ComFlor Manual October08 Corus

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July 2008
Corus Panels and Profiles
®
ComFlor
Composite Floor Decks
Contents composite floor decks Contents composite floor decks
Contents Shallow Composite floor Decks Contents Deep Composite floor Decks
ComFlor® 46 Page 6 Typical unpropped span 3.0m ComFlor® 210 Page 46 Typical unpropped span 5.5m
• Simple trapezoidal composite deck with • The original SlimFlor long span steel deck
strong shear bond performance with capability to achieve unpropped span
• Ultra efficient nesting capability reduces of up to 6 metres
transport and handling costs • Structurally efficient and offers excellent
• Easy suspension allows ceilings and composite action with the concrete
lightweight services to be attached • Excellent fire rating
• Provides an excellent mechanical key into (For use with the • State-of-the-art cold formed profile with
concrete slab Slimdek® system) fully optimised composite and load
• Excellent fire performance carrying characteristics
• Design of profile allows for flexible and • Developed specifically for Corus Slimdek®
efficient placement of shear studs system and with excellent fire properties
• Unique structural flooring system using
asymmetric SlimFlor beams. Bottom
flange wider than top
ComFlor® 60 Page 14 Typical unpropped span 4.5m Design Page 54

• New state-of-the-art profile with Information
exceptional spanning capabilities
• Utilises new roll forming technology and is Construction Page 58
ideal for use in multi storey car parks Details
• Engineered with optional closed ends
providing excellent acoustic performance Installation Page 62
Guidance
ComFlor® 80 Page 18 Typical unpropped span 5.0m

• Ultra long span 80mm profile available in
Colorcoat® pre-finished steel coating to
the underside
• Reduced construction costs due to large
span availability
• Excellent acoustic properties and ideal for
use in multi-storey car parks
Formwork
ComFlor® 100 Page 24 Typical unpropped span 4.5m Profile Range Page 66 • Corus manufactures a range of five
• Very strong profile with large unpropped profiles, used as permanent formwork
span capabilities • Wide range ensuring optimum solution
• Massively reduces concrete usage available
• Suitable for use on masonry walls • Temporary propping can be eliminated
FibreFlor Page 4 and 28 Design Information Page 32 Transport Page 68

& Handling
Principal Page 31 Construction Page 38
Installers Details References Page 69
Installation Page 40 Health & Safety Page 69

Guidance
2 Composite Floor Decks Composite Floor Decks 3

Contents composite floor decks Contents composite floor decks
Contents Shallow Composite floor Decks Contents Deep Composite floor Decks
• Simple trapezoidal composite deck with • The original SlimFlor long span steel deck
strong shear bond performance with capability to achieve unpropped span
• Ultra efficient nesting capability reduces of up to 6 metres
transport and handling costs • Structurally efficient and offers excellent
• Easy suspension allows ceilings and composite action with the concrete
lightweight services to be attached • Excellent fire rating
• Provides an excellent mechanical key into (For use with the • State-of-the-art cold formed profile with
concrete slab Slimdek® system) fully optimised composite and load
• Excellent fire performance carrying characteristics
• Design of profile allows for flexible and • Developed specifically for Corus Slimdek®
efficient placement of shear studs system and with excellent fire properties
• Unique structural flooring system using
asymmetric SlimFlor beams. Bottom
flange wider than top
ComFlor® 60 Page 14 Typical unpropped span 4.5m Design Page 54

• New state-of-the-art profile with Information
exceptional spanning capabilities
• Utilises new roll forming technology and is Construction Page 58
ideal for use in multi storey car parks Details
• Engineered with optional closed ends
providing excellent acoustic performance Installation Page 62
Guidance
ComFlor® 80 Page 18 Typical unpropped span 5.0m

• Ultra long span 80mm profile available in
Colorcoat® pre-finished steel coating to
the underside
• Reduced construction costs due to large
span availability
• Excellent acoustic properties and ideal for
use in multi-storey car parks
Formwork
ComFlor® 100 Page 24 Typical unpropped span 4.5m Profile Range Page 66 • Corus manufactures a range of five
• Very strong profile with large unpropped profiles, used as permanent formwork
span capabilities • Wide range ensuring optimum solution
• Massively reduces concrete usage available
• Suitable for use on masonry walls • Temporary propping can be eliminated
FibreFlor Page 4 and 28 Design Information Page 32 Transport Page 68

& Handling
Principal Page 31 Construction Page 38
Installers Details References Page 69
Installation Page 40 Health & Safety Page 69

Guidance

Introduction Features and
Introduction
benefits
FibreFlor Mesh Free Composite Floor System The benefits of Corus

composite floor decking
Professional Support
Corus Panels and Profiles maintains a friendly technical
FibreFlor is a partnership between Corus and Propex itself is a hindrance to other site operations. Maintaining help desk, which is freely available to all Consulting
Concrete Systems, the world’s largest supplier of fibre the correct mesh height, position, concrete cover and laps Engineers and Contractors to assist in Composite flooring
reinforcement for concrete. FibreFlor uses a combination can be difficult during mesh placement and concrete design issues. The technical help desk is available
of high performance steel fibres and polypropylene pouring. on 0845 30 88 330.
micro-synthetic fibres to provide a three dimensional The comprehensive Comdek software is also freely
FibreFlor reinforcement is provided within the concrete,
fibre reinforced concrete composite slab. available to all professionals who register at
delivered and ready to pump at site. Significantly this can
Traditionally composite metal deck construction utilises reduce installation times by up to 20%. www.coruspanelsandprofiles.co.uk
mesh fabric reinforcement. This involves the delivery, lifting
FibreFlor is a certified floor deck system that eliminates the Quality
and installation of welded wire mesh on to the floor prior to
need for steel wire mesh and is currently available as To provide the best quality and the most up to date design
the pouring of concrete. The time and costs involved make
FibreFlor CF51, FibreFlor CF60 & FibreFlor CF80. information, Corus Panels and Profiles is quality assured to
mesh relatively unpopular with contractors and the mesh
BS ISO 9001:2000 Quality systems. Corus Panels and
Profiles is an active member of MCRMA (Metal Cladding
and Roll Forming Manufacturers Association), The SCI
(Steel Construction Institute), BCSA (British Constructional
Benefits of FibreFlor Steelwork Association) and supports the research and
development industry wide.
Cost Savings Technical Superiority
• Labour cost savings • Independent testing proves that the FibreFlor system The widest range of shallow decks
• Up to 20% programme savings provides equivalent or superior performance to traditional From ComFlor® 46 all the way to ComFlor® 100 the Corus
• No mesh to purchase, transport or store welded wire mesh solutions. range of decks provides the optimum solution for all over
• Quality assured concrete reinforcement system. beam applications.
• Reduction in crane hire costs
• Potential concrete volume savings • FibreFlor is proven to reduce plastic shrinkage and Covering unpropped construction from 2.5 to 4.5 metres
settlement cracking. each ComFlor® profile offers particular application benefits.
• Unlike macro-synthetic fibres, the micro-synthetic fibres The shallow decks are suitable for conventional composite
Easier to Install
in FibreFlor are also proven to mitigate the explosive construction where the deck is placed onto the top flange
• No hoisting / lifting or manual handling of mesh of the steel support beam.
spalling tendency of concrete during fires.
• No steel fixing/tying requirements
• The inclusion of steel fibres in FibreFlor provides load
• No spacer requirements
Two deep composite floor decks
bearing capabilities, increased toughness and long term
ComFlor® 210 and ComFlor® 225 are both designed to be
• 3-Dimensional reinforcement delivered ready mixed crack control.
used with the Corus Slimdek system, which uses
in concrete
asymmetric beams. The floor deck lands on the wider
• Easier concrete application (No trip hazards or snagging
bottom flange of the Asymmetric beam.
from mesh)
With typical unpropped spans extending to 6 metres and
• Fibre reinforcement always in the correct position
propped spans to 9 metres the deep decks provide clear
open space between beams. The deck is contained within
the beam depth, which provides a very shallow floor zone.
The shape of the deck profiles allow for service integration
and the whole system provides inherent fire resistance.

Introduction Features and
Introduction
benefits
FibreFlor Mesh Free Composite Floor System The benefits of Corus

composite floor decking
Professional Support
Corus Panels and Profiles maintains a friendly technical
FibreFlor is a partnership between Corus and Propex itself is a hindrance to other site operations. Maintaining help desk, which is freely available to all Consulting
Concrete Systems, the world’s largest supplier of fibre the correct mesh height, position, concrete cover and laps Engineers and Contractors to assist in Composite flooring
reinforcement for concrete. FibreFlor uses a combination can be difficult during mesh placement and concrete design issues. The technical help desk is available
of high performance steel fibres and polypropylene pouring. on 0845 30 88 330.
micro-synthetic fibres to provide a three dimensional The comprehensive Comdek software is also freely
FibreFlor reinforcement is provided within the concrete,
fibre reinforced concrete composite slab. available to all professionals who register at
delivered and ready to pump at site. Significantly this can
Traditionally composite metal deck construction utilises reduce installation times by up to 20%. www.coruspanelsandprofiles.co.uk
mesh fabric reinforcement. This involves the delivery, lifting
FibreFlor is a certified floor deck system that eliminates the Quality
and installation of welded wire mesh on to the floor prior to
need for steel wire mesh and is currently available as To provide the best quality and the most up to date design
the pouring of concrete. The time and costs involved make
FibreFlor CF51, FibreFlor CF60 & FibreFlor CF80. information, Corus Panels and Profiles is quality assured to
mesh relatively unpopular with contractors and the mesh
BS ISO 9001:2000 Quality systems. Corus Panels and
Profiles is an active member of MCRMA (Metal Cladding
and Roll Forming Manufacturers Association), The SCI
(Steel Construction Institute), BCSA (British Constructional
Benefits of FibreFlor Steelwork Association) and supports the research and
development industry wide.
Cost Savings Technical Superiority
• Labour cost savings • Independent testing proves that the FibreFlor system The widest range of shallow decks
• Up to 20% programme savings provides equivalent or superior performance to traditional From ComFlor® 46 all the way to ComFlor® 100 the Corus
• No mesh to purchase, transport or store welded wire mesh solutions. range of decks provides the optimum solution for all over
• Quality assured concrete reinforcement system. beam applications.
• Reduction in crane hire costs
• Potential concrete volume savings • FibreFlor is proven to reduce plastic shrinkage and Covering unpropped construction from 2.5 to 4.5 metres
settlement cracking. each ComFlor® profile offers particular application benefits.
• Unlike macro-synthetic fibres, the micro-synthetic fibres The shallow decks are suitable for conventional composite
Easier to Install
in FibreFlor are also proven to mitigate the explosive construction where the deck is placed onto the top flange
• No hoisting / lifting or manual handling of mesh of the steel support beam.
spalling tendency of concrete during fires.
• No steel fixing/tying requirements
• The inclusion of steel fibres in FibreFlor provides load
• No spacer requirements
Two deep composite floor decks
bearing capabilities, increased toughness and long term
ComFlor® 210 and ComFlor® 225 are both designed to be
• 3-Dimensional reinforcement delivered ready mixed crack control.
used with the Corus Slimdek system, which uses
in concrete
asymmetric beams. The floor deck lands on the wider
• Easier concrete application (No trip hazards or snagging
bottom flange of the Asymmetric beam.
from mesh)
With typical unpropped spans extending to 6 metres and
• Fibre reinforcement always in the correct position
propped spans to 9 metres the deep decks provide clear
open space between beams. The deck is contained within
the beam depth, which provides a very shallow floor zone.
The shape of the deck profiles allow for service integration
and the whole system provides inherent fire resistance.

ComFlor® 46 ComFlor® 46
ComFlor® 46
ComFlor 46 ® ComFlor® 46 Design Information
Shallow composite profile
ComFlor® 46, first introduced in 1985, is a simple

trapezoidal composite deck with a strong and reliable
shear bond performance. The profile is economic and
nestable, reducing transport and handling costs.
ComFlor® 46 Composite Slab - volume & weight

Volume & weight table notes
• Nestable • Easy service suspension • Low concrete usage Weight of Concrete (kN/m2 ) 1. Deck and beam deflection (i.e. ponding)
Concrete
The ultra efficient nesting capability Ceilings and lightweight services The trapezoidal shape profile of is not allowed for in the table.
Slab Depth volume Normal weight Concrete Lightweight Concrete
(mm) (m3/m2) Wet Dry Wet Dry 2. Deck and mesh weight is not included
of ComFlor® 46 reduces the can easily be attached to the ComFlor® 46 reduces the volume
110 0.091 2.14 2.10 1.69 1.60 in the weight of concrete figures.
transport volume of the product. punched hangar tabs, which can be of concrete used, with resultant 115 0.096 2.26 2.21 1.79 1.69 3. Density of concrete is taken as:
This fact combined with the included with ComFlor® 46. These savings in structural and foundation 120 0.101 2.38 2.33 1.88 1.78 Normal weight (wet) 2400 kg/m3
130 0.111 2.61 2.56 2.07 1.96
simplicity of ComFlor® 46 also must be specified at time of order. costs. Normal weight (dry) 2350 kg/m3
140 0.121 2.85 2.79 2.25 2.13
Lightweight (wet) 1900 kg/m3
makes it ideal for export. 145 0.126 2.96 2.90 2.35 2.22
150 0.131 3.08 3.02 2.44 2.31 Lightweight (dry) 1800 kg/m3
180 0.161 3.79 3.71 3.00 2.84
200 0.181 4.26 4.17 3.37 3.19
240 0.221 5.20 5.09 4.12 3.90
Section Properties (per metre width)

Nominal Design Height to Moment of Ultimate Moment capacity
thickness thickness Profile weight Area of steel neutral axis inertia (kNm/m)
(mm) (mm) (kN/m2) (mm2/m) (mm) (cm4/m) Sagging Hogging
0.90 0.86 0.09 1137 20.38 41.50 4.63 4.67
1.20 1.16 0.13 1534 20.44 53.00 5.99 6.23
Design Notes
Deck material propped spans. The mesh shown in the quick Fire
Corus Galvatite, hot dip zinc coated steel EN reference tables complies with EC4 and the For details of the performance of composite
10326-S280GD+Z275. Guaranteed minimum design program defaults to these values. Where slabs comprising ComFlor® 46 decking under
2
yield stress 280N/mm . Minimum zinc coating EC4 mesh rules are used, the mesh may be a fire condition with nominal anti-crack mesh,
2
mass 275g/m total both sides. reduced midspan - see Design Information on please refer to the quick reference fire load tables
page 32. The reduced British Standard mesh in this brochure. For other simplified design
Quick reference tables
values may still be used by overriding this default cases or for full fire engineering, refer to the
The quick reference load/span and fire design
in the design program. Comdek software.
tables, on the following 2 pages are intended as
a guide for initial design, based on the Where forklift truck (or other similar concentrated Technical services
parameters stated below the tables. Full design loading) is expected 0.5% minimum percentage The Technical Department at Corus offers a
can be carried out using the free Comdek reinforcement should be used over the supports comprehensive advisory service on design of
software. Please refer to page 70 for help on and 2% elsewhere to control cracking. For composite flooring, which is available to all
using the software. further information refer to Design Notes on specifiers and users. Should queries arise which
page 32 or SCI AD150. are not covered by this literature or by the
Anti-crack mesh
Comdek software, please contact us.
BS 5950: Part 4 currently recommends that anti- Mesh top cover must be a minimum of 15mm,
crack mesh should comprise 0.1% of slab area. and a maximum of 30mm. Mesh laps are to be
The Eurocode 4 recommendation is that anti- 300mm for A142 mesh and 400mm for A193,
crack mesh should comprise 0.2% of slab area A252 & A393 mesh.
for unpropped spans and 0.4% of slab area for
Technical Hotline
Project: Crowngate Car Park, Worcester. 0845 30 88 330
Main Contractor: AMEC Construction

ComFlor® 46
ComFlor® 46, first introduced in 1985, is a simple

trapezoidal composite deck with a strong and reliable
shear bond performance. The profile is economic and
nestable, reducing transport and handling costs.

• Nestable • Easy service suspension • Low concrete usage Weight of Concrete (kN/m2 ) 1. Deck and beam deflection (i.e. ponding)
Concrete
The ultra efficient nesting capability Ceilings and lightweight services The trapezoidal shape profile of is not allowed for in the table.
Slab Depth volume Normal weight Concrete Lightweight Concrete
of ComFlor® 46 reduces the can easily be attached to the ComFlor® 46 reduces the volume
transport volume of the product. punched hangar tabs, which can be of concrete used, with resultant 115 0.096 2.26 2.21 1.79 1.69 3. Density of concrete is taken as:
This fact combined with the included with ComFlor® 46. These savings in structural and foundation 120 0.101 2.38 2.33 1.88 1.78 Normal weight (wet) 2400 kg/m3
130 0.111 2.61 2.56 2.07 1.96
simplicity of ComFlor® 46 also must be specified at time of order. costs. Normal weight (dry) 2350 kg/m3
140 0.121 2.85 2.79 2.25 2.13
Lightweight (wet) 1900 kg/m3
makes it ideal for export. 145 0.126 2.96 2.90 2.35 2.22
180 0.161 3.79 3.71 3.00 2.84
200 0.181 4.26 4.17 3.37 3.19
240 0.221 5.20 5.09 4.12 3.90

0.90 0.86 0.09 1137 20.38 41.50 4.63 4.67
1.20 1.16 0.13 1534 20.44 53.00 5.99 6.23
Design Notes
2
2
Anti-crack mesh
Technical Hotline
Project: Crowngate Car Park, Worcester. 0845 30 88 330
Main Contractor: AMEC Construction

ComFlor® 46
ComFlor® 46 Using Mesh - quick reference tables ComFlor® 46 Using Mesh - quick reference tables
ComFlor® 46 Span table - normal weight concrete ComFlor® 46 Span table - lightweight concrete
MAXIMUM SPAN (m) MAXIMUM SPAN (m)
Deck Thickness (mm) Deck Thickness (mm)
0.9 1.2 0.9 1.2
Props Span Fire Slab Mesh Props Span Fire Slab Mesh
Rating Depth Total Applied Load (kN/m2) Rating Depth Total Applied Load (kN/m2)
(mm) 3.5 5.0 10.0 3.5 5.0 10.0 (mm) 3.5 5.0 10.0 3.5 5.0 10.0
1 hr 120 A193 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.8 2.8 2.6 1 hr 110 A142 2.7 2.7 2.2 3.1 3.1 2.4
Single 1.5 hr 130 A193 2.4 2.4 2.2 2.7 2.7 2.3 Single 1.5 hr 120 A193 2.7 2.7 2.2 3.0 2.7 2.3
No Temporary props
No Temporary props
span slab 145 A252 2.3 2.4 2.2 2.6 2.6 2.2 span slab 130 A193 2.6 2.6 2.0 3.0 2.7 2.1
& deck 2 hr 200 A393 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.3 2.3 2.3 & deck 2 hr 200 A393 2.3 2.3 2.3 2.6 2.6 2.6
240 A393 1.9 1.9 1.9 2.2 2.2 2.2 240 A393 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.4 2.4 2.4
1 hr 120 A193 2.7 2.7 2.7 3.2 3.2 3.1 1 hr 110 A142 3.1 3.1 2.7 3.5 3.5 2.8
Double 1.5 hr 130 A193 2.6 2.6 2.6 3.1 3.1 2.7 Double 1.5 hr 120 A193 3.0 3.0 2.9 3.4 3.4 2.9
& deck 2 hr 200 A393 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.5 2.5 2.5 & deck 2 hr 200 A393 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.8 2.8 2.8
240 A393 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.3 2.3 2.3 240 A393 2.3 2.3 2.3 2.6 2.6 2.6
120 A393 3.6 3.2 2.5 3.8 3.4 2.7 110 A393 3.7 3.3 2.5 3.9 3.5 2.7
1 hr 130 A393 3.6 3.3 2.6 3.9 3.5 2.7 1 hr 120 A393 3.8 3.3 2.6 4.0 3.6 2.7
145 2xA252 3.5 3.2 2.5 3.8 3.4 2.7 130 A393 3.8 3.4 2.6 4.1 3.6 2.8
Single 130 A393 3.3 3.0 2.3 3.5 3.1 2.5 Single 120 A393 3.4 3.1 2.4 3.6 3.2 2.5
1 Line of Temporary props

