 2

MetFloor® 55Floor decking to extend to edge trim

Universal Beam Universal Beam

Side cantilever with stub bracket Typical edge with plate

Beam at perimeter wall

Universal Beam

PerimeterWall

CE100 edgetrim leavingroom for25mmKorkpakjoint

Typical wall end detail

Typical wall side detail Typical Side Detail



X Beam centres X Beam centres

Restraintstrap at600mmcentres

Stud oncentreline of beam

Restraintstrap

Restraint strap

Stud on centreline of beam

Shear Stud

Edge Trim

Edgetrim

Cantileverdimension

20mm min

50mm min

For cantilevers over 150mmadditional reinforcement isrequired.

Closure plate in 2mmflat steel strip to suitremainder of floorarea to a maximum of245mm.

MetFloor® 55 Floor deckingto centreline of beam

MetFloor® 55 Floor deckingto extend toedge of trimbeam

MetFloor® 80 with 75mm(minimum)bearing onto wall

MetFloor® 80 Floor Decking with 50mm (minimum)bearing onto steel angle

Masonry fixing to wall at 500mm c/c

Edge trim to align with edge of wall

100mm wallshown here

RSA, RSC or Universal Beam

Perimeter wall

MetFloor® 80 Floor deckingwith 75mm(minimum)bearing onto wall

MetFloor® 80 Floor deckingUniversal Beam Universal Beam

Steel stub asdesigned bythe engineer

Shear stud

Edge trim

Dimension required


Y Beam centres

Edge trim

Restraintstrap

X25 Beam centres

Edge trim toalign withedge of wall

100mm wallshown here

Overall wall dimension

Wall outer dimensions

Steel or wall to wall

10 mm min

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Shallow Composite Floor Decks Sitework


Deck fixingAs soon as you lay the deck fix it throughits trough to the top of the supportingstructure using powder actuated pins orself-drilling screws. Use side lap fixings at1000mm centres for MetFloor® 55,MetFloor® 60 and MetFloor® 80. Whereshear studs are being used the deckneeds two fixings per sheet per supportat sheet ends and one fixing per sheet atintermediate supports.

Bearing requirements

Edge trimYou should use edge trim to maintain thewet concrete at the correct level at thedecking perimeters. Fix it to the supportsin the same manner as the deck andrestrain the top by straps at 600mmcentres fixed to the top of the deck profilewith steel pop rivets or self-drilling screws.

Fixing Information for Shallow Decking

To Steel Heavy duty powder actuated fixings - Hilti ENP2 X-ENP-19 L15 nail/Spit SBR14 or equivalent. For temporary fixing (i.e. where weld through shear studs are to be used) - Hilti PINDAK16*

Self-drilling screws. To steel up to 11mm thick - SFS SD14 - 5.5 x 32 / EJOT HS 38 or equivalent. To steel up to 17mm thick SFS TDC-T-6.3 x 38 or equivalent

To Masonry Pre drill hole - use self tapping fixing suitable for masonry/ or Concrete concrete - SFS TB-T range/EJOT 4H32 or equivalent

To side laps Self drilling stitching screw typically SFS SL range / EJOT or closures etc. SF25 or equivalent

2 fixings per sheet

Deck fixing on MetFloor® 80

End bearing and shared bearing (minimum)

Steel section

50mm 50mm

Masonry

70mm 70mm

Masonry

100mm

Continuous bearing (minimum)

Steel section

75mm

Edge Trim Selector

Edge Maximum Cantilever (mm) trim Galv. Steel Edge Trim Thickness (mm) depth 0.9 1.2 1.6 2.0

130 100 125 160 195

150 50 115 150 185

200 x 100 130 160

250 x 50 100 135

300 x x 50 100

350 x x x 50

x - not recommended

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Shear connectorsThe most commonly used shear connectors are 19mm diameterheaded studs which are welded to the support beam throughthe deck by specialist stud welding contractors.

Make sure the site conditions are suitable for welding then carryout bend tests as necessary. The spacing and position of theshear connectors is important and must be defined by thedesign engineer on the deck set-out drawings.

