United Steel Deck, Inc.
Composite Floor Deck Slabs
General Information
After installation and adequate fastening, composite steel decks (floor
decks) serve several purposes. They act as working platforms, stabilize
the frame, serve as concrete forms for slabs, and provide positive bending
reinforcement. All USD composite decks are made to mechanically
interlock with the concrete by the use of “rolled in” embossments.
Construction
Deck should be selected to provide a working platform capacity of at least 50
psf. If temporary shoring is required to obtain this capacity, it should be
available to support the deck as the deck is being installed. Generally, deck is
selected to perform without the use of temporary shores; maximum unshored
spans are shown in the tables. As the deck is being erected, it is important to
immediately attach it to the structural frame so a working platform is made. All
OSHA rules for erection must be followed. The SDI Manual of Construction
with Steel Deck is a recommended reference.
When placing concrete, care must be taken to avoid high pile ups of
concrete and to avoid impacts caused by dropping or dumping. If
buggies are used, runways should be planked and deck damage caused
by roll bars or careless placement practices should not be allowed.
Finishes
Composite deck is available galvanized (G30, G60 or G90) and
“phosphatized/painted’’. When the deck is furnished “phosphatized/
painted’’, only the side not in contact with the concrete is painted so
chemical bond between steel and concrete can occur. (“Phosphatizing’’
is a cleaning process.)
Wire Mesh
Temperature reinforcing should be present in composite slabs. The wire
mesh recommendations shown in the tables follow the SDI recommenda-
tion for a steel area of 0.00075 times the area of concrete above the deck
flutes. The mesh shown in the tables is not proportioned to act as negative
reinforcement but it does add some strength to the system. If welded wire
fabric is not used, the loads in the tables should be reduced by
10%. For best crack control, mesh should be kept near the top of the slab
in negative bending regions (3/4" to 1" cover). Mesh also helps to distribute
loads, both during construction and during the service life of the slab. It can also
be a secondary safety device if there is a collapse during concrete placement.
Parking Garages
Composite floor deck is not recommended for parking garages in the
northern part of the United States; salt brought because of snow removal
can deteriorate the deck. Deck can be used as a permanent form and
reinforcing (mesh or bars) should be used.
The Tables
The tables are arranged so the composite properties are on the left page.
The uniform live load capacities are shown on the right page. Tables are
provided for both light weight and normal weight concrete; both types
assume a concrete strength of 3000 psi. The tables are based on a steel
yield strength of 33 ksi; however, 40 ksi minimum yield steel is also readily
available and tables based on this strength are available upon request.
Maximum unshored spans are shown on the left page. These spans may
be taken as clear spans and SDI Construction loading is used to determine
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the values. The tabulated variables are defined on each page.
The research done on composite deck has shown that the presence of
shear studs influences the live load of the system. When a sufficient
number of shear studs are present, the composite slab can achieve its
predicted ultimate strength. When no shear studs are present the factored
moment is found by Mno= φScFy, where φ is 0.85 and Sc is the cracked
composite section modulus of the composite slab. If the number of studs
present is between the amount required to produce the “fully” studded
moment and zero, then a straight line interpolation is valid. Generally, the
load capacity of composite slabs is greater than required by the intended
use, and the number of studs is not of importance. Studs are used
primarily to make beams composite and the composite slab simply uses
what is there - the average number of studs (per foot) can be used. The
right page tables are therefore divided into two parts. Those with one stud
per foot and those with no studs.
Both tables assume that no negative bending reinforcement is in place and the
composite deck has been analyzed as a single span. An upper load limit of
400 psf has been applied. This is to guard against uniform loads being
equated from heavy concentrated loads which require more analysis. Uniform
loads greater than 400 psf can be analyzed by using the data provided.
Concentrated loads can be designed as shown in the following example
problem. The loads have been determined by solving the equation for Wl
(the live load): 1000 x M = [1.6 Wl + 1.2Wc] L2 (12)/8 where M is the
appropriate listed factored moment, either Mnf or Mno; Wc is the sum of the
concrete and deck weight; L is the span in feet. Although other load
combinations may be investigated, 1.6 Wl + 1.2Wc usually controls.
Distribution of Concentrated Loads
bm
b2 b m = b 2 + 2t c + 2t t
tt
tc
h
t t = thickness of a durable topping
(if none is used t t = 0)
distribution steel
The load width (above the ribs) is given by:
bm = b2 + 2tc + 2tt
The effective slab width (be) formulas are:
single span bending: be = bm + 2(1 - x / l)x;
Single span bending distribution is to be used if negative bending
reinforcing steel is not placed over the supports.
continuous span bending: be = bm + 4/3 (1 - x / l)x
Continuous span bending is to be used if negative bending reinforcing
steel is present over the supports.
For shear (single span or continuous) be = bm + (1 - x / l)x.
But, in no case shall be > 8.9(t c /h), feet.
The Weak Axis Moment (for distribution steel); M(weak axis) = Pbe ,
where w is the distribution parallel to the ribs: 15w
w = l / 2 + b3; but not to exceed l
l = span length; x = location of the load measured from the support;
b2 = load width perpendicular to the flutes; b3 = load width parallel to the flutes.
Suggested Floor Deck Specifications
1. Material and Design SDI Formulas for Construction Loads
1. Composite floor deck shall be type_____ as manufactured by United Clear spans may be used in the formulas.
Steel Deck, Inc. from steel conforming to ASTM A611 or ASTM A653 For checking web crippling (bearing) the uniform loading case of
with a minimum yield point (Fy) of 33 ksi. concrete weight plus 20 psf is used - ASD is used.
2. Floor deck shall extend over three or more spans if possible. [The depth
and gage of floor deck shall be selected to not exceed the unshored spans
as calculated by using LRFD methods under the construction loadings
1234567 R 1 = R 2 = 0.5wl
recommended by SDI.]* Deflection caused by the dead load of wet 1234567 +M = wl 2 8

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concrete and deck shall not exceed L/180 for any span or 3/4". def.* = 0.013wl4 EI
l
3. Live load capacities shall be calculated in accordance with the SDI R1 R2
Composite Deck Design Handbook. The type and gage of the metal or
floor deck shall be selected to carry, by acting compositely with the SPAN 1234567 P
concrete, the superimposed live loads shown on the project drawings 1234567 +M = 0.25Pl + wl 2 8
without exceeding a deflection of 1/360 of the span.
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2. Finishes
1. Galvanizing shall conform to the requirements of ASTM A653 coating
12345678901 R 1 = R 3 = 0.375wl
class G30, G60 or G90 or Federal Specification QQ-S-775e, class d or
12345678901 R2 = 1.25wl
class e.
or 12345678901 V = 0.625 wl at interior support

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+M = 0.070 wl2
l l
2. Primer paint shall be shop applied over cleaned and phosphatized - M = 0.125 wl2
R1 R2 R3 def.* = 0.0054 wl4 EI
steel - paint applied only on the exposed side of the deck. The side of the
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deck that is to be in contact with the concrete is to be uncoated or
galvanized.
SPAN
+M = 0.203 Pl + 0.096 wl 2
3. Installation l l - M = 0.094 Pl + 0.063 wl2
1. Installation of floor deck and accessories shall be done in accordance
with the SDI Manual of Construction with Steel Deck and as shown on
the detailed erection drawings. Welds to supports should be 5/8'’ 1234567890123
1234567890123 R 1 = R 4 = 0.4wl
diameter puddle welds with an average weld spacing of at least 12'’ on
center. Side laps are to be welded at a maximum spacing of 36'’ on
1234567890123 R2 = R3 = 1.10wl
V = 0.60 wl at interior support
+M = 0.08 wl 2
center. (Fasteners other than welds may be acceptable to United Steel l l l
R1 R2 R3 R4 -M = 0.10 wl 2
Deck, Inc.)

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123456789
def.* = 0.0069wl4 EI
2. Floor openings located and detailed on the structural drawings shall be
123456789
cut by the floor deck contractor. Holes for other trades plus any reinforcing
for these holes shall be cut and reinforced by the other trades.
123456789 R2 = 1.20 wl
+M = 0.074 wl2

SPAN l l l - M = 0.117 wl2

V = 0.617 wl at interior support
R1 R2 R3 R4
4. Concrete
P
1. Placement of concrete shall conform to the applicable sections of the
ACI Specifications. If buggies are used, the deck shall be planked to
+ M = 0.20 Pl + 0.094 wl 2
prevent damage.
l l l
2. Calcium Chloride: Calcium Chloride (or any admixture containing
chloride salts ) shall not be used in concrete placed on products
manufactured by United Steel Deck, Inc. For single spans only, the concrete load shall include either an additional 50% of the
concrete weight or 30 psf whichever is less.
* Deflection is to be calculated using only concrete plus deck weights uniformly
distributed over all spans.

* Eliminate this clause if shoring is allowed. Key

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uniform concrete load concentrated man or equipment load (150
123456 lbs./ft. of width unfactored)
123456
uniform construction l clear span
load (20 psf, unfactored)

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Example Problem (COMPOSITE FLOOR DECK)

Composite section properties

THIS EXAMPLE PROBLEM USES 20 GAGE (t = 0.0358") 2" LOK FLOOR COMPOSITE Calculate the composite section properties and the allowable uniform load
DECK MADE FROM STEEL WITH A 33 ksi (MINIMUM) YIELD POINT. THE DECK
for the deck slab combination. The clear span is 9'. No negative
PROPERTIES (PER FOOT OF WIDTH) HAVE BEEN CALCULATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH
bending reinforcing is used over the beams, so the composite slab will be
THE AMERICAN IRON AND STEEL INSTITUTE (AISI) SPECIFICATIONS AND ARE:
a simple span.
I = 0.420 in.4, SP = 0.367 in.3 , (SECTION MODULUS IN POSITIVE BENDING);
Sn = 0.387 in.3, (SECTION MODULUS IN NEGATIVE BENDING); As = 0.54 in.2; n = Es Ec = 9; As = 0.54 in.2 ; I = 0.42; As and I are per foot of width.
Rb = 1010 lbs.; φVn = 2410 lbs.; w = 1.8 psf. Rb IS THE ASD INTERIOR WEB
CRIPPLING CAPACITY BASED ON A 5" BEARING AND φV IS THE FACTORED DECK SHEAR
Determine the “cracked” I. This calculation is the standard ASD calculation
STRENGTH. SDI TOLERANCES APPLY. THE CONCRETE PROPERTIES ARE:
which assumes all concrete below the neutral axis is cracked. The
f 'c = 3 ksi; DENSITY = 145 pcf. THE RATIO OF THE MODULI, n = Es/Ec = 9. concrete is transformed into equivalent steel.
12 = 1.333
Unshored Span Calculation n
Calculate the maximum unshored clear span for the three span condition of
the deck with a 4.5" slab. 12345
12345
The resistance factors and the load factors are provided by the AISI 12345
12345
Specifications. The load factors are 1.6 for concrete weight, 1.4 for 12345
12345
a

construction loading of men and equipment, and 1.2 for the deck dead N.A
4.5 = h
load. It is important to remember that these factors are for the deck under Ζ
the concrete placement loads; when the slab has cured, and the system is CG of deck
composite, the factors are different. y

REFER TO PAGE 17 FOR FIGURE SHOWING 3 SPAN CONDITION. Z = h - y - a = 4.5 - 1 - a

w1 = wconcrete = 42 psf.; wdeck = 1.8 psf. Moments (of areas) about the neutral axis (N.A.) are summed in order to
Web crippling, shear, and the interaction of bending and web crippling are locate the N.A.
checked with two spans loaded. (12 n)a(a 2) - AsZ = 0: 1.333a2 2 - 0.54(3.5 - a) = 0
Solving for a shows a = 1.33"; 1.33 < 2.5 O.K. ; Z = 2.173
Check negative bending with two spans loaded:
-M = 0.117l 2(1.6x42 + 1.4x20 + 1.2x1.8) = 0.95(33000)(0.387) 12; l = 9.42'
Ic = 1.333(1.33)3 3 + 0.54(2.173)2 + 0.42 = 4.02 in.4
The cracked section modulus = Ic (h -yc) = 4.02 (4.5 - 1.33) = Sc =
Check positive bending with one span loaded with concrete and the
1.27 in.3 . The table printout shows 1.26, which checks.
concentrated load:
+M = 0.20(1.4x150)l + 0.094l 2(1.6 x 42+1.2x1.8) = 0.95(33000)(0.367) 12; l = 9.33'
Determine the “uncracked” moment of inertia (Iuc). The concrete is again
transformed into equivalent steel.
Check interior web crippling (note 1/3 stress increase allowed for ASD 1.333
temporary loading for web crippling):
Ri = 1.20(42 + 20 + 1.8) l = (1010 x 1.33); l = 17.55' 123456
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φV = 0.617(1.6 x 42 + 1.4 x 20 + 1.2 x 1.8)l = 2410; l = 40.12' 123456
Shear or bending alone will not control, but the interaction of shear and 2.5
123456
123456 .667
bending could. The AISI equation for interaction is: 123456
123456
123456 123
123
(Mapplied φMn)2 + (Vapplied φVn)2 < 1.0 123
Mapplied = 0.117l 2(1.6 x 42 + 1.4 x 20 + 1.2 x 1.8)12 = 136.7l 2 inch lbs. 123
2 123
123
φMn = 0.95 (33000)(.387) = 12132 123
Vapplied = (1.6 x 42 + 1.4 x 20 + 1.2 x 1.8)0.617l = 60.07l
(136.7l 2 12132)2 + (60.07l 2410)2 = 1.0
Using the top of the slab as the reference line:
Solving for l yields l = 9.29'
yuc = Σ Ay = 1.333(2.5)2 2 + 0.667(2)(2.5 + 2 2) + 0.54(2.5 + 2 - 1) = 2.06 in.
Check deflection with y = l 180 and with y = 0.75" limits;
ΣA 2.5(1.333) + 0.54 + 0.667(2)
y = l(12) 180 = 0.0069(42 + 1.8)l4(1728) (29.5 x 106 x 0.420); l = 11.64'
and the uncracked I is:
y = 0.75 = 0.0069(42 + 1.8)l4(1728) (29.5 x 106 x 0.420); l = 11.55'
Iuc = 1.33(2.5)3 12 + 1.333(2.5)(2.06 - 2.5 2)2 + 0.42 + 0.54(4.5 - 2.06 -
Combined bending shear governs, tables show maximum unshored span 1)2 + 0.667(2)3 12 + 0.667 (2) (4.5 - 2 2 - 2.06)2 = 8.67 in.4
of 9.27. Iav = (Ic + Iuc) 2 = (4.02 + 8.67) 2 = 6.3 in.4

EX AMPLE PROBLEM
EXAMPLE
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Calculate the unfactored (allowable) live load for the case with no studs.
The clear span is 9'.
The factored moment is; φM0 = φFy Sc , where Sc is the section modulus of
the cracked section as previously determined, and the φ factor is 0.85.
φM0 = 0.85(33000)1.26 = 35343 inch pounds = 35.34 inch kips. The
printout shows 35.43 which checks within 1%.
Unless negative bending reinforcement is present, the composite slab is
assumed to be single span. For a single span, the unfactored uniform
(live) load (wl ) is found by:
φM0 = (1.6wl + 1.2 wd )l2(12) 8 = 35343; wd = dead load = 42 + 1.8 =
43.8 use 44; l = 9’.
Solving for wl shows wl = 150 psf rounded to the nearest 5 psf.
Check the deflection if the applied load is 150 psf.
With no negative reinforcing, the composite slab is a single span.
∆ = 0.013 wll4 EIav = 0.013(150)94(1728) (29.5 x 106 x 6.3) = 0.12"
which is l 900 and should be O.K.
Check the factored vertical shear capacity:
φVsteel deck= 2410 pounds (per foot of width).
φVconcrete = 0.85(2)(f 'c)½Ac = 0.85(2)(3000)½ (32.6) = 3035 pounds = 3040
use
φVnt = 2410 + 3040 = 5450 pounds.
Check the concrete shear control limit: 0.85(4)(f 'c)0.5Ac = 2(3040) = 6080 lbs.
5450 < 6080 pounds. ( The tabulated value is 5450 - checks)
The unfactored (allowable) live load if shear controls ( wv ) is found by:
5450 = (1.6wv + 1.2 x 44)(9) 2; wv = 724 psf. So obviously shear does
not control the live load.
The number of studs required to develop 100% of the factored moment is
given by:
Ns = Fy(As - Awebs 2 - Abot.flange) [0.221(f 'cEc)0.5]; the numerator of this
equation is specific to the deck being used and the denominator is AISC
equation I5-1. For this 20 gage 2" x 12" deck
Ns = 33 x 7.7 x 0.0358 21.92 = 0.42 studs per foot (The printout shows
0.43 because of round off.)
The inverse 1.0 0.43 = 2.33 which means a stud is required every 2.33'
in order to achieve the full factored moment.
The full factored moment is φMn = 0.85FyAs(d-a 2). In this equation a is
the depth of the concrete compression block and is given by
a = AsFy (0.85 f 'cb) where b is 12".
a = 0.54(33000) (0.85 x 3000 x 12) = 0.58”; d is measured from the top
of the slab to the centroid of the deck and is 3.5".
φMn = 0.85(33000)0.54(3.5 - 0.58 2) = 48622 inch pounds. The printout
shows 48.60 inch kips, which checks.
Since Ns = 0.43 and 1 Ns = 2.33', studs spaced at 1' and 2' will develop
the full factored moment of 48.60 inch kips, and with no studs the compos-
ite slab develops 35.43 inch kips. If studs are spaced at 3' (1/3 =0.33 studs
per foot) then the composite slab capacity is found by interpolation:
φMn = 35.43 + (48.60 - 35.43)0.33 0.43 = 45.54 inch kips.
EX AMPLE PROBLEM, CONT’D.
EXAMPLE
Concentrated Load
Check the ability of the example composite slab to carry a 2000 pound
concentrated load over an area of 4.5" x 4.5"; the load can occur at any
location in the span. No other live load will be acting at the same time.
Assume that there is no negative bending reinforcing steel in the slab
over the supports even though there will be wire mesh. The wire mesh
usually is not sufficient to supply the total negative bending needs; in this
problem we will also determine the wire mesh required to act as
distribution steel. If moving loads can cross into adjacent spans, such as
a fork lift truck, negative bending reinforcement is recommended.
Since there is no negative steel, the composite slab is considered to be
simple span.
clear span = l = 9' = 108"; b2 = b3 = 4.5"; bm = b2 + 2tc + 2tt; where tc is
the concrete cover over the top of the deck , and tt is the thickness of any
topping; h is the total thickness exclusive of the topping. In this case, h =
4.5", tc = 2.5" and tt = 0".
bm = 4.5 + 2(2.5) + 0 = 9.5"
For moment, and for determining the distribution steel, put the load in the
center of the span.
be = bm + 2(1- x l)x; where x is the location of the load which is l 2.
be = 9.5 + 2(1 - 54 108)54 = 63.5"; but be is not to exceed 8.9(tc h) in feet.
8.9(2.5 4.5)(12) = 59"; be = 59".
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be
b3 w
b2
For checking vertical shear, put the load one slab depth away from the
beam, x = h:
bve = bm + (1 - h l)x = 9.5 + (1- 4.5 108)(4.5) = 13.8". 13.8 < 59, so
for Moment use be = 59" and for shear bve = 13.8".
Live load moment (per foot of width) = Pl 4 = (1.6)2000(9 4)(12 59)12
1000 = 17.57 inch kips. Where 1.6 is the load factor and (12 59) is the
distribution factor.
wd = total dead load = 42 + 1.8 = 43.8 use 44 psf.
Dead load moment = wdl2 8 = 1.2(44)92(12) 8000 = 6.42 inch kips.
17.57 + 6.42 = 23.99 inch kips.
φMno ,the factored resisting moment without studs, is = 35.34 inch kips;
35.34 > 23.99 O.K. (continued on next page)
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V = 1.6(2000)(12 13.8) + 1.2(44)9 2 = 3020 lbs. φVnt = 5450 lbs.;
5450 > 3020 O.K.
Find the required distribution steel (welded wire mesh):
M2 = weak direction moment = Pbe (15W);
W = l 2 + b3 = 54 + 4.5 = 58.5" < 108"
M2 = 1.6(2000)(59)(12) (15 x 58.5) = 2582 inch pounds (per ft.)
Assume that the wire mesh is located 1/2" above the top deck surface so
that d = 2". (In the positive moment region)
Mr =0.85AsFy(2-a 2); In this equation As is the area (per ft.) of the wire
mesh which has an Fy of 60 ksi. If bars are being investigated, the Fy
would have to be adjusted accordingly. (Note that φ is 0.9 in the ACI but
is 0.85 in the SDI method.)
a = AsFy (0.85f'cb), where b is 12"; assume As is the area of 6 x 6 W1.4 x
1.4 mesh, which is the least allowed by SDI. As = 0.028 in.2 (per ft.).
a = 0.028(60000) (0.85 x 3000 x 12) = 0.055"
φMweak = 0.85(0.028)(60000)(2 - .055 2) = 2816 inch lbs per foot of width.
2816 > 2582 O.K. The SDI minimum welded wire mesh is sufficient.
Check the deflection under the concentrated load:
Iav = 6.3 in.4 ft. of width.
Put the load in the center of the span, and, for simplicity, use concentrated
load coefficients.
y = Pl3 (48EI); P (per foot) = 2000(12) 59 = 407 lbs.
y = 407(9)3(1728) (48 x 29.5 x 106 x 6.3) = 0.06"
0.06" is approximately l 1800, this should be O.K.
All model building codes require, for some building classifications, the slab
to be capable of carrying a 1000 or 2000 lb. load over a 30" x 30" area.
The methods shown in this example problem can be used for that
particular loading - the footprint of the load would, of course, be larger.
This code requirement will probably never be the controlling factor for a
steel deck composite slab.
In most cases building codes or other reference literature will call for a
uniform live load. For instance the 1996 BOCA code calls for offices to
be capable of carrying 50 psf, lobbies 100 psf, and corridors 80 psf.
These loads can be looked up directly in the Lok-Floor and B-Lok tables
since the tables have printed L, the live load, by solving the equation
φMn = (1.6L + 1.2D) l2/8 for L.
The dead load, D, is taken as the slab and deck weight as shown in the
example problem. Although it is possible that some load combination
other than 1.6L + 1.2D may control, in most cases this combination is
critical. For any combination of loading, the φM values can be used to
calculate the limits.
N-LOK
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N-LOK
N Lok is a special version of composite deck. It was originally conceived
as a second use for the N tooling used to make 3" deep roof deck.
Unfortunately the rib dimension of the deck is narrow and the w/h ratio is
too low to use it efficiently with shear studs for composite beams. The N
Lok properties table is therefore shown for the “no stud” case only. N
Lok is particulary useful in applications that use the product as roof deck
with the intention of later ripping off the roof and pouring a floor.
N-LOK Example Problem
20 gage N Lok is to be used on a 10' clear span (3 span condition) with a
5.5" slab of normal weight concrete. Assume no negative bending
reinforcing steel is used. Determine the live load.
From the tables: Maximum Unshored Span = 11.20' > 10' O.K.
φMno = 40.18 in.k.
Iav = 8.0 in4
φVnt = 3930 lbs. (note this is less than the deck
capacity alone, the ultimate shear strength of the
concrete controls).
φVn = 5020 lbs. (deck alone)
Check bending:
w d = 40 + 2.4 = 42.4 use 43 psf
40.18 x 1000 = (1.6wl + 1.2 x 43)102(12)/8
wl = 135 psf
Check shear:
V = 5020 = (1.6wl + 1.2 x 43)10/2
wl = 595 psf
Check deflection with def. = l 360 = 10(12) = 0.33"
360
0.33 = 0.013 wl(10) 1728/(29.5 x 106 x 8.0)
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wl = 347 psf
Bending controls. The allowable live load is 135 psf.
The Composite Properties are a list of values for the composite slab. The
slab depth is the distance from the bottom of the steel deck to the top of the
slab in inches as shown on the sketch. U.L. ratings generally refer to the
cover over the top of the deck so it is important to be aware of the difference
in names. Ac is the area of concrete available to resist shear, in.2 per foot of
width. W is the concrete weight in pounds per ft.2. Sc is the section modulus
of the “cracked” concrete composite slab; in.3 per foot of width. Iav is the
average of the “cracked” and “uncracked” moments of inertia of the
transformed composite slab; in.4 per foot of width. The Iav transformed section
analysis is based on steel; therefore, to calculate deflections the appropriate
modulus of elasticity to use is 29.5 x 106 psi. φMno is the factored resisting
moment of the composite slab with no studs on the beams (the deck is
attached to the beams or walls on which it is resting) inch kips per foot of
width. φVnt is the factored vertical shear resistance of the composite system;
it is the sum of the shear resistances of the steel deck and the concrete but is
not allowed to exceed φ4(f'c)½Ac; pounds (per foot of width). The next three
columns list the maximum unshored spans in feet; these values are
obtained by using the construction loading requirements of the SDI;
combined bending and shear, deflection, and interior reactions are
considered in calculating these values.
 NO STUDS Fy = 33ksi f 'c = 3 ksi 145 and 115 pcf concrete

N-LOK t

Slab Depth
3"

8"
24" cover

DECK PROPERTIES The Deck Section Properties are per foot of

Gage t w As I Sp Sn Rb φ Vn
width. The I value is for positive bending (in.4);
t is the gage thickness in inches; w is the weight
22 0.0295 2.0 0.586 0.636 0.374 0.424 1090 3410 in pounds per square foot; Sp and Sn are the
20 0.0358 2.4 0.712 0.819 0.492 0.541 1580 5020 section moduli for positive and negative bending
19 0.0418 2.8 0.831 1.001 0.584 0.647 2112 6000
18 0.0474 3.2 0.942 1.194 0.680 0.740 2700 6980 (in.3); Rb and φVn. are the interior reaction and
16 0.0598 4.0 1.189 1.624 0.882 0.933 4020 8770 the shear in pounds (per foot of width).
COMPOSITE PROPERTIES
Normal Weight Concrete (145 pcf) Light Weight Concrete (115 pcf)
Slab Ac W Sc Iav φMno φVnt Max. unshored spans, ft. W Sc Iav φMno φVnt Max. unshored spans, ft.
Depth in 2 psf in 3 in 4 in.k lbs. 1 span 2 span 3 span psf in 3 in 4 in.k lbs. 1 span 2 span 3 span
5.50 21.1 40 1.20 7.4 33.63 3930 7.01 9.45 9.56 32 1.13 5.7 31.67 2950 7.63 10.24 10.37
6.00 23.6 46 1.42 9.7 39.78 4390 6.65 8.98 9.09 37 1.34 7.5 37.57 3290 7.25 9.76 9.88
22 gage

6.25 24.9 49 1.53 11.0 4 2 . 9 6 4 6 3 0 6.49 8.78 8.88 39 1.45 8.5 40.64 3470 7.08 9.55 9.66
6.50 26.2 52 1.65 12.5 46.20 4870 6.34 8.59 8.69 42 1.56 9.6 43.78 3650 6.93 9.35 9.46
7.00 28.8 59 1.88 15.8 52.85 5370 6.07 8.24 8.34 46 1.79 12.1 50.22 4030 6.65 8.99 9.09
7.25 30.2 62 2.00 17.6 56.24 5620 5.97 8.08 8.18 49 1.91 13.5 53.53 4220 6.52 8.82 8.92
7.50 31.6 65 2.13 19.6 59.67 5880 5.90 7.94 8.03 51 2.03 15.0 56.87 4410 6.40 8.67 8.77
8.00 34.4 71 2.38 24.1 66.64 6410 5.75 7.66 7.75 56 2.27 18.3 63.68 4810 6.18 8.38 8.48
8.25 35.9 74 2.50 26.6 70.17 6690 5.68 7.54 7.63 58 2.39 20.1 67.13 5010 6.08 8.25 8.34
8.50 37.4 77 2.63 29.2 73.73 6890 5.62 7.42 7.51 61 2.52 22.1 70.62 5220 5.99 8.12 8.22
5.50 21.1 40 1.43 8.0 40.18 3930 8 . 2 6 1 0 . 8 3 11.20 32 1.34 6.3 37.68 2950 9 . 0 2 11.69 1 2 . 0 8
6.00 23.6 46 1.69 10.5 47.49 4390 7.82 10.32 10.67 37 1.59 8.2 44.67 3290 8 . 5 6 11.18 11.55
20 gage