1.5 hr 1.5 hr
span slab 145 2xA252 3.2 2.9 2.3 3.3 3.0 2.4 span slab 130 A393 3.5 3.1 2.4 3.6 3.2 2.5
145 2xA252 2.9 2.6 2.1 3.0 2.7 2.2 130 A393 3.2 2.8 2.2 3.3 2.9 2.3
2 hr 200 2xA393 2.7 2.5 2.0 2.8 2.5 2.1 2 hr 200 2xA393 2.9 2.6 2.1 2.9 2.7 2.1
240 2xA393 2.6 2.4 2.0 2.7 2.5 2.1 240 2xA393 2.8 2.6 2.1 2.9 2.7 2.2
120 A393 4.4 4.0 2.9 4.6 4.1 3.2 110 A393 4.2 3.8 2.9 4.4 4.0 3.1
1 hr 130 A393 4.6 4.1 3.1 4.8 4.3 3.4 1 hr 120 A393 4.5 4.1 3.1 4.7 4.3 3.3
145 2xA252 4.7 4.3 3.4 4.9 4.5 3.5 130 A393 4.8 4.4 3.3 4.9 4.6 3.5
Double 130 A393 3.9 3.5 2.8 4.1 3.6 2.9 Double 120 A393 4.5 4.0 3.1 4.7 4.2 3.2
1.5 hr 1.5 hr
145 2xA252 3.5 3.2 2.5 3.6 3.3 2.6 130 A393 4.4 3.9 3.0 4.5 4.0 3.1
2 hr 200 2xA393 4.0 3.8 3.1 4.2 3.8 3.1 2 hr 200 2xA393 4.5 4.5 4.1 5.5 5.2 4.1
240 2xA393 3.7 3.7 3.6 4.5 4.4 3.6 240 2xA393 4.1 4.1 4.1 5.1 5.1 4.8
Parameters assumed for quick reference span tables

Mesh See notes on page 7 Applied load The applied load stated in the tables is to cover
Spans Measured centre to centre of supports. imposed live load, partition loads, finishes, ceilings and
services. However the dead load of the slab itself has
Deck Standard deck material specification (see previous already been taken into account and need not be
page). considered as part of the applied load.
Bearing width The width of the support is assumed to be 150mm. Simplified fire The fire recommendations in the tables are based on
Prop width Assumed to be 100mm. design method the simplified design method.
Deflection Construction stage L/130 or 30mm Fire engineering The fire engineering (FE) method may be used to
(ponding has been taken into account). method calculate the additional reinforcement needed for fire,
Deflection Composite stage L/350. load and span conditions beyond the scope of these
tables. The FE method of design is provided in the
Concrete grade The concrete is assumed to be Grade 35 with a
design CD.
maximum aggregate size of 20mm. The wet weight of
concrete is taken to be normal weight 2400kg/m3 and Fire insulation The minimum slab thickness indicated in each table,
lightweight 1900 kg/m3. The modular ratio is 10 for for each fire rating satisfies the fire insulation
normal weight and 15 for lightweight concrete. requirements of BS 5950: Part 8.
Construction load 1.5 kN/m2 construction load is taken into account,in Span/depth ratio Slab span to depth ratio is limited to 30 for lightweight
accordance with BS 5950:Part 4. No allowance is concrete and 35 for normal weight concrete.
made for heaping of concrete during the casting
operation. See design notes.
Project: Alexandrium III Shopping Centre,

Rotterdam.
Technical Hotline
Main Contractor: Nelissen Van Egteren BV
0845 30 88 330
Installer: Prince Cladding BV
Photo courtesy of Dutch Engineering

ComFlor® 46
0.9 1.2 0.9 1.2
Props Span Fire Slab Mesh Props Span Fire Slab Mesh
(mm) 3.5 5.0 10.0 3.5 5.0 10.0 (mm) 3.5 5.0 10.0 3.5 5.0 10.0
1 hr 120 A193 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.8 2.8 2.6 1 hr 110 A142 2.7 2.7 2.2 3.1 3.1 2.4
Single 1.5 hr 130 A193 2.4 2.4 2.2 2.7 2.7 2.3 Single 1.5 hr 120 A193 2.7 2.7 2.2 3.0 2.7 2.3
No Temporary props
No Temporary props
& deck 2 hr 200 A393 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.3 2.3 2.3 & deck 2 hr 200 A393 2.3 2.3 2.3 2.6 2.6 2.6
240 A393 1.9 1.9 1.9 2.2 2.2 2.2 240 A393 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.4 2.4 2.4
1 hr 120 A193 2.7 2.7 2.7 3.2 3.2 3.1 1 hr 110 A142 3.1 3.1 2.7 3.5 3.5 2.8
Double 1.5 hr 130 A193 2.6 2.6 2.6 3.1 3.1 2.7 Double 1.5 hr 120 A193 3.0 3.0 2.9 3.4 3.4 2.9
& deck 2 hr 200 A393 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.5 2.5 2.5 & deck 2 hr 200 A393 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.8 2.8 2.8
240 A393 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.3 2.3 2.3 240 A393 2.3 2.3 2.3 2.6 2.6 2.6
120 A393 3.6 3.2 2.5 3.8 3.4 2.7 110 A393 3.7 3.3 2.5 3.9 3.5 2.7
1 hr 130 A393 3.6 3.3 2.6 3.9 3.5 2.7 1 hr 120 A393 3.8 3.3 2.6 4.0 3.6 2.7
145 2xA252 3.5 3.2 2.5 3.8 3.4 2.7 130 A393 3.8 3.4 2.6 4.1 3.6 2.8
Single 130 A393 3.3 3.0 2.3 3.5 3.1 2.5 Single 120 A393 3.4 3.1 2.4 3.6 3.2 2.5

1.5 hr 1.5 hr
145 2xA252 2.9 2.6 2.1 3.0 2.7 2.2 130 A393 3.2 2.8 2.2 3.3 2.9 2.3
2 hr 200 2xA393 2.7 2.5 2.0 2.8 2.5 2.1 2 hr 200 2xA393 2.9 2.6 2.1 2.9 2.7 2.1
240 2xA393 2.6 2.4 2.0 2.7 2.5 2.1 240 2xA393 2.8 2.6 2.1 2.9 2.7 2.2
120 A393 4.4 4.0 2.9 4.6 4.1 3.2 110 A393 4.2 3.8 2.9 4.4 4.0 3.1
1 hr 130 A393 4.6 4.1 3.1 4.8 4.3 3.4 1 hr 120 A393 4.5 4.1 3.1 4.7 4.3 3.3
145 2xA252 4.7 4.3 3.4 4.9 4.5 3.5 130 A393 4.8 4.4 3.3 4.9 4.6 3.5
Double 130 A393 3.9 3.5 2.8 4.1 3.6 2.9 Double 120 A393 4.5 4.0 3.1 4.7 4.2 3.2
1.5 hr 1.5 hr
145 2xA252 3.5 3.2 2.5 3.6 3.3 2.6 130 A393 4.4 3.9 3.0 4.5 4.0 3.1
2 hr 200 2xA393 4.0 3.8 3.1 4.2 3.8 3.1 2 hr 200 2xA393 4.5 4.5 4.1 5.5 5.2 4.1
240 2xA393 3.7 3.7 3.6 4.5 4.4 3.6 240 2xA393 4.1 4.1 4.1 5.1 5.1 4.8

Mesh See notes on page 7 Applied load The applied load stated in the tables is to cover
Concrete grade The concrete is assumed to be Grade 35 with a
design CD.
Project: Alexandrium III Shopping Centre,

Rotterdam.
Technical Hotline
Main Contractor: Nelissen Van Egteren BV
0845 30 88 330
Installer: Prince Cladding BV

ComFlor® 51
ComFlor® 51 is a traditional dovetail re-entrant composite

floor deck. This profile provides an excellent mechanical
key into the concrete slab, offering a strong shear bond
performance, which is augmented by cross stiffeners ComFlor® 51 Composite Slab - volume & weight
located in the profile trough. ComFlor® 51 presents a Weight of Concrete (kN/m2 )
ComFlor® 51 shown with Concrete 1. Deck and beam deflection (i.e. ponding)
virtually flat soffit and a relatively thin slab is required to FibreFlor reinforced Slab Depth volume Normal weight Concrete Lightweight Concrete is not allowed for in the table.
concrete. (mm) (m3/m2) Wet Dry Wet Dry
meet fire design requirements. 2. Deck and mesh weight is not included
105 0.096 2.26 2.21 1.79 1.69 3. Density of concrete is taken as:
110 0.101 2.37 2.32 1.88 1.78
• Shear studs • Under floor services • Fire performance of the slab Normal weight (wet) 2400 kg/m3
115 0.106 2.49 2.44 1.97 1.87
The wide trough of ComFlor® 51 Services are easy to attach to The dovetail presents a very small Normal weight (dry) 2350 kg/m3
120 0.111 2.61 2.55 2.07 1.96
125 0.116 2.73 2.67 2.16 2.04 Lightweight (wet) 1900 kg/m3
permits a flexible and efficient ComFlor® 51, with the ribs opening and contributes little to the
placement of shear studs. presenting a dovetailed recessed transfer of heat through the slab in 150 0.141 3.32 3.25 2.62 2.49
groove in the concrete slab at the event of fire. Thus a lesser slab 200 0.191 4.49 4.40 3.56 3.37
• Fire performance of the
152.5mm centres. This provides the depth is needed for fire design 240 0.231 5.43 5.32 4.30 4.08
composite beams
perfect connection for service purposes.
Even for two hours fire rating, the
hangars via a wedge nut or similar Section Properties (per metre width)
top flange of the steel beam does
type device. Nominal Design Height to Moment of Ultimate Moment capacity
not require fire protection, when
used with ComFlor 51 composite
®
deck. 0.90 0.86 0.13 1579 16.74 55.70 5.69 6.99
1.00 0.96 0.14 1759 16.73 62.10 6.34 7.93
1.10 1.06 0.16 1938 16.73 68.50 7.00 8.88
1.20 1.16 0.17 2118 16.72 77.29 10.24 9.81
Design Notes
2
2
Anti-crack mesh
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ComFlor® 51
ComFlor® 51 is a traditional dovetail re-entrant composite

floor deck. This profile provides an excellent mechanical
key into the concrete slab, offering a strong shear bond
performance, which is augmented by cross stiffeners ComFlor® 51 Composite Slab - volume & weight
located in the profile trough. ComFlor® 51 presents a Weight of Concrete (kN/m2 )
ComFlor® 51 shown with Concrete 1. Deck and beam deflection (i.e. ponding)
virtually flat soffit and a relatively thin slab is required to FibreFlor reinforced Slab Depth volume Normal weight Concrete Lightweight Concrete is not allowed for in the table.
concrete. (mm) (m3/m2) Wet Dry Wet Dry
meet fire design requirements. 2. Deck and mesh weight is not included
110 0.101 2.37 2.32 1.88 1.78
• Shear studs • Under floor services • Fire performance of the slab Normal weight (wet) 2400 kg/m3
115 0.106 2.49 2.44 1.97 1.87
The wide trough of ComFlor® 51 Services are easy to attach to The dovetail presents a very small Normal weight (dry) 2350 kg/m3
120 0.111 2.61 2.55 2.07 1.96
permits a flexible and efficient ComFlor 51, with the ribs
®
opening and contributes little to the
placement of shear studs. presenting a dovetailed recessed transfer of heat through the slab in 150 0.141 3.32 3.25 2.62 2.49
groove in the concrete slab at the event of fire. Thus a lesser slab 200 0.191 4.49 4.40 3.56 3.37
• Fire performance of the
152.5mm centres. This provides the depth is needed for fire design 240 0.231 5.43 5.32 4.30 4.08
composite beams
perfect connection for service purposes.
Even for two hours fire rating, the
hangars via a wedge nut or similar Section Properties (per metre width)
top flange of the steel beam does
type device. Nominal Design Height to Moment of Ultimate Moment capacity
not require fire protection, when
used with ComFlor 51 composite
®
deck. 0.90 0.86 0.13 1579 16.74 55.70 5.69 6.99
1.00 0.96 0.14 1759 16.73 62.10 6.34 7.93
1.10 1.06 0.16 1938 16.73 68.50 7.00 8.88
1.20 1.16 0.17 2118 16.72 77.29 10.24 9.81
Design Notes
2
2
Anti-crack mesh
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FibreFlor CF51 Mesh Free - quick reference tables ComFlor® 51 Using Mesh - quick reference tables
ComFlor® 51 Span table - normal weight concrete
ComFlor® 51
MAXIMUM SPAN (m)
Deck Thickness (mm)
Props Span Fire Slab Mesh 0.9 1.0 1.1 1.2
Rating Depth Total Applied Load (kN/m2)
(mm) 3.5 5.0 10.0 3.5 5.0 10.0 3.5 5.0 10.0 3.5 5.0 10.0
1 hr 101 A142 2.8 2.8 2.5 2.9 2.9 2.6 3.1 3.1 2.7 3.2 3.2 2.8
FibreFlor CF51 - Span table - normal weight concrete
No Temporary props
Single 1.5 hr 110 A142 2.7 2.7 2.2 2.9 2.9 2.3 3.0 3.0 2.4 3.1 3.0 2.4
MAXIMUM SPAN (m) span slab 125 A193 2.6 2.5 2.0 2.7 2.5 2.0 2.8 2.6 2.0 2.9 2.6 2.1
Deck Thickness (mm) & deck 2 hr 200 A393 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.6 2.6 2.6
Props Span Fire Slab FibreFlor 0.9 1.0 1.1 1.2 240 A393 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.3 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.4 2.4
Rating Depth Total Applied Load (kN/m2) 1 hr 101 A142 3.2 3.2 2.6 3.4 3.4 2.7 3.5 3.5 2.8 3.7 3.7 3.0
(mm) 3.5 5.0 10.0 3.5 5.0 10.0 3.5 5.0 10.0 3.5 5.0 10.0
Double 1.5 hr 110 A142 3.2 3.2 2.4 3.3 3.3 2.6 3.5 3.3 2.7 3.6 3.4 2.7
101 26 2.8 2.8 2.5 2.9 2.9 2.7 3.1 3.1 2.8 3.2 3.2 3.0 span slab 125 A193 3.1 3.0 2.3 3.2 3.1 2.4 3.3 3.1 2.5 3.4 3.2 2.5
1 hr
Single 130 26 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.7 2.7 2.7 2.8 2.8 2.8 3.0 3.0 3.0 & deck 2 hr 200 A393 2.6 2.6 2.6 2.8 2.8 2.8 2.9 2.9 2.9 3.0 3.0 3.0
span deck 110 31 2.7 2.7 2.2 2.9 2.9 2.3 3.0 3.0 2.4 3.1 3.1 2.4 240 A393 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.6 2.6 2.6 2.7 2.7 2.7 2.8 2.8 2.8
No Temporary props
1.5 hr
& slab 140 31 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.6 2.6 2.6 2.8 2.8 2.7 2.9 2.9 2.8 101 A252 3.6 3.1 2.4 3.8 3.3 2.5 3.9 3.5 2.7 4.0 3.6 2.8
125 36 2.6 2.6 2.1 2.7 2.7 2.2 2.9 2.9 2.3 3.0 3.0 2.3 1 hr 110 A252 3.7 3.3 2.5 3.8 3.4 2.6 4.0 3.5 2.8 4.1 3.7 2.9
2 hr
150 36 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.6 2.6 2.6 2.7 2.7 2.6 2.8 2.8 2.7 125 A393 3.8 3.4 2.6 4.1 3.6 2.8 4.3 3.8 2.9 4.4 4.0 3.1
101 26 3.2 3.2 2.6 3.4 3.4 2.7 3.5 3.5 2.8 3.7 3.7 3.0 Single 110 A252 3.2 2.9 2.2 3.3 3.0 2.3 3.4 3.0 2.4 3.5 3.1 2.4

1 hr 1.5 hr
Double 130 26 3.1 3.1 2.9 3.2 3.2 3.1 3.3 3.3 3.2 3.4 3.4 3.4 span slab 125 A393 3.5 3.2 2.5 3.6 3.3 2.6 3.7 3.3 2.6 3.8 3.4 2.7
span deck 110 31 3.2 3.2 2.3 3.3 3.1 2.4 3.4 3.2 2.5 3.6 3.3 2.6 125 A393 3.0 2.7 2.1 3.1 2.8 2.2 3.1 2.8 2.2 3.1 2.8 2.2
1.5 hr
& slab 140 31 3.0 3.0 2.7 3.2 3.2 2.8 3.3 3.3 2.9 3.4 3.4 3.0 2 hr 200 2xA393 3.0 2.8 2.3 3.1 2.8 2.3 3.2 2.9 2.4 3.2 3.0 2.4
125 36 3.1 2.9 2.3 3.2 3.0 2.3 3.3 3.1 2.4 3.4 3.1 2.5 240 2xA393 3.0 2.8 2.3 3.1 2.9 2.4 3.2 3.0 2.4 3.3 3.0 2.5
2 hr
150 36 2.9 2.9 2.7 3.1 3.1 2.7 3.2 3.2 2.8 3.4 3.4 2.9 101 A252 3.6 3.1 2.4 3.8 3.3 2.5 3.9 3.5 2.7 4.1 3.6 2.8
Temporary props
101 26 3.6 3.1 2.4 3.8 3.3 2.5 3.9 3.5 2.7 4.1 3.6 2.8 1 hr 110 A252 3.7 3.3 2.5 3.9 3.4 2.6 4.1 3.6 2.8 4.2 3.8 2.9
1 hr
130 26 3.9 3.5 2.7 4.1 3.7 2.8 4.3 3.9 3.0 4.5 4.0 3.1 125 A393 3.8 3.4 2.6 4.1 3.6 2.8 4.3 3.8 2.9 4.4 4.0 3.1
1 Line of
Double 110 31 3.3 3.0 2.3 3.4 3.1 2.4 3.5 3.2 2.5 3.6 3.3 2.6 Double 110 A252 3.7 3.3 2.5 3.9 3.4 2.6 4.0 3.5 2.8 4.0 3.6 2.8
1.5 hr 1.5 hr
span slab 140 31 3.7 3.4 2.7 3.8 3.5 2.8 3.9 3.6 2.9 4.1 3.7 3.0 span slab 125 A393 3.8 3.4 2.6 4.1 3.6 2.8 4.3 3.8 2.9 4.4 4.0 3.1
125 36 3.1 2.9 2.3 3.2 3.0 2.3 3.3 3.1 2.4 3.4 3.1 2.5 125 A393 3.6 3.2 2.5 3.6 3.3 2.6 3.7 3.3 2.6 3.7 3.3 2.6
2 hr
150 36 3.7 3.3 2.7 3.8 3.4 2.7 3.8 3.5 2.8 3.9 3.6 2.9 2 hr 200 2xA393 4.4 4.0 3.2 4.7 4.3 3.4 4.8 4.4 3.6 4.8 4.4 3.6
240 2xA393 4.6 4.3 3.5 4.9 4.5 3.7 5.2 4.7 3.8 5.4 5.0 4.0
FibreFlor dosage
26 – Steel fibres 25kg/m3, Polypropylene fibres 0.9kg/m3
31 – Steel fibres 30kg/m3, Polypropylene fibres 0.9kg/m3 ComFlor® 51 Span table - lightweight concrete
MAXIMUM SPAN (m)
Deck Thickness (mm)
Parameters assumed for quick reference span tables Props Span Fire Slab Mesh 0.9 1.0 1.1 1.2
Mesh See notes on page 11. (Mesh is not required for Applied load The applied load stated in the tables is to cover (mm) 3.5 5.0 10.0 3.5 5.0 10.0 3.5 5.0 10.0 3.5 5.0 10.0
FibreFlor) imposed live load, partition loads, finishes, ceilings and
1 hr 101 A142 3.0 3.0 2.6 3.1 3.1 2.7 3.3 3.3 2.8 3.4 3.4 2.9
Spans Measured centre to centre of supports. services. However the dead load of the slab itself has
No Temporary props
already been taken into account and need not be Single 1.5 hr 105 A142 2.9 2.9 2.2 3.1 3.0 2.3 3.2 3.1 2.4 3.4 3.1 2.5
Deck Standard deck material specification (see previous considered as part of the applied load. span slab 115 A142 2.7 2.4 1.8 2.7 2.4 1.9 2.8 2.5 1.9 2.9 2.5 2.0
page). & deck 2 hr 200 A393 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.6 2.6 2.6 2.7 2.7 2.6 2.9 2.9 2.7
Simplified fire The fire recommendations in the tables are based on
Bearing width The width of the support is assumed to be 150mm. design method the simplified design method. 240 A393 2.3 2.3 2.3 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.7 2.7 2.7
Prop width Assumed to be 100mm. Fire engineering The fire engineering (FE) method may be used to 1 hr 101 A142 3.4 3.4 2.6 3.6 3.6 2.7 3.8 3.8 2.9 3.9 3.9 3.0
Deflection Construction stage L/130 or 30mm method calculate the additional reinforcement needed for fire, Double 1.5 hr 105 A142 3.4 3.3 2.6 3.6 3.4 2.6 3.7 3.5 2.7 3.9 3.6 2.7
(ponding has been taken into account). load and span conditions beyond the scope of these span slab 115 A142 3.3 2.9 2.2 3.3 3.0 2.3 3.4 3.0 2.3 3.4 3.0 2.4
Deflection Composite stage L/350. tables. The FE method of design is provided in the & deck 2 hr 200 A393 2.8 2.8 2.8 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.2 3.2 3.2 3.3 3.3 3.3
design CD. 240 A393 2.6 2.6 2.6 2.8 2.8 2.8 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.1 3.1 3.1
Concrete grade The concrete is assumed to be grade 35 with a
maximum aggregate size of 20mm. The wet weight of Fire insulation The minimum slab thickness indicated in each table, 101 A252 3.7 3.2 2.4 3.9 3.4 2.6 4.0 3.6 2.7 4.2 3.7 2.8
concrete is taken to be normal weight 2400kg/m3 and for each fire rating satisfies the fire insulation 1 hr 105 A252 3.8 3.3 2.5 4.0 3.5 2.6 4.1 3.6 2.8 4.2 3.7 2.9
lightweight 1900 kg/m3. The modular ratio is 10 for requirements of BS 5950: Part 8.
115 A393 3.9 3.4 2.6 4.1 3.6 2.7 4.3 3.8 2.9 4.5 4.0 3.0
normal weight and 15 for lightweight concrete. Span/depth ratio Slab span to depth ratio is limited to 30 for lightweight Single 105 A252 3.3 2.9 2.3 3.5 3.0 2.3 3.5 3.1 2.4 3.6 3.2 2.5
Construction load 1.5 kN/m2 construction load is taken into account,in concrete and 35 for normal weight concrete. 1.5 hr
span slab 115 A393 3.7 3.3 2.5 3.8 3.4 2.6 3.9 3.4 2.6 3.9 3.5 2.7
accordance with BS 5950:Part 4. No allowance is
115 A393 3.2 2.8 2.2 3.2 2.9 2.2 3.3 2.9 2.2 3.3 2.9 2.3
operation. See design notes. 2 hr 200 2xA393 3.2 2.9 2.4 3.3 3.0 2.4 3.4 3.1 2.5 3.4 3.1 2.5
240 2xA393 3.2 3.0 2.4 3.3 3.1 2.5 3.4 3.1 2.5 3.5 3.2 2.6
101 A252 3.7 3.2 2.4 3.9 3.4 2.6 4.1 3.6 2.7 4.3 3.8 2.8
Project: The Eagle Shopping Centre, Derby.
1 hr 105 A252 3.8 3.3 2.5 4.0 3.5 2.6 4.2 3.7 2.8 4.4 3.8 2.9
Main Contractor: Westfield
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0845 30 88 330 Double
1.5 hr
105 A252 3.8 3.3 2.5 4.0 3.5 2.6 4.2 3.7 2.8 4.3 3.8 2.9
span slab 115 A393 3.9 3.4 2.6 4.1 3.6 2.7 4.3 3.8 2.9 4.5 4.0 3.0
115 A393 3.9 3.4 2.6 4.1 3.6 2.7 4.3 3.8 2.9 4.4 3.9 3.0
2 hr 200 2xA393 4.7 4.3 3.3 5.0 4.5 3.5 5.3 4.7 3.7 5.5 5.0 3.9
240 2xA393 5.0 4.5 3.6 5.3 4.8 3.8 5.5 5.0 4.0 5.8 5.3 4.2