Minimum Spacing: Ensure that the minimum centre-to spacingof stud shear connectors are 5d along the beam and 4dbetween adjacent studs, where d is the nominal shank diameter.Where rows of studs are staggered the minimum transversespacing of longitudinal lines of studs should be 3d. The shearstud should not be closer than 25mm to the edge of the beam.See page 37.

More informationTo find out more about shear studs in The Steel ConstructionInstitution publications: P300 Composite Slabs and Beams UsingSteel Decking: Best Practice for Design and Construction, P055Design of Composite Slabs and Beams with Steel Decking.

Placing the meshYou can utilise Fibredeck in place of anti-crack mesh, whicheliminates all mesh position issues. If you use reinforcing meshensure that you position it towards the top of the slab.

The top cover to the reinforcement mesh must be \a minimumof 15mm and a maximum of 30mm. Support stools are requiredto maintain the correct mesh height.

The mesh must be lapped by 300mm for A142 and A193 mesh,and by 400mm for A252 and A393 mesh.

Casting concreteAs dirt and grease could adversely influence the performance ofthe hardened slab, you should clear the decking before youpour the concrete (the oil left on the decking from the rollforming process may stay). Pour the concrete evenly, working inthe direction of span. Take care to avoid heaping concrete inany area during the casting sequence. Construction and dayjoints should occur over a support beam, preferably also at adeck joint.

Ceilings and services hanger systemsThe dovetail shaped re-entrant rib on MetFloor® 55 and theraised mini-dovetail re-entrant stiffener on MetFloor® 60 andMetFloor® 80 profiles let you suspend the ceiling and servicesquickly and easily.

There are two suspension systems:

(a) Threaded wedge nut fixings

Wedges are dovetail shaped steel blocks threaded to take metricbolts or threaded rods. The wedge nut hanger system isinstalled after the concrete of the composite slab has beenpoured and is hardened.

How to install the systemTo install the system insert the wedge nuts into the raised re-entrants of the profile before being rotating 90 degrees, afterwhich the dovetail shaped wedge nuts will lock into the dovetailre-entrants under vertical loading. Finger-tighten the bolts orthreaded rods up to the roof of the re-entrants and thenmechanically tighten.

Sitework Openings for Shallow Composite Floor DecksWhere openings are greater than 300mm, the engineer mustdesign them and provide extra reinforcement around theopening. Openings can be accommodated up to 700mm incomposite slabs by boxing out before pouring concrete andcutting out the deck after the concrete has cured. Largeropenings require support trimming steel and these must beinstalled prior to the decking. Cut the decking awayimmediately and treat the opening edges like any otherperimeter with edge trim.

Do not cut the opening in the steel deck before concreting orbefore the concrete has cured.

Temporary supportsThe contractor or designated sub-contractor is responsible forthe safe design and installation of temporary props. Where thedesign calls for temporary supports, these must providecontinuous support to the profiled sheeting. Spreader beams(timbers) should be used and supported by temporary props atone metre centres.

• The timbers and props must be of adequate strength andconstruction

• The temporary supports are placed at midspan or at othersuitable centres if more supports per span are required.

• The spreader beams or timbers should provide a minimumbearing width of l00mm.The spreaders must not deflect more than 10mm and shouldbe placed narrow edge up, see diagram.

• The propping structure is not to be removed until the concretehas reached at least 70% of its characteristic strength. Thehorizontal bearer timbers must be at least 100mm wide andshould be propped at no more than 1m centres. Sometimesthe specification may call for 150mm wide bearers, asdetermined by the structural engineer or concretingcontractor.

The props should be stable without relying on friction with thedeck for laterial stability. The end props in a row should be selfsupporting, and braced to the internal props.

Percussive drillingWe do not recommend percussive drilling into compositeconcrete slabs although small-scale rotary hammer drills are fine.



MetFloor® 55 MetFloor® 60 & MetFloor® 80

Timber Shutter Dense polystyrene block

Temporary PropsTimber Bearer Guide (shallow decks)

All to be min. 100mm wide Slab depth (mm) Bearer depth(mm)

up to120 150

130 - 160 200

170 - 200 250

Temporary support using an ’Acrow’ type prop

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Transport and Handling MetFloor®

References - Health and Safety MetFloor®

The following instructions are designed to helpcomposite flooring contractors.

