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Choosing the correct metal decking profile for your project, whether you’re in the market for floor or roof decking, can be complex and challenging. We’ve created some handy tips that might shed some light on why you should select one deck type over the other. Things...
At SMDSY, we have recently updated our site guidance documents to assist with the installation of metal floor decks, concrete and other associated products. This document has been created using SMD’s TGN documentation available online or as a hard copy. The content within this document...
In most situations composite slabs are designed for fire using only a light mesh reinforcement in the top of the slab. This is justified using the SCI published Non-Contradictory Complementary Information (NCCI) document PN005c- GB which covers the design of composite slabs using mesh and the...
In the construction industry, the term ‘steel decking’ covers all forms of the profiled steel sheeting. Commonly used together with concrete and steelwork. This creates a composite floor system or as a structural element to support a built-up roof system. The decking typically comes in...
When shear stud welding on site, here are five of our top tips to make sure everything runs smoothly. When Shear Stud Welding, ensure your top flanges are unpainted and have no contaminants. The top flanges must be free from any type of paint, grease, loose...
You may be aware of our TR80+ floor deck profile, an evolution of one of our original decking profiles, an evolution of one of our original decking profiles, but did you know it’s available with crushed ends? The light gauge steel framing sector Over recent years, we’ve...
After laying the deck it must be fixed to the supporting steelwork. Powder (shot-fired) or gas actuated, or screw fixings can be used for this depending on the application. Below is a list of common applications and support materials. Fixing to structural supports Composite Beams When steel beams...
We have developed a unique new mobile phone app for architects, designers and engineers. Our ‘SMD Elements® Span Check’ initiative has now been launched. The free-to-download app is a calculation tool enabling users run simple span checks on our range of floor deck profiles. Easy-to-use The easy-to-use app,...
Why Composite? The increased performance of composite beams, in stiffness and bending resistance, allows the construction of longer spans and shallower floors when compared to non-composite methods. This could allow smaller storey heights, more floors for the same building height, more flexible column free areas and...