ComFlor® 51 Span table - normal weight concrete
ComFlor® 51
MAXIMUM SPAN (m)
Deck Thickness (mm)
Props Span Fire Slab Mesh 0.9 1.0 1.1 1.2
(mm) 3.5 5.0 10.0 3.5 5.0 10.0 3.5 5.0 10.0 3.5 5.0 10.0
1 hr 101 A142 2.8 2.8 2.5 2.9 2.9 2.6 3.1 3.1 2.7 3.2 3.2 2.8
FibreFlor CF51 - Span table - normal weight concrete
No Temporary props
Single 1.5 hr 110 A142 2.7 2.7 2.2 2.9 2.9 2.3 3.0 3.0 2.4 3.1 3.0 2.4
MAXIMUM SPAN (m) span slab 125 A193 2.6 2.5 2.0 2.7 2.5 2.0 2.8 2.6 2.0 2.9 2.6 2.1
Deck Thickness (mm) & deck 2 hr 200 A393 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.6 2.6 2.6
Props Span Fire Slab FibreFlor 0.9 1.0 1.1 1.2 240 A393 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.3 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.4 2.4
Rating Depth Total Applied Load (kN/m2) 1 hr 101 A142 3.2 3.2 2.6 3.4 3.4 2.7 3.5 3.5 2.8 3.7 3.7 3.0
(mm) 3.5 5.0 10.0 3.5 5.0 10.0 3.5 5.0 10.0 3.5 5.0 10.0
Double 1.5 hr 110 A142 3.2 3.2 2.4 3.3 3.3 2.6 3.5 3.3 2.7 3.6 3.4 2.7
101 26 2.8 2.8 2.5 2.9 2.9 2.7 3.1 3.1 2.8 3.2 3.2 3.0 span slab 125 A193 3.1 3.0 2.3 3.2 3.1 2.4 3.3 3.1 2.5 3.4 3.2 2.5
1 hr
Single 130 26 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.7 2.7 2.7 2.8 2.8 2.8 3.0 3.0 3.0 & deck 2 hr 200 A393 2.6 2.6 2.6 2.8 2.8 2.8 2.9 2.9 2.9 3.0 3.0 3.0
span deck 110 31 2.7 2.7 2.2 2.9 2.9 2.3 3.0 3.0 2.4 3.1 3.1 2.4 240 A393 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.6 2.6 2.6 2.7 2.7 2.7 2.8 2.8 2.8
No Temporary props
1.5 hr
& slab 140 31 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.6 2.6 2.6 2.8 2.8 2.7 2.9 2.9 2.8 101 A252 3.6 3.1 2.4 3.8 3.3 2.5 3.9 3.5 2.7 4.0 3.6 2.8
125 36 2.6 2.6 2.1 2.7 2.7 2.2 2.9 2.9 2.3 3.0 3.0 2.3 1 hr 110 A252 3.7 3.3 2.5 3.8 3.4 2.6 4.0 3.5 2.8 4.1 3.7 2.9
2 hr
150 36 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.6 2.6 2.6 2.7 2.7 2.6 2.8 2.8 2.7 125 A393 3.8 3.4 2.6 4.1 3.6 2.8 4.3 3.8 2.9 4.4 4.0 3.1
101 26 3.2 3.2 2.6 3.4 3.4 2.7 3.5 3.5 2.8 3.7 3.7 3.0 Single 110 A252 3.2 2.9 2.2 3.3 3.0 2.3 3.4 3.0 2.4 3.5 3.1 2.4

1 hr 1.5 hr
Double 130 26 3.1 3.1 2.9 3.2 3.2 3.1 3.3 3.3 3.2 3.4 3.4 3.4 span slab 125 A393 3.5 3.2 2.5 3.6 3.3 2.6 3.7 3.3 2.6 3.8 3.4 2.7
span deck 110 31 3.2 3.2 2.3 3.3 3.1 2.4 3.4 3.2 2.5 3.6 3.3 2.6 125 A393 3.0 2.7 2.1 3.1 2.8 2.2 3.1 2.8 2.2 3.1 2.8 2.2
1.5 hr
& slab 140 31 3.0 3.0 2.7 3.2 3.2 2.8 3.3 3.3 2.9 3.4 3.4 3.0 2 hr 200 2xA393 3.0 2.8 2.3 3.1 2.8 2.3 3.2 2.9 2.4 3.2 3.0 2.4
125 36 3.1 2.9 2.3 3.2 3.0 2.3 3.3 3.1 2.4 3.4 3.1 2.5 240 2xA393 3.0 2.8 2.3 3.1 2.9 2.4 3.2 3.0 2.4 3.3 3.0 2.5
2 hr
150 36 2.9 2.9 2.7 3.1 3.1 2.7 3.2 3.2 2.8 3.4 3.4 2.9 101 A252 3.6 3.1 2.4 3.8 3.3 2.5 3.9 3.5 2.7 4.1 3.6 2.8
Temporary props
101 26 3.6 3.1 2.4 3.8 3.3 2.5 3.9 3.5 2.7 4.1 3.6 2.8 1 hr 110 A252 3.7 3.3 2.5 3.9 3.4 2.6 4.1 3.6 2.8 4.2 3.8 2.9
1 hr
130 26 3.9 3.5 2.7 4.1 3.7 2.8 4.3 3.9 3.0 4.5 4.0 3.1 125 A393 3.8 3.4 2.6 4.1 3.6 2.8 4.3 3.8 2.9 4.4 4.0 3.1
1 Line of
Double 110 31 3.3 3.0 2.3 3.4 3.1 2.4 3.5 3.2 2.5 3.6 3.3 2.6 Double 110 A252 3.7 3.3 2.5 3.9 3.4 2.6 4.0 3.5 2.8 4.0 3.6 2.8
1.5 hr 1.5 hr
span slab 140 31 3.7 3.4 2.7 3.8 3.5 2.8 3.9 3.6 2.9 4.1 3.7 3.0 span slab 125 A393 3.8 3.4 2.6 4.1 3.6 2.8 4.3 3.8 2.9 4.4 4.0 3.1
125 36 3.1 2.9 2.3 3.2 3.0 2.3 3.3 3.1 2.4 3.4 3.1 2.5 125 A393 3.6 3.2 2.5 3.6 3.3 2.6 3.7 3.3 2.6 3.7 3.3 2.6
2 hr
150 36 3.7 3.3 2.7 3.8 3.4 2.7 3.8 3.5 2.8 3.9 3.6 2.9 2 hr 200 2xA393 4.4 4.0 3.2 4.7 4.3 3.4 4.8 4.4 3.6 4.8 4.4 3.6
240 2xA393 4.6 4.3 3.5 4.9 4.5 3.7 5.2 4.7 3.8 5.4 5.0 4.0
FibreFlor dosage
31 – Steel fibres 30kg/m3, Polypropylene fibres 0.9kg/m3 ComFlor® 51 Span table - lightweight concrete
MAXIMUM SPAN (m)
Deck Thickness (mm)
Parameters assumed for quick reference span tables Props Span Fire Slab Mesh 0.9 1.0 1.1 1.2
Mesh See notes on page 11. (Mesh is not required for Applied load The applied load stated in the tables is to cover (mm) 3.5 5.0 10.0 3.5 5.0 10.0 3.5 5.0 10.0 3.5 5.0 10.0
1 hr 101 A142 3.0 3.0 2.6 3.1 3.1 2.7 3.3 3.3 2.8 3.4 3.4 2.9
No Temporary props
already been taken into account and need not be Single 1.5 hr 105 A142 2.9 2.9 2.2 3.1 3.0 2.3 3.2 3.1 2.4 3.4 3.1 2.5
Deck Standard deck material specification (see previous considered as part of the applied load. span slab 115 A142 2.7 2.4 1.8 2.7 2.4 1.9 2.8 2.5 1.9 2.9 2.5 2.0
page). & deck 2 hr 200 A393 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.6 2.6 2.6 2.7 2.7 2.6 2.9 2.9 2.7
Bearing width The width of the support is assumed to be 150mm. design method the simplified design method. 240 A393 2.3 2.3 2.3 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.7 2.7 2.7
Prop width Assumed to be 100mm. Fire engineering The fire engineering (FE) method may be used to 1 hr 101 A142 3.4 3.4 2.6 3.6 3.6 2.7 3.8 3.8 2.9 3.9 3.9 3.0
Deflection Construction stage L/130 or 30mm method calculate the additional reinforcement needed for fire, Double 1.5 hr 105 A142 3.4 3.3 2.6 3.6 3.4 2.6 3.7 3.5 2.7 3.9 3.6 2.7
(ponding has been taken into account). load and span conditions beyond the scope of these span slab 115 A142 3.3 2.9 2.2 3.3 3.0 2.3 3.4 3.0 2.3 3.4 3.0 2.4
Deflection Composite stage L/350. tables. The FE method of design is provided in the & deck 2 hr 200 A393 2.8 2.8 2.8 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.2 3.2 3.2 3.3 3.3 3.3
design CD. 240 A393 2.6 2.6 2.6 2.8 2.8 2.8 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.1 3.1 3.1
maximum aggregate size of 20mm. The wet weight of Fire insulation The minimum slab thickness indicated in each table, 101 A252 3.7 3.2 2.4 3.9 3.4 2.6 4.0 3.6 2.7 4.2 3.7 2.8
concrete is taken to be normal weight 2400kg/m3 and for each fire rating satisfies the fire insulation 1 hr 105 A252 3.8 3.3 2.5 4.0 3.5 2.6 4.1 3.6 2.8 4.2 3.7 2.9
115 A393 3.9 3.4 2.6 4.1 3.6 2.7 4.3 3.8 2.9 4.5 4.0 3.0
normal weight and 15 for lightweight concrete. Span/depth ratio Slab span to depth ratio is limited to 30 for lightweight Single 105 A252 3.3 2.9 2.3 3.5 3.0 2.3 3.5 3.1 2.4 3.6 3.2 2.5
Construction load 1.5 kN/m2 construction load is taken into account,in concrete and 35 for normal weight concrete. 1.5 hr
span slab 115 A393 3.7 3.3 2.5 3.8 3.4 2.6 3.9 3.4 2.6 3.9 3.5 2.7
115 A393 3.2 2.8 2.2 3.2 2.9 2.2 3.3 2.9 2.2 3.3 2.9 2.3
operation. See design notes. 2 hr 200 2xA393 3.2 2.9 2.4 3.3 3.0 2.4 3.4 3.1 2.5 3.4 3.1 2.5
240 2xA393 3.2 3.0 2.4 3.3 3.1 2.5 3.4 3.1 2.5 3.5 3.2 2.6
101 A252 3.7 3.2 2.4 3.9 3.4 2.6 4.1 3.6 2.7 4.3 3.8 2.8
Project: The Eagle Shopping Centre, Derby.
1 hr 105 A252 3.8 3.3 2.5 4.0 3.5 2.6 4.2 3.7 2.8 4.4 3.8 2.9
Main Contractor: Westfield
Technical Hotline 115 A393 3.9 3.4 2.6 4.1 3.6 2.7 4.3 3.8 2.9 4.5 4.0 3.0
0845 30 88 330 Double
1.5 hr
105 A252 3.8 3.3 2.5 4.0 3.5 2.6 4.2 3.7 2.8 4.3 3.8 2.9
span slab 115 A393 3.9 3.4 2.6 4.1 3.6 2.7 4.3 3.8 2.9 4.5 4.0 3.0
115 A393 3.9 3.4 2.6 4.1 3.6 2.7 4.3 3.8 2.9 4.4 3.9 3.0
2 hr 200 2xA393 4.7 4.3 3.3 5.0 4.5 3.5 5.3 4.7 3.7 5.5 5.0 3.9
240 2xA393 5.0 4.5 3.6 5.3 4.8 3.8 5.5 5.0 4.0 5.8 5.3 4.2


The latest addition to the comprehensive 120 300 180 14
15
range of flooring profiles by Corus
75
60
ComFlor® 60
37.5 45 37.5
The ComFlor® 60 composite floor profile offers the 15.8 16
29.7 180 120
ultimate in lightweight steel decking for all multi-rise
Cover width 600mm
buildings. It combines exceptional spanning capabilities
with reduced concrete useage to provide a cost-effective ComFlor® 60 Composite Slab - volume & weight
and attractive floor solution that’s easy to install. ComFlor 60 shown with
®
Weight of Concrete (kN/m2 )
FibreFlor reinforced
Concrete 1. Deck and beam deflection (i.e. ponding)
The state-of-the-art profile has been developed using concrete.
Slab Depth volume Normal weight Concrete Lightweight Concrete is not allowed for in the table.
roll-forming techniques pioneered by Corus, drawing on (mm) (m3/m2) Wet Dry Wet Dry 2. Deck and mesh weight is not included
our 20 years of experience in designing advanced 130 0.097 2.28 2.23 1.81 1.71 3. Density of concrete is taken as:
composite floor systems. 140 0.107 2.52 2.46 1.99 1.89
Normal weight (wet) 2400 kg/m3
150 0.117 2.75 2.69 2.18 2.06
The cover width is just 600mm, creating lightweight Normal weight (dry) 2350 kg/m3
Engineered with optional closed ends, ComFlor® 60 160 0.127 2.99 2.93 2.36 2.24
sheets that are easy to handle – delivering significant 170 0.137 3.22 3.16 2.55 2.42 Lightweight (wet) 1900 kg/m3
provides excellent acoustic performance and fire
on-site safety benefits. 180 0.147 3.46 3.39 2.74 2.59 Lightweight (dry) 1800 kg/m3
protection, with no requirement for filler blocks. Its profile 190 0.157 3.69 3.62 2.92 2.77
has been specially designed with trough stiffeners and side ComFlor® 60 sheets are available with a Colorcoat® 200 0.167 3.93 3.85 3.11 2.95
250 0.217 5.11 5.00 4.04 3.83
laps positioned to guarantee centrally placed shear studs. pre-finished steel coated underside giving a durable and
attractive appearance and minimising future maintenance. Section Properties (per metre width)
0.90 0.86 0.103 1276 29.6 92.77 9.30 7.50
Taking the 60 profile concept to a new dimension. 1.00 0.96 0.114 1424 30.5 106.15 11.27 9.36
1.10 1.06 0.125 1572 31.2 119.53 13.24 11.21
• Long-span capability • Excellent acoustic and
1.20 1.16 0.137 1721 31.7 132.91 15.21 13.07
Optimised profile design gives fire performance
Decking material: Corus Galvatite, hot dip zinc coated steel EN 10326-S350GD+Z275
exceptional unpropped spanning Manufactured with closed ends to
capability of up to 4.5 metres, give exceptional fire protection and Design Notes
Deck material for propped spans. The mesh shown in the quick Fire
reducing structural steel acoustic performance, while
requirements and hence cost. simplifying installation. 10326-S350GD+Z275. Guaranteed minimum design program defaults to these values. Where slabs comprising ComFlor® 60 decking under
2
2
• Reduced concrete usage • Minimal maintenance mass 275g/m total both sides. reduced midspan - see Design Information on please refer to the quick reference fire load tables
ComFlor® 60 requires a reduced Available with Colorcoat® pre- Quick reference tables
concrete volume for any slab depth, finished steel for durability and in the design program. Comdek software.
providing a more sustainable improved appearance. a guide for initial design, based on the Where forklift truck (or other similar concentrated Technical services
solution and reducing costs. can be carried out using the free Comdek reinforcement should be used over the supports comprehensive advisory service on design of
• Safer manual handling software available. Please refer to page 70 for and 2% elsewhere to control cracking. For composite flooring, which is available to all
• Enhanced shear-stud interaction With a cover width of 600mm, help on using the software. further information refer to Design Notes on specifiers and users. Should queries arise which
page 32, or SCI AD150. are not covered by this literature or by the
Profile design guarantees central sheets are lightweight, making them Anti-crack mesh
Closed ends: Produced on line during the Comdek software, please contact us.
BS 5950: Part 4 currently recommends that Mesh top cover must be a minimum of 15mm,
shear-stud positioning to optimise safer and easier to handle. roll-forming operation, ideal for single-span anti-crack mesh should comprise 0.1% of slab and a maximum of 30mm. Mesh laps are to be
construction, acoustic reduction, fire area. The Eurocode 4 recommendation is that 300mm for A142 mesh and 400mm for A193,
composite action, reducing the need
stopping and to avoid filler blocks. anti-crack mesh should comprise 0.2% of slab A252 & A393 mesh.
for on-site checking. area for unpropped spans and 0.4% of slab area
Technical Hotline
0845 30 88 330