Receiving the deckingWhen you receive the composite floor decking it will be packedinto bundles of up to 24 sheets and the sheets secured withmetal banding. A single bundle may be up to 950mm wide(the overall width of a single sheet) by 750 mm deep, and mayweigh up to 2.5 tonnes, depending on sheet length (averageweight is about 1.5 tonnes). The loads will normally delivered byarticulated lorries approximately 16m long with a maximumgross weight of up to 40 tonnes and a turning circle ofapproximately 19m. The main contractor should ensure thatthere is suitable access and appropriate standing and off-loadingareas.

Each bundle has an identification tag. Decking contractoroperatives should check the information on each tag - or, if theyare not on site, the main contractor - as soon as they havearrived. In particular, the stated sheet thickness should bechecked against the requirement specified on the contractdrawings. Operatives should also make a visual inspection toensure there is no damage.

Lifting bundlesLift bundles directly from the lorry. You should never off-load bytipping, dragging, dropping or any other improvised means.

Take special care when lifting the decking bundles - werecommend using protected chain slings, as unprotected chainslings can damage the bundle during lifting. When syntheticslings are used there is also a risk of severing them on the edgesof the decking sheets.

If you use timber packers ensure that they are secured to thebundle before you lift them so that when the slings are releasedthey do not fall to the ground. You must never lift the bundlesusing the metal banding.

Positioning the deckingPrepare the support steelwork to receive the decking before youlife the bundles onto it. Make sure the top surface of theunderlying beams is reasonably clean. When through-deckwelding of shear studs is specified, you should ensure that thetops of the flanges are free of paint or galvanising.

Use the identification tags to ensure that the bundles arepositioned on the frame at the correct floor level and in thenominated bay shown on the deck layout drawing. Position thebundles so that the interlocking side laps are on the same side.This will enable you to lay the decking progressively withouthaving to turn the sheets. The bundles should also bepositioned in the correct span orientation, and not at 90º to it.Take care to ensure that the bundles are not upside down,particularly with trapezoidal profiles. The embossments shouldbe oriented so that they project upwards.

Placing the deckingBreak open bundles and install decking only if all the sheets canbe positioned and secured. You will need adequate time as wellas good weather. Check the decking layout drawing to makesure that any temporary supports that are needed are in placebefore. You will normally get access for installation by usingladders connected to the steel frame. Once they have startedlaying out the sheets, the erectors will build their own workingplatform by securely fixing the decking as they progress. Startlaying out the sheets at the locations indicated on the deckinglayout drawings. These are normally at the corner of thebuilding at each level; to reduce the number of ‘leading edges’(that is, the unprotected edges where the decking is being laid).

When you have properly positioned the bundles there should beno need to turn the sheets manually, and no doubt which wayup the sheet should be fixed. Slide the individual sheets and,where possible, fix to the steelwork before moving onto thenext sheet – this will minimise the risk of an accident as a resultof movement of a sheet when it is being used as a platform.(However, for setting-out purposes, it may be necessary to layout an entire bay using a minimum number of temporary’fixings before fully securing the sheets later). Position the sheetsto provide a minimum bearing of 50 mm on the steel supportbeams. Butt the ends of adjacent sheets together – a gap of upto 5 mm is normally considered effective in not allowingexcessive seepage but, if necessary, you can tape the ends ofthe sheets together. When end gaps are greater than 5 mm, it isnormally fine to seal them with an expanding foam filler. Thelongitudinal edges should be overlapped, to minimise concreteseepage.

Cutting sheetsWhere necessary, you can cut the sheets using a grinder or anibbler. However, you should keep field cutting to a minimum (itis only really necessary where a column or other obstructioninterrupts the decking). Ensure that gaps adjacent to the websof columns are filled in with off-cuts or thin strips of steel.

Decking sheets shown as continuous on the decking layoutdrawing should never be cut into more than one length. Also,sheets should never be severed at the location of a temporarysupport, and the decking should never be fastened to atemporary support.

