DESIGN RECOMMENDATIONS FOR STEEL DECK FLOOR SLABS

The recommendations are based on the steel deck serving as the structural load-carrying element during the construction phase and the composite steel-deck concrete floor slab serving as the load-carrying element for the service-load phases. The recommendations focus on application of strength principles based upon data obtained from performance tests for the shear-bond and flexural failure modes. The design equations for the shear-bond capacity are derived from data obtained by means of a performance test series. A plot of the parameters, is made and a linear regression is performed to determine the slope and intercept constants needed for design. A separate regression is necessary for each steel deck profile; and, in addition, a separate regression is suggested for each steel gage thickness, steel surface coating, and concrete type. Additional recommendations presented consider construction, shoring, deflections, and span-to-depth ratios. /Author/

• Corporate Authors:

  American Society of Civil Engineers

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  New York, NY  United States  10017-2398
• Authors:
  • Porter, M L
  • Ekberg Jr, C E
• Publication Date: 1976-11

Media Info

• Features: Appendices; Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 2121036
• Serial:
  • Journal of the Structural Division
  • Volume: 102
  • Issue Number: ST11
  • Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bridge decks; Concrete; Floors; Loads; Performance tests; Slabs; Steel; Strength of materials
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Highways;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00148375
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 15 1977 12:00AM