The latest addition to the comprehensive 120 300 180 14
15
range of flooring profiles by Corus
75
60
ComFlor® 60
37.5 45 37.5
The ComFlor® 60 composite floor profile offers the 15.8 16
29.7 180 120
ultimate in lightweight steel decking for all multi-rise
Cover width 600mm
buildings. It combines exceptional spanning capabilities
with reduced concrete useage to provide a cost-effective ComFlor® 60 Composite Slab - volume & weight
and attractive floor solution that’s easy to install. ComFlor 60 shown with
®
FibreFlor reinforced
The state-of-the-art profile has been developed using concrete.
roll-forming techniques pioneered by Corus, drawing on (mm) (m3/m2) Wet Dry Wet Dry 2. Deck and mesh weight is not included
our 20 years of experience in designing advanced 130 0.097 2.28 2.23 1.81 1.71 3. Density of concrete is taken as:
composite floor systems. 140 0.107 2.52 2.46 1.99 1.89
150 0.117 2.75 2.69 2.18 2.06
The cover width is just 600mm, creating lightweight Normal weight (dry) 2350 kg/m3
Engineered with optional closed ends, ComFlor® 60 160 0.127 2.99 2.93 2.36 2.24
sheets that are easy to handle – delivering significant 170 0.137 3.22 3.16 2.55 2.42 Lightweight (wet) 1900 kg/m3
provides excellent acoustic performance and fire
on-site safety benefits. 180 0.147 3.46 3.39 2.74 2.59 Lightweight (dry) 1800 kg/m3
protection, with no requirement for filler blocks. Its profile 190 0.157 3.69 3.62 2.92 2.77
has been specially designed with trough stiffeners and side ComFlor® 60 sheets are available with a Colorcoat® 200 0.167 3.93 3.85 3.11 2.95
250 0.217 5.11 5.00 4.04 3.83
laps positioned to guarantee centrally placed shear studs. pre-finished steel coated underside giving a durable and
attractive appearance and minimising future maintenance. Section Properties (per metre width)
0.90 0.86 0.103 1276 29.6 92.77 9.30 7.50
Taking the 60 profile concept to a new dimension. 1.00 0.96 0.114 1424 30.5 106.15 11.27 9.36
1.10 1.06 0.125 1572 31.2 119.53 13.24 11.21
• Long-span capability • Excellent acoustic and
1.20 1.16 0.137 1721 31.7 132.91 15.21 13.07
Optimised profile design gives fire performance
Decking material: Corus Galvatite, hot dip zinc coated steel EN 10326-S350GD+Z275
exceptional unpropped spanning Manufactured with closed ends to
capability of up to 4.5 metres, give exceptional fire protection and Design Notes
reducing structural steel acoustic performance, while
requirements and hence cost. simplifying installation. 10326-S350GD+Z275. Guaranteed minimum design program defaults to these values. Where slabs comprising ComFlor® 60 decking under
2
2
• Reduced concrete usage • Minimal maintenance mass 275g/m total both sides. reduced midspan - see Design Information on please refer to the quick reference fire load tables
ComFlor® 60 requires a reduced Available with Colorcoat® pre- Quick reference tables
concrete volume for any slab depth, finished steel for durability and in the design program. Comdek software.
providing a more sustainable improved appearance. a guide for initial design, based on the Where forklift truck (or other similar concentrated Technical services
solution and reducing costs. can be carried out using the free Comdek reinforcement should be used over the supports comprehensive advisory service on design of
• Safer manual handling software available. Please refer to page 70 for and 2% elsewhere to control cracking. For composite flooring, which is available to all
• Enhanced shear-stud interaction With a cover width of 600mm, help on using the software. further information refer to Design Notes on specifiers and users. Should queries arise which
page 32, or SCI AD150. are not covered by this literature or by the
Profile design guarantees central sheets are lightweight, making them Anti-crack mesh
Closed ends: Produced on line during the Comdek software, please contact us.
shear-stud positioning to optimise safer and easier to handle. roll-forming operation, ideal for single-span anti-crack mesh should comprise 0.1% of slab and a maximum of 30mm. Mesh laps are to be
construction, acoustic reduction, fire area. The Eurocode 4 recommendation is that 300mm for A142 mesh and 400mm for A193,
composite action, reducing the need
stopping and to avoid filler blocks. anti-crack mesh should comprise 0.2% of slab A252 & A393 mesh.
for on-site checking. area for unpropped spans and 0.4% of slab area
Technical Hotline
0845 30 88 330

FibreFlor CF60 - Span table - normal weight concrete ComFlor® 60 Span table - normal weight concrete
ComFlor® 60
Props Span Fire Slab FibreFlor 0.9 1.0 1.1 1.2 Props Span Fire Slab Mesh 0.9 1.0 1.1 1.2
(mm) 3.5 5.0 10.0 3.5 5.0 10.0 3.5 5.0 10.0 3.5 5.0 10.0 (mm) 3.5 5.0 10.0 3.5 5.0 10.0 3.5 5.0 10.0 3.5 5.0 10.0
130 26 3.5 3.5 2.9 3.6 3.6 3.0 3.7 3.7 3.1 3.9 3.9 3.2 130 A142 3.5 3.2 2.3 3.6 3.3 2.3 3.7 3.4 2.4 3.9 3.4 2.5
1 hr
Single 160 26 3.2 3.2 3.2 3.4 3.4 3.3 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.6 3.6 3.6 1 hr 130 A252 3.5 3.5 2.6 3.6 3.6 2.7 3.7 3.7 2.7 3.9 3.9 2.8
span slab 140 31 3.2 2.9 2.3 3.3 3.1 2.4 3.5 3.2 2.5 3.6 3.3 2.6 Single 160 A252 3.2 3.2 2.9 3.4 3.4 3.0 3.5 3.5 3.0 3.6 3.6 3.1
No Temporary props
1.5 hr
& deck 170 31 3.1 3.1 2.7 3.3 3.3 2.8 3.4 3.4 2.9 3.5 3.5 3.0 span slab 140 A193 3.4 2.9 2.1 3.5 3.0 2.2 3.6 3.1 2.2 3.7 3.1 2.3
No Temporary props
1.5 hr
150 36 2.810 3.112 3.216 2.810 3.012 3.216 3.412 3.112 3.216 3.412 3.012 3.216 & deck 170 A252 3.1 3.1 2.4 3.3 3.3 2.5 3.4 3.4 2.5 3.5 3.5 2.6
2 hr
180 36 3.010 3.112 3.116 3.010 3.212 3.216 3.312 3.212 3.316 3.512 3.212 3.516 150 A193 2.9 2.5 1.9 3.0 2.5 1.9 3.0 2.5 1.9 3.0 2.6 1.9
2 hr
130 26 3.6 3.6 3.0 3.9 3.9 3.1 4.2 4.1 3.2 4.5 4.2 3.3 180 A252 3.1 3.0 2.1 3.2 3.0 2.1 3.3 3.0 2.2 3.5 3.0 2.2
1 hr
Double 160 26 3.3 3.3 3.3 3.7 3.7 3.5 4.0 4.0 3.6 4.2 4.2 3.7 130 A142 3.6 3.6 2.7 3.9 3.8 2.8 4.2 3.9 2.9 4.5 3.9 2.9
span slab 140 31 3.5 3.1 2.5 3.6 3.2 2.5 3.8 3.4 2.6 3.9 3.5 2.8 1 hr 130 A252 3.6 3.6 3.2 3.9 3.9 3.2 4.2 4.2 3.3 4.5 4.5 3.3
1.5 hr
& deck 170 31 3.2 3.2 2.7 3.6 3.6 2.9 3.9 3.8 3.0 4.1 3.9 3.1 Double 160 A252 3.3 3.3 3.3 3.7 3.7 3.7 4.0 4.0 3.8 4.2 4.2 3.8
150 36 3.312 3.416 3.116 3.312 3.816 3.116 3.312 4.016 3.116 3.312 4.016 3.116 span slab 140 A193 3.5 3.5 2.6 3.8 3.6 2.6 4.1 3.6 2.7 4.1 3.6 2.7
2 hr 1.5 hr
180 36 3.112 3.112 3.116 3.512 3.212 3.416 3.512 3.212 3.416 3.512 3.212 3.416 & deck 170 A252 3.2 3.2 3.2 3.6 3.6 3.2 3.9 3.9 3.3 4.1 4.1 3.3
Temporary props
130 26 4.3 3.8 3.0 4.5 3.9 3.1 4.6 4.2 3.2 4.8 4.3 3.3 150 A193 3.4 3.0 2.3 3.5 3.1 2.3 3.5 3.1 2.4 3.5 3.1 2.4
1 hr 2 hr
160 26 4.7 4.2 3.3 4.9 4.4 3.5 5.0 4.6 3.6 5.2 4.7 3.7 180 A252 3.1 3.1 2.8 3.5 3.5 2.8 3.8 3.8 2.9 4.1 3.9 2.9
1 Line of
Double 140 31 3.5 3.1 2.5 3.6 3.2 2.5 3.8 3.4 2.6 3.9 3.5 2.8 130 A393 4.6 4.1 3.2 4.7 4.2 3.3 4.8 4.3 3.3 4.8 4.3 3.4
Temporary props
1.5 hr 1 hr
span slab 170 31 3.9 3.6 2.7 4.1 3.7 2.9 4.2 3.8 3.0 4.3 3.9 3.1 160 2xA252 5.0 4.5 3.6 5.1 4.6 3.7 5.2 4.7 3.7 5.2 4.7 3.8
1 Line of
150 36 4.316 4.720 3.720 4.316 4.720 3.720 4.316 4.720 3.720 4.316 4.720 3.720 Double 140 A393 4.1 3.7 2.9 4.1 3.7 2.9 4.2 3.8 2.9 4.2 3.8 3.0
2 hr 1.5 hr
180 36 4.516 5.120 4.120 4.516 5.120 4.120 4.516 5.120 4.120 4.516 5.120 4.120 span slab 170 2xA252 4.3 3.9 3.1 4.4 4.0 3.2 4.5 4.1 3.2 4.5 4.1 3.3
150 A393 3.7 3.3 2.6 3.7 3.4 2.6 3.8 3.4 2.7 3.8 3.4 2.7
2 hr
XXSS The superscript is the size of bar required (2hour fire ratings); one bar per deck trough - cover 25mm 180 2xA252 3.9 3.5 2.8 3.9 3.6 2.9 4.0 3.6 2.9 4.0 3.6 2.9
FibreFlor dosage

Mesh See notes on previous page. (Mesh is not required for Applied load The applied load stated in the tables is to cover
already been taken into account and need not be
Deck Standard deck material specification (see previous considered as part of the applied load.
page).
Bearing width The width of the support is assumed to be 150mm. design method the simplified design method.
Prop width Assumed to be 100mm. Fire engineering The fire engineering (FE) method may be used to
Deflection Construction stage L/130 or 30mm method calculate the additional reinforcement needed for fire,
(ponding has been taken into account). load and span conditions beyond the scope of these
Deflection Composite stage L/350. tables. The FE method of design is provided in the
design CD.
maximum aggregate size of 20mm. The wet weight of Fire insulation The minimum slab thickness indicated in each table,
concrete is taken to be normal weight 2400kg/m3 and for each fire rating satisfies the fire insulation
normal weight and 15 for lightweight concrete. Span/depth ratio Slab span to depth ratio is limited to 30 for lightweight
Construction load 1.5 kN/m2 construction load is taken into account,in concrete and 35 for normal weight concrete.
Technical Hotline
0845 30 88 330

FibreFlor CF60 - Span table - normal weight concrete ComFlor® 60 Span table - normal weight concrete
ComFlor® 60
Props Span Fire Slab FibreFlor 0.9 1.0 1.1 1.2 Props Span Fire Slab Mesh 0.9 1.0 1.1 1.2
(mm) 3.5 5.0 10.0 3.5 5.0 10.0 3.5 5.0 10.0 3.5 5.0 10.0 (mm) 3.5 5.0 10.0 3.5 5.0 10.0 3.5 5.0 10.0 3.5 5.0 10.0
130 26 3.5 3.5 2.9 3.6 3.6 3.0 3.7 3.7 3.1 3.9 3.9 3.2 130 A142 3.5 3.2 2.3 3.6 3.3 2.3 3.7 3.4 2.4 3.9 3.4 2.5
1 hr
Single 160 26 3.2 3.2 3.2 3.4 3.4 3.3 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.6 3.6 3.6 1 hr 130 A252 3.5 3.5 2.6 3.6 3.6 2.7 3.7 3.7 2.7 3.9 3.9 2.8
span slab 140 31 3.2 2.9 2.3 3.3 3.1 2.4 3.5 3.2 2.5 3.6 3.3 2.6 Single 160 A252 3.2 3.2 2.9 3.4 3.4 3.0 3.5 3.5 3.0 3.6 3.6 3.1
No Temporary props
1.5 hr
& deck 170 31 3.1 3.1 2.7 3.3 3.3 2.8 3.4 3.4 2.9 3.5 3.5 3.0 span slab 140 A193 3.4 2.9 2.1 3.5 3.0 2.2 3.6 3.1 2.2 3.7 3.1 2.3
No Temporary props
1.5 hr
150 36 2.810 3.112 3.216 2.810 3.012 3.216 3.412 3.112 3.216 3.412 3.012 3.216 & deck 170 A252 3.1 3.1 2.4 3.3 3.3 2.5 3.4 3.4 2.5 3.5 3.5 2.6
2 hr
180 36 3.010 3.112 3.116 3.010 3.212 3.216 3.312 3.212 3.316 3.512 3.212 3.516 150 A193 2.9 2.5 1.9 3.0 2.5 1.9 3.0 2.5 1.9 3.0 2.6 1.9
2 hr
130 26 3.6 3.6 3.0 3.9 3.9 3.1 4.2 4.1 3.2 4.5 4.2 3.3 180 A252 3.1 3.0 2.1 3.2 3.0 2.1 3.3 3.0 2.2 3.5 3.0 2.2
1 hr
Double 160 26 3.3 3.3 3.3 3.7 3.7 3.5 4.0 4.0 3.6 4.2 4.2 3.7 130 A142 3.6 3.6 2.7 3.9 3.8 2.8 4.2 3.9 2.9 4.5 3.9 2.9
span slab 140 31 3.5 3.1 2.5 3.6 3.2 2.5 3.8 3.4 2.6 3.9 3.5 2.8 1 hr 130 A252 3.6 3.6 3.2 3.9 3.9 3.2 4.2 4.2 3.3 4.5 4.5 3.3
1.5 hr
& deck 170 31 3.2 3.2 2.7 3.6 3.6 2.9 3.9 3.8 3.0 4.1 3.9 3.1 Double 160 A252 3.3 3.3 3.3 3.7 3.7 3.7 4.0 4.0 3.8 4.2 4.2 3.8
150 36 3.312 3.416 3.116 3.312 3.816 3.116 3.312 4.016 3.116 3.312 4.016 3.116 span slab 140 A193 3.5 3.5 2.6 3.8 3.6 2.6 4.1 3.6 2.7 4.1 3.6 2.7
2 hr 1.5 hr
180 36 3.112 3.112 3.116 3.512 3.212 3.416 3.512 3.212 3.416 3.512 3.212 3.416 & deck 170 A252 3.2 3.2 3.2 3.6 3.6 3.2 3.9 3.9 3.3 4.1 4.1 3.3
Temporary props
130 26 4.3 3.8 3.0 4.5 3.9 3.1 4.6 4.2 3.2 4.8 4.3 3.3 150 A193 3.4 3.0 2.3 3.5 3.1 2.3 3.5 3.1 2.4 3.5 3.1 2.4
1 hr 2 hr
160 26 4.7 4.2 3.3 4.9 4.4 3.5 5.0 4.6 3.6 5.2 4.7 3.7 180 A252 3.1 3.1 2.8 3.5 3.5 2.8 3.8 3.8 2.9 4.1 3.9 2.9
1 Line of
Double 140 31 3.5 3.1 2.5 3.6 3.2 2.5 3.8 3.4 2.6 3.9 3.5 2.8 130 A393 4.6 4.1 3.2 4.7 4.2 3.3 4.8 4.3 3.3 4.8 4.3 3.4
Temporary props
1.5 hr 1 hr
span slab 170 31 3.9 3.6 2.7 4.1 3.7 2.9 4.2 3.8 3.0 4.3 3.9 3.1 160 2xA252 5.0 4.5 3.6 5.1 4.6 3.7 5.2 4.7 3.7 5.2 4.7 3.8
1 Line of
150 36 4.316 4.720 3.720 4.316 4.720 3.720 4.316 4.720 3.720 4.316 4.720 3.720 Double 140 A393 4.1 3.7 2.9 4.1 3.7 2.9 4.2 3.8 2.9 4.2 3.8 3.0
2 hr 1.5 hr
180 36 4.516 5.120 4.120 4.516 5.120 4.120 4.516 5.120 4.120 4.516 5.120 4.120 span slab 170 2xA252 4.3 3.9 3.1 4.4 4.0 3.2 4.5 4.1 3.2 4.5 4.1 3.3
150 A393 3.7 3.3 2.6 3.7 3.4 2.6 3.8 3.4 2.7 3.8 3.4 2.7
2 hr
XXSS The superscript is the size of bar required (2hour fire ratings); one bar per deck trough - cover 25mm 180 2xA252 3.9 3.5 2.8 3.9 3.6 2.9 4.0 3.6 2.9 4.0 3.6 2.9
FibreFlor dosage

Mesh See notes on previous page. (Mesh is not required for Applied load The applied load stated in the tables is to cover
page).
design CD.
Technical Hotline
0845 30 88 330
Photo courtesy of Studwelders


The next generation of 180 300 120
15
profiled steel composite decks
95
80
ComFlor® 80 – is the next generation of profiled steel
35 50 35
composite decks; it is the only 80mm profile available in 15.8 17.2
® 90 180 120
Colorcoat pre-finished steel to provide a durable and
Cover width 600mm
attractive appearance.
The large corner curvature detail provides a very efficient
ComFlor® 80
profile. In conjunction with the higher grade of steel, it ensures Volume & weight table notes
typical unpropped spans of 4.4m simply supported and in the Weight of Concrete (kN/m2 )
continuous condition, spans of 5m can be achieved. ComFlor® 80 shown with Slab Depth volume Normal weight Concrete Lightweight Concrete is not allowed for in the table.
FibreFlor reinforced (mm) (m3/m2) Wet Dry Wet Dry 2. Deck and mesh weight is not included
concrete.
The large spans achievable means less structural steel 130 0.086 2.03 1.99 1.61 1.53 in the weight of concrete figures.
and thus cost saving in the overall construction cost, 150 0.106 2.51 2.45 1.98 1.88
providing more scope for architects and engineers in their 160 0.116 2.74 2.68 2.17 2.06
Normal weight (dry) 2350 kg/m3
170 0.126 2.98 2.91 2.36 2.23
design process. Lightweight (wet) 1900 kg/m3
180 0.136 3.21 3.14 2.54 2.41
The innovative profile design provides real benefits. 200 0.156 3.68 3.61 2.92 2.76
250 0.206 4.86 4.76 3.85 3.64
• Central stud placement provides • Ideal for car parks • Improved manual handling
superb composite action between ComFlor 80 is available with a
®
The cover width of ComFlor® 80 is
the beam and concrete due to the Colorcoat pre-finished steel
®
600mm, to reduce sheet weight and Section Properties (per metre width)
stud being positioned exactly in the underside for use in car parks, improve handling. Nominal Design Height to Moment of Ultimate Moment capacity
centre of the trough. This ensures giving a durable and attractive (mm) (mm) (kN/m2) (mm2/m) (mm) (cm4/m) Sagging Hogging
the correct concrete cover to the appearance and minimising future 0.90 0.86 0.12 1387 47.6 185 15.4 12.5
stud and hence, the full design maintenance. 1.20 1.16 0.15 1871 47.6 245 22.2 18.5
capacity of the stud is developed.
The central location of the stud also • Excellent concrete usage means Design Notes
reduces on-site checking to ensure that ComFlor® 80 is very economical Corus Galvatite, hot dip zinc coated steel EN reference tables complies with EC4 and the For details of the performance of composite
that the stud has been positioned compared to other similar decks. 10326-S450GD+Z275. Guaranteed minimum design program defaults to these values. Where slabs comprising ComFlor® 80 decking under
2
correctly. 2
FibreFlor mesh free system tables, on the following 2 pages are intended as
ComFlor® 80 is fully tested with the parameters stated below the tables. Full design loading) is expected 0.5% minimum percentage The Technical Department at Corus offers a
Fibreflor system to provide all the no can be carried out using the free Comdek reinforcement should be used over the supports comprehensive advisory service on design of
software available. Please refer to page 70 for and 2% elsewhere to control cracking. For composite flooring, which is available to all
mesh benefits. See following pages help on using the software. further information refer to Design Notes on specifiers and users. Should queries arise which
for the load tables and further design page 32 or SCI AD150. are not covered by this literature or by the
Anti-crack mesh
information. BS 5950: Part 4 currently recommends that Mesh top cover must be a minimum of 15mm,
anti-crack mesh should comprise 0.1% of slab and a maximum of 30mm. Mesh laps are to be
area. The Eurocode 4 recommendation is that 300mm for A142 mesh and 400mm for A193,
anti-crack mesh should comprise 0.2% of slab A252 & A393 mesh.
area for unpropped spans and 0.4% of slab area
Project: Apartments, St. Catherine’s Court,