6.25 24.9 49 1.83 12.0 51.29 4630 7.63 10.09 10.43 39 1.72 9.3 48.31 3470 8 . 3 6 1 0 . 9 4 11.31
6.50 26.2 52 1.97 13.5 55.16 4870 7.45 9.87 10.20 42 1.86 10.5 52.04 3650 8 . 1 7 1 0 . 7 2 11.08
7.00 28.8 59 2.25 17.1 63.12 5370 7.13 9.48 9.80 46 2.13 13.2 59.74 4030 7.82 10.32 10.67
7.25 30.2 62 2.40 19.0 67.19 5620 7.01 9.30 9.61 49 2.27 14.7 63.68 4220 7.67 10.14 10.48

Light
7.50 31.6 65 2.54 21.2 71.30 5880 6.92 9.13 9.43 51 2.41 16.3 67.68 4410 7.53 9.96 10.30
8.00 34.4 71 2.84 25.9 79.67 6410 6.74 8.81 9.11 56 2.70 19.9 75.83 4810 7.26 9.64 9.96
8.25 35.9 74 2.99 28.5 83.92 6690 6.66 8.66 8.95 58 2.85 21.9 79.97 5010 7.14 9.49 9.80
8.50 37.4 77 3.14 31.3 88.20 6960 6.58 8.52 8.81 61 3.00 24.0 84.15 5220 7.03 9.34 9.65
5.50 21.1 40 1.65 8.6 46.24 3930 9 . 1 3 11.83 1 2 . 2 2 32 1.54 6.8 43.24 2950 9.99 12.75 13.18

Weight
6.00 23.6 46 1.95 11.3 5 4 . 6 2 4 3 9 0 8 . 6 4 11.27 11.65 37 1.83 8.8 51.20 3290 9.47 12.20 12.61
19gage

6.25 24.9 49 2.10 12.8 58.98 4630 8 . 4 3 11.02 11.39 39 1.97 10.0 55.37 3470 9 . 2 4 11.94 1 2 . 3 5
6.50 26.2 52 2.26 14.4 63.44 4870 8 . 2 3 1 0 . 7 8 11.14 42 2.13 11.3 5 9 . 6 5 3 6 5 0 9 . 0 3 11.71 1 2 . 1 0
7.00 28.8 59 2.59 18.2 72.60 5370 7.87 10.35 10.70 46 2.44 14.1 68.47 4030 8 . 6 4 11.27 11.65
7.25 30.2 62 2.76 20.3 77.29 5620 7.73 10.16 10.50 49 2.60 15.7 73.01 4220 8 . 4 7 11.07 11.44
7.50 31.6 65 2.93 22.5 82.05 5880 7.63 9.97 10.31 51 2.77 17.5 77.61 4410 8 . 3 1 1 0 . 8 8 11.25
8.00 34.4 71 3.27 27.5 91.72 6410 7.43 9.63 9.95 56 3.10 21.3 87.01 4810 8.01 10.53 10.88
8.25 35.9 74 3.44 30.3 96.63 6690 7.34 9.47 9.79 58 3.27 23.4 91.78 5010 7.87 10.36 10.71
8.50 37.4 77 3.62 33.3 101.58 6960 7.26 9.32 9.63 61 3.44 25.6 96.61 5220 7.76 10.20 10.55
5.50 21.1 40 1.85 9.2 51.92 3930 9.97 12.63 13.05 32 1.73 7.3 48.45 2950 10.92 13.61 14.07
6.00 23.6 46 2.18 12.0 61.26 4390 9.43 12.03 12.44 37 2.04 9.4 57.29 3290 10.34 13.02 13.46
18 gage

6.25 24.9 49 2.36 13.6 66.13 4630 9 . 1 9 11.77 1 2 . 1 6 39 2.21 10.7 61.93 3470 10.09 12.75 13.18
6.50 26.2 52 2.54 15.3 71.12 4870 8 . 9 7 11.52 11.90 42 2.38 12.0 66.69 3650 9.86 12.50 12.92
7.00 28.8 59 2.90 19.2 81.38 5370 8 . 5 8 11.06 11.43 46 2.73 15.0 76.54 4030 9.43 12.03 12.44
7.25 30.2 62 3.09 21.4 86.64 5620 8 . 4 3 1 0 . 8 5 11.22 49 2.91 16.7 81.61 4220 9 . 2 4 11.82 1 2 . 2 2
7.50 31.6 65 3.28 23.8 91.97 5880 8 . 3 1 1 0 . 6 5 11.01 51 3.09 18.5 86.76 4410 9 . 0 6 11.62 1 2 . 0 1
8.00 34.4 71 3.67 29.0 102.83 6410 8.10 10.29 10.63 56 3.47 22.6 97.28 4810 8 . 7 3 11.24 11.62
8.25 35.9 74 3.86 31.9 108.34 6690 8.00 10.12 10.46 58 3.66 24.8 102.64 5010 8 . 5 8 11.07 11.44
8.50 37.4 77 4.06 3 5 . 0 113.91 6 9 6 0 7.90 9.96 10.29 61 3.85 27.1 108.05 5220 8 . 4 6 1 0 . 9 0 11.27
5.50 21.1 40 2.29 1 0 . 3 5 1 . 9 2 3 9 3 0 11.55 14.11 1 4 . 5 9 32 2.13 8.2 48.45 2950 12.67 15.20 15.71
6.00 23.6 46 2.69 13.4 61.26 4390 10.91 13.46 13.91 37 2.51 10.6 57.29 3290 11.99 1 4 . 5 4 1 5 . 0 3
16 gage

6.25 24.9 49 2.91 15.2 66.13 4630 10.63 13.16 13.60 39 2.71 12.0 61.93 3470 11.69 1 4 . 2 5 1 4 . 7 3
6.50 26.2 52 3.12 17.1 71.12 4870 10.38 12.88 13.32 42 2.92 13.5 66.69 3650 11.41 1 3 . 9 7 1 4 . 4 4
7.00 28.8 59 3.58 21.4 81.38 5370 9.91 12.38 12.80 46 3.34 16.8 76.54 4030 10.92 13.46 13.91
7.25 30.2 62 3.81 23.8 86.64 5620 9.74 12.15 12.56 49 3.57 18.7 81.61 4220 10.69 13.22 13.67
7.50 31.6 65 4.04 26.4 91.97 5880 9 . 6 0 11.93 1 2 . 3 3 51 3.79 20.7 86.76 4410 10.48 13.00 13.44
8.00 34.4 71 4.52 32.1 102.83 6410 9 . 3 5 11.52 11.91 56 4.25 25.2 97.28 4810 10.10 12.58 13.01
8.25 35.9 74 4.77 35.3 108.34 6690 9 . 2 4 11.34 11.72 58 4.49 27.6 102.64 5010 9.92 12.39 12.81
8.50 37.4 77 5.01 3 8 . 6 113.91 6 9 6 0 9 . 1 2 11.16 11.53 61 4.73 30.2 108.05 5220 9.77 12.20 12.61

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 1.5 x 6" DECK Fy = 33ksi f 'c = 3 ksi 145 pcf concrete

United Steel Deck, Inc.

B-LOK
6"
t

Slab Depth
1½"

30" cover shown (36" preferred)

The Deck Section Properties are per foot of width. The I DECK PROPERTIES
value is for positive bending (in.4); t is the gage thickness in Gage t w As I Sp Sn Rb φVn studs
inches; w is the weight in pounds per square foot; Sp and Sn
are the section moduli for positive and negative bending (in.3); 22 0.0295 1.6 0.470 0.165 0.195 0.206 1320 2620 0.43
Rb and φVn. are the interior reaction and the shear in pounds 20 0.0358 1.9 0.570 0.212 0.247 0.260 1880 3170 0.52
19 0.0418 2.3 0.670 0.260 0.292 0.304 2500 3680 0.61
(per foot of width); studs is the number of studs required per foot 18 0.0474 2.6 0.760 0.308 0.337 0.349 3200 4160 0.69
in order to obtain the full resisting moment, φMnf. 16 0.0598 3.3 0.960 0.400 0.434 0.439 4750 5210 0.87

COMPOSITE PROPERTIES
The Composite Properties are a list of values for the Slab φM nf Ac Vol. W Sc Iav φMno φVnt Max. unshored spans, ft. Awwf
composite slab. The slab depth is the distance from the Depth in.k in2 ft3/ft2 psf in3 in3 in.k lbs. 1span 2span 3span
bottom of the steel deck to the top of the slab in inches as 4.00 38.19 21.3 0.255 37 0.96 4.0 27.04 3970 4.78 6.37 6.45 0.023
shown on the sketch. U.L. ratings generally refer to the cover 4.50 44.78 24.8 0.297 43 1.16 5.7 32.65 4610 4.54 6.07 6.15 0.027
22 gage

over the top of the deck so it is important to be aware of the 4.75 48.07 26.5 0.318 46 1.27 6.7 35.52 4940 4.44 5.94 6.01 0.029
5.00 51.37 28.3 0.339 49 1.37 7.8 38.42 5260 4.34 5.82 5.89 0.032
difference in names. φMnf is the factored resisting moment 5.50 57.96 32.1 0.380 55 1.58 10.4 44.29 5610 4.16 5.60 5.66 0.036
provided by the composite slab when the “full” number of 5.75 61.26 34.0 0.401 58 1.68 11.8 47.26 5790 4.08 5.49 5.56 0.038
studs as shown in the upper table are in place; inch kips (per 6.00 64.55 36.0 0.422 61 1.79 13.4 50.25 5970 4.02 5.40 5.46 0.041
foot of width). Ac is the area of concrete available to resist 6.50 71.15 40.1 0.464 67 2.01 17.1 56.26 6350 3.93 5.22 5.29 0.045
6.75 74.44 42.2 0.484 70 2.11 19.1 59.29 6550 3.88 5.14 5.20 0.047
shear, in.2 per foot of width. Vol. is the volume of concrete in 7.00 77.74 44.3 0.505 73 2.22 21.3 62.33 6750 3.84 5.07 5.13 0.050
ft.3 per ft.2 needed to make up the slab; no allowance for frame 4.00 45.45 21.3 0.255 37 1.15 4.3 32.21 3970 5.57 7.45 7.54 0.023
or deck deflection is included. W is the concrete weight in 4.50 53.44 24.8 0.297 43 1.39 6.1 38.94 4610 5.28 7.09 7.17 0.027
20 gage

pounds per ft.2. Sc is the section modulus of the “cracked” 4.75 57.44 26.5 0.318 46 1.51 7.2 42.37 4940 5.15 6.93 7.01 0.029
5.00 61.44 28.3 0.339 49 1.63 8.4 45.85 5280 5.04 6.78 6.86 0.032
concrete composite slab; in.3 per foot of width. Iav is the 5.50 69.43 32.1 0.380 55 1.89 11.1 52.91 5970 4.83 6.51 6.58 0.036
average of the “cracked” and “uncracked” moments of inertia 5.75 73.43 34.0 0.401 58 2.01 12.7 56.48 6340 4.73 6.38 6.46 0.038
of the transformed composite slab; in.4 per foot of width. The Iav 6.00 77.43 36.0 0.422 61 2.14 14.4 60.08 6520 4.65 6.27 6.34 0.041
transformed section analysis is based on steel; therefore, to 6.50 85.42 40.1 0.464 67 2.40 18.2 67.32 6900 4.54 6.06 6.13 0.045
6.75 89.42 42.2 0.484 70 2.53 20.4 70.97 7100 4.49 5.96 6.03 0.047
calculate deflections the appropriate modulus of elasticity to use 7.00 93.42 44.3 0.505 73 2.66 22.7 74.63 7300 4.44 5.87 5.94 0.050
is 29.5 x 106 psi. φMno is the factored resisting moment of the 4.00 52.41 21.3 0.255 37 1.33 4.6 37.25 3970 6.19 8.30 8.39 0.023
composite slab if there are no studs on the beams (the deck 4.50 61.81 24.8 0.297 43 1.61 6.6 45.06 4610 5.86 7.88 7.97 0.027
19gage

is attached to the beams or walls on which it is resting) inch 4.75 66.51 26.5 0.318 46 1.75 7.7 49.07 4940 5.72 7.70 7.79 0.029
5.00 71.20 28.3 0.339 49 1.89 8.9 53.12 5280 5.58 7.53 7.61 0.032
kips (per foot of width). φVnt is the factored vertical shear 5.50 80.60 32.1 0.380 55 2.19 11.8 61.34 5970 5.34 7.22 7.30 0.036
resistance of the composite system; it is the sum of the shear 5.75 85.30 34.0 0.401 58 2.34 13.5 65.51 6340 5.24 7.08 7.16 0.038
resistances of the steel deck and the concrete but is not 6.00 90.00 36.0 0.422 61 2.48 15.3 69.70 6700 5.15 6.95 7.03 0.041
allowed to exceed φ4(f'c)½Ac; pounds (per foot of width). The 6.50 99.39 40.1 0.464 67 2.79 19.3 78.16 7410 5.02 6.71 6.79 0.045
6.75 104.09 42.2 0.484 70 2.94 21.6 82.43 7610 4.96 6.60 6.68 0.047
next three columns list the maximum unshored spans in 7.00 108.79 44.3 0.505 73 3.09 24.0 86.71 7810 4.91 6.50 6.57 0.050
feet; these values are obtained by using the construction 4.00 58.42 21.3 0.255 37 1.49 4.9 41.73 3970 6.76 8.95 9.19 0.023
loading requirements of the SDI; combined bending and 4.50 69.07 24.8 0.297 43 1.80 6.9 50.50 4610 6.40 8.51 8.72 0.027
18 gage

shear, deflection, and interior reactions are considered in 4.75 74.40 26.5 0.318 46 1.96 8.1 55.00 4940 6.24 8.31 8.51 0.029
5.00 79.73 28.3 0.339 49 2.12 9.4 59.56 5280 6.09 8.12 8.32 0.032
calculating these values. Awwf is the minimum area of welded 5.50 90.39 32.1 0.380 55 2.45 12.4 68.82 5970 5.83 7.78 7.97 0.036
wire fabric recommended for temperature reinforcing in the 5.75 95.72 34.0 0.401 58 2.62 14.2 73.51 6340 5.71 7.63 7.82 0.038
composite slab; square inches per foot. 6.00 101.05 36.0 0.422 61 2.79 16.1 78.24 6700 5.61 7.48 7.67 0.041
6.50 111.71 40.1 0.464 67 3.13 20.3 87.78 7460 5.47 7.21 7.40 0.045
6.75 117.04 42.2 0.484 70 3.30 22.6 92.59 7860 5.40 7.09 7.28 0.047
7.00 122.37 44.3 0.505 73 3.47 25.1 97.42 8260 5.34 6.97 7.16 0.050
4.00 58.42 21.3 0.255 37 1.83 5.4 41.73 3970 7.88 10.00 10.34 0.023
4.50 69.07 24.8 0.297 43 2.21 7.7 50.50 4610 7.45 9.51 9.83 0.027
16 gage

4.75 74.40 26.5 0.318 46 2.41 9.0 55.00 4940 7.25 9.29 9.60 0.029
5.00 79.73 28.3 0.339 49 2.61 10.4 59.56 5280 7.08 9.08 9.39 0.032
5.50 90.39 32.1 0.380 55 3.03 13.7 68.82 5970 6.76 8.70 9.00 0.036
5.75 95.72 34.0 0.401 58 3.23 15.6 73.51 6340 6.62 8.53 8.82 0.038
6.00 101.05 36.0 0.422 61 3.44 17.7 78.24 6700 6.51 8.37 8.65 0.041
6.50 111.71 40.1 0.464 67 3.87 22.2 87.78 7460 6.34 8.07 8.35 0.045
6.75 117.04 42.2 0.484 70 4.08 24.8 92.59 7860 6.26 7.94 8.20 0.047
7.00 122.37 44.3 0.505 73 4.30 27.5 97.42 8260 6.19 7.81 8.07 0.050

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 1.5 x 6" DECK Fy = 33ksi f 'c = 3 ksi 145 pcf concrete

L, Uniform Live Loads, psf *

Slab φMn
Depth in.k 5.00 5.50 6.00 6.50 7.00 7.50 8.00 8.50 9.00 9.50 10.00 10.50 11.00
4.00 38.19 400 400 400 350 295 255 220 190 165 145 130 115 105
22 gage

4.50 44.78 400 400 400 400 345 300 260 225 195 175 155 135 120
5.00 51.37 400 400 400 400 400 345 295 260 225 200 175 155 140
5.50 57.96 400 400 400 400 400 385 335 290 255 225 200 175 155
6.00 64.55 400 400 400 400 400 400 375 325 285 250 220 195 175 area above the arrow
6.50 71.15 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 360 315 275 245 215 195 indicates 1 STUD/FT.
6.75 74.44 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 375 330 290 255 225 200
7.00 77.74 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 390 345 305 270 240 210 area below arrow
4.00 45.45 400 400 400 400 355 305 265 235 205 180 160 145 125
indicates NO STUDS
20 gage

4.50 53.44 400 400 400 400 400 360 315 275 240 215 190 170 150
5.00 61.44 400 400 400 400 400 400 360 315 280 245 220 195 175
5.50 69.43 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 360 315 280 245 220 195
6.00 77.43 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 350 310 275 245 220 * The Uniform Live Loads are based on
6.50 85.42 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 390 345 305 270 240 the LRFD equation φMn = (l.6L+1.2D)l2 8.
6.75 89.42 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 360 320 285 255
7.00 93.42 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 375 335 295 265
Although there are other load combinations
4.00 52.41 400 400 400 400 400 360 310 275 240 215 190 170 150 that may require investigation, this will
19 gage

4.50 61.81 400 400 400 400 400 400 370 320 285 250 225 200 180 control most of the time. The equation
5.00 71.20 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 370 330 290 260 230 205 assumes there is no negative bending
5.50 80.60 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 370 330 295 260 235
6.00 90.00 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 370 325 295 260
reinforcement over the beams and
6.50 99.39 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 360 325 290 therefore each composite slab is a single
6.75 104.09 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 380 340 305 span. Two sets of values are shown; φMnf
7.00 108.79 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 395 355 320 is used to calculate the uniform load when
4.00 58.42 400 400 400 400 400 400 350 305 270 240 215 185 160
the full required number of studs is present;
18 gage

4.50 69.07 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 365 320 285 255 225 205
5.00 79.73 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 370 330 295 265 235 φMno is used to calculate the load when no
5.50 90.39 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 375 335 300 270 studs are present. A straight line
6.00 101.05 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 375 335 300 interpolation can be done if the average
6.50 111.71 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 370 330
6.75 117.04 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 390 350
number of studs is between zero and the
7.00 122.37 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 365 required number needed to develop the
4.00 58.42 400 400 400 400 400 400 350 305 270 240 215 185 160 “full” factored moment. The tabulated loads
16 gage

4.50 69.07 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 365 320 285 255 225 205 are checked for shear controlling (it seldom
5.00 79.73 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 370 330 295 265 235
5.50 90.39 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 375 335 300 270
does), and also limited to a live load
6.00 101.05 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 375 335 300 deflection of 1/360 of the span.
6.50 111.71 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 370 330
6.75 117.04 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 390 350 An upper limit of 400 psf has been applied
7.00 122.37 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 365
4.00 27.04 400 345 285 240 200 170 145 125 110 95 85 75 65
to the tabulated loads. This has been done
to guard against equating large concen-
22 gage

4.50 32.65 400 400 345 290 245 210 180 155 135 115 105 90 80
5.00 38.42 400 400 400 340 290 245 210 185 160 140 120 105 95 trated to uniform loads. Concentrated loads
5.50 44.29 400 400 400 395 335 285 245 215 185 160 140 125 110 may require special analysis and design to
6.00 50.25 400 400 400 400 380 325 280 245 210 185 160 145 125
6.50 56.26 400 400 400 400 400 365 315 275 240 210 185 160 140
take care of servicibility requirements not
6.75 59.29 400 400 400 400 400 385 330 290 250 220 195 170 150 covered by simply using a uniform load
7.00 62.33 400 400 400 400 400 400 350 305 265 230 205 180 160 value. On the other hand, for any load
4.00 32.21 400 400 345 290 245 210 180 155 135 120 105 95 80 combination the values provided by the
20 gage

4.50 38.94 400 400 400 350 295 255 220 190 165 145 130 115 100
5.00 45.85 400 400 400 400 350 300 260 225 200 175 155 135 120
composite properties can be used in the
5.50 52.91 400 400 400 400 400 350 300 260 230 200 180 155 140 calculations.
6.00 60.08 400 400 400 400 400 400 345 300 260 230 205 180 160
6.50 67.32 400 400 400 400 400 400 385 335 295 260 230 205 180 Welded wire fabric in the required amount
6.75 70.97 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 355 310 275 240 215 190
7.00 74.63 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 375 330 290 255 225 200
is assumed for the table values. If welded
4.00 37.25 400 400 400 340 285 245 215 185 160 145 125 110 100 wire fabric is not present, deduct 10%
19 gage

4.50 45.06 400 400 400 400 350 300 260 225 200 175 155 135 120 from the listed loads.
5.00 53.12 400 400 400 400 400 355 305 270 235 205 185 160 145
5.50 61.34 400 400 400 400 400 400 355 310 270 240 215 190 170
6.00 69.70 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 355 310 275 245 215 190
Refer to the example problems for the use
6.50 78.16 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 350 310 275 245 215 of the tables.
6.75 82.43 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 370 325 290 255 230
7.00 86.71 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 390 345 305 270 240
4.00 41.73 400 400 400 380 325 280 240 210 185 165 145 130 115
18 gage

4.50 50.50 400 400 400 400 395 340 295 255 225 200 175 155 140
5.00 59.56 400 400 400 400 400 400 350 305 270 235 210 185 165
5.50 68.82 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 355 310 275 245 215 195
6.00 70.24 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 355 315 280 250 220
6.50 87.78 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 355 315 280 250
6.75 92.59 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 375 330 295 265
7.00 97.42 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 395 350 310 280
4.00 41.73 400 400 400 380 325 280 240 210 185 165 145 130 115
16 gage

4.50 50.50 400 400 400 400 395 340 295 255 225 200 175 155 140
5.00 59.56 400 400 400 400 400 400 350 305 270 235 210 185 165
5.50 68.82 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 355 310 275 245 215 195
6.00 78.24 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 355 315 280 250 220
6.50 87.78 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 355 315 280 250
6.75 92.59 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 375 330 295 265
7.00 97.42 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 395 350 310 280

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Inverted 1.5 x 6" DECK Fy = 33ksi f 'c = 3 ksi 145 pcf concrete

United Steel Deck, Inc.

INVERTED B-LOK
6"

Slab Depth
1½"

30" cover shown (36" preferred)

The Deck Section Properties are per foot of width. The I DECK PROPERTIES
value is for positive bending (in.4); t is the gage thickness in Gage t w As I Sp Sn Rb φVn studs
inches; w is the weight in pounds per square foot; Sp and Sn
are the section moduli for positive and negative bending (in.3); 22 0.0295 1.6 0.470 0.165 0.206 0.195 1320 2620 0.27
Rb and φVn. are the interior reaction and the shear in pounds 20 0.0358 1.9 0.570 0.212 0.260 0.247 1880 3170 0.33
19 0.0418 2.3 0.670 0.260 0.304 0.292 2500 3680 0.39
(per foot of width); studs is the number of studs required per foot 18 0.0474 2.6 0.760 0.308 0.349 0.337 3200 4160 0.44
in order to obtain the full resisting moment, φMnf. 16 0.0598 3.3 0.960 0.400 0.439 0.434 4750 5210 0.55

COMPOSITE PROPERTIES
The Composite Properties are a list of values for the Slab φM nf Ac Vol. W Sc Iav φMno φVnt Max. unshored spans, ft. Awwf
composite slab. The slab depth is the distance from the Depth in.k in2 ft3/ft2 psf in3 in3 in.k lbs. 1span 2span 3span
bottom of the steel deck to the top of the slab in inches as 4.00 40.82 33.3 0.286 42 1.12 5.1 31.37 5720 4.76 6.37 6.45 0.023
shown on the sketch. U.L. ratings generally refer to the cover 4.50 47.42 38.3 0.328 48 1.32 7.1 37.15 6180 4.54 6.10 6.17 0.027
22 gage

over the top of the deck so it is important to be aware of the 4.75 50.71 40.8 0.349 51 1.43 8.3 40.08 6420 4.45 5.97 6.04 0.029
5.00 54.01 43.3 0.370 54 1.53 9.6 43.04 6650 4.35 5.85 5.92 0.032
difference in names. φMnf is the factored resisting moment 5.50 60.60 48.6 0.411 60 1.75 12.5 49.01 7140 4.19 5.64 5.71 0.036
provided by the composite slab when the “full” number of 5.75 63.89 51.3 0.432 63 1.85 14.2 52.03 7390 4.14 5.55 5.61 0.038
studs as shown in the upper table are in place; inch kips (per 6.00 67.19 54.0 0.453 66 1.96 16.0 55.05 7650 4.09 5.45 5.52 0.041
foot of width). Ac is the area of concrete available to resist 6.50 73.78 59.6 0.495 72 2.18 20.0 61.14 8170 3.99 5.26 5.35 0.045
6.75 77.08 62.4 0.516 75 2.29 22.3 64.19 8430 3.95 5.18 5.27 0.047
shear, in.2 per foot of width. Vol. is the volume of concrete in 7.00 80.37 65.3 0.536 78 2.40 24.7 67.26 8700 3.91 5.09 5.19 0.050
ft.3 per ft.2 needed to make up the slab; no allowance for frame 4.00 48.65 33.3 0.286 42 1.34 5.5 37.48 6210 5.52 7.27 7.50 0.023
or deck deflection is included. W is the concrete weight in 4.50 56.64 38.3 0.328 48 1.58 7.6 44.40 6730 5.26 6.93 7.16 0.027
20 gage

pounds per ft.2. Sc is the section modulus of the “cracked” 4.75 60.64 40.8 0.349 51 1.71 8.8 47.93 6970 5.14 6.77 7.00 0.029
5.00 64.64 43.3 0.370 54 1.84 10.2 51.48 7200 5.03 6.63 6.85 0.032
concrete composite slab; in.3 per foot of width. Iav is the 5.50 72.63 48.6 0.411 60 2.09 13.3 58.67 7690 4.84 6.37 6.58 0.036
average of the “cracked” and “uncracked” moments of inertia 5.75 76.63 51.3 0.432 63 2.22 15.1 62.29 7940 4.77 6.25 6.45 0.038
of the transformed composite slab; in.4 per foot of width. The Iav 6.00 80.62 54.0 0.453 66 2.35 17.0 65.93 8200 4.71 6.13 6.34 0.041
transformed section analysis is based on steel; therefore, to 6.50 88.62 59.6 0.495 72 2.61 21.3 73.26 8720 4.60 5.92 6.12 0.045
6.75 92.62 62.4 0.516 75 2.74 23.6 76.94 8980 4.55 5.82 6.02 0.047
calculate deflections the appropriate modulus of elasticity to use 7.00 96.61 65.3 0.536 78 2.87 26.2 80.64 9250 4.50 5.73 5.92 0.050
is 29.5 x 106 psi. φMno is the factored resisting moment of the 4.00 56.17 33.3 0.286 42 1.55 5.8 43.45 6210 6.09 7.89 8.16 0.023
composite slab if there are no studs on the beams (the deck 4.50 65.57 38.3 0.328 48 1.84 8.1 51.51 7120 5.79 7.52 7.77 0.027
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is attached to the beams or walls on which it is resting) inch 4.75 70.26 40.8 0.349 51 1.98 9.4 55.61 7480 5.66 7.36 7.60 0.029
5.00 74.96 43.3 0.370 54 2.13 10.8 59.75 7710 5.54 7.20 7.44 0.032
kips (per foot of width). φVnt is the factored vertical shear 5.50 84.36 48.6 0.411 60 2.43 14.1 68.13 8200 5.31 6.92 7.15 0.036
resistance of the composite system; it is the sum of the shear 5.75 89.06 51.3 0.432 63 2.58 15.9 72.36 8450 5.24 6.79 7.01 0.038
resistances of the steel deck and the concrete but is not 6.00 93.76 54.0 0.453 66 2.73 17.9 76.61 8710 5.18 6.66 6.89 0.041
allowed to exceed φ4(f'c)½Ac; pounds (per foot of width). The 6.50 103.15 59.6 0.495 72 3.04 22.4 85.18 9230 5.06 6.43 6.65 0.045
6.75 107.85 62.4 0.516 75 3.19 24.9 89.48 9490 5.00 6.33 6.54 0.047
next three columns list the maximum unshored spans in 7.00 112.55 65.3 0.536 78 3.34 27.6 93.80 9760 4.94 6.23 6.44 0.050
feet; these values are obtained by using the construction 4.00 62.68 33.3 0.286 42 1.74 6.1 48.76 6210 6.63 8.46 8.75 0.023
loading requirements of the SDI; combined bending and 4.50 73.34 38.3 0.328 48 2.06 8.5 57.82 7120 6.30 8.07 8.34 0.027
18 gage

shear, deflection, and interior reactions are considered in 4.75 78.67 40.8 0.349 51 2.23 9.8 62.44 7590 6.15 7.89 8.16 0.029
5.00 84.00 43.3 0.370 54 2.39 11.3 67.11 8070 6.01 7.73 7.99 0.032
calculating these values. Awwf is the minimum area of welded 5.50 94.66 48.6 0.411 60 2.73 14.7 76.55 8680 5.77 7.42 7.67 0.036
wire fabric recommended for temperature reinforcing in the 5.75 99.99 51.3 0.432 63 2.90 16.7 81.32 8930 5.69 7.28 7.53 0.038
composite slab; square inches per foot. 6.00 105.32 54.0 0.453 66 3.07 18.8 86.11 9190 5.62 7.15 7.39 0.041
6.50 115.97 59.6 0.495 72 3.41 23.4 95.77 9710 5.48 6.91 7.14 0.045
6.75 121.30 62.4 0.516 75 3.59 26.0 100.63 9970 5.42 6.80 7.02 0.047
7.00 126.63 65.3 0.536 78 3.76 28.8 105.50 10240 5.36 6.69 6.91 0.050
4.00 62.68 33.3 0.286 42 2.14 6.7 48.76 6210 7.60 9.57 9.89 0.023
4.50 73.34 38.3 0.328 48 2.54 9.3 57.82 7120 7.21 9.13 9.44 0.027
16 gage

