Difference between revisions of "4.1 - Benefits of composite metal deck"

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• Rapid speed of construction, reducing overall project time
 
• Rapid speed of construction, reducing overall project time
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• Provides the tensile reinforcement requirements of the slab
 
• Provides the tensile reinforcement requirements of the slab
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• Composite Construction reduces steelwork frame weight
 
• Composite Construction reduces steelwork frame weight
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• Reduced foundation costs, due to reduced loading
 
• Reduced foundation costs, due to reduced loading
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• Integral ceiling and service fixing system
 
• Integral ceiling and service fixing system
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• The decking acts as permanent shuttering
 
• The decking acts as permanent shuttering
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• Provides a cover for following trades
 
• Provides a cover for following trades
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• When fixed, the decking provides a safe working platform
 
• When fixed, the decking provides a safe working platform
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• Minimal site storage requirements
 
• Minimal site storage requirements
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• Easily installed into complex designs, with minimal wastage
 
• Easily installed into complex designs, with minimal wastage
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• Can achieve up to 4hr fire rating for the slab
 
• Can achieve up to 4hr fire rating for the slab
  

Revision as of 13:31, 24 January 2017

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• Rapid speed of construction, reducing overall project time

• Provides the tensile reinforcement requirements of the slab

• Composite Construction reduces steelwork frame weight

• Reduced foundation costs, due to reduced loading

• Integral ceiling and service fixing system

• The decking acts as permanent shuttering

• Provides a cover for following trades

• When fixed, the decking provides a safe working platform

• Minimal site storage requirements

• Easily installed into complex designs, with minimal wastage

• Can achieve up to 4hr fire rating for the slab




Other items within 4.0 - Design - Floor deck:-

[4.1 - Benefits of composite metal deck] [4.2 - Sheet lengths] [4.3 - Temporary propping] [4.4 - Lateral restraint and diaphragm action] [4.5 - Bearings / Support] [4.6 - Fixings] [4.7 - Cantilevers] [4.8 - Edge trim] [4.9 - Flashings] [4.10 - Steps in slab] [4.11 - End caps]