Pontypridd.
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The next generation of 180 300 120
15
profiled steel composite decks
95
80
ComFlor® 80 – is the next generation of profiled steel
35 50 35
composite decks; it is the only 80mm profile available in 15.8 17.2
® 90 180 120
Colorcoat pre-finished steel to provide a durable and
Cover width 600mm
attractive appearance.
The large corner curvature detail provides a very efficient
ComFlor® 80
profile. In conjunction with the higher grade of steel, it ensures Volume & weight table notes
typical unpropped spans of 4.4m simply supported and in the Weight of Concrete (kN/m2 )
continuous condition, spans of 5m can be achieved. ComFlor® 80 shown with Slab Depth volume Normal weight Concrete Lightweight Concrete is not allowed for in the table.
FibreFlor reinforced (mm) (m3/m2) Wet Dry Wet Dry 2. Deck and mesh weight is not included
concrete.
The large spans achievable means less structural steel 130 0.086 2.03 1.99 1.61 1.53 in the weight of concrete figures.
and thus cost saving in the overall construction cost, 150 0.106 2.51 2.45 1.98 1.88
providing more scope for architects and engineers in their 160 0.116 2.74 2.68 2.17 2.06
170 0.126 2.98 2.91 2.36 2.23
design process. Lightweight (wet) 1900 kg/m3
180 0.136 3.21 3.14 2.54 2.41
The innovative profile design provides real benefits. 200 0.156 3.68 3.61 2.92 2.76
250 0.206 4.86 4.76 3.85 3.64
• Central stud placement provides • Ideal for car parks • Improved manual handling
superb composite action between ComFlor 80 is available with a
®
The cover width of ComFlor® 80 is
the beam and concrete due to the Colorcoat pre-finished steel
®
600mm, to reduce sheet weight and Section Properties (per metre width)
stud being positioned exactly in the underside for use in car parks, improve handling. Nominal Design Height to Moment of Ultimate Moment capacity
centre of the trough. This ensures giving a durable and attractive (mm) (mm) (kN/m2) (mm2/m) (mm) (cm4/m) Sagging Hogging
the correct concrete cover to the appearance and minimising future 0.90 0.86 0.12 1387 47.6 185 15.4 12.5
stud and hence, the full design maintenance. 1.20 1.16 0.15 1871 47.6 245 22.2 18.5
capacity of the stud is developed.
The central location of the stud also • Excellent concrete usage means Design Notes
reduces on-site checking to ensure that ComFlor® 80 is very economical Corus Galvatite, hot dip zinc coated steel EN reference tables complies with EC4 and the For details of the performance of composite
that the stud has been positioned compared to other similar decks. 10326-S450GD+Z275. Guaranteed minimum design program defaults to these values. Where slabs comprising ComFlor® 80 decking under
2
correctly. 2
FibreFlor mesh free system tables, on the following 2 pages are intended as
ComFlor® 80 is fully tested with the parameters stated below the tables. Full design loading) is expected 0.5% minimum percentage The Technical Department at Corus offers a
Fibreflor system to provide all the no can be carried out using the free Comdek reinforcement should be used over the supports comprehensive advisory service on design of
mesh benefits. See following pages help on using the software. further information refer to Design Notes on specifiers and users. Should queries arise which
for the load tables and further design page 32 or SCI AD150. are not covered by this literature or by the
Anti-crack mesh
information. BS 5950: Part 4 currently recommends that Mesh top cover must be a minimum of 15mm,
Project: Apartments, St. Catherine’s Court,

Pontypridd.
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Installer: Studwelders 0845 30 88 330

FibreFlor CF80 - Span table - normal weight concrete ComFlor® 80 with mesh - Span table - normal weight concrete
MAXIMUM SPAN (m) MAXIMUM SPAN (m) MAXIMUM SPAN (m)
with no extra reinforcements with a bar in the trough** with no extra reinforcements
Deck Thickness (mm) Deck Thickness (mm) Deck Thickness (mm)
Props Span Fire Slab FibreFlor 0.9 1.2 0.9 1.2 Props Span Fire Slab Mesh 0.9 1.2
(mm) 3.5 5.0 10.0 3.5 5.0 10.0 3.5 5.0 10.0 3.5 5.0 10.0 (mm) 3.5 5.0 10.0 3.5 5.0 10.0
140 26 4.2 3.8 3.0 4.5 4.3 3.4 4.2º 4.212 4.220 4.5º 4.512 4.220 140 A252 4.2 3.6 2.5 4.5 3.8 2.7
1 hr 1 hr
Single 170 26 4.0 4.0 3.4 4.2 4.2 3.8 4.0º 4.0º 4.012 4.2º 4.2º 4.216 Single 170 A252 4.0 4.0 2.8 4.2 4.2 3.0
span deck 150 31 3.4 3.1 2.4 3.8 3.4 2.7 4.112 4.116 4.120 4.416 4.416 4.420 span slab 150 A393 4.1 3.6 2.5 4.4 3.7 2.6
No Temporary props
No Temporary props
1.5 hr 1.5 hr
ComFlor® 80
& slab 180 31 3.8 3.5 2.8 4.1 3.8 3.1 3.8º 3.912 3.916 4.1º 4.216 4.216 & deck 180 A393 3.9 3.9 2.7 4.2 4.2 2.9
160 36 3.4 3.1 2.5 3.8 3.5 2.8 4.016 4.116 4.120 4.316 4.320 4.325 160 A393 4.0 3.1 2.3 3.8 3.1 2.3
2 hr 2 hr
190 36 3.8 3.5 2.8 4.1 3.8 3.1 3.8º 3.816 3.820 4.1º 4.116 4.120 190 A393 3.8 3.6 2.4 4.1 3.5 2.5
140 26 4.4 4.2 3.2 5.1 4.7 3.7 4.4º 4.412 4.220 5.1º 5.216 4.320 140 A252 4.4 4.4 3.2 5.2 4.6 3.4
1 hr 1 hr
Double 170 26 3.9 3.9 3.6 4.8 4.8 4.1 3.9º 3.9º 3.916 4.8º 4.8º 4.816 Double 170 A252 3.9 3.9 3.6 4.8 4.8 3.8
1.5 hr 1.5 hr
& slab 180 31 3.8 3.7 3.0 4.5 4.1 3.3 3.8º 3.7º 3.816 4.716 4.716 4.720 & deck 180 A393 3.8 3.8 3.5 4.7 4.7 3.6
160 36 3.8 3.4 2.7 4.2 3.7 3.0 4.116 4.116 4.120 4.820 4.820 4825 160 A393 4.1 3.6 2.7 4.2 3.6 2.8
2 hr 2 hr
190 36 3.7 3.7 3.0 4.6 4.1 3.3 3.7º 3.7º 3.720 4.6º 4.720 4.725 190 A393 3.7 3.7 3.1 4.7 4.2 3.2
Temporary props
Temporary props
140 26 4.7 4.2 3.2 5.1 4.7 3.7 5.316 4.916 4.116 5.416 5.116 4.216 140 A393 4.8 4.3 3.2 5.0 4.5 3.5
1 hr 1 hr
170 26 5.1 4.6 3.6 5.7 5.1 4.1 6.220 5.820 5.020 6.320 6.020 5.120 170 A393 5.3 4.8 3.8 5.6 5.0 4.0
1 Line of
1 Line of
Double 150 31 3.7 3.3 2.6 4.1 3.7 2.9 5.316 5.320 4.625 5.820 5.420 4.725 Double 150 A393 4.1 3.7 2.9 4.3 3.9 3.0
1.5 hr 1.5 hr
span slab 180 31 4.1 3.7 3.0 4.5 4.1 3.3 6.320 6.120 5.425 6.520 6.220 5.525 span slab 180 A393 4.6 4.2 3.3 4.8 4.3 3.4
160 36 3.8 3.4 2.7 4.2 3.7 3.0 5.520 5.825 4.825 5.520 5.925 5.225 160 A393 3.7 3.4 2.6 3.8 3.4 2.8
2 hr 2 hr
190 36 4.2 3.8 3.0 4.6 4.1 3.3 6.125 6.125 6.032 6.925 6.525 6.032 190 A393 4.1 3.8 3.0 4.2 3.9 3.1
XXSS The superscript is the diameter of bar required. One bar per deck trough - cover 25mm.
** Where º is shown no bar is required, in these cases extra reinforcement does not increase the span.
FibreFlor dosage

Mesh See notes on page 19. (Mesh is not required for Applied load The applied load stated in the tables is to cover
page).
design CD.
operation. See design notes. Photo courtesy of Studwelders
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FibreFlor CF80 - Span table - normal weight concrete ComFlor® 80 with mesh - Span table - normal weight concrete
MAXIMUM SPAN (m) MAXIMUM SPAN (m) MAXIMUM SPAN (m)
with no extra reinforcements with a bar in the trough** with no extra reinforcements
Deck Thickness (mm) Deck Thickness (mm) Deck Thickness (mm)
Props Span Fire Slab FibreFlor 0.9 1.2 0.9 1.2 Props Span Fire Slab Mesh 0.9 1.2
(mm) 3.5 5.0 10.0 3.5 5.0 10.0 3.5 5.0 10.0 3.5 5.0 10.0 (mm) 3.5 5.0 10.0 3.5 5.0 10.0
140 26 4.2 3.8 3.0 4.5 4.3 3.4 4.2º 4.212 4.220 4.5º 4.512 4.220 140 A252 4.2 3.6 2.5 4.5 3.8 2.7
1 hr 1 hr
Single 170 26 4.0 4.0 3.4 4.2 4.2 3.8 4.0º 4.0º 4.012 4.2º 4.2º 4.216 Single 170 A252 4.0 4.0 2.8 4.2 4.2 3.0
No Temporary props
No Temporary props
1.5 hr 1.5 hr
ComFlor® 80
& slab 180 31 3.8 3.5 2.8 4.1 3.8 3.1 3.8º 3.912 3.916 4.1º 4.216 4.216 & deck 180 A393 3.9 3.9 2.7 4.2 4.2 2.9
160 36 3.4 3.1 2.5 3.8 3.5 2.8 4.016 4.116 4.120 4.316 4.320 4.325 160 A393 4.0 3.1 2.3 3.8 3.1 2.3
2 hr 2 hr
190 36 3.8 3.5 2.8 4.1 3.8 3.1 3.8º 3.816 3.820 4.1º 4.116 4.120 190 A393 3.8 3.6 2.4 4.1 3.5 2.5
140 26 4.4 4.2 3.2 5.1 4.7 3.7 4.4º 4.412 4.220 5.1º 5.216 4.320 140 A252 4.4 4.4 3.2 5.2 4.6 3.4
1 hr 1 hr
Double 170 26 3.9 3.9 3.6 4.8 4.8 4.1 3.9º 3.9º 3.916 4.8º 4.8º 4.816 Double 170 A252 3.9 3.9 3.6 4.8 4.8 3.8
1.5 hr 1.5 hr
& slab 180 31 3.8 3.7 3.0 4.5 4.1 3.3 3.8º 3.7º 3.816 4.716 4.716 4.720 & deck 180 A393 3.8 3.8 3.5 4.7 4.7 3.6
160 36 3.8 3.4 2.7 4.2 3.7 3.0 4.116 4.116 4.120 4.820 4.820 4825 160 A393 4.1 3.6 2.7 4.2 3.6 2.8
2 hr 2 hr
190 36 3.7 3.7 3.0 4.6 4.1 3.3 3.7º 3.7º 3.720 4.6º 4.720 4.725 190 A393 3.7 3.7 3.1 4.7 4.2 3.2
Temporary props
Temporary props
140 26 4.7 4.2 3.2 5.1 4.7 3.7 5.316 4.916 4.116 5.416 5.116 4.216 140 A393 4.8 4.3 3.2 5.0 4.5 3.5
1 hr 1 hr
170 26 5.1 4.6 3.6 5.7 5.1 4.1 6.220 5.820 5.020 6.320 6.020 5.120 170 A393 5.3 4.8 3.8 5.6 5.0 4.0
1 Line of
1 Line of
Double 150 31 3.7 3.3 2.6 4.1 3.7 2.9 5.316 5.320 4.625 5.820 5.420 4.725 Double 150 A393 4.1 3.7 2.9 4.3 3.9 3.0
1.5 hr 1.5 hr
span slab 180 31 4.1 3.7 3.0 4.5 4.1 3.3 6.320 6.120 5.425 6.520 6.220 5.525 span slab 180 A393 4.6 4.2 3.3 4.8 4.3 3.4
160 36 3.8 3.4 2.7 4.2 3.7 3.0 5.520 5.825 4.825 5.520 5.925 5.225 160 A393 3.7 3.4 2.6 3.8 3.4 2.8
2 hr 2 hr
190 36 4.2 3.8 3.0 4.6 4.1 3.3 6.125 6.125 6.032 6.925 6.525 6.032 190 A393 4.1 3.8 3.0 4.2 3.9 3.1
XXSS The superscript is the diameter of bar required. One bar per deck trough - cover 25mm.
** Where º is shown no bar is required, in these cases extra reinforcement does not increase the span.
FibreFlor dosage

Mesh See notes on page 19. (Mesh is not required for Applied load The applied load stated in the tables is to cover
page).
design CD.
Technical Hotline
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ComFlor® 60 and 80 ComFlor® 60 and 80
ComFlor® 60 and 80 ComFlor® 60 and 80 Use in Car Parks

For use in car parks
Uniquely for a composite floor profile Use of (pre-finished) steel decking with traditional bituminous membrane or liquid applied seamless
®
ComFlor 60 and 80 can be manufactured with Colorcoat
®
multi-storey car parks. The ComFlor soffit can be left exposed
®
composite beams coating. It is also good practice to treat other floors to
pre-finished steel coating to the underside. This is suitable for or where further protection is required it can form the base Through deck welded shear studs cannot be used with prevent ingress of water from above. Adequate falls and
situations where a visibly exposed soffit is required, such as in coat for further protective systems. pre-finished deck, however various alternative options drainage should be provided, to prevent the build up of
are available. water on the slabs.
1. Use shear connectors that are attached to the beams The underside of the decking may additionally be
Typical Properties Test Specification Test Values
without the need for welding. A number of connectors pre-finished (such as ComFlor® with Colorcoat® Exterior
ComFlor® 80
1. Nominal coating thickness ECCA T1 25 microns that use shot-fired pins are available. Flexible Polyester) or by using epoxy paint applied in situ,
2. Gloss (600) ECCA T2 25-45% in order to provide a contemporary appeal or additional
3. Pencil hardness ECCA T4 2H 2. Weld the studs to the beams in the fabrication shop, prior
protection. Corus will provide advice on durability or future
4. Flexibility to applying the corrosion protection. With this solution
maintenance depending on the preferred post-finish.
Reverse Impact ECCA T5 16J the decking is laid in single span lengths and butted up
Minimum Bend ECCA T7 4T diameter, 2T radius to the studs. Car park roof
5. Adhesion Car parks, but more importantly their users, will benefit from
Cross Hatch BS 3900/E2 100% 3. Use non-composite beams.
protection against the external climate.
6. Corrosion resistance 4. Use a combination of non-composite secondary beams
Salt Spray ECCA T8 Galvatite® 500 hrs There is a growing trend to use a lightweight roof over the
Humidity BS 3900/F2 Galvatite® 1000 hrs and composite primary beams. The decking can then be
top parking deck. This gives added protection to the top
UV resistance (QUV-A) ECCA T10 Very good laid in continuous lengths across the secondary beams,
floor of the car park allowing users to park in all weathers.
7. Abrasion resistance (Taber) *1 ASTM D4060 <40mg which are normal to the span of the primary beams.
The aesthetic appeal of a car park can be significantly
8. Scratch resistance BS 3900/E2 2500mg
enhanced by this method enabling the car park to blend in
9. Maximum continuous operating temperature 120ºC
10. Minimum forming temperature 20ºC Application example: with the urban environment. The long-term benefits of
11. Surface spread of flame BS 476 Part 7 Class 1 ComFlor® in Car Parks reduced maintenance can far outweigh the initial cost of
Notes to table: this approach. The car parks at Aylesbury and Guildford
All figures are typical properties and do not constitute a specification Corus ComFlor® composite floor decking offers the same
*1 Loss at 250 Revs, 1000g load, CS 10 wheels. typify this method of construction.
*2 N/A = Not applicable. benefits to car parks as to other steel framed buildings.
Primarily these are speed of erection and reduced carriage Corus publication “Steel-framed car parks”
Performance of ComFlor® 60 and 80 Soffit would be expected on most car park soffits) and will only requirements. Furthermore the reduced structure weight, The comprehensive Corus brochure “Steel-framed car
The ComFlor® soffit is manufactured using Colorcoat ®

require regular inspection or assessment after a period of height, and the provision of a working platform during parks”, is available free from Corus Construction &
Exterior Flexible Polyester pre-finished steel. The product ten years. construction can be very significant advantages. Industrial tel: 01724 405 060.
has good formability and durability in exterior application. This publication covers all aspects of steel-framed car park
For more challenging applications, an over-paint system Durability of metal decking in car parks
It has a Galvatite® substrate to BS EN 10326 with a zinc ® design including outline, circulation, structural form, fire
with a suitable performance specification could be applied Galvatite is the standard protective coating for composite
metallic coating offering good corrosion resistance. resistance, durability, aesthetics and commercial viability.
post construction. For further advice on sustainability steel decking, giving a sufficient level of corrosion
An overall prediction of soffit performance in a and suitable paint systems contact Corus technical hotline protection to the upper surface of the decking, provided
semi-external environment is not possible due to the on 0845 30 88 330. adequate provision has been made to prevent the ingress
variation in conditions that inevitably apply to different of water (using reinforcement to control cracking, and
applications. waterproofing to the top surface of the concrete). The top
deck of the car park should be waterproofed with a
The 25 micron polyester coating on its own will be
satisfactory in a dry and unpolluted environment (such as
Technical Hotline
0845 30 88 330

ComFlor® 60 and 80 ComFlor® 60 and 80
ComFlor® 60 and 80 ComFlor® 60 and 80 Use in Car Parks

For use in car parks
Uniquely for a composite floor profile Use of (pre-finished) steel decking with traditional bituminous membrane or liquid applied seamless
®
ComFlor 60 and 80 can be manufactured with Colorcoat
®
multi-storey car parks. The ComFlor soffit can be left exposed
®
composite beams coating. It is also good practice to treat other floors to
pre-finished steel coating to the underside. This is suitable for or where further protection is required it can form the base Through deck welded shear studs cannot be used with prevent ingress of water from above. Adequate falls and
situations where a visibly exposed soffit is required, such as in coat for further protective systems. pre-finished deck, however various alternative options drainage should be provided, to prevent the build up of
are available. water on the slabs.
1. Use shear connectors that are attached to the beams The underside of the decking may additionally be
Typical Properties Test Specification Test Values
without the need for welding. A number of connectors pre-finished (such as ComFlor® with Colorcoat® Exterior
ComFlor® 80
1. Nominal coating thickness ECCA T1 25 microns that use shot-fired pins are available. Flexible Polyester) or by using epoxy paint applied in situ,
2. Gloss (600) ECCA T2 25-45% in order to provide a contemporary appeal or additional
3. Pencil hardness ECCA T4 2H 2. Weld the studs to the beams in the fabrication shop, prior
protection. Corus will provide advice on durability or future
4. Flexibility to applying the corrosion protection. With this solution
maintenance depending on the preferred post-finish.
Reverse Impact ECCA T5 16J the decking is laid in single span lengths and butted up
Minimum Bend ECCA T7 4T diameter, 2T radius to the studs. Car park roof
5. Adhesion Car parks, but more importantly their users, will benefit from
Cross Hatch BS 3900/E2 100% 3. Use non-composite beams.
protection against the external climate.
6. Corrosion resistance 4. Use a combination of non-composite secondary beams
Salt Spray ECCA T8 Galvatite® 500 hrs There is a growing trend to use a lightweight roof over the
Humidity BS 3900/F2 Galvatite® 1000 hrs and composite primary beams. The decking can then be
top parking deck. This gives added protection to the top
UV resistance (QUV-A) ECCA T10 Very good laid in continuous lengths across the secondary beams,
floor of the car park allowing users to park in all weathers.
7. Abrasion resistance (Taber) *1 ASTM D4060 <40mg which are normal to the span of the primary beams.
The aesthetic appeal of a car park can be significantly
8. Scratch resistance BS 3900/E2 2500mg
enhanced by this method enabling the car park to blend in
9. Maximum continuous operating temperature 120ºC
10. Minimum forming temperature 20ºC Application example: with the urban environment. The long-term benefits of
11. Surface spread of flame BS 476 Part 7 Class 1 ComFlor® in Car Parks reduced maintenance can far outweigh the initial cost of
Notes to table: this approach. The car parks at Aylesbury and Guildford
All figures are typical properties and do not constitute a specification Corus ComFlor® composite floor decking offers the same
*1 Loss at 250 Revs, 1000g load, CS 10 wheels. typify this method of construction.
*2 N/A = Not applicable. benefits to car parks as to other steel framed buildings.
Primarily these are speed of erection and reduced carriage Corus publication “Steel-framed car parks”
Performance of ComFlor® 60 and 80 Soffit would be expected on most car park soffits) and will only requirements. Furthermore the reduced structure weight, The comprehensive Corus brochure “Steel-framed car
The ComFlor® soffit is manufactured using Colorcoat ®

require regular inspection or assessment after a period of height, and the provision of a working platform during parks”, is available free from Corus Construction &
Exterior Flexible Polyester pre-finished steel. The product ten years. construction can be very significant advantages. Industrial tel: 01724 405 060.
has good formability and durability in exterior application. This publication covers all aspects of steel-framed car park
For more challenging applications, an over-paint system Durability of metal decking in car parks
It has a Galvatite® substrate to BS EN 10326 with a zinc ® design including outline, circulation, structural form, fire
with a suitable performance specification could be applied Galvatite is the standard protective coating for composite
metallic coating offering good corrosion resistance. resistance, durability, aesthetics and commercial viability.
post construction. For further advice on sustainability steel decking, giving a sufficient level of corrosion
An overall prediction of soffit performance in a and suitable paint systems contact Corus technical hotline protection to the upper surface of the decking, provided
semi-external environment is not possible due to the on 0845 30 88 330. adequate provision has been made to prevent the ingress
variation in conditions that inevitably apply to different of water (using reinforcement to control cracking, and
applications. waterproofing to the top surface of the concrete). The top
deck of the car park should be waterproofed with a
The 25 micron polyester coating on its own will be
satisfactory in a dry and unpolluted environment (such as
Technical Hotline
0845 30 88 330