4.75 78.67 40.8 0.349 51 2.75 10.7 62.44 7590 7.04 8.93 9.23 0.029
5.00 84.00 43.3 0.370 54 2.96 12.4 67.11 8070 6.88 8.74 9.04 0.032
5.50 94.66 48.6 0.411 60 3.38 16.1 76.55 9050 6.60 8.40 8.69 0.036
5.75 99.99 51.3 0.432 63 3.59 18.2 81.32 9550 6.51 8.25 8.52 0.038
6.00 105.32 54.0 0.453 66 3.80 20.5 86.11 10060 6.42 8.10 8.37 0.041
6.50 115.97 59.6 0.495 72 4.23 25.5 95.77 10760 6.27 7.83 8.09 0.045
6.75 121.30 62.4 0.516 75 4.45 28.3 100.63 11020 6.19 7.70 7.96 0.047
7.00 126.63 65.3 0.536 78 4.67 31.3 105.50 11290 6.12 7.58 7.83 0.050

INVERTED B-LOK
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 Inverted 1.5 x 6" DECK Fy = 33ksi f 'c = 3 ksi 145 pcf concrete

L, Uniform Live Loads, psf *

Slab φMn
Depth in.k 5.00 5.50 6.00 6.50 7.00 7.50 8.00 8.50 9.00 9.50 10.00 10.50 11.00
4.00 40.82 400 400 400 370 315 270 235 205 180 155 140 120 110
22 gage

4.50 47.42 400 400 400 400 365 315 270 235 205 180 160 140 125
5.00 54.01 400 400 400 400 400 360 310 270 235 210 185 165 145
5.50 60.60 400 400 400 400 400 400 350 305 265 235 205 185 165
6.00 67.19 400 400 400 400 400 400 385 335 295 260 230 205 180 area above the arrow
6.50 73.78 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 370 325 285 250 225 200 indicates 1 STUD/FT.
6.75 77.08 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 385 340 300 265 235 210
7.00 80.37 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 355 310 275 245 215 area below arrow
4.00 48.65 400 400 400 400 380 330 285 250 220 190 170 150 135
indicates NO STUDS
20 gage

4.50 56.64 400 400 400 400 400 380 330 290 255 225 200 175 160
5.00 64.64 400 400 400 400 400 400 380 330 290 255 230 205 180
5.50 72.63 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 375 325 290 255 230 205
6.00 80.62 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 365 320 285 255 225 * The Uniform Live Loads are based on
6.50 88.62 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 355 315 280 250 the LRFD equation φMn = (l.6L+1.2D)l2 8.
6.75 92.62 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 370 330 290 260
7.00 96.61 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 385 345 305 275
Although there are other load combinations
4.00 56.17 400 400 400 400 400 385 335 290 255 225 200 180 160 that may require investigation, this will
19 gage

4.50 65.57 400 400 400 400 400 400 390 340 300 265 235 210 190 control most of the time. The equation
5.00 74.96 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 390 345 305 270 240 215 assumes there is no negative bending
5.50 84.36 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 385 345 305 270 245
6.00 93.76 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 380 340 305 270
reinforcement over the beams and
6.50 103.15 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 375 335 300 therefore each composite slab is a single
6.75 107.85 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 390 350 315 span. Two sets of values are shown; φMnf
7.00 112.55 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 365 330 is used to calculate the uniform load when
4.00 62.68 400 400 400 400 400 400 375 330 290 255 230 205 185
the full required number of studs is present;
18 gage

4.50 73.34 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 385 340 300 270 240 215
5.00 84.00 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 390 345 310 275 245 φMno is used to calculate the load when no
5.50 94.66 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 390 350 310 280 studs are present. A straight line
6.00 105.32 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 390 345 310 interpolation can be done if the average
6.50 115.97 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 385 345
6.75 121.30 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 360
number of studs is between zero and the
7.00 126.63 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 375 required number needed to develop the
4.00 62.68 400 400 400 400 400 400 375 330 290 255 230 205 185 “full” factored moment. The tabulated loads
16 gage

4.50 73.34 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 385 340 300 270 240 215 are checked for shear controlling (it seldom
5.00 84.00 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 390 345 310 275 245
5.50 94.66 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 390 350 310 280
does), and also limited to a live load
6.00 105.32 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 390 345 310 deflection of 1/360 of the span.
6.50 115.97 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 385 345
6.75 121.30 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 360 An upper limit of 400 psf has been applied
7.00 126.63 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 375
4.00 31.37 400 400 330 275 235 200 170 150 130 110 100 85 75
to the tabulated loads. This has been done
to guard against equating large concen-
22 gage

4.50 37.15 400 400 395 330 280 240 205 175 155 135 120 105 90
5.00 43.04 400 400 400 385 325 275 240 205 180 155 140 120 105 trated to uniform loads. Concentrated loads
5.50 49.01 400 400 400 400 370 315 275 235 205 180 160 140 125 may require special analysis and design to
6.00 55.05 400 400 400 400 400 355 310 265 235 205 180 160 140
6.50 61.14 400 400 400 400 400 400 345 300 260 225 200 175 155
take care of servicibility requirements not
6.75 64.19 400 400 400 400 400 400 360 315 275 240 210 185 165 covered by simply using a uniform load
7.00 67.26 400 400 400 400 400 400 380 330 285 250 220 195 170 value. On the other hand, for any load
4.00 37.48 400 400 400 335 285 245 210 185 160 140 125 110 95 combination the values provided by the
20 gage

4.50 44.40 400 400 400 400 340 290 250 220 190 170 150 130 115
5.00 51.48 400 400 400 400 395 340 295 255 225 195 175 155 135
composite properties can be used in the
5.50 58.67 400 400 400 400 400 390 335 290 255 225 200 175 155 calculations.
6.00 65.93 400 400 400 400 400 400 380 330 290 255 225 200 175
6.50 73.26 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 365 320 285 250 220 195 Welded wire fabric in the required amount
6.75 76.94 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 385 340 300 265 235 205
7.00 80.64 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 355 315 275 245 220
is assumed for the table values. If welded
4.00 43.45 400 400 400 395 335 290 250 220 190 170 150 130 115 wire fabric is not present, deduct 10%
19 gage

4.50 51.51 400 400 400 400 400 345 300 260 230 200 175 155 140 from the listed loads.
5.00 59.75 400 400 400 400 400 400 345 305 265 235 205 185 165
5.50 68.13 400 400 400 400 400 400 395 345 305 270 235 210 190
6.00 76.61 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 390 345 305 270 240 215
Refer to the example problems for the use
6.50 85.18 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 385 340 300 265 240 of the tables.
6.75 89.48 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 355 315 280 250
7.00 93.80 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 375 330 295 265
4.00 48.76 400 400 400 400 380 330 285 250 220 190 170 150 135
18 gage

4.50 57.82 400 400 400 400 400 390 340 295 260 230 205 180 160
5.00 67.11 400 400 400 400 400 400 395 345 305 270 235 210 190
5.50 76.55 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 395 345 305 270 245 215
6.00 86.11 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 390 345 310 275 245
6.50 95.77 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 385 345 305 275
6.75 100.63 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 360 320 290
7.00 105.50 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 380 340 305
4.00 48.76 400 400 400 400 380 330 285 250 220 190 170 150 135
16 gage

4.50 57.82 400 400 400 400 400 390 340 295 260 230 205 180 160
5.00 67.11 400 400 400 400 400 400 395 345 305 370 235 210 190
5.50 76.55 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 395 345 305 270 245 215
6.00 86.11 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 390 345 310 275 245
6.50 95.77 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 385 345 305 275
6.75 100.63 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 360 320 290
7.00 105.50 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 380 340 305

INVERTED B-LOK
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 1.5 x 12" DECK Fy = 33ksi f 'c = 3 ksi 145 pcf concrete

United Steel Deck, Inc.

1.5" LOK-FLOOR
t

Slab Depth
1½"

12"

24" cover

The Deck Section Properties are per foot of width. The I DECK PROPERTIES
value is for positive bending (in.4); t is the gage thickness in Gage t w As I Sp Sn Rb φVn studs
inches; w is the weight in pounds per square foot; Sp and Sn
are the section moduli for positive and negative bending (in.3); 22 0.0295 1.5 0.430 0.189 0.206 0.207 692 1560 0.36
Rb and φVn. are the interior reaction and the shear in pounds 20 0.0358 1.8 0.520 0.237 0.267 0.270 972 1890 0.43
19 0.0418 2.1 0.610 0.276 0.327 0.330 1280 2200 0.51
(per foot of width); studs is the number of studs required per foot 18 0.0474 2.3 0.690 0.313 0.378 0.376 1610 2490 0.57
in order to obtain the full resisting moment, φMnf. 16 0.0598 3.0 0.870 0.395 0.474 0.474 2370 3130 0.72

COMPOSITE PROPERTIES
The Composite Properties are a list of values for the Slab φM nf Ac Vol. W Sc Iav φMno φVnt Max. unshored spans, ft. Awwf
composite slab. The slab depth is the distance from the Depth in.k in2 ft3/ft2 psf in3 in3 in.k lbs. 1span 2span 3span
bottom of the steel deck to the top of the slab in inches as 4.00 36.40 30.7 0.271 39 0.97 4.4 27.28 4420 4.86 6.49 6.57 0.023
shown on the sketch. U.L. ratings generally refer to the cover 4.50 42.43 36.0 0.313 45 1.16 6.2 32.47 4910 4.62 6.20 6.27 0.027
22 gage

over the top of the deck so it is important to be aware of the 4.75 45.45 38.8 0.333 48 1.25 7.3 35.12 5170 4.52 6.07 6.14 0.029
5.00 48.46 41.7 0.354 51 1.35 8.4 37.79 5440 4.42 5.95 6.02 0.032
difference in names. φMnf is the factored resisting moment 5.50 54.50 47.0 0.396 57 1.54 11.1 43.20 5940 4.25 5.72 5.79 0.036
provided by the composite slab when the “full” number of 5.75 57.51 49.4 0.417 60 1.64 12.7 45.94 6160 4.17 5.62 5.69 0.038
studs as shown in the upper table are in place; inch kips (per 6.00 60.53 51.8 0.438 63 1.74 14.3 48.68 6380 4.12 5.53 5.59 0.041
foot of width). Ac is the area of concrete available to resist 6.50 66.56 56.5 0.479 69 1.93 18.1 54.22 6820 4.03 5.35 5.41 0.045
6.75 69.57 58.9 0.500 73 2.03 20.2 57.00 7040 3.98 5.27 5.33 0.047
shear, in.2 per foot of width. Vol. is the volume of concrete in 7.00 72.59 61.3 0.521 76 2.13 22.4 59.79 7260 3.94 5.19 5.25 0.050
ft.3 per ft.2 needed to make up the slab; no allowance for frame 4.00 43.31 30.7 0.271 39 1.16 4.8 32.48 4750 5.74 7.68 7.79 0.023
or deck deflection is included. W is the concrete weight in 4.50 50.61 36.0 0.313 45 1.38 6.7 38.69 5240 5.45 7.30 7.42 0.027
20 gage

pounds per ft.2. Sc is the section modulus of the “cracked” 4.75 54.25 38.8 0.333 48 1.49 7.8 41.86 5500 5.32 7.13 7.25 0.029
5.00 57.90 41.7 0.354 51 1.61 9.0 45.06 5770 5.20 6.97 7.10 0.032
concrete composite slab; in.3 per foot of width. Iav is the 5.50 65.19 47.0 0.396 57 1.84 11.8 51.55 6270 4.99 6.68 6.82 0.036
average of the “cracked” and “uncracked” moments of inertia 5.75 68.84 49.4 0.417 60 1.95 13.5 54.83 6490 4.90 6.54 6.70 0.038
of the transformed composite slab; in.4 per foot of width. The Iav 6.00 72.49 51.8 0.438 63 2.07 15.2 58.13 6710 4.84 6.42 6.58 0.041
transformed section analysis is based on steel; therefore, to 6.50 79.78 56.5 0.479 69 2.31 19.2 64.78 7150 4.72 6.18 6.36 0.045
6.75 83.43 58.9 0.500 73 2.43 21.4 68.12 7370 4.67 6.08 6.26 0.047
calculate deflections the appropriate modulus of elasticity to use 7.00 87.07 61.3 0.521 76 2.55 23.7 71.48 7590 4.62 5.97 6.16 0.050
is 29.5 x 106 psi. φMno is the factored resisting moment of the 4.00 49.98 30.7 0.271 39 1.34 5.1 37.46 5060 6.51 8.49 8.77 0.023
composite slab if there are no studs on the beams (the deck 4.50 58.54 36.0 0.313 45 1.59 7.1 44.68 5550 6.17 8.07 8.33 0.027
19gage

is attached to the beams or walls on which it is resting) inch 4.75 62.81 38.8 0.333 48 1.72 8.2 48.37 5810 6.03 7.88 8.14 0.029
5.00 67.09 41.7 0.354 51 1.86 9.5 52.10 6080 5.89 7.70 7.96 0.032
kips (per foot of width). φVnt is the factored vertical shear 5.50 75.65 47.0 0.396 57 2.13 12.5 59.67 6580 5.64 7.38 7.63 0.036
resistance of the composite system; it is the sum of the shear 5.75 79.92 49.4 0.417 60 2.26 14.2 63.49 6800 5.54 7.24 7.47 0.038
resistances of the steel deck and the concrete but is not 6.00 84.20 51.8 0.438 63 2.40 16.1 67.34 7020 5.46 7.10 7.33 0.041
allowed to exceed φ4(f'c)½Ac; pounds (per foot of width). The 6.50 92.76 56.5 0.479 69 2.68 20.2 75.10 7460 5.33 6.84 7.07 0.045
6.75 97.03 58.9 0.500 73 2.82 22.5 79.00 7680 5.27 6.72 6.94 0.047
next three columns list the maximum unshored spans in 7.00 101.31 61.3 0.521 76 2.96 25.0 82.92 7900 5.21 6.61 6.83 0.050
feet; these values are obtained by using the construction 4.00 55.70 30.7 0.271 39 1.49 5.3 41.82 5350 7.11 9.05 9.36 0.023
loading requirements of the SDI; combined bending and 4.50 65.38 36.0 0.313 45 1.78 7.4 49.93 5840 6.74 8.61 8.90 0.027
18 gage

shear, deflection, and interior reactions are considered in 4.75 70.22 38.8 0.333 48 1.93 8.6 54.07 6100 6.58 8.41 8.69 0.029
5.00 75.06 41.7 0.354 51 2.08 10.0 58.27 6370 6.42 8.22 8.50 0.032
calculating these values. Awwf is the minimum area of welded 5.50 84.73 47.0 0.396 57 2.38 13.1 66.77 6870 6.15 7.88 8.15 0.036
wire fabric recommended for temperature reinforcing in the 5.75 89.57 49.4 0.417 60 2.53 14.9 71.08 7090 6.03 7.73 7.98 0.038
composite slab; square inches per foot. 6.00 94.41 51.8 0.438 63 2.69 16.8 75.41 7310 5.95 7.58 7.83 0.041
6.50 104.09 56.5 0.479 69 3.00 21.1 84.14 7750 5.81 7.31 7.55 0.045
6.75 108.93 58.9 0.500 73 3.16 23.5 88.54 7970 5.74 7.18 7.42 0.047
7.00 113.76 61.3 0.521 76 3.31 26.1 92.95 8190 5.67 7.06 7.30 0.050
4.00 55.70 30.7 0.271 39 1.83 5.8 41.82 5710 8.14 10.15 10.49 0.023
4.50 65.38 36.0 0.313 45 2.19 8.1 49.93 6480 7.71 9.66 9.98 0.027
16 gage

4.75 70.22 38.8 0.333 48 2.37 9.5 54.07 6740 7.51 9.44 9.75 0.029
5.00 75.06 41.7 0.354 51 2.56 10.9 58.27 7010 7.34 9.23 9.54 0.032
5.50 84.73 47.0 0.396 57 2.94 14.3 66.77 7510 7.02 8.85 9.15 0.036
5.75 89.57 49.4 0.417 60 3.13 16.3 71.08 7730 6.88 8.68 8.97 0.038
6.00 94.41 51.8 0.438 63 3.32 18.3 75.41 7950 6.79 8.52 8.80 0.041
6.50 104.09 56.5 0.479 69 3.71 23.0 84.14 8390 6.62 8.21 8.49 0.045
6.75 108.93 58.9 0.500 73 3.91 25.6 88.54 8610 6.54 8.08 8.34 0.047
7.00 113.76 61.3 0.521 76 4.10 28.3 92.95 8830 6.46 7.94 8.21 0.050

1.5" LOK-FLOOR
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 1.5 x 12" DECK Fy = 33ksi f 'c = 3 ksi 145 pcf concrete

L, Uniform Live Loads, psf *

Slab φMn
Depth in.k 5.00 5.50 6.00 6.50 7.00 7.50 8.00 8.50 9.00 9.50 10.00 10.50 11.00
4.00 36.40 400 400 390 330 280 240 205 180 155 140 120 105 95
22 gage

4.50 42.43 400 400 400 385 325 280 240 210 185 160 140 125 110
5.00 48.46 400 400 400 400 375 320 275 240 210 185 160 145 125
5.50 54.50 400 400 400 400 400 360 310 270 235 205 185 160 145
6.00 60.53 400 400 400 400 400 400 345 300 265 230 205 180 160 area above the arrow
6.50 66.56 400 400 400 400 400 400 380 330 290 255 225 200 175 indicates 1 STUD/FT.
6.75 69.57 400 400 400 400 400 400 395 345 300 265 235 205 185
7.00 72.59 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 360 315 275 245 215 190 area below arrow
4.00 43.31 400 400 400 395 340 290 250 220 190 170 150 135 120
indicates NO STUDS
20 gage

4.50 50.61 400 400 400 400 395 340 295 255 225 200 175 155 140
5.00 57.90 400 400 400 400 400 390 335 295 260 225 200 180 160
5.50 65.19 400 400 400 400 400 400 380 330 290 255 225 200 180
6.00 72.49 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 370 325 285 255 225 200 * The Uniform Live Loads are based on
6.50 79.78 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 355 315 280 250 220 the LRFD equation φMn = (l.6L+1.2D)l2 8.
6.75 83.43 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 375 330 290 260 230
7.00 87.07 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 390 345 305 270 240
Although there are other load combinations
4.00 49.98 400 400 400 400 395 340 295 255 225 200 175 160 140 that may require investigation, this will
19 gage

4.50 58.54 400 400 400 400 400 400 345 300 265 235 210 185 165 control most of the time. The equation
5.00 67.09 400 400 400 400 400 400 395 345 305 270 240 215 190 assumes there is no negative bending
5.50 75.65 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 390 345 305 270 240 215
6.00 84.20 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 385 340 300 270 240
reinforcement over the beams and
6.50 92.76 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 375 335 295 265 therefore each composite slab is a single
6.75 97.03 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 390 350 310 280 span. Two sets of values are shown; φMnf
7.00 101.31 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 365 325 290 is used to calculate the uniform load when
4.00 55.70 400 400 400 400 400 380 330 290 255 225 200 180 160
the full required number of studs is present;
18 gage

4.50 65.38 400 400 400 400 400 400 390 340 300 265 235 210 190
5.00 75.06 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 395 345 305 270 245 220 φMno is used to calculate the load when no
5.50 84.73 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 390 345 310 275 245 studs are present. A straight line
6.00 94.41 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 385 345 305 275 interpolation can be done if the average
6.50 104.09 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 380 340 305
6.75 108.93 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 355 320
number of studs is between zero and the
7.00 113.76 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 370 335 required number needed to develop the
4.00 55.70 400 400 400 400 400 380 330 290 255 225 200 180 160 “full” factored moment. The tabulated loads
16 gage

4.50 65.38 400 400 400 400 400 400 390 340 300 265 235 210 190 are checked for shear controlling (it seldom
5.00 75.06 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 395 345 305 270 245 220
5.50 84.73 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 390 345 310 275 245
does), and also limited to a live load
6.00 94.41 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 385 345 305 275 deflection of 1/360 of the span.
6.50 104.09 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 380 340 305
6.75 108.93 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 355 320 An upper limit of 400 psf has been applied
7.00 113.76 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 370 335
4.00 27.28 400 345 285 240 200 170 145 125 110 95 85 75 65
to the tabulated loads. This has been done
to guard against equating large concen-
22 gage

4.50 32.47 400 400 340 285 240 205 175 150 130 115 100 90 75
5.00 37.79 400 400 400 335 280 240 205 180 155 135 120 105 90 trated to uniform loads. Concentrated loads
5.50 43.20 400 400 400 380 325 275 235 205 180 155 135 120 105 may require special analysis and design to
6.00 48.68 400 400 400 400 365 310 270 230 200 175 155 135 120
6.50 54.22 400 400 400 400 400 350 300 260 225 195 175 150 135
take care of servicibility requirements not
6.75 57.00 400 400 400 400 400 365 315 275 240 210 180 160 140 covered by simply using a uniform load
7.00 59.79 400 400 400 400 400 385 330 285 250 220 190 170 150 value. On the other hand, for any load
4.00 32.48 400 400 345 290 245 210 180 155 135 120 105 90 80 combination the values provided by the
20 gage

4.50 38.69 400 400 400 345 295 250 215 190 165 145 125 110 100
5.00 45.06 400 400 400 400 345 295 255 220 190 170 150 130 115
composite properties can be used in the
5.50 51.55 400 400 400 400 395 335 290 255 220 195 170 150 135 calculations.
6.00 58.13 400 400 400 400 400 380 330 285 250 220 195 170 150
6.50 64.78 400 400 400 400 400 400 370 320 280 245 215 190 170 Welded wire fabric in the required amount
6.75 68.12 400 400 400 400 400 400 390 335 295 260 230 200 180
7.00 71.48 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 355 310 270 240 210 190
is assumed for the table values. If welded
4.00 37.46 400 400 400 340 290 245 215 185 160 140 125 110 100 wire fabric is not present, deduct 10%
19 gage

4.50 44.68 400 400 400 400 345 295 255 220 195 170 150 135 120 from the listed loads.
5.00 52.10 400 400 400 400 400 345 300 260 230 200 175 155 140
5.50 59.67 400 400 400 400 400 395 345 300 260 230 205 180 160
6.00 67.34 400 400 400 400 400 400 390 340 295 260 230 205 185
Refer to the example problems for the use
6.50 75.10 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 380 335 295 260 230 205 of the tables.
6.75 79.00 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 350 310 275 245 215
7.00 82.92 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 370 325 285 255 225
4.00 41.82 400 400 400 380 325 280 240 210 185 160 145 125 115
18 gage

4.50 49.93 400 400 400 400 390 335 290 250 220 195 170 155 135
5.00 58.27 400 400 400 400 400 390 340 295 260 230 200 180 160
5.50 66.77 400 400 400 400 400 400 390 340 300 265 235 210 185
6.00 75.41 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 385 340 300 265 235 210
6.50 84.14 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 380 335 295 265 235
6.75 88.54 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 355 315 280 250
7.00 92.95 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 370 330 295 260
4.00 41.82 400 400 400 380 325 280 240 210 185 160 145 125 115
16 gage

4.50 49.93 400 400 400 400 390 335 290 250 220 195 170 155 135
5.00 58.27 400 400 400 400 400 390 340 295 260 230 200 180 160
5.50 66.77 400 400 400 400 400 400 390 340 300 265 235 210 185
6.00 75.41 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 385 340 300 265 235 210
6.50 84.14 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 380 335 295 265 235
6.75 88.54 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 355 315 280 250
7.00 92.95 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 370 330 295 260

1.5" LOK-FLOOR
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2 x 12" DECK Fy = 33ksi f 'c = 3 ksi 145 pcf concrete

United Steel Deck, Inc.

