COMPOSITE STEEL-DECK CONCRETE FLOOR SYSTEMS

The use and application of composite steel-deck concrete floor systems in building construction both in the U.S.A. and Canada is presented. A comprehensive literature review on the topic is given. Examples of proprietary composite decks presently on the market are illustrated. Advantages and disadvantages in using composite deck slabs are stated and analyzed. Composite beams and open-web joists incorporating steel-deck-reinforced slabs are also considered in general.

• Corporate Authors:

  American Society of Civil Engineers

  345 East 47th Street
  New York, NY  United States  10017-2398
• Authors:
  • Schuster, R M
• Publication Date: 1976-5

Media Info

• Features: Appendices; Figures; Photos; References;
• Pagination: p. 899-917
• Serial:
  • Journal of the Structural Division
  • Volume: 102
  • Issue Number: ST5
  • Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Beams; Bridge decks; Composite materials; Concrete; Floors; Material reinforcement; Reviews; Slabs
• Uncontrolled Terms: Composite beams
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Highways;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00139290
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: ASCE #12116 Proceeding
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Sep 16 1976 12:00AM