ComFlor® 100 has a very strong profile shape and offers

the capability to span up to 4.5 metres without props.
Designed particularly for Continental European
application, the ComFlor® 100 also brings considerable
benefits to the British designer looking for longer
unpropped spans. The profile is not suitable for use with Volume & weight table notes
shear stud connectors. Concrete 1. Deck and beam deflection (i.e. ponding)
• No temporary props • Large concrete volume reduction • Suitable for traditional 160 0.100 2.36 2.31 1.87 1.77 in the weight of concrete figures.
170 0.110 2.59 2.54 2.05 1.94
ComFlor® 100
3. Density of concrete is taken as:
ComFlor® 100 can carry wet Although a deep slab is required, construction 180 0.120 2.83 2.77 2.24 2.12
concrete and construction loads to the ComFlor® 100 profile greatly ComFlor® 100 is suitable to be 190 0.130 3.06 3.00 2.43 2.30
195 0.135 3.18 3.12 2.52 2.39
4.5m without temporary propping, reduces the volume of concrete placed onto masonry walls or Lightweight (wet) 1900 kg/m3
200 0.140 3.30 3.23 2.61 2.47
(depending on slab depth) thereby needed and thus the cost and standard design non-composite 210 0.150 3.53 3.46 2.80 2.65 Lightweight (dry) 1800 kg/m3
leaving a clear area beneath the weight of concrete. steel beams. 220 0.160 3.77 3.69 2.98 2.83
230 0.170 4.01 3.92 3.17 3.00
floor under construction. Further
250 0.190 4.48 4.38 3.54 3.36
savings of labour and prop hire are
also realised.
1.00 0.96 0.14 1687 58.00 257.0 11.84 14.96
1.10 1.06 0.15 1855 58.00 278.0 12.08 16.80
1.20 1.16 0.16 2022 58.00 298.0 12.40 18.64
Design Notes
2
2
help on using the software. further information refer to Design Notes on specifiers and users. Should queries arise which
Anti-crack mesh
Project: Meppel Car Park, Holland Project: Piazza Mall, Eindhoven, Holland.
Main Contractor: Aannemingsbedrijf Rottinghuis BV Main Contractor: BC Hurks-Van Schijndel
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ComFlor® 100 has a very strong profile shape and offers

the capability to span up to 4.5 metres without props.
Designed particularly for Continental European
application, the ComFlor® 100 also brings considerable
benefits to the British designer looking for longer
unpropped spans. The profile is not suitable for use with Volume & weight table notes
shear stud connectors. Concrete 1. Deck and beam deflection (i.e. ponding)
• No temporary props • Large concrete volume reduction • Suitable for traditional 160 0.100 2.36 2.31 1.87 1.77 in the weight of concrete figures.
170 0.110 2.59 2.54 2.05 1.94
ComFlor® 100
3. Density of concrete is taken as:
ComFlor® 100 can carry wet Although a deep slab is required, construction 180 0.120 2.83 2.77 2.24 2.12
concrete and construction loads to the ComFlor® 100 profile greatly ComFlor® 100 is suitable to be 190 0.130 3.06 3.00 2.43 2.30
195 0.135 3.18 3.12 2.52 2.39
4.5m without temporary propping, reduces the volume of concrete placed onto masonry walls or Lightweight (wet) 1900 kg/m3
200 0.140 3.30 3.23 2.61 2.47
(depending on slab depth) thereby needed and thus the cost and standard design non-composite 210 0.150 3.53 3.46 2.80 2.65 Lightweight (dry) 1800 kg/m3
leaving a clear area beneath the weight of concrete. steel beams. 220 0.160 3.77 3.69 2.98 2.83
230 0.170 4.01 3.92 3.17 3.00
floor under construction. Further
250 0.190 4.48 4.38 3.54 3.36
savings of labour and prop hire are
also realised.
1.00 0.96 0.14 1687 58.00 257.0 11.84 14.96
1.10 1.06 0.15 1855 58.00 278.0 12.08 16.80
1.20 1.16 0.16 2022 58.00 298.0 12.40 18.64
Design Notes
2
2
help on using the software. further information refer to Design Notes on specifiers and users. Should queries arise which
Anti-crack mesh
Project: Meppel Car Park, Holland Project: Piazza Mall, Eindhoven, Holland.
Main Contractor: Aannemingsbedrijf Rottinghuis BV Main Contractor: BC Hurks-Van Schijndel
Technical Hotline
Installer: Bijbouw BV Installer: Nedicom Dak-en Geveltechniek BV
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Deck Thickness Deck Thickness
Props Span Fire Slab Mesh Bar 1.0 1.1 1.2 Props Span Fire Slab Mesh Bar 1.0 1.1 1.2
Rating Depth Reinforcement Total Applied Load (kN/m2) Rating Depth Reinforcement Total Applied Load (kN/m2)
(mm) 12mm 3.5 5.0 10.0 3.5 5.0 10.0 3.5 5.0 10.0 (mm) 12mm 3.5 5.0 10.0 3.5 5.0 10.0 3.5 5.0 10.0
No Temporary props
1 hr 170 A252 None 3.9 3.5 2.8 4.0 3.6 2.8 4.0 3.7 2.9 1 hr 160 A252 None 4.1 3.6 2.8 4.2 3.7 2.9 4.3 3.8 2.9
No Temporary props
Single Single
1.5 hr 180 A393 None 3.8 3.5 2.8 3.9 3.6 2.8 3.9 3.6 2.9 1.5 hr 170 A252 None 3.7 3.3 2.5 3.7 3.3 2.6 3.8 3.4 2.6
span slab span slab
195 A393 None 3.6 3.2 2.6 3.6 3.3 2.6 3.6 3.3 2.6 180 A393 None 3.8 3.4 2.7 3.9 3.5 2.7 3.9 3.5 2.7
& deck 2 hr & deck 2 hr
250 A393 None 3.3 3.2 2.6 3.3 3.2 2.6 3.3 3.2 2.6 250 A393 None 3.6 3.4 2.7 3.6 3.4 2.7 3.6 3.4 2.7
1 hr 170 A142 None 4.3 3.9 3.1 4.4 4.0 3.1 4.5 4.1 3.2 1 hr 160 A142 None 4.5 4.1 3.1 4.6 4.1 3.1 4.7 4.2 3.2
Double Double
1.5 hr 180 A252 None 4.3 3.8 3.0 4.3 3.9 3.9 4.4 4.0 3.1 1.5 hr 170 A142 None 4.1 3.7 2.8 4.2 3.7 2.9 4.3 3.8 2.9
span slab span slab
195 A393 None 4.2 3.8 3.1 4.2 3.9 3.1 4.3 3.9 3.1 180 A393 None 4.7 4.7 3.6 4.7 4.7 3.6 4.8 4.7 3.6
250 A393 None 3.5 3.5 3.4 3.8 3.8 3.5 3.8 3.8 3.5 250 A393 None 3.9 3.9 3.9 4.1 4.1 4.1 4.1 4.1 4.1
170 A393 One per trough 5.9 5.3 4.2 5.9 5.3 4.2 5.9 5.3 4.2 160 A252 One per trough 5.6 5.1 4.1 5.6 5.2 4.1 5.7 5.2 4.1
1 hr 1 hr
250 2xA393 One per trough 5.8 5.8 4.9 6.3 6.0 4.9 6.5 6.0 4.9 250 2xA393 One per trough 6.7 6.6 5.2 7.1 6.6 5.2 7.2 6.5 5.2
ComFlor® 100
Single Single
span slab 1.5 hr span slab 1.5 hr
& deck & deck
2 hr 2 hr
1 hr 1 hr
Single Single
& deck & deck
2 hr 2 hr

Mesh See notes on previous page. Applied load The applied load stated in the tables is to cover
design CD.
Project: Da Vinci Zwolle offices, Holland

Main Contractor: Veluwse Bouwondermeming BV Technical Hotline
Installer: Welmecon BV 0845 30 88 330

Deck Thickness Deck Thickness
Props Span Fire Slab Mesh Bar 1.0 1.1 1.2 Props Span Fire Slab Mesh Bar 1.0 1.1 1.2
Rating Depth Reinforcement Total Applied Load (kN/m2) Rating Depth Reinforcement Total Applied Load (kN/m2)
(mm) 12mm 3.5 5.0 10.0 3.5 5.0 10.0 3.5 5.0 10.0 (mm) 12mm 3.5 5.0 10.0 3.5 5.0 10.0 3.5 5.0 10.0
No Temporary props
1 hr 170 A252 None 3.9 3.5 2.8 4.0 3.6 2.8 4.0 3.7 2.9 1 hr 160 A252 None 4.1 3.6 2.8 4.2 3.7 2.9 4.3 3.8 2.9
No Temporary props
Single Single
1.5 hr 180 A393 None 3.8 3.5 2.8 3.9 3.6 2.8 3.9 3.6 2.9 1.5 hr 170 A252 None 3.7 3.3 2.5 3.7 3.3 2.6 3.8 3.4 2.6
span slab span slab
195 A393 None 3.6 3.2 2.6 3.6 3.3 2.6 3.6 3.3 2.6 180 A393 None 3.8 3.4 2.7 3.9 3.5 2.7 3.9 3.5 2.7
250 A393 None 3.3 3.2 2.6 3.3 3.2 2.6 3.3 3.2 2.6 250 A393 None 3.6 3.4 2.7 3.6 3.4 2.7 3.6 3.4 2.7
1 hr 170 A142 None 4.3 3.9 3.1 4.4 4.0 3.1 4.5 4.1 3.2 1 hr 160 A142 None 4.5 4.1 3.1 4.6 4.1 3.1 4.7 4.2 3.2
Double Double
1.5 hr 180 A252 None 4.3 3.8 3.0 4.3 3.9 3.9 4.4 4.0 3.1 1.5 hr 170 A142 None 4.1 3.7 2.8 4.2 3.7 2.9 4.3 3.8 2.9
span slab span slab
195 A393 None 4.2 3.8 3.1 4.2 3.9 3.1 4.3 3.9 3.1 180 A393 None 4.7 4.7 3.6 4.7 4.7 3.6 4.8 4.7 3.6
250 A393 None 3.5 3.5 3.4 3.8 3.8 3.5 3.8 3.8 3.5 250 A393 None 3.9 3.9 3.9 4.1 4.1 4.1 4.1 4.1 4.1
1 hr 1 hr
ComFlor® 100
Single Single
& deck & deck
2 hr 2 hr
1 hr 1 hr
Single Single
& deck & deck
2 hr 2 hr

Mesh See notes on previous page. Applied load The applied load stated in the tables is to cover
design CD.
Project: Da Vinci Zwolle offices, Holland

Main Contractor: Veluwse Bouwondermeming BV Technical Hotline
Installer: Welmecon BV 0845 30 88 330

FibreFlor FibreFlor
FibreFlor FibreFlor Mesh Free Composite Floor System

Introduction Partner
In recognition of the many practical controlling cracks in the hardened and long term crack control. This
difficulties associated with the use of state, to providing years of allows the load carrying capability to
traditional welded wire fabric in upper exceptional durability. replace traditional mesh
Propex Concrete Systems (Formerly An international staff of fibre A long-standing philosophy of
floor construction and in response to reinforcement. Testing approved by
In the development of FibreFlor, it was SI Concrete Systems) are global reinforced concrete specialists have solutions-orientated innovations
the ever increasing demands for the Steel Construction Institute
identified that many properties were leaders in supplying fibres for expanded their quest to solve ensures the delivery of the ultimate
improved speed of construction, confirmed that FibreFlor also provided
required to provide both an optimum secondary concrete reinforcement to concrete construction’s greatest combination of world-class concrete
improved quality and cost longitudinal shear resistance in excess
technical solution for the necessary the construction market. challenges in virtually every reinforcement products and
effectiveness, Corus and Propex of that provided by A393 steel wire
fire rating, but also practically in application imaginable: slab-on- world-class concrete specialists.
Concrete Systems have joined forces fabric. With over two decades of innovating
providing a concrete solution that is ground, elevated slab, poured-in-
to develop FibreFlor. and perfecting fibre reinforcement
easily handled, pumped and finished. FibreFlor reinforced composite metal place walls, sprayed concrete, precast
solutions, Propex offers performance
FibreFlor is a combination of Novocon deck systems have been extensively and many more. The resulting
The world leading brand of Fibermesh benefits over the entire life span of
high performance steel fibres and tested in accordance with BS EN solutions have spawned a continually
micro-synthetic fibres are proven to concrete - from simplifying placement
Fibermesh micro-synthetic fibres 1365-2:2000 standards at NAMAS growing list of pioneering firsts,
inhibit both plastic shrinkage and to minimising cracks in the plastic
providing a unique three dimensional certified fire test facilities, under the including fibrillated, monofilament and
settlement cracking. Additional state to controlling cracks in the
concrete reinforcement solution for guidance of the Steel Construction macro-synthetic fibres as well as
benefits include increased impact and hardened state to providing years of
composite metal decks and designed Institute (SCI). engineered fibre combinations for
abrasion resistance together with exceptional durability and fire resistant
to replace traditional welded wire multifaceted applications.
FibreFlor
reduced permeability of the concrete. Results, analysed and approved by benefits.
mesh.
Fibermesh micro-synthetic fibres are the SCI, show that FibreFlor
By combining the attributes of both also internationally proven to provide reinforced composite metal deck
types of fibre, FibreFlor provides resistance to explosive spalling, in the systems provide equivalent or
performance benefits over the entire event of fire. superior performance to traditional
life span of the concrete – from wire mesh solutions with fire ratings of
Novocon high performance steel
simplifying placement, to minimising up to two hours.
fibres are proven to provide both a
cracks in the plastic state, to
high level of ductility to the concrete
Above:
Independent testing of
ComFlor® 60 composite Technical Hotline
floordeck at the Namas 0845 30 88 330
certified fire test facility

FibreFlor FibreFlor
FibreFlor FibreFlor Mesh Free Composite Floor System

Introduction Partner
In recognition of the many practical controlling cracks in the hardened and long term crack control. This
difficulties associated with the use of state, to providing years of allows the load carrying capability to
traditional welded wire fabric in upper exceptional durability. replace traditional mesh
Propex Concrete Systems (Formerly An international staff of fibre A long-standing philosophy of
floor construction and in response to reinforcement. Testing approved by
In the development of FibreFlor, it was SI Concrete Systems) are global reinforced concrete specialists have solutions-orientated innovations
the ever increasing demands for the Steel Construction Institute
identified that many properties were leaders in supplying fibres for expanded their quest to solve ensures the delivery of the ultimate
improved speed of construction, confirmed that FibreFlor also provided
required to provide both an optimum secondary concrete reinforcement to concrete construction’s greatest combination of world-class concrete
improved quality and cost longitudinal shear resistance in excess
technical solution for the necessary the construction market. challenges in virtually every reinforcement products and
effectiveness, Corus and Propex of that provided by A393 steel wire
fire rating, but also practically in application imaginable: slab-on- world-class concrete specialists.
Concrete Systems have joined forces fabric. With over two decades of innovating
providing a concrete solution that is ground, elevated slab, poured-in-
to develop FibreFlor. and perfecting fibre reinforcement
easily handled, pumped and finished. FibreFlor reinforced composite metal place walls, sprayed concrete, precast
solutions, Propex offers performance
FibreFlor is a combination of Novocon deck systems have been extensively and many more. The resulting
The world leading brand of Fibermesh benefits over the entire life span of
high performance steel fibres and tested in accordance with BS EN solutions have spawned a continually
micro-synthetic fibres are proven to concrete - from simplifying placement
Fibermesh micro-synthetic fibres 1365-2:2000 standards at NAMAS growing list of pioneering firsts,
inhibit both plastic shrinkage and to minimising cracks in the plastic
providing a unique three dimensional certified fire test facilities, under the including fibrillated, monofilament and
settlement cracking. Additional state to controlling cracks in the
concrete reinforcement solution for guidance of the Steel Construction macro-synthetic fibres as well as
benefits include increased impact and hardened state to providing years of
composite metal decks and designed Institute (SCI). engineered fibre combinations for
abrasion resistance together with exceptional durability and fire resistant
to replace traditional welded wire multifaceted applications.
FibreFlor
reduced permeability of the concrete. Results, analysed and approved by benefits.
mesh.
Fibermesh micro-synthetic fibres are the SCI, show that FibreFlor
By combining the attributes of both also internationally proven to provide reinforced composite metal deck
types of fibre, FibreFlor provides resistance to explosive spalling, in the systems provide equivalent or
performance benefits over the entire event of fire. superior performance to traditional
life span of the concrete – from wire mesh solutions with fire ratings of
Novocon high performance steel
simplifying placement, to minimising up to two hours.
fibres are proven to provide both a
cracks in the plastic state, to
high level of ductility to the concrete
Above:
Independent testing of
ComFlor® 60 composite Technical Hotline
floordeck at the Namas 0845 30 88 330
certified fire test facility

Installation Installation
Installation
Studwelders Limited and Northern The design of safety netting systems
Steel Decking are the principal is provided by SWL Safety Netting
installers of ComFlor® Composite Services an associated company.
Floor Decking in mainland UK. Both The erection and removal of safety
companies apply the highest standard netting is in accordance with
of design and efficient installation to BS 1263 parts 1 & 2.
all projects, born from their extensive
experience in Britain and abroad. For more information on supply
and installation packages, see
Studwelders Limited and Studwelders or Northern Steel
Northern Steel Decking offer a supply Decking contact details below.
and install package on the ComFlor ®
product range including stud welding

and FibreFlor concrete installation.
Installation
Studwelders Ltd Northern Steel Decking Ltd
Millennium House Aston House
Severnlink Distribution Centre Cambell Way
Newhouse Farm Industrial Estate Redwall Close
Chepstow Dinnington
NP16 6UN Sheffield, S25 3QD
Tel: 01291 626048 Tel: 01909 550 054

Fax: 01291 629 979 Fax: 01909 569 332
Email: info@studwelders.co.uk Email: info@northernsteeldecking.co.uk
www.studwelders.co.uk www.northernsteeldecking.co.uk