2" LOK-FLOOR t

Slab Depth
2"

12"

24" and 36" cover (36" shown)

The Deck Section Properties are per foot of width. The I DECK PROPERTIES
value is for positive bending (in.4); t is the gage thickness in Gage t w As I Sp Sn Rb φVn studs
inches; w is the weight in pounds per square foot; Sp and Sn
are the section moduli for positive and negative bending (in.3); 22 0.0295 1.5 0.440 0.338 0.284 0.302 714 1990 0.36
Rb and φVn. are the interior reaction and the shear in pounds 20 0.0358 1.8 0.540 0.420 0.367 0.387 1010 2410 0.43
19 0.0418 2.1 0.630 0.490 0.445 0.458 1330 2810 0.51
(per foot of width); studs is the number of studs required per foot 18 0.0474 2.4 0.710 0.560 0.523 0.529 1680 3180 0.57
in order to obtain the full resisting moment, φMnf. 16 0.0598 3.1 0.900 0.700 0.654 0.654 2470 3990 0.72

COMPOSITE PROPERTIES
The Composite Properties are a list of values for the Slab φM nf Ac Vol. W Sc Iav φMno φVnt Max. unshored spans, ft. Awwf
composite slab. The slab depth is the distance from the Depth in.k in2 ft3/ft2 psf in3 in3 in.k lbs. 1span 2span 3span
bottom of the steel deck to the top of the slab in inches as 4.50 40.27 32.6 0.292 42 1.05 5.9 29.40 5030 5.82 7.83 7.92 0.023
shown on the sketch. U.L. ratings generally refer to the cover 5.00 46.44 37.5 0.333 48 1.23 8.0 34.53 5480 5.54 7.47 7.56 0.027
22 gage

over the top of the deck so it is important to be aware of the 5.25 49.53 40.0 0.354 51 1.32 9.2 37.16 5720 5.41 7.31 7.39 0.029
5.50 52.61 42.6 0.375 54 1.42 10.5 39.81 5960 5.30 7.16 7.24 0.032
difference in names. φMnf is the factored resisting moment 6.00 58.78 48.0 0.417 60 1.61 13.5 45.21 6460 5.09 6.89 6.97 0.036
provided by the composite slab when the “full” number of 6.25 61.87 50.8 0.438 63 1.71 15.3 47.95 6720 5.03 6.76 6.84 0.038
studs as shown in the upper table are in place; inch kips (per 6.50 64.95 53.6 0.458 66 1.81 17.1 50.70 6980 4.97 6.65 6.72 0.041
foot of width). Ac is the area of concrete available to resist 7.00 71.12 59.5 0.500 73 2.01 21.2 56.26 7530 4.85 6.43 6.51 0.045
7.25 74.21 61.9 0.521 76 2.11 23.5 59.07 7750 4.79 6.32 6.41 0.047
shear, in.2 per foot of width. Vol. is the volume of concrete in 7.50 77.29 64.3 0.542 79 2.21 26.0 61.88 7970 4.74 6.22 6.31 0.050
ft.3 per ft.2 needed to make up the slab; no allowance for frame 4.50 48.60 32.6 0.292 42 1.26 6.3 35.43 5450 6.81 8.97 9.27 0.023
or deck deflection is included. W is the concrete weight in 5.00 56.18 37.5 0.333 48 1.48 8.6 41.65 5900 6.47 8.55 8.83 0.027
20 gage

pounds per ft.2. Sc is the section modulus of the “cracked” 5.25 59.96 40.0 0.354 51 1.60 9.8 44.84 6140 6.32 8.36 8.63 0.029
5.50 63.75 42.6 0.375 54 1.71 11.3 48.07 6380 6.18 8.18 8.45 0.032
concrete composite slab; in.3 per foot of width. Iav is the 6.00 71.32 48.0 0.417 60 1.95 14.5 54.63 6880 5.94 7.85 8.11 0.036
average of the “cracked” and “uncracked” moments of inertia 6.25 75.11 50.8 0.438 63 2.07 16.3 57.96 7140 5.86 7.70 7.95 0.038
of the transformed composite slab; in.4 per foot of width. The Iav 6.50 78.90 53.6 0.458 66 2.19 18.2 61.31 7400 5.79 7.56 7.80 0.041
transformed section analysis is based on steel; therefore, to 7.00 86.47 59.5 0.500 73 2.43 22.6 68.09 7950 5.65 7.29 7.53 0.045
7.25 90.26 61.9 0.521 76 2.55 25.0 71.50 8170 5.58 7.17 7.41 0.047
calculate deflections the appropriate modulus of elasticity to use 7.50 94.05 64.3 0.542 79 2.67 27.6 74.93 8390 5.52 7.05 7.28 0.050
is 29.5 x 106 psi. φMno is the factored resisting moment of the 4.50 55.85 32.6 0.292 42 1.45 6.7 40.69 5850 7.65 9.76 10.08 0.023
composite slab if there are no studs on the beams (the deck 5.00 64.68 37.5 0.333 48 1.71 9.0 47.87 6300 7.26 9.30 9.61 0.027
19gage

is attached to the beams or walls on which it is resting) inch 5.25 69.10 40.0 0.354 51 1.84 10.4 51.56 6540 7.09 9.09 9.39 0.029
5.50 73.52 42.6 0.375 54 1.97 11.9 55.30 6780 6.93 8.90 9.19 0.032
kips (per foot of width). φVnt is the factored vertical shear 6.00 82.35 48.0 0.417 60 2.24 15.2 62.90 7280 6.65 8.54 8.83 0.036
resistance of the composite system; it is the sum of the shear 6.25 86.77 50.8 0.438 63 2.38 17.1 66.76 7540 6.56 8.38 8.66 0.038
resistances of the steel deck and the concrete but is not 6.50 91.19 53.6 0.458 66 2.52 19.2 70.65 7800 6.48 8.23 8.50 0.041
allowed to exceed φ4(f'c)½Ac; pounds (per foot of width). The 7.00 100.03 59.5 0.500 73 2.80 23.8 78.50 8350 6.32 7.94 8.20 0.045
7.25 104.44 61.9 0.521 76 2.94 26.3 82.46 8570 6.24 7.81 8.07 0.047
next three columns list the maximum unshored spans in 7.50 108.86 64.3 0.542 79 3.08 29.0 86.45 8790 6.17 7.68 7.94 0.050
feet; these values are obtained by using the construction 4.50 62.08 32.6 0.292 42 1.62 7.0 45.34 6080 8.42 10.48 10.83 0.023
loading requirements of the SDI; combined bending and 5.00 72.04 37.5 0.333 48 1.90 9.5 53.36 6670 7.98 9.99 10.32 0.027
18 gage

shear, deflection, and interior reactions are considered in 5.25 77.02 40.0 0.354 51 2.05 10.9 57.48 6910 7.79 9.77 10.10 0.029
5.50 82.00 42.6 0.375 54 2.20 12.4 61.66 7150 7.61 9.56 9.88 0.032
calculating these values. Awwf is the minimum area of welded 6.00 91.95 48.0 0.417 60 2.50 15.9 70.18 7650 7.30 9.18 9.49 0.036
wire fabric recommended for temperature reinforcing in the 6.25 96.93 50.8 0.438 63 2.66 17.9 74.50 7910 7.20 9.01 9.31 0.038
composite slab; square inches per foot. 6.50 101.91 53.6 0.458 66 2.81 20.0 78.85 8170 7.11 8.85 9.14 0.041
7.00 111.87 59.5 0.500 73 3.13 24.8 87.66 8720 6.93 8.54 8.82 0.045
7.25 116.85 61.9 0.521 76 3.28 27.4 92.10 8940 6.85 8.40 8.68 0.047
7.50 121.83 64.3 0.542 79 3.44 30.2 96.57 9160 6.77 8.26 8.54 0.050
4.50 62.08 32.6 0.292 42 1.99 7.7 45.34 6080 9.58 11.63 12.02 0.023
5.00 72.04 37.5 0.333 48 2.35 10.4 53.36 6980 9.08 11.10 11.47 0.027
16 gage

5.25 77.02 40.0 0.354 51 2.53 11.9 57.48 7450 8.85 10.85 11.22 0.029
5.50 82.00 42.6 0.375 54 2.72 13.6 61.66 7940 8.65 10.63 10.98 0.032
6.00 91.95 48.0 0.417 60 3.10 17.4 70.18 8460 8.29 10.21 10.55 0.036
6.25 96.93 50.8 0.438 63 3.29 19.5 74.50 8720 8.17 10.02 10.35 0.038
6.50 101.91 53.6 0.458 66 3.48 21.8 78.85 8980 8.07 9.84 10.17 0.041
7.00 111.87 59.5 0.500 73 3.88 27.0 87.66 9530 7.86 9.50 9.82 0.045
7.25 116.85 61.9 0.521 76 4.08 29.8 92.10 9750 7.77 9.35 9.66 0.047
7.50 121.83 64.3 0.542 79 4.28 32.8 96.57 9970 7.67 9.20 9.50 0.050

2" LOK-FLOOR
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 2 x 12" DECK Fy = 33ksi f 'c = 3 ksi 145 pcf concrete

L, Uniform Live Loads, psf *

Slab φMn
Depth in.k 6.00 6.50 7.00 7.50 8.00 8.50 9.00 9.50 10.00 10.50 11.00 11.50 12.00
4.50 40.27 400 365 310 265 230 200 175 155 135 120 105 95 85
22 gage

5.00 46.44 400 400 360 305 265 230 200 175 155 140 125 110 95
5.50 52.61 400 400 400 350 300 260 230 200 175 155 140 125 110
6.00 58.78 400 400 400 390 335 295 255 225 200 175 155 140 125
6.50 64.95 400 400 400 400 370 325 285 250 220 195 175 155 135 area above the arrow
7.00 71.12 400 400 400 400 400 355 310 275 240 215 190 170 150 indicates 1 STUD/FT.
7.25 74.21 400 400 400 400 400 370 325 285 250 225 200 175 155
7.50 77.29 400 400 400 400 400 385 340 295 260 230 205 185 165 area below arrow
4.50 48.60 400 400 380 325 285 245 215 190 170 150 135 120 110
indicates NO STUDS
20 gage

5.00 56.18 400 400 400 380 330 285 250 220 195 175 155 140 125
5.50 63.75 400 400 400 400 375 325 285 250 225 200 175 160 140
6.00 71.32 400 400 400 400 400 365 320 285 250 225 200 180 160
6.50 78.90 400 400 400 400 400 400 355 315 280 245 220 195 175 * The Uniform Live Loads are based on
7.00 86.47 400 400 400 400 400 400 390 345 305 270 240 215 195 the LRFD equation φMn = (l.6L+1.2D)l2 8.
7.25 90.26 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 360 320 285 255 225 205
7.50 94.05 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 375 330 295 265 235 210
Although there are other load combinations
4.50 55.85 400 400 400 380 330 290 255 225 200 180 160 145 130 that may require investigation, this will
19 gage

5.00 64.68 400 400 400 400 385 335 295 260 230 205 185 165 150 control most of the time. The equation
5.50 73.52 400 400 400 400 400 380 335 295 265 235 210 190 170 assumes there is no negative bending
6.00 82.35 400 400 400 400 400 400 375 335 295 265 235 215 190
6.50 91.19 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 370 330 295 265 235 210
reinforcement over the beams and
7.00 100.03 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 360 320 290 260 235 therefore each composite slab is a single
7.25 104.44 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 375 335 300 270 245 span. Two sets of values are shown; φMnf
7.50 108.86 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 395 350 315 280 255 is used to calculate the uniform load when
4.50 62.08 400 400 400 400 370 325 285 255 225 200 180 160 145
the full required number of studs is present;
18 gage

5.00 72.04 400 400 400 400 400 375 335 295 260 235 210 190 170
5.50 82.00 400 400 400 400 400 400 380 335 300 265 240 215 195 φMno is used to calculate the load when no
6.00 91.95 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 375 335 300 270 245 220 studs are present. A straight line
6.50 101.91 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 375 335 300 270 245 interpolation can be done if the average
7.00 111.87 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 365 330 295 270
7.25 116.85 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 385 345 310 280
number of studs is between zero and the
7.50 121.83 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 360 325 290 required number needed to develop the
4.50 62.08 400 400 400 400 370 325 285 255 225 200 180 160 145 “full” factored moment. The tabulated loads
16 gage

5.00 72.04 400 400 400 400 400 375 335 295 260 235 210 190 170 are checked for shear controlling (it seldom
5.50 82.00 400 400 400 400 400 400 380 335 300 265 240 215 195
6.00 91.95 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 375 335 300 270 245 220
does), and also limited to a live load
6.50 101.91 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 375 335 300 270 245 deflection of 1/360 of the span.
7.00 111.87 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 365 330 295 270
7.25 116.85 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 385 345 310 280 An upper limit of 400 psf has been applied
7.50 121.83 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 360 325 290
4.50 29.40 305 255 215 185 160 135 120 105 90 80 70 60 50
to the tabulated loads. This has been done
to guard against equating large concen-
22 gage

5.00 34.53 360 305 255 220 185 160 140 120 105 95 80 70 65
5.50 39.81 400 350 295 255 215 190 165 140 125 110 95 85 75 trated to uniform loads. Concentrated loads
6.00 45.21 400 400 340 290 250 215 185 160 140 125 110 95 85 may require special analysis and design to
6.50 50.70 400 400 380 325 280 240 210 185 160 140 125 110 95
7.00 56.26 400 400 400 360 310 270 235 205 180 155 140 120 105
take care of servicibility requirements not
7.25 59.07 400 400 400 380 325 285 245 215 190 165 145 130 115 covered by simply using a uniform load
7.50 61.88 400 400 400 400 345 295 260 225 200 175 155 135 120 value. On the other hand, for any load
4.50 35.43 375 315 270 230 200 170 150 130 115 100 90 80 70 combination the values provided by the
20 gage

5.00 41.65 400 375 315 270 235 205 175 155 135 120 105 95 85
5.50 48.07 400 400 365 315 270 235 205 180 160 140 125 110 95
composite properties can be used in the
6.00 54.63 400 400 400 360 310 270 235 205 180 160 140 125 110 calculations.
6.50 61.31 400 400 400 400 350 300 265 230 205 180 160 140 125
7.00 68.09 400 400 400 400 390 335 295 260 230 200 180 160 140 Welded wire fabric in the required amount
7.25 71.50 400 400 400 400 400 355 310 270 240 210 190 165 150
7.50 74.93 400 400 400 400 400 370 325 285 250 225 200 175 155
is assumed for the table values. If welded
4.50 40.69 400 370 315 270 230 200 175 155 135 120 105 95 85 wire fabric is not present, deduct 10%
19 gage

5.00 47.87 400 400 370 315 275 240 210 185 160 145 125 115 100 from the listed loads.
5.50 55.30 400 400 400 365 320 275 240 215 190 165 150 130 120
6.00 62.90 400 400 400 400 365 315 275 245 215 190 170 150 135
6.50 70.65 400 400 400 400 400 355 310 275 245 215 190 170 155
Refer to the example problems for the use
7.00 78.50 400 400 400 400 400 395 350 305 270 240 215 190 170 of the tables.
7.25 82.46 400 400 400 400 400 400 365 320 285 255 225 200 180
7.50 86.45 400 400 400 400 400 400 385 340 300 265 235 210 190
4.50 45.34 400 400 350 300 260 230 200 175 155 140 125 110 100
18 gage

5.00 53.36 400 400 400 355 310 270 235 210 185 165 145 130 115
5.50 61.66 400 400 400 400 360 315 275 240 215 190 170 150 135
6.00 70.18 400 400 400 400 400 360 315 275 245 220 195 175 155
6.50 78.85 400 400 400 400 400 400 355 310 275 245 220 195 175
7.00 87.66 400 400 400 400 400 400 395 350 310 275 245 220 195
7.25 92.10 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 365 325 290 260 230 210
7.50 96.57 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 385 340 305 270 245 220
4.50 45.34 400 400 350 300 260 230 200 175 155 140 125 110 100
16 gage

5.00 53.36 400 400 400 355 310 270 235 210 185 165 145 130 115
5.50 61.66 400 400 400 400 360 315 275 240 215 190 170 150 135
6.00 70.18 400 400 400 400 400 360 315 275 245 220 195 175 155
6.50 78.85 400 400 400 400 400 400 355 310 275 245 220 195 175
7.00 87.66 400 400 400 400 400 400 395 350 310 275 245 220 195
7.25 92.10 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 365 325 290 260 230 210
7.50 96.57 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 385 340 305 270 245 220

2" LOK-FLOOR
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3 x 12" DECK Fy = 33ksi f 'c = 3 ksi 145 pcf concrete

United Steel Deck, Inc.

3" LOK-FLOOR t

3" Slab Depth

12"

24" and 36" cover (36" shown)

The Deck Section Properties are per foot of width. The I DECK PROPERTIES
value is for positive bending (in.4); t is the gage thickness in Gage t w As I Sp Sn Rb φVn studs
inches; w is the weight in pounds per square foot; Sp and Sn
are the section moduli for positive and negative bending (in.3); 22 0.0295 1.7 0.505 0.797 0.454 0.500 718 2190 0.41
Rb and φVn. are the interior reaction and the shear in pounds 20 0.0358 2.1 0.610 0.993 0.583 0.620 1020 3220 0.50
19 0.0418 2.4 0.710 1.158 0.708 0.726 1350 4310 0.58
(per foot of width); studs is the number of studs required per foot 18 0.0474 2.8 0.810 1.324 0.832 0.832 1720 4880 0.66
in order to obtain the full resisting moment, φMnf. 16 0.0598 3.5 1.020 1.666 1.045 1.045 2540 6130 0.83

COMPOSITE PROPERTIES
The Composite Properties are a list of values for the Slab φM nf Ac Vol. W Sc Iav φMno φVnt Max. unshored spans, ft. Awwf
composite slab. The slab depth is the distance from the Depth in.k in2 ft3/ft2 psf in3 in3 in.k lbs. 1span 2span 3span
bottom of the steel deck to the top of the slab in inches as 5.50 52.80 37.6 0.333 48 1.33 10.1 37.18 5690 7.36 9.64 9.96 0.023
shown on the sketch. U.L. ratings generally refer to the cover 6.00 59.89 42.0 0.375 54 1.52 13.0 42.70 6100 7.02 9.22 9.52 0.027
22 gage

over the top of the deck so it is important to be aware of the 6.25 63.43 44.3 0.396 57 1.62 14.6 45.55 6310 6.87 9.02 9.32 0.029
6.50 66.97 46.6 0.417 60 1.73 16.4 48.44 6530 6.74 8.84 9.13 0.032
difference in names. φMnf is the factored resisting moment 7.00 74.05 51.3 0.458 66 1.94 20.3 54.34 6970 6.56 8.50 8.78 0.036
provided by the composite slab when the “full” number of 7.25 77.59 53.8 0.479 69 2.04 22.5 57.34 7200 6.48 8.35 8.62 0.038
studs as shown in the upper table are in place; inch kips (per 7.50 81.13 56.3 0.500 73 2.15 24.8 60.37 7430 6.40 8.13 8.47 0.041
foot of width). Ac is the area of concrete available to resist 8.00 88.22 61.3 0.542 79 2.37 29.9 66.51 7900 6.25 7.64 8.18 0.045
8.25 91.76 63.9 0.563 82 2.48 32.7 69.61 8140 6.18 7.41 8.05 0.047
shear, in.2 per foot of width. Vol. is the volume of concrete in 8.50 95.30 66.6 0.583 85 2.59 35.7 72.73 8390 6.11 7.20 7.92 0.050
ft.3 per ft.2 needed to make up the slab; no allowance for frame 5.50 62.81 37.6 0.333 48 1.58 10.8 44.32 6720 8.52 10.82 11.18 0.023
or deck deflection is included. W is the concrete weight in 6.00 71.37 42.0 0.375 54 1.81 13.8 50.89 7130 8.12 10.35 10.70 0.027
20 gage

pounds per ft.2. Sc is the section modulus of the “cracked” 6.25 75.65 44.3 0.396 57 1.94 15.5 54.28 7340 7.94 10.14 10.48 0.029
6.50 79.92 46.6 0.417 60 2.06 17.4 57.73 7560 7.78 9.94 10.27 0.032
concrete composite slab; in.3 per foot of width. Iav is the 7.00 88.48 51.3 0.458 66 2.31 21.5 64.77 8000 7.58 9.57 9.89 0.036
average of the “cracked” and “uncracked” moments of inertia 7.25 92.76 53.8 0.479 69 2.44 23.8 68.35 8230 7.48 9.40 9.71 0.038
of the transformed composite slab; in.4 per foot of width. The Iav 7.50 97.03 56.3 0.500 73 2.57 26.2 71.97 8460 7.39 9.24 9.54 0.041
transformed section analysis is based on steel; therefore, to 8.00 105.59 61.3 0.542 79 2.83 31.6 79.32 8930 7.21 8.94 9.23 0.045
8.25 109.87 63.9 0.563 82 2.96 34.6 83.03 9170 7.13 8.80 9.09 0.047
calculate deflections the appropriate modulus of elasticity to use 8.50 114.15 66.6 0.583 85 3.09 37.8 86.77 9420 7.05 8.66 8.95 0.050
is 29.5 x 106 psi. φMno is the factored resisting moment of the 5.50 72.04 37.6 0.333 48 1.81 11.4 50.82 7000 9.53 11.74 12.13 0.023
composite slab if there are no studs on the beams (the deck 6.00 82.00 42.0 0.375 54 2.08 14.6 58.38 7820 9.07 11.24 11.61 0.027
19gage

is attached to the beams or walls on which it is resting) inch 6.25 86.97 44.3 0.396 57 2.22 16.3 62.28 8240 8.87 11.01 11.38 0.029
6.50 91.95 46.6 0.417 60 2.36 18.3 66.25 8650 8.69 10.80 11.16 0.032
kips (per foot of width). φVnt is the factored vertical shear 7.00 101.91 51.3 0.458 66 2.65 22.6 74.37 9090 8.46 10.40 10.75 0.036
resistance of the composite system; it is the sum of the shear 7.25 106.89 53.8 0.479 69 2.80 25.0 78.51 9320 8.35 10.22 10.56 0.038
resistances of the steel deck and the concrete but is not 7.50 111.87 56.3 0.500 73 2.95 27.5 82.69 9550 8.24 10.04 10.38 0.041
allowed to exceed φ4(f'c)½Ac; pounds (per foot of width). The 8.00 121.83 61.3 0.542 79 3.25 33.2 91.18 10020 8.04 9.72 10.05 0.045
8.25 126.81 63.9 0.563 82 3.40 36.3 95.48 10260 7.95 9.57 9.89 0.047
next three columns list the maximum unshored spans in 8.50 131.78 66.6 0.583 85 3.56 39.6 99.80 10510 7.86 9.43 9.74 0.050
feet; these values are obtained by using the construction 5.50 80.96 37.6 0.333 48 2.04 11.9 57.20 7000 10.44 12.55 12.97 0.023
loading requirements of the SDI; combined bending and 6.00 92.32 42.0 0.375 54 2.34 15.2 65.72 7820 9.94 12.02 12.42 0.027
18 gage

shear, deflection, and interior reactions are considered in 6.25 98.00 44.3 0.396 57 2.50 17.1 70.12 8240 9.71 11.78 12.17 0.029
6.50 103.68 46.6 0.417 60 2.66 19.1 74.61 8680 9.51 11.55 11.94 0.032
calculating these values. Awwf is the minimum area of welded 7.00 115.04 51.3 0.458 66 2.99 23.6 83.80 9560 9.25 11.13 11.50 0.036
wire fabric recommended for temperature reinforcing in the 7.25 120.72 53.8 0.479 69 3.15 26.1 88.48 9890 9.13 10.94 11.30 0.038
composite slab; square inches per foot. 7.50 126.40 56.3 0.500 73 3.32 28.8 93.22 10120 9.02 10.75 11.11 0.041
8.00 137.76 61.3 0.542 79 3.67 34.7 102.84 10590 8.80 10.41 10.75 0.045
8.25 143.44 63.9 0.563 82 3.84 37.9 107.71 10830 8.69 10.25 10.59 0.047
8.50 149.12 66.6 0.583 85 4.01 41.3 112.61 11080 8.59 10.09 10.43 0.050
5.50 80.96 37.6 0.333 48 2.50 13.0 57.20 7000 11.85 14.04 14.51 0.023
6.00 92.32 42.0 0.375 54 2.88 16.6 65.72 7820 11.27 13.45 13.90 0.027
16 gage

6.25 98.00 44.3 0.396 57 3.07 18.6 70.12 8240 11.01 13.18 13.62 0.029
6.50 103.68 46.6 0.417 60 3.27 20.8 74.61 8680 10.78 12.93 13.36 0.032
7.00 115.04 51.3 0.458 66 3.67 25.7 83.80 9560 10.49 12.46 12.88 0.036
7.25 120.72 53.8 0.479 69 3.88 28.4 88.48 10010 10.35 12.24 12.65 0.038
7.50 126.40 56.3 0.500 73 4.09 31.3 93.22 10480 10.22 12.04 12.44 0.041
8.00 137.76 61.3 0.542 79 4.52 37.6 102.84 11420 9.96 11.66 12.05 0.045
8.25 143.44 63.9 0.563 82 4.73 41.1 107.71 11910 9.85 11.48 11.86 0.047
8.50 149.12 66.6 0.583 85 4.95 44.8 112.61 12330 9.73 11.31 11.69 0.050

3" LOK-FLOOR
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 3 x 12" DECK Fy = 33ksi f 'c = 3 ksi 145 pcf concrete

L, Uniform Live Loads, psf *

Slab φMn
Depth in.k 9.00 9.50 10.00 10.50 11.00 11.50 12.00 12.50 13.00 13.50 14.00 14.50 15.00
5.50 52.80 235 205 180 160 145 130 115 105 95 85 75 65 60
22 gage

6.00 59.89 265 235 205 185 165 145 130 120 105 95 85 75 70
6.50 66.97 300 265 230 205 185 165 145 130 120 105 95 85 75
7.00 74.05 330 290 255 230 205 180 165 145 130 120 105 95 85
7.50 81.13 360 320 280 250 225 200 180 160 145 130 115 105 95 area above the arrow
8.00 88.22 395 345 305 275 245 220 195 175 155 140 125 115 105 indicates 1 STUD/FT.
8.25 91.76 400 360 320 285 255 225 205 180 165 145 135 120 105
8.50 95.30 400 375 330 295 265 235 210 190 170 155 140 125 110 area below arrow
5.50 62.81 285 250 225 200 180 160 145 130 115 105 95 85 80
indicates NO STUDS
20 gage

6.00 71.37 325 285 255 225 205 185 165 150 135 120 110 100 90
6.50 79.92 365 320 285 255 230 205 185 165 150 135 125 110 100
7.00 88.48 400 355 315 285 255 225 205 185 165 150 135 125 110
7.50 97.03 400 390 350 310 280 250 225 205 185 165 150 135 125 * The Uniform Live Loads are based on
8.00 105.59 400 400 380 340 305 270 245 220 200 180 165 150 135 the LRFD equation φMn = (l.6L+1.2D)l2 8.
8.25 109.87 400 400 395 350 315 285 255 230 210 190 170 155 140
8.50 114.15 400 400 400 365 330 295 265 240 215 195 180 160 145
Although there are other load combinations
5.50 72.04 335 295 260 235 210 190 170 155 140 125 115 105 95 that may require investigation, this will
19 gage

6.00 82.00 380 335 300 265 240 215 195 175 160 145 130 120 110 control most of the time. The equation
6.50 91.95 400 375 335 300 270 245 220 200 180 165 150 135 125 assumes there is no negative bending
7.00 101.91 400 400 375 335 300 270 245 220 200 180 165 150 135
7.50 111.87 400 400 400 365 330 295 270 240 220 200 180 165 150
reinforcement over the beams and
8.00 121.83 400 400 400 400 360 325 290 265 240 220 200 180 165 therefore each composite slab is a single
8.25 126.81 400 400 400 400 375 335 305 275 250 225 205 190 170 span. Two sets of values are shown; φMnf
8.50 131.78 400 400 400 400 390 350 315 285 260 235 215 195 180 is used to calculate the uniform load when
5.50 80.96 380 335 300 270 240 215 195 180 160 145 135 120 110
the full required number of studs is present;
18 gage

6.00 92.32 400 385 340 305 275 250 225 205 185 170 155 140 130
6.50 103.68 400 400 385 345 310 280 255 230 210 190 175 160 145 φMno is used to calculate the load when no
7.00 115.04 400 400 400 385 345 310 280 255 230 210 195 175 160 studs are present. A straight line
7.50 126.40 400 400 400 400 380 340 310 280 255 235 210 195 180 interpolation can be done if the average
8.00 137.76 400 400 400 400 400 375 340 305 280 255 230 210 195
8.25 143.44 400 400 400 400 400 390 350 320 290 265 240 220 200
number of studs is between zero and the
8.50 149.12 400 400 400 400 400 400 365 330 300 275 250 230 210 required number needed to develop the
5.50 80.96 380 335 300 270 240 215 195 180 160 145 135 120 110 “full” factored moment. The tabulated loads
16 gage

6.00 92.32 400 385 340 305 275 250 225 205 185 170 155 140 130 are checked for shear controlling (it seldom
6.50 103.68 400 400 385 345 310 280 255 230 210 190 175 160 145
7.00 115.04 400 400 400 385 345 310 280 255 230 210 195 175 160
does), and also limited to a live load
7.50 126.40 400 400 400 400 380 340 310 280 255 235 210 195 180 deflection of 1/360 of the span.
8.00 137.76 400 400 400 400 400 375 340 305 280 255 230 210 195
8.25 143.44 400 400 400 400 400 390 350 320 290 265 240 220 200 An upper limit of 400 psf has been applied
8.50 149.12 400 400 400 400 400 400 365 330 300 275 250 230 210
5.50 37.18 155 135 115 105 90 80 70 60 55 45 40 35 30
to the tabulated loads. This has been done
to guard against equating large concen-
22 gage

6.00 42.70 180 155 135 120 105 90 80 70 65 55 50 45 35

6.50 48.44 205 175 155 135 120 105 95 85 75 65 55 50 45 trated to uniform loads. Concentrated loads
7.00 54.34 230 200 175 155 135 120 105 95 85 75 65 55 50 may require special analysis and design to
7.50 60.37 255 225 195 170 150 135 120 105 95 80 75 65 55
8.00 66.51 280 245 215 190 170 150 130 115 105 90 80 70 65
take care of servicibility requirements not
8.25 69.61 295 260 230 200 175 155 140 125 110 95 85 75 65 covered by simply using a uniform load
8.50 72.73 310 270 240 210 185 165 145 130 115 100 90 80 70 value. On the other hand, for any load
5.50 44.32 190 165 145 130 115 100 90 80 70 65 55 50 45 combination the values provided by the
20 gage

6.00 50.89 220 195 170 150 135 120 105 95 85 75 65 60 50

6.50 57.73 250 220 195 170 150 135 120 105 95 85 75 70 60
composite properties can be used in the
7.00 64.77 280 250 220 195 170 155 135 120 110 95 85 75 70 calculations.
7.50 71.97 315 275 245 215 190 170 150 135 120 110 95 85 75
8.00 79.32 350 305 270 240 215 190 170 150 135 120 110 95 85 Welded wire fabric in the required amount
8.25 83.03 365 320 285 250 225 200 180 160 140 125 115 100 90
8.50 86.77 380 335 295 265 235 210 185 165 150 135 120 105 95
is assumed for the table values. If welded
5.50 50.82 225 195 175 155 135 120 110 95 85 80 70 65 55 wire fabric is not present, deduct 10%
19 gage

6.00 58.38 260 225 200 180 160 140 125 115 100 90 80 75 65 from the listed loads.
6.50 66.25 295 260 230 205 180 160 145 130 115 105 95 85 75
7.00 74.37 330 290 260 230 205 185 165 145 130 120 105 95 85
7.50 82.69 370 325 290 255 230 205 185 165 150 135 120 110 95
Refer to the example problems for the use
8.00 91.18 400 360 320 285 255 225 205 180 165 150 135 120 110 of the tables.
8.25 95.48 400 380 335 300 265 240 215 190 170 155 140 125 115
8.50 99.80 400 395 350 310 280 250 225 200 180 165 145 135 120
5.50 57.20 255 225 200 180 160 140 125 115 105 90 85 75 70
18 gage

6.00 65.72 295 260 230 205 185 165 145 130 120 105 95 85 80
6.50 74.61 335 295 265 235 210 190 170 150 135 125 110 100 90
7.00 83.80 380 335 295 265 235 210 190 170 155 140 125 115 105
7.50 93.22 400 375 330 295 265 235 215 190 175 155 140 130 115
8.00 102.84 400 400 370 330 295 265 235 215 195 175 160 145 130
8.25 107.71 400 400 385 345 310 275 250 225 200 185 165 150 135
8.50 112.61 400 400 400 360 320 290 260 235 210 190 175 160 145
5.50 57.20 255 225 200 180 160 140 125 115 105 90 85 75 70
16 gage

6.00 65.72 295 260 230 205 185 165 145 130 120 105 95 85 80
6.50 74.61 335 295 265 235 210 190 170 150 135 125 110 100 90
7.00 83.80 380 335 295 265 235 210 190 170 155 140 125 115 105
7.50 93.22 400 375 330 295 265 235 215 190 175 155 140 130 115
8.00 102.84 400 400 370 330 295 265 235 215 195 175 160 145 130
8.25 143.44 400 400 385 345 310 275 250 225 200 185 165 150 135
8.50 112.61 400 400 400 360 320 290 260 235 210 190 175 160 145

3" LOK-FLOOR
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1.5 x 6" DECK Fy = 33ksi f 'c = 3 ksi 115 pcf concrete

United Steel Deck, Inc.

