This report presents an overview of construction methods for the most commonly used composite steel-and-concrete floor system in U.S. buildings. The report was prepared by a subcommittee of the ASCE Committee on Composite Construction and is intended to assist practitioners by summarizing practical and effective means to avoid common construction problems. Four principal components of the floor system are considered: (1) steel section, (2) steel deck, (3) headed shear stud, and (4) concrete slab. Proper construction procedures for each component are discussed and summarized. Reasonable adherence to specifications and communication between designers and builders will minimize difficulties in the construction of composite steel-and-concrete floor systems.
Construction Considerations for Composite Steel-and-Concrete Floor Systems
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Construction Considerations for Composite Steel-and-Concrete Floor Systems
Subcommitee on Composite Steel and Concrete Floor Systems
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Subcommitee on Composite Steel and Concrete Floor Systems
Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, VA 24450.
Received: May 28, 2002
Accepted: May 28, 2002
Published online: August 15, 2002
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