Openings are often encountered during the construction of metal deck composite floor slabs. Solideck introduces how to deal with openings in various cases. Classification of openings Openings are categorized according to size, and different measures are taken depending on the…
Reinforcing steel plays an irreplaceable role in both composite and non-composite floor slabs. Depending on the nature, the reinforcement is arranged differently. The role of reinforcement in non-composite floor slabs In a non-composite floor slab, the steel deck acts only…
With more and more steel structure buildings, steel roofing system is getting more and more attention. No matter what kind of building, steel roofing will face the problems of wind load, snow load, waterproof, corrosion resistance, as well as sound…
Solideck is one of the famous suppliers in the steel decks market, known for their high quality products and excellent customer service. They have been around for 18 years and have supplied steel decking for thousands of projects. Despite the…
The Shallow-depth floors system is more and more widely used, and the selection of the key composite floor is more important, and now we introduce the application of SD 46-600 composite metal decking in the Shallow-depth floors system. Introduction to…
After we have selected the corresponding steel deck types, we can consider how to design steel deck slab. There are still many problems that we need to consider. Design of steel deck slab Design of steel deck slab has a…
Steel decks are an integral part of any building requiring a shallow-depth floor system, and are commonly used in residential and commercial developments. Choosing the right type of steel deck for different requirements is something that structural designers and steel…
Composite metal decking is a popular choice in construction projects due to its numerous advantages over traditional construction materials. It has become the preferred choice among contractors for its superior strength and versatility. Composite metal decking is a combination of…
Pour stop is a simple L-shaped section that simplified the installation of most floor slabs. What is the Pour Stop Pour stop is used to control the concrete that’s being poured on top of the steel floor deck. The pour stop is made…
Re-entrant metal deck is made up of cold-formed trapezoid-shaped sheets of galvanized high-strength steel，which is used to create roofs and floors for both commercial and residential buildings. What is re-entrant metal deck The re-entrant metal deck is shaped like a…