B-LOK
6"
t

Slab Depth
1½"

30" cover shown (36" preferred)

The Deck Section Properties are per foot of width. The I DECK PROPERTIES
value is for positive bending (in.4); t is the gage thickness in Gage t w As I Sp Sn Rb φVn studs
inches; w is the weight in pounds per square foot; Sp and Sn
are the section moduli for positive and negative bending (in.3); 22 0.0295 1.6 0.470 0.165 0.195 0.206 1320 2620 0.52
Rb and φVn. are the interior reaction and the shear in pounds 20 0.0358 1.9 0.570 0.212 0.247 0.260 1880 3170 0.63
19 0.0418 2.3 0.670 0.260 0.292 0.304 2500 3680 0.73
(per foot of width); studs is the number of studs required per foot 18 0.0474 2.6 0.760 0.308 0.337 0.349 3200 4160 0.83
in order to obtain the full resisting moment, φMnf. 16 0.0598 3.3 0.960 0.400 0.434 0.439 4750 5210 1.05

COMPOSITE PROPERTIES
The Composite Properties are a list of values for the Slab φM nf Ac Vol. W Sc Iav φMno φVnt Max. unshored spans, ft. Awwf
composite slab. The slab depth is the distance from the Depth in.k in2 ft3/ft2 psf in3 in3 in.k lbs. 1span 2span 3span
bottom of the steel deck to the top of the slab in inches as 4.00 38.19 21.3 0.255 29 0.91 3.1 25.66 2980 5.14 6.82 6.91 0.023
shown on the sketch. U.L. ratings generally refer to the cover 4.50 44.78 24.8 0.297 34 1.11 4.3 31.13 3460 4.90 6.53 6.61 0.027
22 gage

over the top of the deck so it is important to be aware of the 4.75 48.07 26.5 0.318 37 1.21 5.1 33.93 3700 4.80 6.39 6.47 0.029
5.00 51.37 28.3 0.339 39 1.31 5.9 36.77 3960 4.70 6.27 6.34 0.032
difference in names. φMnf is the factored resisting moment 5.50 57.96 32.1 0.380 44 1.52 7.9 42.53 4480 4.52 6.04 6.11 0.036
provided by the composite slab when the “full” number of 5.75 61.26 34.0 0.401 46 1.62 8.9 45.45 4750 4.43 5.94 6.01 0.038
studs as shown in the upper table are in place; inch kips (per 6.00 64.55 36.0 0.422 49 1.73 10.1 48.39 5030 4.36 5.84 5.91 0.041
foot of width). Ac is the area of concrete available to resist 6.50 71.15 40.1 0.464 53 1.94 12.8 54.31 5420 4.21 5.66 5.73 0.045
6.75 74.44 42.2 0.484 56 2.04 14.3 57.30 5570 4.15 5.58 5.64 0.047
shear, in.2 per foot of width. Vol. is the volume of concrete in 7.00 77.74 44.3 0.505 58 2.15 15.9 60.30 5720 4.09 5.50 5.56 0.050
ft.3 per ft.2 needed to make up the slab; no allowance for frame 4.00 45.45 21.3 0.255 29 1.09 3.3 30.45 2980 6.02 8.01 8.11 0.023
or deck deflection is included. W is the concrete weight in 4.50 53.44 24.8 0.297 34 1.32 4.7 36.98 3460 5.72 7.64 7.74 0.027
20 gage

pounds per ft.2. Sc is the section modulus of the “cracked” 4.75 57.44 26.5 0.318 37 1.44 5.5 40.33 3700 5.59 7.48 7.57 0.029
5.00 61.44 28.3 0.339 39 1.56 6.4 43.73 3960 5.47 7.33 7.41 0.032
concrete composite slab; in.3 per foot of width. Iav is the

Light
5.50 69.43 32.1 0.380 44 1.81 8.5 50.64 4480 5.25 7.05 7.13 0.036
average of the “cracked” and “uncracked” moments of inertia 5.75 73.43 34.0 0.401 46 1.93 9.7 54.14 4750 5.15 6.92 7.00 0.038
of the transformed composite slab; in.4 per foot of width. The Iav 6.00 77.43 36.0 0.422 49 2.06 11.0 57.67 5030 5.06 6.80 6.88 0.041
transformed section analysis is based on steel; therefore, to 6.50 85.42 40.1 0.464 53 2.31 13.8 64.79 5600 4.89 6.58 6.66 0.045
6.75 89.42 42.2 0.484 56 2.44 15.4 68.38 5890 4.81 6.48 6.56 0.047
calculate deflections the appropriate modulus of elasticity to use 7.00 93.42 44.3 0.505 58 2.57 17.1 71.98 6190 4.73 6.39 6.46 0.050
is 29.5 x 106 psi. φMno is the factored resisting moment of the 4.00 52.41 21.3 0.255 29 1.25 3.6 35.09 2980 6.70 8.94 9.05 0.023
composite slab if there are no studs on the beams (the deck 4.50 61.81 24.8 0.297 34 1.52 5.1 42.65 3460 6.36 8.52 8.62 0.027

Weight
19gage

is attached to the beams or walls on which it is resting) inch 4.75 66.51 26.5 0.318 37 1.66 6.0 46.54 3700 6.21 8.33 8.43 0.029
5.00 71.20 28.3 0.339 39 1.80 6.9 50.49 3960 6.08 8.16 8.25 0.032
kips (per foot of width). φVnt is the factored vertical shear 5.50 80.60 32.1 0.380 44 2.09 9.1 58.52 4480 5.83 7.84 7.93 0.036
resistance of the composite system; it is the sum of the shear 5.75 85.30 34.0 0.401 46 2.23 10.4 62.60 4750 5.71 7.69 7.78 0.038
resistances of the steel deck and the concrete but is not 6.00 90.00 36.0 0.422 49 2.38 11.7 66.71 5030 5.61 7.56 7.65 0.041
allowed to exceed φ4(f'c)½Ac; pounds (per foot of width). The 6.50 99.39 40.1 0.464 53 2.67 14.8 75.02 5600 5.41 7.31 7.39 0.045
6.75 104.09 42.2 0.484 56 2.82 16.5 79.20 5890 5.32 7.19 7.28 0.047
next three columns list the maximum unshored spans in 7.00 108.79 44.3 0.505 58 2.97 18.3 83.41 6190 5.24 7.08 7.17 0.050
feet; these values are obtained by using the construction 4.00 58.42 21.3 0.255 29 1.40 3.8 39.20 2980 7.34 9.64 9.93 0.023
loading requirements of the SDI; combined bending and 4.50 69.07 24.8 0.297 34 1.70 5.4 47.67 3460 6.96 9.19 9.44 0.027
18 gage

shear, deflection, and interior reactions are considered in 4.75 74.40 26.5 0.318 37 1.85 6.3 52.03 3700 6.79 8.99 9.23 0.029
5.00 79.73 28.3 0.339 39 2.01 7.3 56.46 3960 6.64 8.80 9.03 0.032
calculating these values. Awwf is the minimum area of welded 5.50 90.39 32.1 0.380 44 2.33 9.6 65.49 4480 6.36 8.46 8.67 0.036
wire fabric recommended for temperature reinforcing in the 5.75 95.72 34.0 0.401 46 2.50 11.0 70.08 4750 6.24 8.30 8.51 0.038
composite slab; square inches per foot. 6.00 101.05 36.0 0.422 49 2.66 12.4 74.71 5030 6.12 8.15 8.35 0.041
6.50 111.71 40.1 0.464 53 3.00 15.6 84.06 5600 5.90 7.88 8.07 0.045
6.75 117.04 42.2 0.484 56 3.16 17.4 88.78 5890 5.80 7.75 7.94 0.047
7.00 122.37 44.3 0.505 58 3.33 19.3 93.52 6190 5.71 7.63 7.82 0.050
4.00 58.42 21.3 0.255 29 1.70 4.3 39.20 2980 8.58 10.76 11.12 0.023
4.50 69.07 24.8 0.297 34 2.08 6.0 47.67 3460 8.12 10.27 10.61 0.027
16 gage

4.75 74.40 26.5 0.318 37 2.27 7.0 52.03 3700 7.92 10.05 10.38 0.029
5.00 79.73 28.3 0.339 39 2.46 8.1 56.46 3960 7.73 9.84 10.17 0.032
5.50 90.39 32.1 0.380 44 2.86 10.7 65.49 4480 7.40 9.46 9.78 0.036
5.75 95.72 34.0 0.401 46 3.07 12.1 70.08 4750 7.25 9.28 9.60 0.038
6.00 101.05 36.0 0.422 49 3.27 13.7 74.71 5030 7.11 9.12 9.43 0.041
6.50 111.71 40.1 0.464 53 3.69 17.2 84.06 5600 6.85 8.81 9.11 0.045
6.75 117.04 42.2 0.484 56 3.90 19.2 88.78 5890 6.74 8.67 8.96 0.047
7.00 122.37 44.3 0.505 58 4.11 21.3 93.52 6190 6.62 8.54 8.82 0.050

B - LOK
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 1.5 x 6" DECK Fy = 33ksi f 'c = 3 ksi 115 pcf concrete

L, Uniform Live Loads, psf *

Slab φMn
Depth in.k 5.00 5.50 6.00 6.50 7.00 7.50 8.00 8.50 9.00 9.50 10.00 10.50 11.00
4.00 38.19 400 400 400 355 300 260 225 195 175 155 135 115 100
22 gage

4.50 44.78 400 400 400 400 355 305 265 230 205 180 160 140 125
4.75 48.07 400 400 400 400 380 330 285 250 220 195 170 155 135
5.00 51.37 400 400 400 400 400 350 305 265 235 205 185 165 145
5.50 57.96 400 400 400 400 400 395 345 300 265 235 210 185 165 area above the arrow
5.75 61.26 400 400 400 400 400 400 365 315 280 245 220 195 175 indicates 1 STUD/FT.
6.00 64.55 400 400 400 400 400 400 385 335 295 260 230 205 185
6.50 71.15 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 370 325 285 255 230 205 area below arrow
4.00 45.45 400 400 400 400 365 315 270 240 200 170 145 125 110
indicates NO STUDS
20 gage

4.50 53.44 400 400 400 400 400 370 320 280 250 220 195 175 155
4.75 57.44 400 400 400 400 400 395 345 300 265 235 210 190 170
5.00 61.44 400 400 400 400 400 400 370 325 285 255 225 200 180
5.50 69.43 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 365 325 285 255 230 205 * The Uniform Live Loads are based on
5.75 73.43 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 385 340 305 270 240 215 the LRFD equation φMn = (l.6L+1.2D)l2 8.
6.00 77.43 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 360 320 285 255 230
6.50 85.42 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 355 315 280 255
Although there are other load combinations
4.00 52.41 400 400 400 400 400 365 310 255 215 185 160 135 120 that may require investigation, this will
19 gage

4.50 61.81 400 400 400 400 400 400 375 330 290 260 225 190 165 control most of the time. The equation
4.75 66.51 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 355 315 280 250 220 195 assumes there is no negative bending
5.00 71.20 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 380 335 300 265 240 215
5.50 80.60 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 380 340 300 270 245
reinforcement over the beams and
5.75 85.30 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 360 320 285 255 therefore each composite slab is a single

Light
6.00 90.00 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 375 335 300 270 span. Two sets of values are shown; φMnf
6.50 99.39 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 370 335 300 is used to calculate the uniform load when
4.00 58.42 400 400 400 400 400 395 325 275 230 195 170 145 125
the full required number of studs is present;
18 gage

4.50 69.07 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 370 325 275 235 205 175
4.75 74.40 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 355 315 275 240 205 φMno is used to calculate the load when no
5.00 79.73 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 380 335 300 270 240 studs are present. A straight line
5.50 90.39 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 385 340 305 275 interpolation can be done if the average
5.75 95.72 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 360 325 295

Weight
6.00 101.05 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 385 345 310
number of studs is between zero and the
6.50 111.71 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 380 345 required number needed to develop the
4.00 58.42 400 400 400 400 400 395 325 275 230 195 170 145 125 “full” factored moment. The tabulated loads
16 gage

4.50 69.07 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 370 325 275 235 205 175 are checked for shear controlling (it seldom
4.75 74.40 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 355 315 275 240 205
5.00 79.73 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 380 335 300 270 240
does), and also limited to a live load
5.50 90.39 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 385 340 305 275 deflection of 1/360 of the span.
5.75 95.72 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 360 325 295
6.00 101.05 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 385 345 310 An upper limit of 400 psf has been applied
6.50 111.71 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 380 345
4.00 25.66 400 330 275 230 195 165 145 121 110 95 85 75 65
to the tabulated loads. This has been done
to guard against equating large concen-
22 gage

4.50 31.13 400 400 335 280 240 205 175 155 135 115 105 90 80
4.75 33.93 400 400 365 305 260 225 190 165 145 130 115 100 90 trated to uniform loads. Concentrated loads
5.00 36.77 400 400 395 330 280 240 210 180 160 140 125 110 95 may require special analysis and design to
5.50 42.53 400 400 400 385 330 280 245 210 185 160 145 125 110
5.75 45.45 400 400 400 400 350 300 260 225 200 175 155 135 120
take care of servicibility requirements not
6.00 48.39 400 400 400 400 375 320 275 240 210 185 165 145 130 covered by simply using a uniform load
6.50 54.31 400 400 400 400 400 360 310 270 240 210 185 165 145 value. On the other hand, for any load
4.00 30.45 400 395 330 275 235 200 175 150 135 115 105 90 80 combination the values provided by the
20 gage

4.50 36.98 400 400 400 340 285 245 215 185 165 145 125 115 100
4.75 40.33 400 400 400 370 315 270 235 205 180 155 140 125 110
composite properties can be used in the
5.00 43.73 400 400 400 400 340 295 255 220 195 170 150 135 120 calculations.
5.50 50.64 400 400 400 400 395 340 295 260 225 200 175 155 140
5.75 54.14 400 400 400 400 400 365 315 275 240 215 190 170 150 Welded wire fabric in the required amount
6.00 57.67 400 400 400 400 400 390 340 295 260 230 200 180 160
6.50 64.79 400 400 400 400 400 400 380 330 290 260 230 205 180
is assumed for the table values. If welded
4.00 35.09 400 400 380 320 275 235 205 180 155 140 120 110 95 wire fabric is not present, deduct 10%
19 gage

4.50 42.65 400 400 400 395 335 290 250 220 190 170 150 135 120 from the listed loads.
4.75 46.54 400 400 400 400 365 315 275 240 210 185 165 145 130
5.00 50.49 400 400 400 400 400 345 300 260 230 200 180 160 145
5.50 58.52 400 400 400 400 400 400 345 305 265 235 210 185 165
Refer to the example problems for the use
5.75 62.60 400 400 400 400 400 400 370 325 285 255 225 200 180 of the tables.
6.00 66.71 400 400 400 400 400 400 395 345 305 270 240 215 190
6.50 75.02 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 390 345 305 270 240 215
4.00 39.20 400 400 400 365 310 265 230 200 180 155 140 125 110
18 gage

4.50 47.67 400 400 400 400 380 325 285 245 220 195 170 155 135
4.75 52.03 400 400 400 400 400 355 310 270 240 210 185 165 150
5.00 56.46 400 400 400 400 400 385 335 295 260 230 205 180 165
5.50 65.49 400 400 400 400 400 400 390 345 300 270 240 215 190
5.75 70.08 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 370 325 285 255 230 205
6.00 74.71 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 395 345 305 275 245 220
6.50 84.06 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 390 345 310 275 250
4.00 39.20 400 400 400 365 310 265 230 200 180 155 140 125 110
16 gage

4.50 47.67 400 400 400 400 380 325 285 245 220 195 170 155 135
4.75 52.03 400 400 400 400 400 355 310 270 240 210 185 165 150
5.00 56.46 400 400 400 400 400 385 335 295 260 230 205 180 165
5.50 65.49 400 400 400 400 400 400 390 345 300 270 240 215 190
5.75 70.08 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 370 325 285 255 230 205
6.00 74.71 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 395 345 305 275 245 220
6.50 84.06 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 390 345 310 275 250

B - LOK
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Inverted 1.5 x 6" DECK Fy = 33ksi f 'c = 3 ksi 115 pcf concrete

United Steel Deck, Inc.

INVERTED B-LOK
6"

Slab Depth
1½"

30" cover shown (36" preferred)

The Deck Section Properties are per foot of width. The I DECK PROPERTIES
value is for positive bending (in.4); t is the gage thickness in Gage t w As I Sp Sn Rb φVn studs
inches; w is the weight in pounds per square foot; Sp and Sn
are the section moduli for positive and negative bending (in.3); 22 0.0295 1.6 0.470 0.165 0.206 0.195 1320 2620 0.33
Rb and φVn. are the interior reaction and the shear in pounds 20 0.0358 1.9 0.570 0.212 0.260 0.247 1880 3170 0.40
19 0.0418 2.3 0.670 0.260 0.304 0.292 2500 3680 0.47
(per foot of width); studs is the number of studs required per foot 18 0.0474 2.6 0.760 0.308 0.349 0.337 3200 4160 0.53
in order to obtain the full resisting moment, φMnf. 16 0.0598 3.3 0.960 0.400 0.439 0.434 4750 5210 0.67

COMPOSITE PROPERTIES
The Composite Properties are a list of values for the Slab φM nf Ac Vol. W Sc Iav φMno φVnt Max. unshored spans, ft. Awwf
composite slab. The slab depth is the distance from the Depth in.k in2 ft3/ft2 psf in3 in3 in.k lbs. 1span 2span 3span
bottom of the steel deck to the top of the slab in inches as 4.00 40.82 33.3 0.286 33 1.07 3.8 30.00 4660 5.15 6.85 6.93 0.023
shown on the sketch. U.L. ratings generally refer to the cover 4.50 47.42 38.3 0.328 38 1.27 5.3 35.66 5290 4.92 6.57 6.65 0.027
22 gage

over the top of the deck so it is important to be aware of the 4.75 50.71 40.8 0.349 40 1.37 6.2 38.53 5470 4.82 6.44 6.52 0.029
5.00 54.01 43.3 0.370 43 1.48 7.1 41.43 5650 4.72 6.32 6.40 0.032
difference in names. φMnf is the factored resisting moment 5.50 60.60 48.6 0.411 47 1.69 9.3 47.31 6010 4.55 6.11 6.18 0.036
provided by the composite slab when the “full” number of 5.75 63.89 51.3 0.432 50 1.79 10.5 50.27 6200 4.47 6.01 6.08 0.038
studs as shown in the upper table are in place; inch kips (per 6.00 67.19 54.0 0.453 52 1.90 11.9 53.25 6390 4.40 5.91 5.98 0.041
foot of width). Ac is the area of concrete available to resist 6.50 73.78 59.6 0.495 57 2.11 14.8 59.24 6780 4.26 5.74 5.80 0.045
6.75 77.08 62.4 0.516 59 2.22 16.5 62.26 6980 4.20 5.65 5.72 0.047
shear, in.2 per foot of width. Vol. is the volume of concrete in 7.00 80.37 65.3 0.536 62 2.33 18.2 65.29 7180 4.15 5.58 5.64 0.050
ft.3 per ft.2 needed to make up the slab; no allowance for frame 4.00 48.65 33.3 0.286 33 1.27 4.1 35.72 4660 5.99 7.85 8.10 0.023
or deck deflection is included. W is the concrete weight in 4.50 56.64 38.3 0.328 38 1.51 5.7 42.48 5340 5.71 7.51 7.75 0.027
20 gage

pounds per ft.2. Sc is the section modulus of the “cracked” 4.75 60.64 40.8 0.349 40 1.64 6.7 45.93 5690 5.59 7.35 7.59 0.029
5.00 64.64 43.3 0.370 43 1.76 7.7 49.41 6050 5.48 7.21 7.44 0.032
concrete composite slab; in.3 per foot of width. Iav is the

Light
5.50 72.63 48.6 0.411 47 2.01 10.0 56.45 6560 5.27 6.94 7.17 0.036
average of the “cracked” and “uncracked” moments of inertia 5.75 76.63 51.3 0.432 50 2.14 11.3 60.01 6750 5.18 6.82 7.05 0.038
of the transformed composite slab; in.4 per foot of width. The Iav 6.00 80.62 54.0 0.453 52 2.27 12.7 63.59 6940 5.09 6.70 6.92 0.041
transformed section analysis is based on steel; therefore, to 6.50 88.62 59.6 0.495 57 2.52 15.9 70.81 7330 4.92 6.48 6.70 0.045
6.75 92.62 62.4 0.516 59 2.65 17.7 74.43 7530 4.85 6.38 6.60 0.047
calculate deflections the appropriate modulus of elasticity to use 7.00 96.61 65.3 0.536 62 2.78 19.5 78.08 7730 4.79 6.28 6.50 0.050
is 29.5 x 106 psi. φMno is the factored resisting moment of the 4.00 56.17 33.3 0.286 33 1.47 4.4 41.30 4660 6.61 8.52 8.81 0.023
composite slab if there are no studs on the beams (the deck 4.50 65.57 38.3 0.328 38 1.75 6.1 49.14 5340 6.30 8.15 8.43 0.027

Weight
19gage

is attached to the beams or walls on which it is resting) inch 4.75 70.26 40.8 0.349 40 1.89 7.1 53.14 5690 6.16 7.98 8.25 0.029
5.00 74.96 43.3 0.370 43 2.04 8.2 57.19 6050 6.04 7.83 8.09 0.032
kips (per foot of width). φVnt is the factored vertical shear 5.50 84.36 48.6 0.411 47 2.33 10.7 65.40 6790 5.80 7.54 7.79 0.036
resistance of the composite system; it is the sum of the shear 5.75 89.06 51.3 0.432 50 2.48 12.1 69.55 7160 5.70 7.40 7.65 0.038
resistances of the steel deck and the concrete but is not 6.00 93.76 54.0 0.453 52 2.63 13.6 73.72 7450 5.60 7.28 7.52 0.041
allowed to exceed φ4(f'c)½Ac; pounds (per foot of width). The 6.50 103.15 59.6 0.495 57 2.93 16.9 82.13 7840 5.41 7.04 7.28 0.045
6.75 107.85 62.4 0.516 59 3.08 18.8 86.37 8040 5.33 6.93 7.16 0.047
next three columns list the maximum unshored spans in 7.00 112.55 65.3 0.536 62 3.23 20.7 90.62 8240 5.26 6.83 7.06 0.050
feet; these values are obtained by using the construction 4.00 62.68 33.3 0.286 33 1.65 4.7 46.25 4660 7.21 9.14 9.44 0.023
loading requirements of the SDI; combined bending and 4.50 73.34 38.3 0.328 38 1.96 6.5 55.04 5340 6.86 8.74 9.04 0.027
18 gage

shear, deflection, and interior reactions are considered in 4.75 78.67 40.8 0.349 40 2.12 7.5 59.54 5690 6.71 8.56 8.85 0.029
5.00 84.00 43.3 0.370 43 2.28 8.6 64.09 6050 6.57 8.40 8.68 0.032
calculating these values. Awwf is the minimum area of welded 5.50 94.66 48.6 0.411 47 2.61 11.2 73.32 6790 6.31 8.09 8.36 0.036
wire fabric recommended for temperature reinforcing in the 5.75 99.99 51.3 0.432 50 2.78 12.7 77.99 7160 6.19 7.94 8.21 0.038
composite slab; square inches per foot. 6.00 105.32 54.0 0.453 52 2.95 14.3 82.69 7540 6.08 7.81 8.07 0.041
6.50 115.97 59.6 0.495 57 3.29 17.8 92.17 8320 5.88 7.56 7.81 0.045
6.75 121.30 62.4 0.516 59 3.46 19.7 96.95 8520 5.78 7.44 7.69 0.047
7.00 126.63 65.3 0.536 62 3.63 21.8 101.74 8720 5.72 7.33 7.57 0.050
4.00 62.68 33.3 0.286 33 2.02 5.2 46.25 4660 8.28 10.32 10.67 0.023
4.50 73.34 38.3 0.328 38 2.41 7.1 55.04 5340 7.88 9.88 10.22 0.027
16 gage

4.75 78.67 40.8 0.349 40 2.61 8.3 59.54 5690 7.70 9.68 10.01 0.029
5.00 84.00 43.3 0.370 43 2.81 9.5 64.09 6050 7.53 9.49 9.81 0.032
5.50 94.66 48.6 0.411 47 3.22 12.3 73.32 6790 7.23 9.15 9.46 0.036
5.75 99.99 51.3 0.432 50 3.43 13.9 77.99 7160 7.09 ~.99 9.29 0.038
6.00 105.32 54.0 0.453 52 3.64 15.7 82.69 7540 6.96 8.84 9.13 0.041
6.50 115.97 59.6 0.495 57 4.06 19.5 92.17 8320 6.72 8.55 8.84 0.045
6.75 121.30 62.4 0.516 59 4.27 21.7 96.95 8720 6.61 8.42 8.71 0.047
7.00 126.63 65.3 0.536 62 4.48 23.9 101.74 9130 6.53 8.30 8.58 0.050

INVERTED B-LOK
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 Inverted 1.5 x 6" DECK Fy = 33ksi f 'c = 3 ksi 115 pcf concrete

L, Uniform Live Loads, psf *

Slab φMn
Depth in.k 5.00 5.50 6.00 6.50 7.00 7.50 8.00 8.50 9.00 9.50 10.00 10.50 11.00
4.00 40.82 400 400 400 375 320 275 240 210 185 165 145 130 115
22 gage

4.50 47.42 400 400 400 400 375 320 280 245 215 190 170 150 135
4.75 50.71 400 400 400 400 400 345 300 260 230 205 180 160 145
5.00 54.01 400 400 400 400 400 365 320 280 245 215 190 170 155
5.50 60.60 400 400 400 400 400 400 360 315 275 245 215 190 170 area above the arrow
5.75 63.89 400 400 400 400 400 400 375 330 290 255 230 205 180 indicates 1 STUD/FT.
6.00 67.19 400 400 400 400 400 400 395 345 305 270 240 215 190
6.50 73.78 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 380 335 295 265 235 210 area below arrow
4.00 48.65 400 400 400 400 390 335 290 255 225 200 175 155 135
indicates NO STUDS
20 gage

