Construction Considerations for Composite Steel-and-Concrete Floor Systems
Publication: Journal of Structural Engineering
Volume 128, Issue 9
Abstract
This report presents an overview of construction methods for the most commonly used composite steel-and-concrete floor system in U.S. buildings. The report was prepared by a subcommittee of the ASCE Committee on Composite Construction and is intended to assist practitioners by summarizing practical and effective means to avoid common construction problems. Four principal components of the floor system are considered: (1) steel section, (2) steel deck, (3) headed shear stud, and (4) concrete slab. Proper construction procedures for each component are discussed and summarized. Reasonable adherence to specifications and communication between designers and builders will minimize difficulties in the construction of composite steel-and-concrete floor systems.
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Journal of Structural Engineering
Volume 128 • Issue 9 • September 2002
Pages: 1099 - 1110
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Copyright © 2002 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Received: May 28, 2002
Accepted: May 28, 2002
Published online: Aug 15, 2002
Published in print: Sep 2002
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