Installation Composite Floor Decks 31
Design Information Design Information
Shallow Composite Floor Decks Shallow Composite Floor Decks Design Information
Design Information
Composite floor decking design is generally dictated by the construction stage The modular ratio defines the ratio of the The fire engineering method: The fire services, screed and 10% imposed loads,
elastic modulus of steel to concrete, as engineering method is of general application. representing the permanent loads and the
condition, the load and span required for service and the fire resistance required for modified for creep in the concrete. The capacity assessment in fire is based on floor.
the slab. The deck design is also influenced by the composite beam design. In design to BS5950 and BS8110, the cube a single or double layer of standard mesh at In the absence of more appropriate
strength is used (in N/mm2). In design to the top and one bar in each concrete rib. information, the natural frequency of the
Design Parameters In slabs subject to line loads, the mesh Reduced mesh EC3, the cylinder strength is used (in For the shallow decks, the program composite slab should not exceed 5Hz for
• Fire rating – dictates minimum should comprise 0.4% of the cross-sectional N/mm2). The concrete grade (C30/37) assumes the bar is positioned just below the normal office, industrial or domestic usage.
1.2m 1.2m 1.2m 1.2m top of the steel deck. For ComFlor® 60 with
slab depth. area of the concrete topping, propped and defines the (cylinder/cube strength) to EC3. Conversely, for dance floor type applications
unpropped. a raised dovetail in the crest, the bar will be or for floors supporting sensitive machinery,
• Concrete type – also dictates Concrete density placed below the dovetail.
minimum slab depth These limits ensure adequate crack control the limit may need to be set higher.
and influences in visually exposed applications (0.5 mm The quick reference tables for shallow For design to the Eurocodes, the loads
Support Support Support
unpropped maximum crack width). The mesh Beam Beam Beam Density kg/m3 composite floors generally use the simplified considered for the vibration check are
deck span. reinforcement should be positioned at a fire design method (except CF100), which increased using the psi-factor for imposed
Diagram showing full mesh area over supports Wet Dry Modular Ratio utilises the anti-crack mesh as fire
• Deck span – (unpropped) usually maximum of 30 mm from the top surface. loads (typically 0.5). The natural frequency
Elsewhere, 0.1% reinforcement may be used Where EC4 mesh rules are used, as LWC 1900 1800 15 reinforcement. Increased load span limit may be reduced to 4Hz, because of this
dictates general capability under fire may be realised by
beam spacing. to distribute local loads on the slab (or 0.2% recommended by Steel Construction NWC 2400 2350 10 higher load, used in the calculation.
to EC4). Institute and Corus, the full stipulated mesh including bar reinforcement and using the fire
• Slab span – (propped deck) engineering method of design. To determine the vibration response of
Mesh laps are to be 300mm for A142 mesh applies to the slab 1.2m either side of every
dictates maximum In the absence of more precise information, sensitive floors with improved accuracy,
and 400mm for A193, A252 & A393. support. Outside of this, i.e. in the midspan Deflection limits
beam spacing. the following assumptions may be made: calculation methods are given in SCI / Corus
area, the mesh area may be halved (to 0.2%
Two Stage Design Forklift trucks Deflection limits would normally be agreed publication P354 “Design of Floors for
for propped and 0.1% for unpropped The wet density is used in the design of the
with the client. In the absence of more Vibration: A New Approach”. This enables
All Composite Floors must be considered in Where forklift truck (or other similar) construction), provided there are no profiled steel sheets and the dry density, in
appropriate information, the following limits designers to compare the response with the
two stages. concentrated loading) is expected 0.5% concentrated loads, openings etc. to be the design of the composite slab.
should be adopted: acceptance levels in BS 6472 and ISO
minimum percentage reinforcement should considered. Also the reduced midspan mesh
• Wet Concrete and construction load Construction stage 10137 for building designs and in the NHS
be used over the supports and 0.2% must be checked for adequacy under fire,
– carried by deck alone. performance standard for hospitals,
elsewhere to control cracking. For further for the rating required. Fire Design Le/130 (but not greater than 30mm)
HTM 2045. For any assistance in vibration
• Cured concrete information refer to SCI AD150.
Bar reinforcement Fire insulation Imposed load deflection design contact the Corus technical hotline
– carried by composite slab.
Exposed floors The fire insulation requirements of BS 5950: Le/350 (but not greater than 20mm) on 0845 30 88 330.
General design aims The axis distance of bar reinforcement defines
Composite floors are usually covered by Part 8, must be satisfied and are taken into
Generally designers prefer to reduce the the distance from the bottom of the ribs to the Total load deflection Loads and load arrangement
finishes, flooring or a computer floor; and account in the tables and design software.
requirement to provide temporary propping centre of the bar, which has a minimum value Le/250 (but not greater than 30mm)
because cracking is not visible, light top Loading information would normally be
and so the span and slab depth required of 25 mm, and a maximum value of the profile Span/depth ratio
reinforcement is adequate, typically 0.1% of According to BS5950 Part 4, ponding, agreed with the clients. Reference should
governs the deck selection. Fire height. Where used, bar reinforcement is Slab span to depth ratio is limited to a
the gross cross sectional area. However resulting from the deflection of the decking is also be made to BS 6399 and to EC1.
requirements usually dictate slab depth. For placed at one bar per profile trough. maximum of 30 for lightweight concrete and
where the composite slab is to be left only taken into account if the construction
most applications, the imposed load on the Factored loads are considered at the
uncovered, e.g. for power trowelled floor Transverse reinforcement 35 for normal weight concrete. stage deflection exceeds Ds/10. Le is the
ultimate limit state and unfactored loads at
Shallow deck
slab will not limit the design.
Information
finishes, cracking, particularly over the Corus composite floor decks contribute to effective span of the deck and Ds is the slab
Shear connectors in fire situation the serviceability limit state. Unfactored loads
Quick Reference and full design. beams, may not be adequately controlled by transverse reinforcement of the composite overall depth (excluding non-structural
If shear connectors are provided, any are also considered in fire conditions.
the light mesh usually provided. The beam, provided that the decking is either screeds).
The combination of this manual and catenary forces transferred from the slab to Partial factors are taken from BS5950, EC3
cracking has no structural significance, but continuous across the top flange of the steel The deflection under construction load
Comdek software makes both quick the support beams can be ignored within the and EC4.
the appearance of it, and the possibility of beam or alternatively that it is welded to the should not exceed the span/180 or 20mm
reference and full design easy. Indicative fire resistance periods quoted. Loads considered at the construction stage
the crack edge breakdown under traffic, may steel beam by stud shear connectors. For overall, whichever is the lesser, when the
design may be carried out from the printed consist of the slab self weight and the basic
be perceived as problems. In this case, refer further information refer to BS5950:Part 3: Fire design methods ponding of the concrete slab is not taken
tables, however the software greatly construction load. The basic construction
to Concrete Society publication, 'Cracking In Section 3.1.Clause 5.6.4. There are two requirements for fire design: into account. Where ponding is taken into
increases the scope available to the design load is taken as 1.5 kN/m2 or 4.5/Lp
Composite Concrete/Corrugated Metal Concrete choice account the deflection should not exceed
engineer and allows the engineer to print a * Bending resistance in fire conditions. (whichever is greater), where Lp is the span
Decking Floors Slabs' which provides valid the span/130 or 30mm overall. The quick
full set of calculations which can be used for Lightweight concrete (LWC) uses artificially of the profiled steel sheets between effective
mesh sizing and detailing for specific crack * Minimum slab depth for insulation reference tables do take ponding into
submission to a Local Authority. produced aggregate such as expanded
width control. Where forklifts are to be used purposes. account, if deflection exceeds Ds/10, or supports in metres. For multi span
pulverised fuel ash pellets. LWC leads to
Anti-crack mesh also refer to Steel Construction Institute Le/180, and thus use span/130 or 30mm as unpropped construction, the basic
considerable advantages in improved fire The capacity of the composite slab in fire
advisory note 'AD 150, Composite Floors - a deflection limit. construction load of 1.5 kN/m2 is considered
FibreFlor can be used to replace anti crack performance, reduced slab depth, longer may be calculated using either the simple
Wheel Loads From Forklifts'. Both unpropped spans and reduced dead load. over the one span only. On other spans, the
mesh. Where mesh is used, BS 5950 : Part method or the fire engineering method. The It is recommended that the prop width
publications are available from our Technical However, LWC is not readily available in construction load considered is half this
4 recommends that it comprises 0.1% of simple method will be the most economic. should not be less than 100mm otherwise
Advisory Desk. some parts of the country. Normal weight value (i.e. 0.75 kN/m2). Construction loads
slab area. The Eurocode 4 recommendation The fire engineering method should be used the deck may mark slightly at prop lines.
concrete uses a natural aggregate and is are considered as imposed loads for this
is that anti-crack mesh should comprise for design to Eurocodes.
widely available. Vibration check.
0.2% of slab area for unpropped spans and The simple method: The simple method may
0.4% of slab area for propped spans. The The strength of the concrete must meet the The dynamic sensitivity of the composite Loads considered at the normal service
be used for simply supported decks or for
mesh shown in the quick reference tables requirements for strength of the composite slab slab should be checked in accordance with stage consist of the slab self weight,
decks continuous over one or more internal
complies with EC4 and the design program and shall not be less than 25N/mm2 for LWC or the Steel Construction Institute publication superimposed dead loads and imposed
supports. The capacity assessment in fire is
defaults to these values. The reduced BS 30N/mm2 for NWC. Similarly, the maximum P076: Design guide on the vibration of loads.
based on a single or double layer of
mesh values may still be used by overriding value of concrete strength shall floors. The natural frequency is calculated
standard mesh. Any bar reinforcement is
this default in the design program. not be taken as greater than 40 for LWC or using the self-weight of the slab, ceiling and
ignored.
50 for NWC.
Technical Hotline
32 Composite Floor Decks 0845 30 88 330 Composite Floor Decks 33
Shallow Composite Floor Decks Shallow Composite Floor Decks Design Information
Design Information
Composite floor decking design is generally dictated by the construction stage The modular ratio defines the ratio of the The fire engineering method: The fire services, screed and 10% imposed loads,
elastic modulus of steel to concrete, as engineering method is of general application. representing the permanent loads and the
condition, the load and span required for service and the fire resistance required for modified for creep in the concrete. The capacity assessment in fire is based on floor.
the slab. The deck design is also influenced by the composite beam design. In design to BS5950 and BS8110, the cube a single or double layer of standard mesh at In the absence of more appropriate
strength is used (in N/mm2). In design to the top and one bar in each concrete rib. information, the natural frequency of the
Design Parameters In slabs subject to line loads, the mesh Reduced mesh EC3, the cylinder strength is used (in For the shallow decks, the program composite slab should not exceed 5Hz for
• Fire rating – dictates minimum should comprise 0.4% of the cross-sectional N/mm2). The concrete grade (C30/37) assumes the bar is positioned just below the normal office, industrial or domestic usage.
1.2m 1.2m 1.2m 1.2m top of the steel deck. For ComFlor® 60 with
slab depth. area of the concrete topping, propped and defines the (cylinder/cube strength) to EC3. Conversely, for dance floor type applications
unpropped. a raised dovetail in the crest, the bar will be or for floors supporting sensitive machinery,
• Concrete type – also dictates Concrete density placed below the dovetail.
minimum slab depth These limits ensure adequate crack control the limit may need to be set higher.
and influences in visually exposed applications (0.5 mm The quick reference tables for shallow For design to the Eurocodes, the loads
Support Support Support
unpropped maximum crack width). The mesh Beam Beam Beam Density kg/m3 composite floors generally use the simplified considered for the vibration check are
deck span. reinforcement should be positioned at a fire design method (except CF100), which increased using the psi-factor for imposed
Diagram showing full mesh area over supports Wet Dry Modular Ratio utilises the anti-crack mesh as fire
• Deck span – (unpropped) usually maximum of 30 mm from the top surface. loads (typically 0.5). The natural frequency
Elsewhere, 0.1% reinforcement may be used Where EC4 mesh rules are used, as LWC 1900 1800 15 reinforcement. Increased load span limit may be reduced to 4Hz, because of this
dictates general capability under fire may be realised by
beam spacing. to distribute local loads on the slab (or 0.2% recommended by Steel Construction NWC 2400 2350 10 higher load, used in the calculation.
to EC4). Institute and Corus, the full stipulated mesh including bar reinforcement and using the fire
• Slab span – (propped deck) engineering method of design. To determine the vibration response of
Mesh laps are to be 300mm for A142 mesh applies to the slab 1.2m either side of every
dictates maximum In the absence of more precise information, sensitive floors with improved accuracy,
and 400mm for A193, A252 & A393. support. Outside of this, i.e. in the midspan Deflection limits
beam spacing. the following assumptions may be made: calculation methods are given in SCI / Corus
area, the mesh area may be halved (to 0.2%
Two Stage Design Forklift trucks Deflection limits would normally be agreed publication P354 “Design of Floors for
for propped and 0.1% for unpropped The wet density is used in the design of the
with the client. In the absence of more Vibration: A New Approach”. This enables
All Composite Floors must be considered in Where forklift truck (or other similar) construction), provided there are no profiled steel sheets and the dry density, in
appropriate information, the following limits designers to compare the response with the
two stages. concentrated loading) is expected 0.5% concentrated loads, openings etc. to be the design of the composite slab.
should be adopted: acceptance levels in BS 6472 and ISO
minimum percentage reinforcement should considered. Also the reduced midspan mesh
• Wet Concrete and construction load Construction stage 10137 for building designs and in the NHS
be used over the supports and 0.2% must be checked for adequacy under fire,
– carried by deck alone. performance standard for hospitals,
elsewhere to control cracking. For further for the rating required. Fire Design Le/130 (but not greater than 30mm)
HTM 2045. For any assistance in vibration
• Cured concrete information refer to SCI AD150.
Bar reinforcement Fire insulation Imposed load deflection design contact the Corus technical hotline
– carried by composite slab.
Exposed floors The fire insulation requirements of BS 5950: Le/350 (but not greater than 20mm) on 0845 30 88 330.
General design aims The axis distance of bar reinforcement defines
Composite floors are usually covered by Part 8, must be satisfied and are taken into
Generally designers prefer to reduce the the distance from the bottom of the ribs to the Total load deflection Loads and load arrangement
finishes, flooring or a computer floor; and account in the tables and design software.
requirement to provide temporary propping centre of the bar, which has a minimum value Le/250 (but not greater than 30mm)
because cracking is not visible, light top Loading information would normally be
and so the span and slab depth required of 25 mm, and a maximum value of the profile Span/depth ratio
reinforcement is adequate, typically 0.1% of According to BS5950 Part 4, ponding, agreed with the clients. Reference should
governs the deck selection. Fire height. Where used, bar reinforcement is Slab span to depth ratio is limited to a
the gross cross sectional area. However resulting from the deflection of the decking is also be made to BS 6399 and to EC1.
requirements usually dictate slab depth. For placed at one bar per profile trough. maximum of 30 for lightweight concrete and
where the composite slab is to be left only taken into account if the construction
most applications, the imposed load on the Factored loads are considered at the
uncovered, e.g. for power trowelled floor Transverse reinforcement 35 for normal weight concrete. stage deflection exceeds Ds/10. Le is the
ultimate limit state and unfactored loads at
Shallow deck
slab will not limit the design.
Information
finishes, cracking, particularly over the Corus composite floor decks contribute to effective span of the deck and Ds is the slab
Shear connectors in fire situation the serviceability limit state. Unfactored loads
Quick Reference and full design. beams, may not be adequately controlled by transverse reinforcement of the composite overall depth (excluding non-structural
If shear connectors are provided, any are also considered in fire conditions.
the light mesh usually provided. The beam, provided that the decking is either screeds).
The combination of this manual and catenary forces transferred from the slab to Partial factors are taken from BS5950, EC3
cracking has no structural significance, but continuous across the top flange of the steel The deflection under construction load
Comdek software makes both quick the support beams can be ignored within the and EC4.
the appearance of it, and the possibility of beam or alternatively that it is welded to the should not exceed the span/180 or 20mm
reference and full design easy. Indicative fire resistance periods quoted. Loads considered at the construction stage
the crack edge breakdown under traffic, may steel beam by stud shear connectors. For overall, whichever is the lesser, when the
design may be carried out from the printed consist of the slab self weight and the basic
be perceived as problems. In this case, refer further information refer to BS5950:Part 3: Fire design methods ponding of the concrete slab is not taken
tables, however the software greatly construction load. The basic construction
to Concrete Society publication, 'Cracking In Section 3.1.Clause 5.6.4. There are two requirements for fire design: into account. Where ponding is taken into
increases the scope available to the design load is taken as 1.5 kN/m2 or 4.5/Lp
Composite Concrete/Corrugated Metal Concrete choice account the deflection should not exceed
engineer and allows the engineer to print a * Bending resistance in fire conditions. (whichever is greater), where Lp is the span
Decking Floors Slabs' which provides valid the span/130 or 30mm overall. The quick
full set of calculations which can be used for Lightweight concrete (LWC) uses artificially of the profiled steel sheets between effective
mesh sizing and detailing for specific crack * Minimum slab depth for insulation reference tables do take ponding into
submission to a Local Authority. produced aggregate such as expanded
width control. Where forklifts are to be used purposes. account, if deflection exceeds Ds/10, or supports in metres. For multi span
pulverised fuel ash pellets. LWC leads to
Anti-crack mesh also refer to Steel Construction Institute Le/180, and thus use span/130 or 30mm as unpropped construction, the basic
considerable advantages in improved fire The capacity of the composite slab in fire
advisory note 'AD 150, Composite Floors - a deflection limit. construction load of 1.5 kN/m2 is considered
FibreFlor can be used to replace anti crack performance, reduced slab depth, longer may be calculated using either the simple
Wheel Loads From Forklifts'. Both unpropped spans and reduced dead load. over the one span only. On other spans, the
mesh. Where mesh is used, BS 5950 : Part method or the fire engineering method. The It is recommended that the prop width
publications are available from our Technical However, LWC is not readily available in construction load considered is half this
4 recommends that it comprises 0.1% of simple method will be the most economic. should not be less than 100mm otherwise
Advisory Desk. some parts of the country. Normal weight value (i.e. 0.75 kN/m2). Construction loads
slab area. The Eurocode 4 recommendation The fire engineering method should be used the deck may mark slightly at prop lines.
concrete uses a natural aggregate and is are considered as imposed loads for this
is that anti-crack mesh should comprise for design to Eurocodes.
widely available. Vibration check.
0.2% of slab area for unpropped spans and The simple method: The simple method may
0.4% of slab area for propped spans. The The strength of the concrete must meet the The dynamic sensitivity of the composite Loads considered at the normal service
be used for simply supported decks or for
mesh shown in the quick reference tables requirements for strength of the composite slab slab should be checked in accordance with stage consist of the slab self weight,
decks continuous over one or more internal
complies with EC4 and the design program and shall not be less than 25N/mm2 for LWC or the Steel Construction Institute publication superimposed dead loads and imposed
supports. The capacity assessment in fire is
defaults to these values. The reduced BS 30N/mm2 for NWC. Similarly, the maximum P076: Design guide on the vibration of loads.
based on a single or double layer of
mesh values may still be used by overriding value of concrete strength shall floors. The natural frequency is calculated
standard mesh. Any bar reinforcement is
this default in the design program. not be taken as greater than 40 for LWC or using the self-weight of the slab, ceiling and
ignored.
50 for NWC.
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Shallow Composite Floor Decks Design Information Shallow Composite Floor Decks Design Information
Openings Large 3. Not more than 1/4 width of any bay is to be Slab design around openings The transverse beam strips are assumed to be Reinforcement
Openings can be accommodated readily in removed by openings. It may be assumed that an effective system of simply supported, and span a distance of 1.5
Openings greater than 700mm square - Extra reinforcement is provided within the
composite slabs, by boxing out prior to ‘beam strips’ span the perimeter of the do. The longitudinal beam strips are designed
should be trimmed with additional permanent 4. Not more than 1/4 width of deck span is to ‘beam strips’ to suit the applied loading. This
pouring concrete and cutting out the deck opening. The effective breadth of the beam to resist the load from the transverse beam
steelwork back to the support beams. be removed by openings. reinforcement often takes the form of bars
after concrete has cured (see sitework strips should be taken as do/2, where do is strips, in addition to their own proportion of
Opening rules placed in the troughs of the decking.
section on page 45. The design of openings Where these rules are not satisfied, the the width of the opening in the direction the loading.
depends on their size: Where W = width of opening across the span openings must be fully trimmed with support transverse to the decking ribs. Only the Additional transverse or diagonal bars may
of the deck. steelwork. concrete above the ribs is effective. be used to improve load transfer around the
Small
opening.
Openings up to 300 mm square - do not 1. The distance between the opening and If the opening falls within the usual effective
normally require additional reinforcement. unsupported edge must be greater than breadth of concrete flange of any composite
500mm or W, whichever is the greater. beams (typically span/8 each side of the beam
Medium centre line), the beam resistance should be
Openings between 300 mm and 700 mm 2. Openings must not be closer together than
checked assuming an appropriately reduced Centre Line Transverse reinforced Centre Line
square - normally require additional 1.5W (of the largest opening) or 300mm, of Floor Beam concrete beam strip of Floor Beam
effective breadth of slab.
reinforcement to be placed in the slab. This whichever is the greater. If they are closer
is also the case if the openings are placed they must be considered as one opening.
close together. d o /2
Extra bars in slab (over the deck) Effective span of

do transverse beam
Deck Span strips = 1.5d o
B d o /2
d o /2 d o /2
Longitudinal reinforced
concrete beam strips
Opening
B Load paths and beam strips around medium to large openings
Shallow deck
Information
Section A-A Section B-B
A A Mesh
Extra bars in troughs

Extra bars in troughs Extra bars over deck
Reinforcement around opening
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Openings Large 3. Not more than 1/4 width of any bay is to be Slab design around openings The transverse beam strips are assumed to be Reinforcement
Openings can be accommodated readily in removed by openings. It may be assumed that an effective system of simply supported, and span a distance of 1.5
Openings greater than 700mm square - Extra reinforcement is provided within the
composite slabs, by boxing out prior to ‘beam strips’ span the perimeter of the do. The longitudinal beam strips are designed
should be trimmed with additional permanent 4. Not more than 1/4 width of deck span is to ‘beam strips’ to suit the applied loading. This
pouring concrete and cutting out the deck opening. The effective breadth of the beam to resist the load from the transverse beam
steelwork back to the support beams. be removed by openings. reinforcement often takes the form of bars
after concrete has cured (see sitework strips should be taken as do/2, where do is strips, in addition to their own proportion of
Opening rules placed in the troughs of the decking.
section on page 45. The design of openings Where these rules are not satisfied, the the width of the opening in the direction the loading.
depends on their size: Where W = width of opening across the span openings must be fully trimmed with support transverse to the decking ribs. Only the Additional transverse or diagonal bars may
of the deck. steelwork. concrete above the ribs is effective. be used to improve load transfer around the
Small
opening.
Openings up to 300 mm square - do not 1. The distance between the opening and If the opening falls within the usual effective
normally require additional reinforcement. unsupported edge must be greater than breadth of concrete flange of any composite
500mm or W, whichever is the greater. beams (typically span/8 each side of the beam
Medium centre line), the beam resistance should be
Openings between 300 mm and 700 mm 2. Openings must not be closer together than
checked assuming an appropriately reduced Centre Line Transverse reinforced Centre Line
square - normally require additional 1.5W (of the largest opening) or 300mm, of Floor Beam concrete beam strip of Floor Beam
effective breadth of slab.
reinforcement to be placed in the slab. This whichever is the greater. If they are closer
is also the case if the openings are placed they must be considered as one opening.
close together. d o /2
Extra bars in slab (over the deck) Effective span of

do transverse beam
Deck Span strips = 1.5d o
B d o /2
d o /2 d o /2
Longitudinal reinforced
concrete beam strips
Opening
B Load paths and beam strips around medium to large openings
Shallow deck
Information
Section A-A Section B-B
A A Mesh
Extra bars in troughs