4.50 56.64 400 400 400 400 400 390 340 295 260 230 205 185 165
4.75 60.64 400 400 400 400 400 400 365 320 280 250 220 200 175
5.00 64.64 400 400 400 400 400 400 385 340 300 265 235 210 190
5.50 72.63 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 380 335 300 265 240 215 * The Uniform Live Loads are based on
5.75 76.63 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 355 315 280 250 225 the LRFD equation φMn = (l.6L+1.2D)l2 8.
6.00 80.62 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 375 330 295 265 235
6.50 88.62 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 365 325 290 260
Although there are other load combinations
4.00 56.17 400 400 400 400 400 390 340 300 265 225 195 165 145 that may require investigation, this will
19 gage

4.50 65.57 400 400 400 400 400 400 395 350 305 275 245 220 195 control most of the time. The equation
4.75 70.26 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 375 330 295 260 235 210 assumes there is no negative bending
5.00 74.96 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 350 310 280 250 225
5.50 84.36 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 395 350 315 280 255
reinforcement over the beams and
5.75 89.06 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 370 330 300 270 therefore each composite slab is a single

Light
6.00 93.76 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 390 350 315 280 span. Two sets of values are shown; φMnf
6.50 103.15 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 385 345 310 is used to calculate the uniform load when
4.00 62.68 400 400 400 400 400 400 380 335 280 240 205 175 155
the full required number of studs is present;
18 gage

4.50 73.34 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 395 345 310 275 245 210
4.75 78.67 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 375 330 295 265 240 φMno is used to calculate the load when no
5.00 84.00 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 355 315 285 255 studs are present. A straight line
5.50 94.66 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 355 320 290 interpolation can be done if the average
5.75 99.99 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 375 340 305

Weight
6.00 105.32 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 355 320
number of studs is between zero and the
6.50 115.97 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 395 355 required number needed to develop the
4.00 62.68 400 400 400 400 400 400 380 335 280 240 205 175 155 “full” factored moment. The tabulated loads
16 gage

4.50 73.34 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 395 345 310 275 245 210 are checked for shear controlling (it seldom
4.75 78.67 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 375 330 295 265 240
5.00 84.00 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 355 315 285 255
does), and also limited to a live load
5.50 94.66 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 355 320 290 deflection of 1/360 of the span.
5.75 99.99 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 375 340 305
6.00 105.32 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 355 320 An upper limit of 400 psf has been applied
6.50 115.97 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 395 355
4.00 30.00 400 385 320 270 230 195 170 145 130 115 100 85 75
to the tabulated loads. This has been done
to guard against equating large concen-
22 gage

4.50 35.66 400 400 385 320 275 235 205 175 155 135 120 105 95
4.75 38.53 400 400 400 350 295 255 220 190 165 145 130 115 100 trated to uniform loads. Concentrated loads
5.00 41.43 400 400 400 375 320 275 235 205 180 160 140 125 110 may require special analysis and design to
5.50 47.31 400 400 400 400 365 315 270 235 205 180 160 140 125
5.75 50.27 400 400 400 400 390 335 290 250 220 195 170 150 135
take care of servicibility requirements not
6.00 53.25 400 400 400 400 400 355 305 265 235 205 180 160 145 covered by simply using a uniform load
6.50 59.24 400 400 400 400 400 395 340 300 260 230 205 180 160 value. On the other hand, for any load
4.00 435.72 400 400 385 325 280 240 205 180 160 140 125 110 95 combination the values provided by the
20 gage

4.50 42.48 400 400 400 390 330 285 245 215 190 165 145 130 115
4.75 45.93 400 400 400 400 360 310 265 235 205 180 160 140 125
composite properties can be used in the
5.00 49.41 400 400 400 400 385 335 290 250 220 195 175 155 135 calculations.
5.50 56.45 400 400 400 400 400 380 330 290 255 225 200 175 155
5.75 60.01 400 400 400 400 400 400 350 305 270 240 210 190 170 Welded wire fabric in the required amount
6.00 63.59 400 400 400 400 400 400 375 325 285 255 225 200 180
6.50 70.81 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 365 320 285 250 225 200
is assumed for the table values. If welded
4.00 41.30 400 400 400 380 325 280 240 210 185 165 145 130 115 wire fabric is not present, deduct 10%
19 gage

4.50 49.14 400 400 400 400 390 335 290 255 225 195 175 155 140 from the listed loads.
4.75 53.14 400 400 400 400 400 360 315 275 240 215 190 170 150
5.00 57.19 400 400 400 400 400 390 340 295 260 230 205 185 165
5.50 65.40 400 400 400 400 400 400 390 340 300 265 235 210 190
Refer to the example problems for the use
5.75 69.55 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 360 320 280 250 225 200 of the tables.
6.00 73.72 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 385 340 300 265 240 215
6.50 82.13 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 380 335 300 265 240
4.00 46.25 400 400 400 400 365 315 275 240 210 185 165 150 135
18 gage

4.50 55.04 400 400 400 400 400 375 330 285 255 225 200 180 160
4.75 59.54 400 400 400 400 400 400 355 310 275 245 215 195 175
5.00 64.09 400 400 400 400 400 400 385 335 295 260 235 210 185
5.50 73.32 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 385 340 300 270 240 215
5.75 77.99 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 360 320 285 255 230
6.00 82.69 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 385 340 305 270 245
6.50 92.17 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 380 340 330 275
4.00 46.25 400 400 400 400 365 315 275 240 210 185 165 150 135
16 gage

4.50 55.04 400 400 400 400 400 375 330 285 255 225 200 180 160
4.75 59.54 400 400 400 400 400 400 355 310 275 245 215 195 175
5.00 64.09 400 400 400 400 400 400 385 335 295 260 235 210 185
5.50 73.32 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 385 340 300 270 240 215
5.75 77.99 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 360 320 285 255 230
6.00 82.69 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 385 340 305 270 245
6.50 92.17 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 380 340 305 275

INVERTED B-LOK
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 1.5 x 12" DECK Fy = 33ksi f 'c = 3 ksi 115 pcf concrete

United Steel Deck, Inc.

1.5" LOK-FLOOR
t

Slab Depth
1½"

12"

24" cover

The Deck Section Properties are per foot of width. The I DECK PROPERTIES
value is for positive bending (in.4); t is the gage thickness in Gage t w As I Sp Sn Rb φVn studs
inches; w is the weight in pounds per square foot; Sp and Sn
are the section moduli for positive and negative bending (in.3); 22 0.0295 1.5 0.430 0.189 0.206 0.207 692 1560 0.43
Rb and φVn. are the interior reaction and the shear in pounds 20 0.0358 1.8 0.520 0.237 0.267 0.270 972 1890 0.52
19 0.0418 2.1 0.610 0.276 0.327 0.330 1280 2200 0.61
(per foot of width); studs is the number of studs required per foot 18 0.0474 2.3 0.690 0.313 0.378 0.376 1610 2490 0.69
in order to obtain the full resisting moment, φMnf. 16 0.0598 3.0 0.870 0.395 0.474 0.474 2370 3130 0.87

COMPOSITE PROPERTIES
The Composite Properties are a list of values for the Slab φM nf Ac Vol. W Sc Iav φMno φVnt Max. unshored spans, ft. Awwf
composite slab. The slab depth is the distance from the Depth in.k in2 ft3/ft2 psf in3 in3 in.k lbs. 1span 2span 3span
bottom of the steel deck to the top of the slab in inches as 4.00 36.40 30.7 0.271 31 0.93 3.4 26.09 3700 5.24 6.97 7.06 0.023
shown on the sketch. U.L. ratings generally refer to the cover 4.50 42.43 36.0 0.313 36 1.11 4.7 31.16 4070 5.00 6.68 6.76 0.027
22 gage

over the top of the deck so it is important to be aware of the 4.75 45.45 38.8 0.333 38 1.20 5.5 33.75 4270 4.90 6.54 6.62 0.029
5.00 48.46 41.7 0.354 41 1.30 6.3 36.37 4470 4.80 6.42 6.50 0.032
difference in names. φMnf is the factored resisting moment 5.50 54.50 47.0 0.396 46 1.49 8.3 41.68 4840 4.62 6.19 6.26 0.036
provided by the composite slab when the “full” number of 5.75 57.51 49.4 0.417 48 1.58 9.5 44.37 5010 4.53 6.09 6.16 0.038
studs as shown in the upper table are in place; inch kips (per 6.00 60.53 51.8 0.438 50 1.68 10.7 47.08 5170 4.46 5.99 6.06 0.041
foot of width). Ac is the area of concrete available to resist 6.50 66.56 56.5 0.479 55 1.87 13.4 52.53 5510 4.31 5.80 5.87 0.045
6.75 69.57 58.9 0.500 58 1.97 14.9 55.27 5670 4.25 5.72 5.79 0.047
shear, in.2 per foot of width. Vol. is the volume of concrete in 7.00 72.59 61.3 0.521 60 2.07 16.6 58.03 5840 4.18 5.64 5.71 0.050
ft.3 per ft.2 needed to make up the slab; no allowance for frame 4.00 43.31 30.7 0.271 31 1.10 3.6 30.95 4030 6.22 8.30 8.40 0.023
or deck deflection is included. W is the concrete weight in 4.50 50.61 36.0 0.313 36 1.32 5.1 37.00 4400 5.92 7.92 8.02 0.027
20 gage

pounds per ft.2. Sc is the section modulus of the “cracked” 4.75 54.25 38.8 0.333 38 1.43 5.9 40.09 4600 5.79 7.75 7.85 0.029
5.00 57.90 41.7 0.354 41 1.54 6.8 43.23 4800 5.66 7.58 7.69 0.032
concrete composite slab; in.3 per foot of width. Iav is the

Light
5.50 65.19 47.0 0.396 46 1.77 9.0 49.59 5170 5.44 7.29 7.41 0.036
average of the “cracked” and “uncracked” moments of inertia 5.75 68.84 49.4 0.417 48 1.88 10.2 52.81 5340 5.34 7.15 7.28 0.038
of the transformed composite slab; in.4 per foot of width. The Iav 6.00 72.49 51.8 0.438 50 2.00 11.5 56.05 5500 5.24 7.02 7.15 0.041
transformed section analysis is based on steel; therefore, to 6.50 79.78 56.5 0.479 55 2.23 14.4 62.59 5840 5.07 6.78 6.92 0.045
6.75 83.43 58.9 0.500 58 2.35 16.0 65.89 6000 4.99 6.67 6.82 0.047
calculate deflections the appropriate modulus of elasticity to use 7.00 87.07 61.3 0.521 60 2.47 17.7 69.19 6170 4.91 6.56 6.72 0.050
is 29.5 x 106 psi. φMno is the factored resisting moment of the 4.00 49.98 30.7 0.271 31 1.27 3.9 35.58 4280 7.07 9.16 9.47 0.023
composite slab if there are no studs on the beams (the deck 4.50 58.54 36.0 0.313 36 1.52 5.4 42.60 4710 6.72 8.75 9.04 0.027

Weight
19gage

is attached to the beams or walls on which it is resting) inch 4.75 62.81 38.8 0.333 38 1.65 6.3 46.19 4910 6.57 8.56 8.84 0.029
5.00 67.09 41.7 0.354 41 1.78 7.3 49.83 5110 6.42 8.38 8.66 0.032
kips (per foot of width). φVnt is the factored vertical shear 5.50 75.65 47.0 0.396 46 2.04 9.5 57.24 5480 6.16 8.05 8.32 0.036
resistance of the composite system; it is the sum of the shear 5.75 79.92 49.4 0.417 48 2.17 10.8 60.99 5650 6.05 7.90 8.17 0.038
resistances of the steel deck and the concrete but is not 6.00 84.20 51.8 0.438 50 2.31 12.2 64.76 5810 5.94 7.76 8.02 0.041
allowed to exceed φ4(f'c)½Ac; pounds (per foot of width). The 6.50 92.76 56.5 0.479 55 2.58 15.3 72.38 6150 5.73 7.50 7.75 0.045
6.75 97.03 58.9 0.500 58 2.72 17.0 76.22 6310 5.64 7.38 7.62 0.047
next three columns list the maximum unshored spans in 7.00 101.31 61.3 0.521 60 2.85 18.8 80.08 6480 5.55 7.26 7.50 0.050
feet; these values are obtained by using the construction 4.00 55.70 30.7 0.271 31 1.41 4.1 39.61 4280 7.74 9.77 10.10 0.023
loading requirements of the SDI; combined bending and 4.50 65.38 36.0 0.313 36 1.69 5.7 47.47 5000 7.35 9.33 9.64 0.027
18 gage

shear, deflection, and interior reactions are considered in 4.75 70.22 38.8 0.333 38 1.84 6.6 51.50 5200 7.18 9.13 9.43 0.029
5.00 75.06 41.7 0.354 41 1.98 7.7 55.59 5400 7.02 8.94 9.24 0.032
calculating these values. Awwf is the minimum area of welded 5.50 84.73 47.0 0.396 46 2.28 10.0 63.91 5770 6.73 8.60 8.88 0.036
wire fabric recommended for temperature reinforcing in the 5.75 89.57 49.4 0.417 48 2.43 11.4 68.12 5940 6.60 8.44 8.72 0.038
composite slab; square inches per foot. 6.00 94.41 51.8 0.438 50 2.58 12.8 72.37 6100 6.48 8.29 8.56 0.041
6.50 104.09 56.5 0.479 55 2.89 16.0 80.94 6440 6.25 8.01 8.27 0.045
6.75 108.93 58.9 0.500 58 3.04 17.8 85.26 6600 6.15 7.88 8.14 0.047
7.00 113.76 61.3 0.521 60 3.19 19.8 89.60 6770 6.05 7.75 8.01 0.050
4.00 55.70 30.7 0.271 31 1.72 4.5 39.61 4280 8.88 10.94 11.31 0.023
4.50 65.38 36.0 0.313 36 2.07 6.3 47.47 5030 8.42 10.46 10.80 0.027
16 gage

4.75 70.22 38.8 0.333 38 2.25 7.3 51.50 5420 8.22 10.23 10.58 0.029
5.00 75.06 41.7 0.354 41 2.43 8.5 55.59 5820 8.03 10.02 10.36 0.032
5.50 84.73 47.0 0.396 46 2.80 11.1 63.91 6410 7.69 9.64 9.96 0.036
5.75 89.57 49.4 0.417 48 2.98 12.5 68.12 6580 7.54 9.47 9.78 0.038
6.00 94.41 51.8 0.438 50 3.17 14.1 72.37 6740 7.40 9.30 9.61 0.041
6.50 104.09 56.5 0.479 55 3.55 17.6 80.94 7080 7.13 8.99 9.29 0.045
6.75 108.93 58.9 0.500 58 3.75 19.6 85.26 7240 7.01 8.85 9.14 0.047
7.00 113.76 61.3 0.521 60 3.94 21.7 89.60 7410 6.90 8.71 9.00 0.050

1.5" LOK-FLOOR
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 1.5 x 12" DECK Fy = 33ksi f 'c = 3 ksi 115 pcf concrete

L, Uniform Live Loads, psf *

Slab φMn
Depth in.k 5.00 5.50 6.00 6.50 7.00 7.50 8.00 8.50 9.00 9.50 10.00 10.50 11.00
4.00 36.40 400 400 395 335 285 245 215 185 165 145 125 115 100
22 gage

4.50 42.43 400 400 400 390 335 285 250 215 190 170 150 130 120
4.75 45.45 400 400 400 400 355 305 265 230 205 180 160 140 125
5.00 48.46 400 400 400 400 380 325 285 250 220 190 170 150 135
5.50 54.50 400 400 400 400 400 370 320 280 245 215 190 170 150 area above the arrow
5.75 57.51 400 400 400 400 400 390 335 295 260 230 205 180 160 indicates 1 STUD/FT.
6.00 60.53 400 400 400 400 400 400 355 310 275 240 215 190 170
6.50 66.56 400 400 400 400 400 400 390 340 300 265 235 210 185 area below arrow
4.00 43.31 400 400 400 400 345 295 255 225 200 175 155 140 120
indicates NO STUDS
20 gage

4.50 50.61 400 400 400 400 400 345 300 265 230 205 185 165 145
4.75 54.25 400 400 400 400 400 370 325 285 250 220 195 175 155
5.00 57.90 400 400 400 400 400 395 345 300 265 235 210 185 170
5.50 65.19 400 400 400 400 400 400 390 340 300 265 235 210 190 * The Uniform Live Loads are based on
5.75 68.84 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 360 315 280 250 225 200 the LRFD equation φMn = (l.6L+1.2D)l2 8.
6.00 72.49 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 380 335 295 265 235 210
6.50 79.78 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 370 325 290 260 230
Although there are other load combinations
4.00 49.98 400 400 400 400 400 345 300 265 230 200 170 145 130 that may require investigation, this will
19 gage

4.50 58.54 400 400 400 400 400 400 355 310 275 240 215 195 175 control most of the time. The equation
4.75 62.81 400 400 400 400 400 400 380 330 295 260 230 205 185 assumes there is no negative bending
5.00 67.09 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 355 315 280 245 220 200
5.50 75.65 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 355 315 280 250 225
reinforcement over the beams and
5.75 79.92 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 375 330 295 265 240 therefore each composite slab is a single

Light
6.00 84.20 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 395 350 310 280 250 span. Two sets of values are shown; φMnf
6.50 92.76 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 385 345 310 275 is used to calculate the uniform load when
4.00 55.70 400 400 400 400 400 385 340 290 245 210 180 155 135
the full required number of studs is present;
18 gage

4.50 65.38 400 400 400 400 400 400 395 350 310 275 245 215 190
4.75 70.22 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 375 330 295 260 235 210 φMno is used to calculate the load when no
5.00 75.06 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 355 315 280 250 225 studs are present. A straight line
5.50 84.73 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 355 315 285 255 interpolation can be done if the average
5.75 89.57 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 375 335 300 270

Weight
6.00 94.41 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 395 355 315 285
number of studs is between zero and the
6.50 104.09 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 390 350 315 required number needed to develop the
4.00 55.70 400 400 400 400 400 385 340 290 245 210 180 155 135 “full” factored moment. The tabulated loads
16 gage

4.50 65.38 400 400 400 400 400 400 395 350 310 275 245 215 190 are checked for shear controlling (it seldom
4.75 70.22 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 375 330 295 260 235 210
5.00 75.06 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 355 315 280 250 225
does), and also limited to a live load
5.50 84.73 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 355 315 285 255 deflection of 1/360 of the span.
5.75 89.57 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 375 335 300 270
6.00 94.41 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 395 355 315 285 An upper limit of 400 psf has been applied
6.50 104.09 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 390 350 315
4.00 26.09 400 335 275 235 195 170 145 125 110 95 85 75 65
to the tabulated loads. This has been done
to guard against equating large concen-
22 gage

4.50 31.16 400 400 335 280 235 205 175 150 130 115 100 90 80
4.75 33.75 400 400 360 305 255 220 190 165 145 125 110 100 85 trated to uniform loads. Concentrated loads
5.00 36.37 400 400 390 325 280 240 205 180 155 135 120 105 95 may require special analysis and design to
5.50 41.68 400 400 400 375 320 275 235 205 180 155 140 120 110
5.75 44.37 400 400 400 400 340 290 250 220 190 170 150 130 115
take care of servicibility requirements not
6.00 47.08 400 400 400 400 360 310 270 235 205 180 155 140 125 covered by simply using a uniform load
6.50 52.53 400 400 400 400 400 345 300 260 230 200 175 155 140 value. On the other hand, for any load
4.00 30.95 400 400 335 280 240 205 175 155 135 120 105 90 80 combination the values provided by the
20 gage

4.50 37.00 400 400 400 335 285 245 215 185 160 145 125 110 100
4.75 40.09 400 400 400 365 310 265 230 200 175 155 135 120 110
composite properties can be used in the
5.00 43.23 400 400 400 395 335 290 250 215 190 170 150 130 115 calculations.
5.50 49.59 400 400 400 400 385 330 285 250 220 195 170 150 135
5.75 52.81 400 400 400 400 400 355 305 265 235 205 185 160 145 Welded wire fabric in the required amount
6.00 56.05 400 400 400 400 400 375 325 285 250 220 195 175 155
6.50 62.59 400 400 400 400 400 400 365 320 280 245 220 195 175
is assumed for the table values. If welded
4.00 35.58 400 400 385 325 280 240 205 180 160 140 125 110 100 wire fabric is not present, deduct 10%
19 gage

4.50 42.60 400 400 400 390 335 285 250 215 190 170 150 130 120 from the listed loads.
4.75 46.19 400 400 400 400 360 310 270 235 205 185 160 145 130
5.00 49.83 400 400 400 400 390 335 290 255 225 200 175 155 140
5.50 57.24 400 400 400 400 400 390 335 295 260 230 205 180 160
Refer to the example problems for the use
5.75 60.99 400 400 400 400 400 400 360 315 275 245 215 195 175 of the tables.
6.00 64.76 400 400 400 400 400 400 380 335 295 260 230 205 185
6.50 72.38 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 375 330 290 260 230 205
4.00 39.61 400 400 400 365 310 270 235 205 180 160 140 125 110
18 gage

4.50 47.47 400 400 400 400 375 325 280 245 215 190 170 150 135
4.75 51.50 400 400 400 400 400 350 305 265 235 205 185 165 145
5.00 55.59 400 400 400 400 400 380 330 290 255 225 200 180 160
5.50 63.91 400 400 400 400 400 400 380 335 295 260 230 205 185
5.75 68.12 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 355 315 275 245 220 195
6.00 72.37 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 380 335 295 260 235 210
6.50 80.94 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 375 330 295 265 235
4.00 39.61 400 400 400 365 310 270 235 205 180 160 140 125 110
16 gage

4.50 47.47 400 400 400 400 375 325 280 245 215 190 170 150 135
4.75 51.50 400 400 400 400 400 350 305 265 235 205 185 165 145
5.00 55.59 400 400 400 400 400 380 330 290 255 225 200 180 160
5.50 63.91 400 400 400 400 400 400 380 335 295 260 230 205 185
5.75 68.12 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 355 315 275 245 220 195
6.00 72.37 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 380 335 295 260 235 210
6.50 80.94 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 375 330 295 265 235

1.5" LOK-FLOOR
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2 x 12" DECK Fy = 33ksi f 'c = 3 ksi 115 pcf concrete

United Steel Deck, Inc.

2" LOK-FLOOR t

Slab Depth
2"

12"

24" and 36" cover (36" shown)

The Deck Section Properties are per foot of width. The I DECK PROPERTIES
value is for positive bending (in.4); t is the gage thickness in Gage t w As I Sp Sn Rb φVn studs
inches; w is the weight in pounds per square foot; Sp and Sn
are the section moduli for positive and negative bending (in.3); 22 0.0295 1.5 0.440 0.338 0.284 0.302 714 1990 0.43
Rb and φVn. are the interior reaction and the shear in pounds 20 0.0358 1.8 0.540 0.420 0.367 0.387 1010 2410 0.52
19 0.0418 2.1 0.630 0.490 0.445 0.458 1330 2810 0.61
(per foot of width); studs is the number of studs required per foot 18 0.0474 2.4 0.710 0.560 0.523 0.529 1680 3180 0.69
in order to obtain the full resisting moment, φMnf. 16 0.0598 3.1 0.900 0.700 0.654 0.654 2470 3990 0.87

COMPOSITE PROPERTIES
The Composite Properties are a list of values for the Slab φM nf Ac Vol. W Sc Iav φMno φVnt Max. unshored spans, ft. Awwf
composite slab. The slab depth is the distance from the Depth in.k in2 ft3/ft2 psf in3 in3 in.k lbs. 1span 2span 3span
bottom of the steel deck to the top of the slab in inches as 4.50 40.27 32.6 0.292 34 1.00 4.4 28.13 4270 6.32 8.46 8.56 0.023
shown on the sketch. U.L. ratings generally refer to the cover 5.00 46.44 37.5 0.333 38 1.18 6.0 33.12 4610 6.03 8.09 8.19 0.027
22 gage

over the top of the deck so it is important to be aware of the 5.25 49.53 40.0 0.354 41 1.27 6.9 35.69 4790 5.90 7.93 8.02 0.029
5.50 52.61 42.6 0.375 43 1.36 7.9 38.29 4970 5.77 7.77 7.86 0.032
difference in names. φMnf is the factored resisting moment 6.00 58.78 48.0 0.417 48 1.55 10.1 43.58 5340 5.55 7.49 7.58 0.036
provided by the composite slab when the “full” number of 6.25 61.87 50.8 0.438 50 1.65 11.3 46.26 5540 5.45 7.36 7.45 0.038
studs as shown in the upper table are in place; inch kips (per 6.50 64.95 53.6 0.458 53 1.75 12.7 48.97 5730 5.36 7.24 7.32 0.041
foot of width). Ac is the area of concrete available to resist 7.00 71.12 59.5 0.500 58 1.94 15.7 54.44 6150 5.18 7.01 7.10 0.045
7.25 74.21 61.9 0.521 60 2.04 17.4 57.20 6310 5.10 6.91 6.99 0.047
shear, in.2 per foot of width. Vol. is the volume of concrete in 7.50 77.29 64.3 0.542 62 2.14 19.2 59.97 6480 5.05 6.81 6.89 0.050
ft.3 per ft.2 needed to make up the slab; no allowance for frame 4.50 48.60 32.6 0.292 34 1.20 4.8 33.77 4560 7.42 9.71 10.03 0.023
or deck deflection is included. W is the concrete weight in 5.00 56.18 37.5 0.333 38 1.42 6.5 39.80 5030 7.07 9.28 9.59 0.027
20 gage

pounds per ft.2. Sc is the section modulus of the “cracked” 5.25 59.96 40.0 0.354 41 1.53 7.4 42.91 5210 6.91 9.09 9.39 0.029
5.50 63.75 42.6 0.375 43 1.64 8.5 46.05 5390 6.76 8.91 9.20 0.032
concrete composite slab; in.3 per foot of width. Iav is the

Light
6.00 71.32 48.0 0.417 48 1.87 10.9 52.47 5760 6.49 8.57 8.86 0.036
average of the “cracked” and “uncracked” moments of inertia 6.25 75.11 50.8 0.438 50 1.99 12.2 55.73 5960 6.37 8.42 8.70 0.038
of the transformed composite slab; in.4 per foot of width. The Iav 6.50 78.90 53.6 0.458 53 2.10 13.7 59.02 6150 6.26 8.27 8.55 0.041
transformed section analysis is based on steel; therefore, to 7.00 86.47 59.5 0.500 58 2.34 16.9 65.67 6570 6.05 8.00 8.27 0.045
7.25 90.26 61.9 0.521 60 2.46 18.7 69.03 6730 5.95 7.87 8.14 0.047
calculate deflections the appropriate modulus of elasticity to use 7.50 94.05 64.3 0.542 62 2.58 20.6 72.41 6900 5.89 7.75 8.01 0.050
is 29.5 x 106 psi. φMno is the factored resisting moment of the 4.50 55.85 32.6 0.292 34 1.38 5.1 38.67 4560 8.35 10.55 10.91 0.023
composite slab if there are no studs on the beams (the deck 5.00 64.68 37.5 0.333 38 1.63 6.9 45.61 5240 7.94 10.10 10.43 0.027