As you progress, you should dispose of unwanted scraps andoff-cuts in a skip placed at the right level to where you areworking. Position the skip carefully over a support beam toavoid overloading the decking. If you do not have a skip, gatherthe scraps for collection by the main contractor as soon aspossible. Secure partially used bundles to avoid individual sheetsmoving in strong winds.

British Standards compliant

The following instructions are designed to helpcomposite flooring contractors.

Composite Floor Deck1. BS 5950: Part 4 1994. Structural use of steelwork in building:

Code of practice for design of composite slabs with profiledsteel sheeting.

Composite Steel Beams2. BS 5950: Part 3: 1990. Design in composite construction:

Section 3.1: 1990. Code of practice for design of simple andcontinuous composite beams.

Profiled Steel Deck3. BS 5950: Part 6 1995. Structural use of steelwork in building:

Code of practice for design of light gauge profiled steelsheeting.

Fire Resistance4. BS 5950: Part 8 2003. Structural use of steelwork in building:

Code of practice for fire resistant design.

Concrete5. BS 8110: Part 1: 1997 Structural use of concrete:

Code of practice for design and construction.6. BS 8110: Part 2: 1985 Structural use of concrete:

Code of practice for special circumstances.

Reinforcement7. BS 4483: 2005 Specification for steel fabric for the

reinforcement of concrete.8. BS 4449: 2005 Specification for carbon steel bars for the

reinforcement of concrete.9. BS 4482: 2005 Steel wire for the reinforcement of concrete

products specification.

Eurocode 3 and 410. EC3 ENV 1993 - 1 - 3: 2001 Design of steel structures.

Supplementary rules for cold formed thin gauge membersand sheeting.

11. EC4 ENV 1994 - 1 - 1: 1994 Design of Composite steel andconcrete structures. General rules for building.

12. EC4 ENV 1994 - 1 - 2: 2001 Design of composite steel andconcrete structures. Structural fire design.

13. SCI - P - 076 : Design guide on the vibration of floors. SCI inassociation with CIRIA (1989).

Health and Safety

Handling HazardsHandle Zinc coated steel decking with care as it may bedelivered with soluble protective layer of oil which can causecontamination to lacerated skin. You should also wear adequateprotective gloves and clothing when handling decking as it willhave sharp edges and corners.

Eye HazardsAlways wear eye protectors conforming to the specification inBS 2092:1987 when breaking the strapping around bundles asthe sudden release of tension creates can be very hazardous.You should also wear eye protection when cutting steel as flyingparticles of metal can also be very dangerous.

Noise HazardsMake sure you wear adequate ear defenders when handling orcutting decking and shot firing as the noise levels can behazardous.

Respiratory HazardsFumes containing oxides of iron and zinc are produced duringwelding or flame cutting and if inhaled these may cause metalfume fever; this is a short-lasting condition with symptomssimilar to those of influenza. In conditions of exposure to suchhazards, the use of respiratory equipment is recommended.

Explosives and FumesTake extra care when using shot fired fixings as explosives andfumes can create hazards.

Occupational Exposure LimitsLimits for iron and zinc oxides are 5g/m_> (8 hours TWA) and10mg/m_< (10 minutes TWA). (OE recommendation)

Summary of Protective MeasuresMake sure that you wear adequate protective gloves andclothing and safety goggles. Ensure adequate ventilation anduse personal protective equipment. Follow the instructions forsafe handling, use, disposal and control of cartridges issued byequipment supplier. Ensure adequate ventilation and/or usepersonal respiratory protective equipment. Use appropriate eardefenders or earplugs.

General Safety PointsMake sure you follow the good practice outlined here and inSCI publications:

• Always fix deck securely before using as a working platform

• Always employ personal safety measures such as hard hatsand protective clothing

• Always employ all site safety measures such as safety nets,edge protection, and properly tied ladders

• Don’t heap concrete or drop from any height

• Don’t leave any unfixed decking sheets

• Don’t cut holes/voids in the deck before concreting

• Don’t place props on uncured concrete

• Don’t put heavy loads on unprotected deck

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