Technical Guidance Notes

11.2 - Decking around columns

Decking around columns is achieved by notching the deck into the web and sealing with tape, foam or flashing to minimise grout loss. Where columns are not framed by incoming beams, angle brackets (provided by the steel contractor) may be required to the relevant column face to support the free end of the decking (refer to Fig 11.2).

Refer to Section 4.5 - Bearings / Support for more information.

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