Weight
19gage

is attached to the beams or walls on which it is resting) inch 5.25 69.10 40.0 0.354 41 1.75 7.9 49.19 5590 7.76 9.89 10.22 0.029
5.50 73.52 42.6 0.375 43 1.88 9.0 52.83 5790 7.59 9.69 10.01 0.032
kips (per foot of width). φVnt is the factored vertical shear 6.00 82.35 48.0 0.417 48 2.15 11.6 60.25 6160 7.29 9.33 9.64 0.036
resistance of the composite system; it is the sum of the shear 6.25 86.77 50.8 0.438 50 2.28 13.0 64.02 6360 7.15 9.16 9.47 0.038
resistances of the steel deck and the concrete but is not 6.50 91.19 53.6 0.458 53 2.42 14.5 67.83 6550 7.02 9.00 9.30 0.041
allowed to exceed φ4(f'c)½Ac; pounds (per foot of width). The 7.00 100.03 59.5 0.500 58 2.69 17.9 75.53 6970 6.78 8.71 9.00 0.045
7.25 104.44 61.9 0.521 60 2.83 19.8 79.42 7130 6.67 8.57 8.86 0.047
next three columns list the maximum unshored spans in 7.50 108.86 64.3 0.542 62 2.97 21.8 83.33 7300 6.59 8.44 8.72 0.050
feet; these values are obtained by using the construction 4.50 62.08 32.6 0.292 34 1.53 5.4 42.99 4560 9.20 11.33 11.71 0.023
loading requirements of the SDI; combined bending and 5.00 72.04 37.5 0.333 38 1.81 7.3 50.72 5240 8.75 10.84 11.20 0.027
18 gage

shear, deflection, and interior reactions are considered in 5.25 77.02 40.0 0.354 41 1.95 8.3 54.72 5590 8.54 10.62 10.97 0.029
5.50 82.00 42.6 0.375 43 2.10 9.5 58.78 5950 8.35 10.41 10.76 0.032
calculating these values. Awwf is the minimum area of welded 6.00 91.95 48.0 0.417 48 2.39 12.1 67.07 6530 8.01 10.02 10.36 0.036
wire fabric recommended for temperature reinforcing in the 6.25 96.93 50.8 0.438 50 2.54 13.6 71.29 6730 7.86 9.84 10.17 0.038
composite slab; square inches per foot. 6.50 101.91 53.6 0.458 53 2.69 15.2 75.55 6920 7.71 9.68 10.00 0.041
7.00 111.87 59.5 0.500 58 3.00 18.8 84.17 7340 7.44 9.36 9.67 0.045
7.25 116.85 61.9 0.521 60 3.16 20.7 88.52 7500 7.32 9.21 9.52 0.047
7.50 121.83 64.3 0.542 62 3.31 22.8 92.91 7670 7.24 9.07 9.38 0.050
4.50 62.08 32.6 0.292 34 1.88 6.0 42.99 4560 10.49 12.57 12.99 0.023
5.00 72.04 37.5 0.333 38 2.22 8.0 50.72 5240 9.96 12.03 12.43 0.027
16 gage

5.25 77.02 40.0 0.354 41 2.40 9.2 54.72 5590 9.72 11.78 12.18 0.029
5.50 82.00 42.6 0.375 43 2.58 10.5 58.78 5950 9.50 11.55 11.94 0.032
6.00 91.95 48.0 0.417 48 2.94 13.4 67.07 6700 9.11 11.13 11.50 0.036
6.25 96.93 50.8 0.438 50 3.13 15.0 71.29 7090 8.93 10.94 11.30 0.038
6.50 101.91 53.6 0.458 53 3.32 16.8 75.55 7490 8.76 10.75 11.11 0.041
7.00 111.87 59.5 0.500 58 3.71 20.6 84.17 8150 8.45 10.40 10.75 0.045
7.25 116.85 61.9 0.521 60 3.90 22.8 88.52 8310 8.31 10.24 10.59 0.047
7.50 121.83 64.3 0.542 62 4.10 25.1 92.91 8480 8.22 10.09 10.43 0.050

2" LOK-FLOOR
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 2 x 12" DECK Fy = 33ksi f 'c = 3 ksi 115 pcf concrete

L, Uniform Live Loads, psf *

Slab φMn
Depth in.k 6.00 6.50 7.00 7.50 8.00 8.50 9.00 9.50 10.00 10.50 11.00 11.50 12.00
4.50 40.27 400 370 315 270 235 205 180 160 140 125 110 100 90
22 gage

5.00 46.44 400 400 365 315 270 240 210 185 165 145 130 115 105
5.25 49.53 400 400 390 335 290 255 225 195 175 155 140 125 110
5.50 52.61 400 400 400 355 310 270 235 210 185 165 150 130 120
6.00 58.78 400 400 400 400 345 300 265 235 210 185 165 150 135 area above the arrow
6.25 61.87 400 400 400 400 365 320 280 245 220 195 175 155 140 indicates 1 STUD/FT.
6.50 64.95 400 400 400 400 380 335 295 260 230 205 185 165 145
7.00 71.12 400 400 400 400 400 365 320 285 250 225 200 180 160 area below arrow
4.50 48.60 400 400 385 335 290 255 225 200 175 155 140 125 115
indicates NO STUDS
20 gage

5.00 56.18 400 400 400 385 335 295 260 230 205 180 165 145 130
5.25 59.96 400 400 400 400 360 315 275 245 220 195 175 155 140
5.50 63.75 400 400 400 400 380 335 295 260 230 205 185 165 150
6.00 71.32 400 400 400 400 400 375 330 290 260 230 210 185 170 * The Uniform Live Loads are based on
6.25 75.11 400 400 400 400 400 395 345 310 275 245 220 200 180 the LRFD equation φMn = (l.6L+1.2D)l2 8.
6.50 78.90 400 400 400 400 400 400 365 325 290 255 230 210 185
7.00 86.47 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 355 315 280 255 230 205
Although there are other load combinations
4.50 55.85 400 400 400 385 335 295 260 230 205 185 165 150 130 that may require investigation, this will
19 gage

5.00 64.68 400 400 400 400 390 345 300 270 240 215 190 175 155 control most of the time. The equation
5.25 69.10 400 400 400 400 400 365 325 285 255 230 205 185 170 assumes there is no negative bending
5.50 73.52 400 400 400 400 400 390 345 305 270 245 220 200 180
6.00 82.35 400 400 400 400 400 400 385 345 305 275 245 220 200
reinforcement over the beams and
6.25 86.77 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 360 320 290 260 235 210 therefore each composite slab is a single

Light
6.50 91.19 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 380 340 305 275 245 225 span. Two sets of values are shown; φMnf
7.00 100.03 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 370 335 300 270 245 is used to calculate the uniform load when
4.50 62.08 400 400 400 400 375 330 290 260 230 205 180 155 135
the full required number of studs is present;
18 gage

5.00 72.04 400 400 400 400 400 385 340 300 270 240 220 195 180
5.25 77.02 400 400 400 400 400 400 365 325 290 260 235 210 190 φMno is used to calculate the load when no
5.50 82.00 400 400 400 400 400 400 390 345 305 275 250 225 205 studs are present. A straight line
6.00 91.95 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 385 345 310 280 250 230 interpolation can be done if the average
6.25 96.93 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 365 325 295 265 240

Weight
6.50 101.91 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 385 345 310 280 255
number of studs is between zero and the
7.00 111.87 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 380 340 310 280 required number needed to develop the
4.50 62.08 400 400 400 400 375 330 290 260 230 205 180 155 135 “full” factored moment. The tabulated loads
16 gage

5.00 72.04 400 400 400 400 400 385 340 300 270 240 220 195 180 are checked for shear controlling (it seldom
5.25 77.02 400 400 400 400 400 400 365 325 290 260 235 210 190
5.50 82.00 400 400 400 400 400 400 390 345 305 275 250 225 205
does), and also limited to a live load
6.00 91.95 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 385 345 310 280 250 230 deflection of 1/360 of the span.
6.25 96.93 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 365 325 295 265 240
6.50 101.91 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 385 345 310 280 255 An upper limit of 400 psf has been applied
7.00 111.87 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 380 340 310 280
4.50 28.13 300 250 215 180 155 135 120 105 90 80 70 60 55
to the tabulated loads. This has been done
to guard against equating large concen-
22 gage

5.00 33.12 355 295 250 215 185 160 140 125 110 95 85 75 65
5.25 35.69 380 320 270 235 200 175 150 135 115 105 90 80 70 trated to uniform loads. Concentrated loads
5.50 38.29 400 345 290 250 215 185 165 145 125 110 100 85 75 may require special analysis and design to
6.00 43.58 400 395 335 285 245 215 185 165 145 130 115 100 90
6.25 46.26 400 400 355 305 260 230 200 175 155 135 120 105 95
take care of servicibility requirements not
6.50 48.97 400 400 375 320 280 240 210 185 165 145 130 115 100 covered by simply using a uniform load
7.00 54.44 400 400 400 360 310 270 235 205 185 160 145 125 115 value. On the other hand, for any load
4.50 33.77 365 305 260 225 195 170 145 130 115 100 90 80 70 combination the values provided by the
20 gage

5.00 39.80 400 360 310 265 230 200 175 155 135 120 105 95 85
5.25 42.91 400 390 335 285 245 215 190 165 145 130 115 105 90
composite properties can be used in the
5.50 46.05 400 400 360 305 265 230 205 180 160 140 125 110 100 calculations.
6.00 52.47 400 400 400 350 305 265 235 205 180 160 145 130 115
6.25 55.73 400 400 400 375 325 280 250 220 195 170 155 135 120 Welded wire fabric in the required amount
6.50 59.02 400 400 400 395 345 300 265 230 205 180 160 145 130
7.00 65.67 400 400 400 400 385 335 295 260 230 205 180 160 145
is assumed for the table values. If welded
4.50 38.67 400 355 300 260 225 195 170 150 135 120 105 95 85 wire fabric is not present, deduct 10%
19 gage

5.00 45.61 400 400 360 310 265 235 205 180 160 140 125 115 100 from the listed loads.
5.25 49.19 400 400 385 330 290 250 220 195 175 155 135 125 110
5.50 52.83 400 400 400 355 310 270 240 210 185 165 150 130 120
6.00 60.25 400 400 400 400 355 310 270 240 215 190 170 150 135
Refer to the example problems for the use
6.25 64.02 400 400 400 400 375 330 290 255 225 205 180 160 145 of the tables.
6.50 67.83 400 400 400 400 400 350 310 270 240 215 190 175 155
7.00 75.53 400 400 400 400 400 390 345 305 270 240 215 195 175
4.50 42.99 400 395 340 290 255 220 195 170 150 135 120 110 95
18 gage

5.00 50.72 400 400 400 345 300 260 230 205 180 160 145 130 115
5.25 54.72 400 400 400 375 325 285 250 220 195 175 155 140 125
5.50 58.78 400 400 400 400 350 305 270 235 210 190 170 150 135
6.00 67.07 400 400 400 400 400 350 305 270 240 215 195 175 155
6.25 71.29 400 400 400 400 400 370 325 290 255 230 205 185 165
6.50 75.55 400 400 400 400 400 395 345 305 275 245 220 195 175
7.00 84.17 400 400 400 400 400 400 390 345 305 275 245 220 200
4.50 42.99 400 395 340 290 255 220 195 170 150 135 120 110 95
16 gage

5.00 50.72 400 400 400 345 300 260 230 205 180 160 145 130 115
5.25 54.72 400 400 400 375 325 285 250 220 195 175 155 140 125
5.50 58.78 400 400 400 400 350 305 270 235 210 190 170 150 135
6.00 67.07 400 400 400 400 400 350 305 270 240 215 195 175 155
6.25 71.29 400 400 400 400 400 370 325 290 255 230 205 185 165
6.50 75.55 400 400 400 400 400 395 345 305 275 245 220 195 175
7.00 84.17 400 400 400 400 400 400 390 345 305 275 245 220 200

2" LOK-FLOOR
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3 x 12" DECK Fy = 33ksi f 'c = 3 ksi 115 pcf concrete

United Steel Deck, Inc.

3" LOK-FLOOR t

3" Slab Depth

12"

24" and 36" cover (36" shown)

The Deck Section Properties are per foot of width. The I DECK PROPERTIES
value is for positive bending (in.4); t is the gage thickness in Gage t w As I Sp Sn Rb φVn studs
inches; w is the weight in pounds per square foot; Sp and Sn
are the section moduli for positive and negative bending (in.3); 22 0.0295 1.7 0.505 0.797 0.454 0.500 718 2190 0.49
Rb and φVn. are the interior reaction and the shear in pounds 20 0.0358 2.1 0.610 0.993 0.583 0.620 1020 3220 0.59
19 0.0418 2.4 0.710 1.158 0.708 0.726 1350 4310 0.69
(per foot of width); studs is the number of studs required per foot 18 0.0474 2.8 0.810 1.324 0.832 0.832 1720 4880 0.79
in order to obtain the full resisting moment, φMnf. 16 0.0598 3.5 1.020 1.666 1.045 1.045 2540 6130 0.99

COMPOSITE PROPERTIES
The Composite Properties are a list of values for the Slab φM nf Ac Vol. W Sc Iav φMno φVnt Max. unshored spans, ft. Awwf
composite slab. The slab depth is the distance from the Depth in.k in2 ft3/ft2 psf in3 in3 in.k lbs. 1span 2span 3span
bottom of the steel deck to the top of the slab in inches as 5.50 52.80 37.6 0.333 38 1.27 7.6 35.57 4810 8.06 10.49 10.83 0.023
shown on the sketch. U.L. ratings generally refer to the cover 6.00 59.89 42.0 0.375 43 1.46 9.7 40.92 5120 7.70 10.06 10.39 0.027
22 gage

over the top of the deck so it is important to be aware of the 6.25 63.43 44.3 0.396 46 1.56 10.9 43.68 5280 7.54 9.86 10.18 0.029
6.50 66.97 46.6 0.417 48 1.66 12.1 46.49 5440 7.39 9.67 9.99 0.032
difference in names. φMnf is the factored resisting moment 7.00 74.05 51.3 0.458 53 1.86 15.0 52.24 5770 7.11 9.33 9.63 0.036
provided by the composite slab when the “full” number of 7.25 77.59 53.8 0.479 55 1.97 16.6 55.17 5950 6.99 9.17 9.47 0.038
studs as shown in the upper table are in place; inch kips (per 7.50 81.13 56.3 0.500 58 2.07 18.3 58.14 6120 6.87 9.02 9.31 0.041
foot of width). Ac is the area of concrete available to resist 8.00 88.22 61.3 0.542 62 2.29 22.0 64.15 6470 6.68 8.73 9.02 0.045
8.25 91.76 63.9 0.563 65 2.40 24.1 67.20 6660 6.61 8.60 8.88 0.047
shear, in.2 per foot of width. Vol. is the volume of concrete in 8.50 95.30 66.6 0.583 67 2.50 26.3 70.27 6840 6.54 8.47 8.75 0.050
ft.3 per ft.2 needed to make up the slab; no allowance for frame 5.50 62.81 37.6 0.333 38 1.51 8.1 42.29 5250 9.35 11.75 12.14 0.023
or deck deflection is included. W is the concrete weight in 6.00 71.37 42.0 0.375 43 1.73 10.4 48.61 5870 8.92 11.27 11.65 0.027
20 gage

pounds per ft.2. Sc is the section modulus of the “cracked” 6.25 75.65 44.3 0.396 46 1.85 11.7 51.89 6180 8.73 11.06 11.43 0.029
6.50 79.92 46.6 0.417 48 1.97 13.0 55.23 6470 8.55 10.85 11.21 0.032
concrete composite slab; in.3 per foot of width. Iav is the

Light
7.00 88.48 51.3 0.458 53 2.21 16.1 62.07 6800 8.23 10.48 10.82 0.036
average of the “cracked” and “uncracked” moments of inertia 7.25 92.76 53.8 0.479 55 2.34 17.8 65.57 6980 8.08 10.30 10.64 0.038
of the transformed composite slab; in.4 per foot of width. The Iav 7.50 97.03 56.3 0.500 58 2.46 19.6 69.10 7150 7.94 10.13 10.47 0.041
transformed section analysis is based on steel; therefore, to 8.00 105.59 61.3 0.542 62 2.72 23.6 76.28 7500 7.72 9.82 10.15 0.045
8.25 109.87 63.9 0.563 65 2.85 25.7 79.92 7690 7.64 9.67 9.99 0.047
calculate deflections the appropriate modulus of elasticity to use 8.50 114.15 66.6 0.583 67 2.98 28.0 83.59 7870 7.56 9.53 9.85 0.050
is 29.5 x 106 psi. φMno is the factored resisting moment of the 5.50 72.04 37.6 0.333 38 1.72 8.7 48.35 5250 10.47 12.73 13.16 0.023
composite slab if there are no studs on the beams (the deck 6.00 82.00 42.0 0.375 43 1.98 11.0 55.60 5870 9.98 12.23 12.64 0.027

Weight
19gage

is attached to the beams or walls on which it is resting) inch 6.25 86.97 44.3 0.396 46 2.12 12.4 59.36 6180 9.77 11.99 12.40 0.029
6.50 91.95 46.6 0.417 48 2.25 13.8 63.20 6510 9.56 11.78 12.17 0.032
kips (per foot of width). φVnt is the factored vertical shear 7.00 101.91 51.3 0.458 53 2.53 17.0 71.08 7170 9.19 11.37 11.75 0.036
resistance of the composite system; it is the sum of the shear 7.25 106.89 53.8 0.479 55 2.68 18.8 75.10 7510 9.02 11.18 11.56 0.038
resistances of the steel deck and the concrete but is not 7.50 111.87 56.3 0.500 58 2.82 20.7 79.17 7860 8.87 11.00 11.37 0.041
allowed to exceed φ4(f'c)½Ac; pounds (per foot of width). The 8.00 121.83 61.3 0.542 62 3.12 24.9 87.46 8570 8.62 10.67 11.02 0.045
8.25 126.81 63.9 0.563 65 3.27 27.2 91.65 8780 8.52 10.51 10.86 0.047
next three columns list the maximum unshored spans in 8.50 131.78 66.6 0.583 67 3.42 29.6 95.89 8960 8.43 10.36 10.71 0.050
feet; these values are obtained by using the construction 5.50 80.96 37.6 0.333 38 1.94 9.1 54.28 5250 11.48 13.61 14.07 0.023
loading requirements of the SDI; combined bending and 6.00 92.32 42.0 0.375 43 2.23 11.6 62.43 5870 10.94 13.07 13.51 0.027
18 gage

shear, deflection, and interior reactions are considered in 6.25 98.00 44.3 0.396 46 2.38 13.0 66.67 6180 10.70 12.83 13.26 0.029
6.50 103.68 46.6 0.417 48 2.53 14.5 70.99 6510 10.48 12.59 13.01 0.032
calculating these values. Awwf is the minimum area of welded 7.00 115.04 51.3 0.458 53 2.85 17.9 79.88 7170 10.07 12.16 12.57 0.036
wire fabric recommended for temperature reinforcing in the 7.25 120.72 53.8 0.479 55 3.01 19.8 84.42 7510 9.88 11.96 12.36 0.038
composite slab; square inches per foot. 7.50 126.40 56.3 0.500 58 3.17 21.8 89.03 7860 9.71 11.77 12.16 0.041
8.00 137.76 61.3 0.542 62 3.51 26.2 98.39 8570 9.43 11.42 11.80 0.045
8.25 143.44 63.9 0.563 65 3.68 28.6 103.15 8930 9.33 11.25 11.62 0.047
8.50 149.12 66.6 0.583 67 3.85 31.1 107.94 9300 9.23 11.09 11.46 0.050
5.50 80.96 37.6 0.333 38 2.36 10.1 54.28 5250 13.04 15.20 15.71 0.023
6.00 92.32 42.0 0.375 43 2.72 12.8 62.43 5870 12.43 14.61 15.10 0.027
16 gage

6.25 98.00 44.3 0.396 46 2.90 14.3 66.67 6180 12.15 14.34 14.82 0.029
6.50 103.68 46.6 0.417 48 3.09 16.0 70.99 6510 11.89 14.08 14.55 0.032
7.00 115.04 51.3 0.458 53 3.48 19.7 79.88 7170 11.42 13.60 14.06 0.036
7.25 120.72 53.8 0.479 55 3.68 21.7 84.42 7510 11.21 13.38 13.83 0.038
7.50 126.40 56.3 0.500 58 3.89 23.9 89.03 7860 11.01 13.17 13.61 0.041
8.00 137.76 61.3 0.542 62 4.30 28.7 98.39 8570 10.69 12.78 13.20 0.045
8.25 143.44 63.9 0.563 65 4.51 31.3 103.15 8930 10.57 12.59 13.01 0.047
8.50 149.12 66.6 0.583 67 4.72 34.1 107.94 9300 10.46 12.41 12.83 0.050

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 3 x 12" DECK Fy = 33ksi f 'c = 3 ksi 115 pcf concrete

L, Uniform Live Loads, psf *

Slab φMn
Depth in.k 9.00 9.50 10.00 10.50 11.00 11.50 12.00 12.50 13.00 13.50 14.00 14.50 15.00
5.50 52.80 240 215 190 170 150 135 125 110 100 90 80 75 70
22 gage

6.00 59.89 275 245 215 195 175 155 140 125 115 105 95 85 75
6.25 63.43 290 255 230 205 185 165 150 135 120 110 100 90 80
6.50 66.97 305 270 240 215 195 175 155 140 130 115 105 95 85
7.00 74.05 340 300 270 240 215 190 175 155 140 130 115 105 95 area above the arrow
7.25 77.59 355 315 280 250 225 200 180 165 150 135 120 110 100 indicates 1 STUD/FT.
7.50 81.13 375 330 295 260 235 210 190 170 155 140 130 115 105
8.00 88.22 400 360 320 285 255 230 205 185 170 155 140 125 115 area below arrow
5.50 62.81 295 260 230 205 185 170 150 135 125 115 105 95 85
indicates NO STUDS
20 gage

6.00 71.37 335 295 265 235 210 190 175 155 140 130 120 110 100
6.25 75.65 355 315 280 250 225 205 185 165 150 135 125 115 105
6.50 79.92 375 330 295 265 240 215 195 175 160 145 130 120 110
7.00 88.48 400 365 330 295 265 240 215 195 175 160 145 135 125 * The Uniform Live Loads are based on
7.25 92.76 400 385 345 310 275 250 225 205 185 170 155 140 130 the LRFD equation φMn = (l.6L+1.2D)l2 8.
7.50 97.03 400 400 360 320 290 260 235 215 195 175 160 150 135
8.00 105.59 400 400 390 350 315 285 255 235 210 195 175 160 145
Although there are other load combinations
5.50 72.04 340 300 270 240 220 195 180 160 145 135 125 110 105 that may require investigation, this will
19 gage

6.00 82.00 390 345 305 275 250 225 205 185 170 155 140 130 120 control most of the time. The equation
6.25 86.97 400 365 325 295 265 240 215 195 180 165 150 135 125 assumes there is no negative bending
6.50 91.95 400 385 345 310 280 250 230 205 190 170 160 145 135
7.00 101.91 400 400 385 345 310 280 255 230 210 190 175 160 145
reinforcement over the beams and
7.25 106.89 400 400 400 360 325 295 265 240 220 200 185 170 155 therefore each composite slab is a single

Light
7.50 111.87 400 400 400 380 340 310 280 255 230 210 195 175 160 span. Two sets of values are shown; φMnf
8.00 121.83 400 400 400 400 370 335 305 275 250 230 210 195 175 is used to calculate the uniform load when
5.50 80.96 385 345 305 275 250 225 205 185 170 155 140 130 120
the full required number of studs is present;
18 gage

6.00 92.32 400 390 350 315 285 255 235 210 195 175 160 150 135
6.25 98.00 400 400 370 335 300 275 245 225 205 190 170 160 145 φMno is used to calculate the load when no
6.50 103.68 400 400 395 355 320 290 260 240 220 200 180 165 155 studs are present. A straight line
7.00 115.04 400 400 400 395 355 320 290 265 240 220 205 185 170 interpolation can be done if the average
7.25 120.72 400 400 400 400 370 335 305 280 255 235 215 195 180

Weight
7.50 126.40 400 400 400 400 390 355 320 290 265 245 225 205 190
number of studs is between zero and the
8.00 137.76 400 400 400 400 400 385 350 320 290 265 245 225 205 required number needed to develop the
5.50 80.96 385 345 305 275 250 225 205 185 170 155 140 130 120 “full” factored moment. The tabulated loads
16 gage

6.00 92.32 400 390 350 315 285 255 235 210 195 175 160 150 135 are checked for shear controlling (it seldom
6.25 98.00 400 400 370 335 300 275 245 225 205 190 170 160 145
6.50 103.68 400 400 395 355 320 290 260 240 220 200 180 165 155
does), and also limited to a live load
7.00 115.04 400 400 400 395 355 320 290 265 240 220 205 185 170 deflection of 1/360 of the span.
7.25 120.72 400 400 400 400 370 335 305 280 255 235 215 195 180
7.50 126.40 400 400 400 400 390 355 320 290 265 245 225 205 190 An upper limit of 400 psf has been applied
8.00 137.76 400 400 400 400 400 385 350 320 290 265 245 225 205
5.50 35.57 155 135 120 105 90 80 75 65 60 50 45 40 35
to the tabulated loads. This has been done
to guard against equating large concen-
22 gage

6.00 40.92 175 155 135 120 105 95 85 75 65 60 55 45 40

6.25 43.68 190 165 145 130 115 100 90 80 70 65 55 50 45 trated to uniform loads. Concentrated loads
6.50 46.49 200 175 155 140 125 110 95 85 75 70 60 55 50 may require special analysis and design to
7.00 52.24 230 200 175 155 140 125 110 100 90 80 70 65 55
7.25 55.17 240 210 185 165 145 130 115 105 95 85 75 65 60
take care of servicibility requirements not
7.50 58.14 255 225 200 175 155 140 125 110 100 90 80 70 65 covered by simply using a uniform load
8.00 64.15 280 250 220 195 175 155 140 125 110 100 90 80 70 value. On the other hand, for any load
5.50 42.29 185 165 145 130 115 105 90 80 75 65 60 55 50 combination the values provided by the
20 gage

6.00 48.61 215 190 170 150 135 120 105 95 85 75 70 60 55

6.25 51.89 230 205 180 160 145 130 115 105 90 85 75 65 60
composite properties can be used in the
6.50 55.23 245 215 195 170 155 135 120 110 100 90 80 70 65 calculations.
7.00 62.07 280 245 220 195 175 155 140 125 110 100 90 80 75
7.25 65.57 295 260 230 205 185 165 145 130 120 105 95 85 80 Welded wire fabric in the required amount
7.50 69.10 310 275 245 215 195 175 155 140 125 115 100 90 85
8.00 76.28 345 305 270 240 215 190 170 155 140 125 115 105 95
is assumed for the table values. If welded
5.50 48.35 220 195 170 150 135 120 110 100 90 80 70 65 60 wire fabric is not present, deduct 10%
19 gage

6.00 55.60 250 225 200 175 155 140 125 115 105 95 85 75 70 from the listed loads.
6.25 59.36 270 240 210 190 170 150 135 120 110 100 90 80 75
6.50 63.20 285 255 225 200 180 160 145 130 120 105 95 90 80
7.00 71.08 325 285 255 225 205 185 165 150 135 120 110 100 90
Refer to the example problems for the use
7.25 75.10 345 305 270 240 215 195 175 155 140 130 115 105 95 of the tables.
7.50 79.17 360 320 285 255 230 205 185 165 150 135 125 110 100
8.00 87.46 400 355 315 280 255 225 205 185 165 150 135 125 115
5.50 54.28 250 220 195 175 155 140 125 115 105 95 85 75 70
18 gage

6.00 62.43 285 255 225 200 180 160 145 130 120 110 100 90 80
6.25 66.67 305 270 240 215 195 175 155 140 130 115 105 95 85
6.50 70.99 325 290 260 230 205 185 165 150 135 125 115 105 95
7.00 79.88 370 325 290 260 235 210 190 170 155 140 130 115 105
7.25 84.42 390 345 310 275 245 225 200 180 165 150 135 125 115
7.50 89.03 400 365 325 290 260 235 210 190 175 160 145 130 120
8.00 98.39 400 400 360 325 290 260 235 215 195 175 160 145 135
5.50 54.28 250 220 195 175 155 140 125 115 105 95 85 75 70
16 gage

6.00 62.43 285 255 225 200 180 160 145 130 120 110 100 90 80
6.25 66.67 305 270 240 215 195 175 155 140 130 115 105 95 85
6.50 70.99 325 290 260 230 205 185 165 150 135 125 115 105 95
7.00 79.88 370 325 290 260 235 210 190 170 155 140 130 115 105
7.25 84.42 390 345 310 275 245 225 200 180 165 150 135 125 115
7.50 89.03 400 365 325 290 260 235 210 190 175 160 145 130 120
8.00 98.39 400 400 360 325 290 260 235 215 195 175 160 145 135

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The following details are used to obtain full coverage and to provide a seal against concrete leakage. B-lok details are similar.
DETAILS A THROUGH F ARE APPLICABLE WITH OR WITHOUT SHEAR STUDS.

