M. To assign composite deck properties
To define the concrete, rib, and connectivity details of a composite deck, use the following procedure.
- Select a composite deck name in the Composite Deck dialog list.
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Type values to use for the concrete in the current units:
- Concrete thickness above flutes
- Unit Wt. of Concrete
- Concrete Grade
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Specify the steel deck rib properties:
To… Do the following… use a catalog value select the deck name from the Use Database drop-down list specify a custom value type values for Rib Width and Rib Height. Note: The program includes three standard catalogs: ASC™, Vulcraft™, and VERCO™. -
Specify the
Stud Diameter by either:
- selecting a predefined diameter from the drop-down list
- selecting Custom in the drop-down list and then typing the diameter in the current units
- Type the Stud Length in the current units.
- Select if the composite deck is Shored (i.e., propped) or Unshored during construction.
- Click Update Deck Property.