A B C

GAP GAGE
0 to 5" 20
5 to 7½" 16
7½ to 9" 14

D E F

G H I

LOK-FLOOR DETAILS
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DETAILS A THROUGH F MAY BE USED AT THE OPTION OF THE DECK SUPPLIER TO SATISFY VARIOUS DESIGN CASES.

Girder Details
Closures not required for
Special deck arrangements-when gap 1 2 " or less.
shear studs are present.
1
2 " min
All LOK-FLOOR is furnished in 24
inch or 36 inch widths. Any cutting
that is required shall be done in the B
field by the deck erector. DECK SPLIT
OVER
FLANGE
Lateral and longitudinal spacing
is controlled by sec. I5 A.I.S.C.
Manual of Steel Construction.
For location of stud to edge of
flange see Structural Welding A
Code AWS 7.4.5. BUTT JOINT There is no
When studs are used deck must not be
lapped in order to permit welding of studs.
minimum lateral
concrete cover C
req’d when metal DECK
deck is used CONTINUOUS
(See A.I.S.C. OVER
Spec. I4) FLANGE

w h H

7/8" min. edge to edge

for 3/4 φ studs
N = Number of studs per rib.
(diam. plus 1/8") D
SIDE LAP
H = Length of stud. ON FLANGE
Rib Coefficient = 0.85
√N h
w
( )( H
h )
− 1.0 ≤ 1.0 h
w
=
=
Height of rib.
Average width of rib.
cut hi-hat in field
(by erector)

For best construction of composite start new

beams place studs in the portion of 1 sheet
the deck rib closest to the beam end. 2 " min

E
HIGH HAT
ON FLANGE
STUDS ARE 3/4" DIAMETER
CONCRETE* STUD STRENGTH DECK RIB RATIOS
LRFD ASD DECK TYPE w/h cut hi-hat in field
fc' , ksi weight, pcf Qn, kips Qn, kips (by erector)
1.5" B Lok 1.5
3.0 115 17.7 9.9 1.5" Inverted B Lok 2.5
3.0 145 21.0 11.5 1.5" Lok Floor 3.85
3.5 115 19.8 10.8 2" Lok Floor 3.0 1
3.5 145 23.6 12.5 2 " min
3" Lok Floor 2.0
4.0
4.0
115
145
21.9
26.1
11.4
13.3 F
HIGH HAT
* 145 pcf concrete made with ASTM C33 aggregates. 115 pcf concrete made ON FLANGE
with ASTM C330 aggregates.

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distribution steel concrete cover

negative bending d
deck depth

pitch
average rib width per pitch b = 12 x average rib width
pitch

b WIDTH
DECK SECTION PITCH AVERAGE RIB WIDTH
FOR NEGATIVE BENDING
B-LOK 6" 2.25" 4.5"
INV B-LOK 6" 3.75" 7.5"
LOK FLOOR 12" 6" 6"
Use Standard concrete design procedures as per ACI.

bearing width reinforcing steel for negative bending

see note 3
pour stop
cell closure slab depth
deck
adjacent
span cantilever span

1. Allowable bending stress of 20 ksi with loading of concrete + deck + 20 psf or concrete + deck + 150 lb. concentrated load, whichever is worse.
2. Allowable deflection of free edge (based on fixed end cantilever) of 1/120 of cantilever span under loading of concrete + deck.
3. Bearing width of 31 2" assumed for web crippling check; concrete + deck + 20 psf over cantilever and adjacent span: if width is less than 31 2"
check with the Summit, New Jersey office.

floor deck cantilevers

NORMAL WEIGHT CONCRETE (150 PCF)
United Steel Deck, Inc. DECK PROFILE
B-LOK 1.5 LOK-FLOOR 2.0 LOK-FLOOR 3.0 LOK-FLOOR

SLAB 22 20 18 16 22 20 18 16 22 20 18 16 22 20 18 16
DEPTH GAGE GAGE GAGE GAGE
4.00" 1'11" 2'3" 2'10" 3'4" 1'11" 2'4" 3'0" 3'6"
4.50" 1'10" 2'2" 2'9" 3'3" 1'10" 2'3" 2'10" 3'4" 2'6" 2'11" 3'8" 4'3"
5.00" 1'10" 2'2" 2'8" 3'2" 1'10" 2'3" 2'9" 3'3" 2'5" 2'10" 3'6" 4'1" 3'8" 4'3" 5'3" 6'0"
5.50" 1'9" 2'1" 2'7" 3'0" 1'9" 2'2" 2'9" 3'2" 2'4" 2'9" 3'5" 4'0" 3'7" 4'1" 5'0" 5'9"
6.00" 1'9" 2'0" 2'6" 2'11" 1'9" 2'1" 2'8" 3'1" 2'3" 2'8" 3'4" 3'10" 3'5" 3'11" 4'10" 5'7"
6.50" 1'8" 2'0" 2'6" 2'11" 1'9" 2'1" 2'7" 3'0" 2'3" 2'8" 3'3" 3'9" 3'4" 3'10" 4'8" 5'5"
7.00" 1'8" 1'11" 2'5" 2'10" 1'8" 2'0" 2'6" 2'10" 2'2" 2'7" 3'2" 3'8" 3'3" 3'9" 4'6" 5'3"
7.50" 1'8" 1'11" 2'4" 2'9” 1'8" 2'0" 2'6" 2'10" 2'2" 2'6" 3'1" 3'7" 3'2" 3'8" 4'5" 5'1"
8.00" 1'7" 1'11" 2'4" 2'8” 1'7" 1'11" 2'5" 2'10" 2'1" 2'5" 3'0" 3'6" 3'1" 3'6" 4'3" 4'11"

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pour stop selection chart
SLAB OVERHANG (INCHES) This Selection Chart is
DEPTH 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 based on following criteria:
(INCHES) POUR STOP TYPES
4.00 20 20 20 20 18 18 16 14 12 12 12 10 10 1. Normal weight concrete (150 PCF).
4.25 20 20 20 18 18 16 16 14 12 12 12 10 10
4.50 20 20 20 18 18 16 16 14 12 12 12 10 10 2. Horizontal and vertical deflection
4.75 20 20 18 18 16 16 14 14 12 12 10 10 10 is limited to 14" maximum for
5.00 20 20 18 18 16 16 14 14 12 12 10 10 concrete dead load.
5.25 20 18 18 16 16 14 14 12 12 12 10 10
5.50 20 18 18 16 16 14 14 12 12 12 10 10 3. Design stress is limited to 20 KSI
5.75 20 18 16 16 14 14 12 12 12 12 10 10
for concrete dead load temporarily
6.00 18 18 16 16 14 14 12 12 12 10 10 10
6.25 18 18 16 14 14 12 12 12 12 10 10
increased by one-third for the
6.50 18 16 16 14 14 12 12 12 12 10 10 construction live load of 20 PSF.
6.75 18 16 14 14 14 12 12 12 10 10 10
7.00 18 16 14 14 12 12 12 12 10 10 10 4. Pour Stop Selection Chart does
7.25 16 16 14 14 12 12 12 10 10 10 not consider the effect of the
7.50 16 14 14 12 12 12 12 10 10 10 performance, deflection, or
7.75 16 14 14 12 12 12 10 10 10 10 rotation of the pour stop support
8.00 14 14 12 12 12 12 10 10 10 which may include both the
8.25 14 14 12 12 12 10 10 10 10 * see note 5 supporting composite deck and/or
14 12 12 12 12 10 10 10

n.
8.50 the frame.

mi
8.75 14 12 12 12 12 10 10 10

2"
1
9.00 14 12 12 12 10 10 10 5. Vertical leg return lip is
9.25 12 12 12 12 10 10 10
recommended (1" on 10 gage, 34 "
9.50 12 12 12 10 10 10
9.75 12 12 12 10 10 10 on 12 gage, all others 12").
10.00 12 12 10 10 10 10 reinforcing steel (not by
10.25 12 12 10 10 10 USD or NJB) 6. This selection is not meant to
10.50 12 12 10 10 10 2" weld @ 12" replace the judgement of
* pour stop
10.75 12 10 10 10 experienced Structural Engineers
11.00 12 10 10 10 slab thickness and shall be considered as a
11.25 12 10 10 reference only.
11.50 10 10 10
2"
11.75 10 10 composite floor deck by overhang
12.00 10 10 United Steel Deck, Inc.

TYPE 20 18 16 14 12 10
DESIGN 0.0358 0.0474 0.0598 0.0747 0.1046 0.1345
THK.

optional hanger accessories

#12 wire minimum. Pull out resistance greater than 1400 lbs. in 3400
Allowable load per tab: 100 lbs. P.S.I. concrete.
Allowable load per Can accomodate 1 4" φ rod (N.Y.C. Requirement). Allowable load per tab: 250 lbs.+
tab: 100 lbs. Available in 16, 18, and 20 gage (deck thickness).
NOT FOR SUSPENDED PLASTER CEILINGS
OR WALKWAYS.

Non-piercing
and Integral
tabs are for
light ceiling loads.

NON-PIERCING HANGER TAB INTEGRAL HANGER TAB PIERCING HANGER TAB

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SECTION GAGE I Sp Sn φV, lbs. Weight, psf

20/20 1.54 0.66 0.65 3220 3.5
17.7 in.2 per cell 20/18 1.65 0.66 0.68 3220 4
18/20 1.90 0.93 0.85 4880 4.5
LFC3

18/18 2.04 0.94 0.88 4880 5

18/16 2.16 0.96 0.91 4880 5.5
24", 36" cover 16/18 2.44 1.17 1.09 6130 5.5
(24" preferred) 16/16 2.59 1.19 1.13 6130 6
20/20 1.45 0.60 0.71 5020 4.5
17.4 in.2 per cell 20/18 1.58 0.60 0.86 5020 5
18/20 1.97 0.88 0.88 6980 5
NLC

18/18 2.13 0.90 1.04 6980 5.5

18/16 2.28 0.91 1.28 6980 6
24" cover 16/18 2.74 1.24 1.22 8770 6.5
16/16 2.94 1.26 1.46 8770 7
AWC3-12 AWC3-24

18.6, 6.7, 18.6 in.2 per cell 20/20 1.43 0.62 0.82 3220 4
18/20 1.77 0.81 0.89 4880 4.5
18/18 1.94 0.83 1.21 4880 5
18/16 2.07 0.84 1.37 4880 5.5
24" cover 16/16 2.52 1.09 1.64 6130 6
11.6, 6.7, 11.6 in.2 per cell 20/20 1.74 0.83 1.28 6440 5
18/20 2.07 1.01 1.39 9760 6
18/18 2.25 1.04 1.79 9760 6.5
12" cover 18/16 2.41 1.06 1.94 9760 7
16/16 2.83 1.29 2.29 12160 8
20/20 0.64 0.40 0.40 2410 3.5
11.7 in.2 per cell 20/18 0.69 0.41 0.41 2410 4
LFC2

18/20 0.79 0.56 0.52 3180 4

18/18 0.85 0.58 0.53 3180 4.5
24", 36" cover 18/16 0.90 0.58 0.55 3180 5
(24" preferred) 16/18 1.02 0.72 0.66 3990 5
16/16 1.08 0.73 0.69 3990 5.5
AWC2-12 AWC2-24

12.2, 3.8, 12.2 in.2 per cell 20/20 0.58 0.37 0.50 2410 3.5
18/20 0.76 0.52 0.54 3180 4
18/18 0.84 0.53 0.75 3180 4.5
18/16 0.90 0.54 0.87 3180 5
24" cover
16/16 1.14 0.76 1.06 3990 5.5
20/20 0.67 0.45 0.75 4820 4.5
7.8, 3.8, 7.8 in.2 per cell 18/20 0.81 0.57 0.81 6360 5
18/18 0.89 0.59 1.08 6360 6
12" cover 18/16 0.95 0.60 1.21 6360 6.5
16/16 1.14 0.74 1.46 7980 7
20/20 0.38 0.30 0.31 3170 3.5
20/18 0.41 0.31 0.39 3170 4
6 in.2 per cell 18/20 0.52 0.45 0.40 4160 4.5
BLC

18/18 0.56 0.46 0.47 4160 5

18/16 0.60 0.47 0.55 4160 5.5
24" cover 16/18 0.71 0.64 0.56 5210 5.5
16/16 0.77 0.65 0.68 5210 6
In electrified floors, cellular units are usually blended with non cellular units — the load tables for the weaker section controls. For total cellular applications use
these section properties or call the Summit, N.J. office for individual load tables. Live loads can be obtained from the composite deck tables in this manual.
Use the deck gage that is the same as the top hat of the cellular deck; i.e., for 18/20 LFC3 use the properties shown for 18 gage (0.0474")LF3.
U.S.D. offers a complete line of trench headers and activation kits. Preset inserts are available with most sections. Cellular units that show 36 inch cover have
an additional cell to make up the width. Call or write for the Activ-Way brochure.
Check List for Electrified Floor Deck
✔ Check the fire rating requirements — Designs Dxxx in U.L. Fire Resistance Directory. If floors are accessed for electric (power) or communications, and a
fire rating is required, then the deck must be “fireproofed” and a 2.5" cover of concrete is usually chosen. Galvanized steel is always required for cellular deck.
✔ Check to determine which blend of cellular and non cellular decks will provide the needed wiring - blending of units saves money.
✔ Check load requirements in the trench header span. The trench interrupts the slab and the loads must be handled by:
1. shortening the deck span that carries the trench; or, 2. using a heavier gage deck; or, 3. reinforcing the slab as a cantilever; or, 4. placing the trench
over (or close to) a beam; or, 5. a combination of these methods.

CELLUL AR FL
CELLULAR OOR DECK
FLOOR
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U.L. Fire Ratings - Composite Deck
U.L. DES. NO. F.P. CONCRETE COVER USD PRODUCTS 1. United Steel Deck, Inc., is not
D216 S 2 ½ NW,LW BL,BLC,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC
responsible for the adhesive ability of
D703 C 2 ½ LW BL,BLC,LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC any spray applied fire protection
D712 C 2 ½ NW,LW BL,BLC,LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC* material, or for any treatment, cleaning,
D722 C 2 ½ NW,LW BL,BLC,LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC or preparation of the deck surface
D739 C 2 ½ NW,LW BL,BLC,LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC,AWC2,AWC3* required for adhesion of fire protection
D743 C 2 NW,LW LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3* material.
D759 C 2 ½ NW,LW BL,LF15,LF2,LF3,NL*
D767 C 2 ½ NW,LW BL,BLC,LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,AWC2,AWC3 2. The live loads shown in the
D779 C 2 ½ NW,LW BL,LF15,LF2,LF3
D832 F 2 ½ NW,LW BL,BLC,LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC*
composite tables may require a
D847 F 2 ½ NW,LW LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NLC* reduction if a U.L. fire rating is required.
D858 F 2 ½ NW,LW LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,AWC2,AWC3* The worst load reduction for any design
D859 F 2 NW,LW LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3* is 40%. Designs D733, D742, D825,
D902 N 3 ½ NW BL,BLC,LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC D840, D860, D902, D907, D914, and
D902 N 2 ½ LW BL,BLC,LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC D916 do not require a reduction if the
D902 N 2 5 8 LW BL,BLC,LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC sidelaps are attached at 24" o.c. as
1

D914 N 2 ½ LW BL,BLC,LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC was used in the fire test.

D916 N 3 ½ NW BL,BLC,LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC
D916 N 2 ½ LW BL,BLC,LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC
D916 N 2 5 8 LW BL,BLC,LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC 3. Be sure to check the U.L. Fire
RESTRAINED ASSEMBLY RATINGS (HOURLY)

D918 N 3 ½ NW LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC Resistance Directory for all details of

D918 N 2 ½ LW LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC construction.
D919 N 3 ½ NW LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC
D919 N 2 ½ LW LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC 4. Listings marked with * allow the
D922 N 3 ½ NW BL,BLC,LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC use of phosphatized/painted noncellular
D922 N 2 5 8 LW BL,BLC,LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC deck except LF15. All D9xx listings
D923 N 3 ½ NW BL,BLC,LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC
D923 N 2 5 8 LW BL,BLC,LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC
allow the use of phosphatized/painted
D925 N 3 ½ NW BL,BLC,LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC noncellular deck.
D925 N 2 5 8 LW BL,BLC,LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC
D927 N 3 ½ NW B,BLC,LF2,LF2C,LF3,LF3C,NC,NLC 5.
IN THE F.P. COLUMN:
D927 N 2 5 8 LW B,BLC,LF2,LF2C,LF3,LF3C,NC,NLC
D929 N 3 ½ NW B,BLC,LF2,LF2C,LF3,LF3C,NC,NLC S = suspended ceiling
D929 N 2 5 8 LW B,BLC,LF2,LF2C,LF3,LF3C,NC,NLC F = fibrous fireproofing
D502 S 2 ½ NW BL,BLC,NL,NLC,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3 C = cementitious
D703 C 2 ½ LW BL,BLC,LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC* N = no fireproofing on the deck.
D712 C 2 ½ NW,LW BL,BLC,LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC*
D722 C 2 ½ NW,LW BL,BLC,LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC*
D739 C 2 ½ NW,LW BL,BLC,LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,AWC2,AWC3* 6. The concrete cover is measured
D743 C 2 NW,LW LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3* from the top of the deck - add the deck
D750 C 2 ½ NW,LW BL,INV.BL,LF2,LF3,NL* depth to get the total slab thickness.
D759 C 2 ½ NW,LW BL,LF15,LF2,LF3,NL*
D767 C 2 ½ NW,LW BL,BLC,LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,AWC2,AWC3 7. The BSA approvals for use in New
D779 C 2 ½ NW,LW BL,LF15,LF2,LF3 York City are 620-76-SM (2 hours) and
D832 F 2 ½ NW,LW BL,BLC,LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC* 621-76-SM (3 hours).
D847 F 2 ½ NW,LW LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NLC*
D858 F 2 ½ NW,LW LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,AWC2,AWC3*
D859 F 2 NW,LW LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3* 8. PRODUCT CODES:
1½

D902 N 4 NW BL,BLC,LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC BL = B-LOK

D902 N 3 LW BL,BLC,LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC
BLC = B-LOK cellular
D916 N 4 NW BL,BLC,LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC
D916 N 3 LW BL,BLC,LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC INV. BL = inverted B-LOK
D918 N 4 NW LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC LF15 = 1½" LOK floor
D919 N 4 NW LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC LFC1 = 1½" LOK floor cellular
D919 N 3 LW LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC LF2 = 2" LOK floor
D922 N 4 NW BL,BLC,LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC LFC2 = 2" LOK floor cellular
D922 N 3 LW BL,BLC,LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC LF3 = 3" LOK floor
D923 N 4 NW BL,BLC,LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC LFC3 = 3" LOK floor cellular
D923 N 3 LW BL,BLC,LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC
NL = N LOK
D925 N 4 NW BL,BLC,LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC
D925 N 3 LW BL,BLC,LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC NLC = N LOK cellular
D927 N 4 NW B,BLC,LF2,LF2C,LF3,LF3C,NC,NLC INV. NL = inverted N LOK
D927 N 3 LW B,BLC,LF2,LF2C,LF3,LF3C,NC,NLC AWC2 three service compact
D929 N 3 ½ NW B,BLC,LF2,LF2C,LF3,LF3C,NC,NLC AWC3 cell sections
D929 N 3 LW B,BLC,LF2,LF2C,LF3,LF3C,NC,NLC

FIRE RATINGS ARE CONTINUED ON PAGES 48 AND 49.

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U.L. Fire Ratings - Composite Deck, cont’d.

U.L. DES. NO. F.P. CONCRETE COVER USD PRODUCTS
D216 S 2 ½ NW,LW BL,BLC,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC
D502 S 2 ½ NW BL,BLC,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC
D703 C 2 ½ NW,LW BL,BLC,LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC*
D704 C 2 ½ NW BL,BLC,LF15,LFC1
D706 C 2 ½ NW LF3,LFC3
D712 C 2 ½ NW,LW BL,BLC,LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC*
D716 C 2 ½ NW,LW BL,BLC,LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3*
D722 C 2 ½ NW,LW BL,BLC,LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC*
D726 C 2 ½ NW,LW LF15,LF2,LF3,NL *
D727 C 2 ½ NW INV.BL,INV. NL *
D730 C 2 ½ NW LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC*
D733 N 3 ¼ LW BL,BLC,LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC*
D739 C 2 ½ NW,LW BL,BLC,LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC,AWC2,AWC3*
D742 C 2 ½ NW LF15,LF2,LF3,NL*
D743 C 2 NW,LW LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3*
D745 C 2 ½ NW,LW LF2,LF3 *
D746 C 2 ½ LW BL *
D747 C 2 ½ LW LF2 *
D750 C 2 ½ NW,LW BL,INV.BL,LF2,LF3,NL *
D752 C 2 ½ LW BL,BLC,,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3*
D755 C 2 ½ NW,LW BL,BLC,LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC*
D759 C 2 ½ NW,LW BL,LF15,LF2,LF3,NL*
D760 C 2 ½ NW,LW LF2,LF3
D767 C 2 ½ NW,LW BL,BLC,LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,AWC2,AWC3
D777 C 2 ½ NW LF15,LF2,LF3,NL*
D772 C 2 ½ NW,LW LF2,LF3*
RESTRAINED ASSEMBLY RATINGS (HOURLY)

D773 C 2 ½ LW BL*
D774 C 2 ½ LW LF2*
D775 C 2 ½ NW,LW BL,INV. BL,LF2,LF3*
D779 C 2 ½ NW,LW BL,LF15,LF2,LF3
D822 F 2 ½ NW,LW LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC*
D824 F 2 ½ NW,LW BL,BLC,LF15,LFC1
D825 F 2 ½ NW,LW BL,BLC,LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC*
D826 N 3 ¼ LW BL,BLC,LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC*
D831 F 2 ½ NW,LW BL,BLC,LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC*
D832 F 2 ½ NW,LW BL,BLC,LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC*
2

D833 F 2 ½ NW,LW BL,BLC,LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3*

D837 F 2 ½ NW BL,BLC,LF15,LFC1*
D840 N 3 ¼ LW BL,BLC,LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC*
D847 F 2 ½ NW,LW LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NLC*
D852 F 2 ½ NW,LW BL,BLC,LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3*
D858 F 2 ½ NW,LW LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,AWC2,AWC3*
D859 F 2 NW,LW LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3*
D860 F 3 ¼ LW LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC*
D861 F 2 ½ NW,LW LF2,LF3*
D862 F 2 ½ LW LF2,LF3*
D870 F 2 ½ NW,LW BL,BLC,LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3*
D902 N 4 ½ NW BL,BLC,LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC
D902 N 3 ¼ LW BL,BLC,LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC
D902 N 3 ½ LW BL,BLC,LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC
D906 N 3 ¼ LW NLC
D907 N 3 ¼ LW BL,BLC,LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3
D908 N 3 ¼ LW BL,BLC,LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC
D913 N 3 ¼ LW BL,LF15,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3
D916 N 4 ½ NW BL,BLC,LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC
D916 N 3 ¼ LW BL,BLC,LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC
D916 N 3 ½ LW BL,BLC,LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC
D918 N 4 ½ NW LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC
D918 N 3 ¼ LW LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC
D918 N 3 ½ LW LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC
D919 N 3 ¼ LW LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC
D919 N 3 ½ LW LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC
D920 N 3 ¼ LW LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3
D922 N 4 ½ NW BL,BLC,LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC
D922 N 3 ½ LW BL,BLC,LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC
D923 N 4 ½ NW BL,BLC,LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC
D923 N 3 ½ LW BL,BLC,LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC
D925 N 4 ½ NW BL,BLC,LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC
D925 N 3 ½ LW BL,BLC,LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC
D927 N 4 ½ NW B,BLC,LF2,LF2C,LF3,LF3C,NL,NLC
D927 N 3 ¼ LW B,BLC,LF2,LF2C,LF3,LF3C,NL,NLC
D929 N 4 ½ NW B,BLC,LF2,LF2C,LF3,LF3C,NL,NLC
D929 N 3 ¼ LW B,BLC,LF2,LF2C,LF3,LF3C,NL,NLC

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U.L. DES. NO. F.P. CONCRETE COVER USD PRODUCTS The following information is taken
D216 S 3 ½ NW,LW BL,BLC,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC from the Steel Deck Institute
D701 C 2 ½ NW BL,BLC,LF15,LFC1,LF3,LFC3 publication “Composite Deck
D703 C 2 ½ NW,LW BL,BLC,LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC *
D708 C 2 ½ NW,LW BL,BLC,LF15,LFC1, LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3* Design Handbook,” 1997 edition:
D709 C 2 ½ NW,LW LF3,LFC3
D715 C 2 ½ NW,LW LF2,LF3,NL *
D739 C 2 ½ NW,LW BL,BLC,LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC*
“In the Underwriter Fire Resistance
D742 C 3 ½ NW LF15,LF2,LF3* Directory the composite deck
D743 C 2 NW,LW LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3* constructions show hourly ratings for
D746 C 2 ½ LW BL *
restrained and unrestrained
RESTRAINED ASSEMBLY RATINGS (HOURLY)

D754 C 3 ¼ LW LF15,LF2,LF3,NL*
D755 C 2 ½ NW,LW BL,BLC,LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC* assemblies. ASTM E119 provides
D760 C 2 ½ NW,LW LF2,LF3 information in appendix X3 called
D767 C 2 ½ NW,LW BL,BLC,LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3L
D768 C 2 ½ NW,LW BL,BLC,LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3 “Guide for Determining Conditions of
D771 C 3 ½ NW LF15,LF2,LF3,NL* Restraint for Floor and Roof
D773 C 2 ½ LW BL*
D777 C 3 ¼ LW LF15,LF2,LF3,NL*
Assemblies and for Individual
D779 C 2 ½ NW,LW BL,LF15,LF2,LF3 Beams”. After a careful review of this
D814 F 2 ½ NW,LW BL,BLC,LF15,LFC1,LF3,LFC3* guide the Steel Deck Institute
D816 F 2 ½ NW,LW BL,BLC,LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC *
D831 F 2 ½ NW,LW BL,BLC,LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC* determined that all interior and
D832 F 2 ½ NW,LW BL,BLC,LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC* exterior spans of multispan deck
D833 F 2 ½ NW,LW BL,BLC,LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3* properly attached to steel framing are
D838 F 2 ½ NW,LW BL,BLC,LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3
3

D849 F 2 ½ NW LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC restrained. Additonally, all multiple

D858 F 2 ½ NW,LW LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3* span composite deck slabs attached
D859 F 2 NW,LW LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3*
D860 F 3 ¼ LW LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC*
to bearing walls are restrained. In
D867 F 2 ½ NW,LW BL,BLC,LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3 fact, there is almost no realistic
D869 F 2 ½ NW LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC* condition in which a composite deck-
D902 N 4 3 16 LW BL,BLC,LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC
D902 N 4 7 16 LW BL,BLC,LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC slab could not be considered to be
D902 N 5 ¼ NW BL,BLC,LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC restrained - perhaps a single span
D916 N 4 3 16 LW BL,BLC,LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC deck system which is unattached to
D916 N 4 7 16 LW BL,BLC,LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC
D916 N 5 ¼ NW BL,BLC,LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC framing or a wall in order to provide
D918 N 5 ¼ NW LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC a removable slab.”
D918 N 4 3 16 LW LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC
D918 N 4 7 16 LW LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC
D919 N 5 ¼ NW LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC
D919 N 4 3 16 LW LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC
D919 N 4 7 16 LW LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC
D922 N 5 ½ NW BL,BLC,LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC
D922 N 4 7 16 LW BL,BLC,LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC
D923 N 5 ¼ NW BL,BLC,LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC
D923 N 4 7 16 LW BL,BLC,LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC
D925 N 5 ¼ NW BL,BLC,LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC
D925 N 4 7 16 LW BL,BLC,LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC
D927 N 5 ¼ NW B,BLC,LF2,LF2C,LF3,LF3C,NC,NLC
D927 N 4 3 16 LW B,BLC,LF2,LF2C,LF3,LF3C,NC,NLC
D739 C 2 ½ NW,LW BL,BLC,LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC*
D754 C 3 ¼ LW LF15,LF2,LF3,NL*
D760 C 2 ½ NW,LW LF2,LF3
D767 C 2 ½ NW,LW BL,BLC,LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,AWC2,AWC3
4

D777 C 3 ¼ LW LF15,LF2,LF3,NL*
D779 C 2 ½ NW,LW BL,LF15,LF2,LF3
D858 F 2 ½ NW,LW LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3*
D860 F 3 ¼ LW LF15,LFC1,LF2,LFC2,LF3,LFC3,NL,NLC

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