Extra bars in troughs Extra bars over deck
Reinforcement around opening
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Design of shear studs The methods of connection between slab and Shear stud specification Headed studs side lap allows central placement of studs.
Composite beam design. beam is generally by means of through deck 19mm x 95mm (90mm length after weld) When deck profile ribs are running NB: ComFlor® 100 is not suitable for use
Savings in beam weight of up to 50% can be welding of 19mm diameter shear studs of studs are used with ComFlor® 46, ComFlor® perpendicular to the steel beam i.e. with shear studs.
achieved when the composite slab is varying height, which are fixed to the beam 51 and ComFlor® 60. 19mm x 130mm compositely connected to the composite
Non-welded shear connectors
effectively anchored to the steel beam. The after the decking has been laid. (125mm length after weld) studs are used slab, the capacity of headed studs should be
Hilti shear connectors may be used. Refer to
slab will then act as a compression flange to with ComFlor® 80. taken as their capacity in a solid slab but
Hilti for further information.
the beam. multiplied by the reduction factor “k”. The
calculation method for “k” differs between Design guide
BS5950 Part 3 and Eurocode 4. The Steel Construction Institute / Metal
Cladding & Roofing Manufacturers
Suitability of decks
Force applied to shear stud Association P300 “Composite Slabs and
Shear studs cannot be placed on profile
Beams using Steel Decking: Best Practice
stiffeners, however with ComFlor® 60 and
for Design and Construction” is
Crushing Crushing ComFlor® 80 the position of the stiffeners and
recommended by Corus for further reference.
Top flange of beam Force applied to slab
Centre welding of shear-connectors
THROUGH DECK WELDED STUD REDUCTION FACTOR k (see Note 1 below)

BS5950 Part 3 centre placed, Unfavourably placed
favourably placed or studs
offset placed studs (2)
1 stud/rib 2 studs /rib 1 stud/rib 2 studs /rib
ComFlor® 46 & ComFlor® 51 1.00 0.80 1.00 0.80 CENTRAL STUDS
ComFlor® 60 1.00 0.80 N/A* N/A*
*76mm = 4d for 19mm studs
ComFlor® 80 (125mm stud) 0.80 0.56 N/A* N/A*
Shallow deck
Information
*ComFlor® 60 and ComFlor® 80 profile ensures centre placed studs.
EC4 Ribs perpendicular

(transverse) to beam
Ribs parallel
to beam
76 mm*
min
1 stud/rib 2 studs /rib
ComFlor 46 & ComFlor 51 - 1mm or less
® ®
0.85 0.70 1.00
ComFlor® 60 - 1mm or less 0.85 0.70 0.85
ComFlor® 46 & ComFlor® 51 - greater than 1mm 1.00 0.80 1.00
ComFlor 60 - greater than 1mm
®
1.00 0.70 0.85
ComFlor® 80 0.66 0.46 0.56 25mm min, edge of stud to edge of beam
Note 1
At the time of print, the stud reduction factors in
BS5950 Part3 and in the National Annex for EC4
are subject to review, please check with our
Technical Department to see if these figures are
still current.
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Design of shear studs The methods of connection between slab and Shear stud specification Headed studs side lap allows central placement of studs.
Composite beam design. beam is generally by means of through deck 19mm x 95mm (90mm length after weld) When deck profile ribs are running NB: ComFlor® 100 is not suitable for use
Savings in beam weight of up to 50% can be welding of 19mm diameter shear studs of studs are used with ComFlor® 46, ComFlor® perpendicular to the steel beam i.e. with shear studs.
achieved when the composite slab is varying height, which are fixed to the beam 51 and ComFlor® 60. 19mm x 130mm compositely connected to the composite
Non-welded shear connectors
effectively anchored to the steel beam. The after the decking has been laid. (125mm length after weld) studs are used slab, the capacity of headed studs should be
Hilti shear connectors may be used. Refer to
slab will then act as a compression flange to with ComFlor® 80. taken as their capacity in a solid slab but
Hilti for further information.
the beam. multiplied by the reduction factor “k”. The
calculation method for “k” differs between Design guide
BS5950 Part 3 and Eurocode 4. The Steel Construction Institute / Metal
Cladding & Roofing Manufacturers
Suitability of decks
Force applied to shear stud Association P300 “Composite Slabs and
Shear studs cannot be placed on profile
Beams using Steel Decking: Best Practice
stiffeners, however with ComFlor® 60 and
for Design and Construction” is
Crushing Crushing ComFlor® 80 the position of the stiffeners and
recommended by Corus for further reference.
Top flange of beam Force applied to slab
Centre welding of shear-connectors
THROUGH DECK WELDED STUD REDUCTION FACTOR k (see Note 1 below)

BS5950 Part 3 centre placed, Unfavourably placed
favourably placed or studs
offset placed studs (2)
1 stud/rib 2 studs /rib 1 stud/rib 2 studs /rib
ComFlor® 46 & ComFlor® 51 1.00 0.80 1.00 0.80 CENTRAL STUDS
ComFlor® 60 1.00 0.80 N/A* N/A*
*76mm = 4d for 19mm studs
ComFlor® 80 (125mm stud) 0.80 0.56 N/A* N/A*
Shallow deck
Information
*ComFlor® 60 and ComFlor® 80 profile ensures centre placed studs.
EC4 Ribs perpendicular

(transverse) to beam
Ribs parallel
to beam
76 mm*
min
1 stud/rib 2 studs /rib
ComFlor 46 & ComFlor 51 - 1mm or less
® ®
0.85 0.70 1.00
ComFlor® 60 - 1mm or less 0.85 0.70 0.85
ComFlor® 46 & ComFlor® 51 - greater than 1mm 1.00 0.80 1.00
ComFlor 60 - greater than 1mm
®
1.00 0.70 0.85
ComFlor® 80 0.66 0.46 0.56 25mm min, edge of stud to edge of beam
Note 1
At the time of print, the stud reduction factors in
BS5950 Part3 and in the National Annex for EC4
are subject to review, please check with our
Technical Department to see if these figures are
still current.
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Construction details Construction details
Shallow Composite Floor Decks Shallow Composite Floor Decks Construction Details
Construction Details CAD details can be downloaded from www.coruspanelsandprofiles.co.uk
Plan view of typical floor layout Deck notation Typical end cantilever Butt joint
Edge trim X Edge trim reference X
dimensions
Y F75 X Beam centres 25 min
Steel stud if Edge of flange 50 min
Tie Number Decking
C P C D X = distance (mm) of sheets lengths Edge trim applicable to side of stud
member from centreline of
245
dimensions Indicates cut deck beam to edge of fixed to
Indicates cut plate slab (parallel to decking
Distance (mm) deck span) 6-1000 Span of
245 mm wide from centreline sheet
decking
of tie member 2107
F75
F75
to Setting Out 6-1000
Point (s.o.p.) 2107
of decking Y = distance (mm)
Beam first sheet. Indicates bay Floor Phase Bundle
member from centreline of tie
which requires member to edge of level number
centreline temporary slab (perpendicular Restraint straps at
propping. to deck span) ComFlor® 80
94 600mm centres
ComFlor® 80 Floor Decking
Dimension ‘X’ required Floor Decking
Y F75 to extend to Studs in pairs or
Maximum cantilever edge trim staggered where a
Typical side detail 500mm, greater butt joint occurs
cantilevers require
Tie Member centres Y temporary props and Deck to be butt
additional reinforcement jointed over
Steel stud Edge trim or steelwork brackets centreline of
connected to the beam
Universal Beam Universal Beam Universal Beam
For cantilevers
over 150mm,
additional
reinforcement
is required.
See table on
page 39 for
ComFlor® 80 25 min Cantilever maximum End detail Step in floor
dimension
Floor Decking cantilevers
X Beam centres
Shallow deck
without props.
Information
Edge trim fixed
Universal Beam to align with
Restraint strap edge of beam
Typical side detail Unsupported edge detail Steel stud
Tie Member centres X 100mm
minimum
Steel stud
ComFlor® 80
Edge trim Edge trim Floor Decking
to centreline of
Edge ComFlor® 80 beam
trim Floor Decking
Restraint strap Restraint RSA to be wide
at 600mm strap to centreline of beam
enough to provide
centres
25 mm min. sufficient bearing
Timber Cantilever and allow fixing of
Reinforcement bearer dimension deck without fouling
as specified For cantilevers over
ComFlor® 80 25 min 150mm additional top flange of beam
Floor Decking See typical plan for reinforcement is above
dimension ‘X’ & ‘Y’ Temporary ComFlor® 80
prop required. See table on
Universal Beam Floor Decking
page 39 for maximum
with a minimum
cantilever without props
Universal Beam Universal Beam 50mm bearing
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Plan view of typical floor layout Deck notation Typical end cantilever Butt joint
Edge trim X Edge trim reference X
dimensions
Y F75 X Beam centres 25 min
Steel stud if Edge of flange 50 min
Tie Number Decking
C P C D X = distance (mm) of sheets lengths Edge trim applicable to side of stud
member from centreline of
245
dimensions Indicates cut deck beam to edge of fixed to
Indicates cut plate slab (parallel to decking
Distance (mm) deck span) 6-1000 Span of
245 mm wide from centreline sheet
decking
of tie member 2107
F75
F75
to Setting Out 6-1000
Point (s.o.p.) 2107
of decking Y = distance (mm)
Beam first sheet. Indicates bay Floor Phase Bundle
member from centreline of tie
which requires member to edge of level number
centreline temporary slab (perpendicular Restraint straps at
propping. to deck span) ComFlor® 80
94 600mm centres
Dimension ‘X’ required Floor Decking
Y F75 to extend to Studs in pairs or
Maximum cantilever edge trim staggered where a
Typical side detail 500mm, greater butt joint occurs
cantilevers require
Tie Member centres Y temporary props and Deck to be butt
additional reinforcement jointed over
Steel stud Edge trim or steelwork brackets centreline of
connected to the beam
For cantilevers
over 150mm,
additional
reinforcement
is required.
See table on
page 39 for
ComFlor® 80 25 min Cantilever maximum End detail Step in floor
dimension
Floor Decking cantilevers
X Beam centres
Shallow deck
without props.
Information
Edge trim fixed
Universal Beam to align with
Restraint strap edge of beam
Typical side detail Unsupported edge detail Steel stud
Tie Member centres X 100mm
minimum
Steel stud
ComFlor® 80
Edge trim Edge trim Floor Decking
to centreline of
Edge ComFlor® 80 beam
trim Floor Decking
Restraint strap Restraint RSA to be wide
at 600mm strap to centreline of beam
enough to provide
centres
25 mm min. sufficient bearing
Timber Cantilever and allow fixing of
Reinforcement bearer dimension deck without fouling
as specified For cantilevers over
ComFlor® 80 25 min 150mm additional top flange of beam
Floor Decking See typical plan for reinforcement is above
dimension ‘X’ & ‘Y’ Temporary ComFlor® 80
prop required. See table on
Universal Beam Floor Decking
page 39 for maximum
with a minimum
cantilever without props
Universal Beam Universal Beam 50mm bearing
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End detail alternative 1 End detail alternative 2 Beam at perimeter wall Typical wall end detail
X Beam centres X Beam centres 25 X Beam centres Overall wall dimension

Restraint strap Restraint strap
Stud on centreline
of beam Steel stud Stud on centreline of beam
CE100 edge
trim leaving
room for
25mm
Korkpak joint
Edge trim ComFlor® 51 Edge ComFlor® 51 Edge trim to align

trim Floor Decking ComFlor® 51 ComFlor® 80
Floor Decking Floor Decking with edge of wall
to extend to edge trim to centreline of beam Floor Decking
Restraint to extend to edge trim with 75mm (minimum)
strap at 20 mm min. bearing onto wall
600mm Cantilever
dimension 100mm wall
centres For Cantilevers over
Perimeter shown here
150mm additional
wall
reinforcement is required.
See table on p39 for
maximum cantilever
without props
Side cantilever with stub bracket Typical edge with plate Typical wall side detail Deck inside of wall detail
Dimension required
Shallow deck
ComFlor® 80 Wall outer dimensions
Information
Y Beam centres Steel or wall to wall
Floor Decking
Edge Trim
Steel stud 10 mm min
Edge trim
Restraint
strap
Floor Decking Floor Decking
with 50mm (minimum) bearing
50 mm with 75mm (minimum)
onto steel angle
min Closure plate in 2mm bearing onto wall
flat steel strip to suit
Masonry fixing to
Steel stub as remainder of floor area
wall at 500mm c/c
designed by to a maximum of RSA, RSC or
the engineer 245mm. Reference Universal Beam
Edge trim to align
CP245 (plate width)
with edge of wall
Perimeter wall
100mm wall
shown here
Universal Beam Universal Beam
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End detail alternative 1 End detail alternative 2 Beam at perimeter wall Typical wall end detail
X Beam centres X Beam centres 25 X Beam centres Overall wall dimension

Restraint strap Restraint strap
Stud on centreline
of beam Steel stud Stud on centreline of beam
CE100 edge
trim leaving
room for
25mm
Korkpak joint
Edge trim ComFlor® 51 Edge ComFlor® 51 Edge trim to align

trim Floor Decking ComFlor® 51 ComFlor® 80
Floor Decking Floor Decking with edge of wall
to extend to edge trim to centreline of beam Floor Decking
Restraint to extend to edge trim with 75mm (minimum)
strap at 20 mm min. bearing onto wall
600mm Cantilever
dimension 100mm wall
centres For Cantilevers over
Perimeter shown here
150mm additional
wall
reinforcement is required.
See table on p39 for
maximum cantilever
without props
Side cantilever with stub bracket Typical edge with plate Typical wall side detail Deck inside of wall detail
Dimension required
Shallow deck
ComFlor® 80 Wall outer dimensions
Information
Y Beam centres Steel or wall to wall
Floor Decking
Edge Trim
Steel stud 10 mm min
Edge trim
Restraint
strap
Floor Decking Floor Decking
with 50mm (minimum) bearing
50 mm with 75mm (minimum)
onto steel angle
min Closure plate in 2mm bearing onto wall
flat steel strip to suit
Masonry fixing to
Steel stub as remainder of floor area
wall at 500mm c/c
designed by to a maximum of RSA, RSC or
the engineer 245mm. Reference Universal Beam
Edge trim to align
CP245 (plate width)
with edge of wall
Perimeter wall
100mm wall
shown here
Universal Beam Universal Beam
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Sitework
Bearing requirements
Deck fixing End bearing and shared bearing (minimum) Continuous bearing (minimum)
Immediately after laying, the deck must be FIXING INFORMATION FOR SHALLOW DECKING
fixed through its trough to the top of the 50mm 50mm 75mm
To Steel Heavy duty powder actuated fixings - Hilti ENP2 X-ENP-19 L15
supporting structure. Powder actuated nail/Spit SBR14 or equivalent. For temporary fixing (i.e. where
pins or self-drilling screws are used. weld through shear studs are to be used) - Hilti PINDAK16*
Side lap fixings are required at 1000mm Self-drilling screws. To steel up to 11mm thick -
centres for ComFlor® 46, ComFlor® 60, SFS SD14 - 5.5 x 32 / EJOT HS 38 or equivalent. To steel
ComFlor® 80 and ComFlor® 100. up to 17mm thick SFS TDC-T-6.3 x 38 or equivalent
Where shear studs are being used, the deck To Masonry Pre drill hole - use self tapping fixing suitable for masonry/
requires two fixings per sheet per support at or Concrete concrete - SFS TB-T range/EJOT 4H32 or equivalent
sheet ends and one fixing per sheet at To side laps Self drilling stitching screw typically SFS SL range / EJOT
intermediate supports. or closures etc. SF25 or equivalent
Where shear studs are not employed, the
deck must be fixed as follows:
FIXING SPACINGS
Wind loading ComFlor® 46 ComFlor® 51 ComFlor® 100

* Where temporary fixings, such as X-DAK, & ComFlor® 60 ComFlor® 80
Steel Section Steel Section
are used, wind loading should be checked, End fixing 3 per sheet
especially on exposed sites. (2 per sheet when 2 per sheet 2 per sheet
using shear studs)
Telephone numbers of fixings Intermediate 2 per sheet 70mm 70mm 100mm
suppliers supports (1 per sheet when 1 per sheet 1 per sheet
EJOT 0113 247 0880 using shear studs)
Erico 0118 958 8386 Side laps 1 fixing at 1000mm c/c (not required for CF 51)
Hilti 0800 886 100 Side fixing onto support 1 fixing at 600mm c/c
SFS 0113 208 5500
Filler Blocks
Profiled foam fillers to close profiles are Deck fixing on ComFlor® 80
available from Paulamar 0141 776 2588. Masonry Masonry
Dense rockwool profile fillers for fire and
Shallow deck
acoustic stopping may be sourced from
Information
AIM 01342 893 381.
Edge trim
This is used to retain the wet concrete to the
correct level at the decking perimeters. It is
fixed to the supports in the same manner as
the deck and the top is restrained by straps
at 600mm centres, which are fixed to the
top of the deck profile, by steel pop rivets or
self-drilling screws.
2 fixings per sheet
EDGE TRIM SELECTOR
Edge Maximum Cantilever (mm)
trim Galv. Steel Edge Trim Thickness (mm)
depth 0.9 1.2 1.6 2.0
130 100 125 160 195
150 50 115 150 185
200 x 100 130 160
250 x 50 100 135
300 x x 50 100
350 x x x 50
x - not recommended
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Sitework
Bearing requirements
Deck fixing End bearing and shared bearing (minimum) Continuous bearing (minimum)
Immediately after laying, the deck must be FIXING INFORMATION FOR SHALLOW DECKING
fixed through its trough to the top of the 50mm 50mm 75mm
To Steel Heavy duty powder actuated fixings - Hilti ENP2 X-ENP-19 L15
supporting structure. Powder actuated nail/Spit SBR14 or equivalent. For temporary fixing (i.e. where
pins or self-drilling screws are used. weld through shear studs are to be used) - Hilti PINDAK16*
Side lap fixings are required at 1000mm Self-drilling screws. To steel up to 11mm thick -
centres for ComFlor® 46, ComFlor® 60, SFS SD14 - 5.5 x 32 / EJOT HS 38 or equivalent. To steel
ComFlor® 80 and ComFlor® 100. up to 17mm thick SFS TDC-T-6.3 x 38 or equivalent
Where shear studs are being used, the deck To Masonry Pre drill hole - use self tapping fixing suitable for masonry/
requires two fixings per sheet per support at or Concrete concrete - SFS TB-T range/EJOT 4H32 or equivalent
sheet ends and one fixing per sheet at To side laps Self drilling stitching screw typically SFS SL range / EJOT
intermediate supports. or closures etc. SF25 or equivalent
Where shear studs are not employed, the
deck must be fixed as follows:
FIXING SPACINGS
Wind loading ComFlor® 46 ComFlor® 51 ComFlor® 100

* Where temporary fixings, such as X-DAK, & ComFlor® 60 ComFlor® 80
Steel Section Steel Section
are used, wind loading should be checked, End fixing 3 per sheet
especially on exposed sites. (2 per sheet when 2 per sheet 2 per sheet
using shear studs)
Telephone numbers of fixings Intermediate 2 per sheet 70mm 70mm 100mm
suppliers supports (1 per sheet when 1 per sheet 1 per sheet
EJOT 0113 247 0880 using shear studs)
Erico 0118 958 8386 Side laps 1 fixing at 1000mm c/c (not required for CF 51)
Hilti 0800 886 100 Side fixing onto support 1 fixing at 600mm c/c
SFS 0113 208 5500
Filler Blocks
Profiled foam fillers to close profiles are Deck fixing on ComFlor® 80
available from Paulamar 0141 776 2588. Masonry Masonry
Dense rockwool profile fillers for fire and
Shallow deck
acoustic stopping may be sourced from
Information
AIM 01342 893 381.
Edge trim
This is used to retain the wet concrete to the
correct level at the decking perimeters. It is
fixed to the supports in the same manner as
the deck and the top is restrained by straps
at 600mm centres, which are fixed to the
top of the deck profile, by steel pop rivets or
self-drilling screws.
2 fixings per sheet
EDGE TRIM SELECTOR
Edge Maximum Cantilever (mm)
trim Galv. Steel Edge Trim Thickness (mm)
depth 0.9 1.2 1.6 2.0
130 100 125 160 195
150 50 115 150 185
200 x 100 130 160
250 x 50 100 135
300 x x 50 100
350 x x x 50
x - not recommended
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Shear connectors Ceilings and services hanger (b) GTD-clip hangar fixings Openings
Most commonly used shear connectors are systems Openings greater than 300mm must be
19mm diameter headed studs, which are The dovetail shaped re-entrant rib on designed by the engineer, with extra
welded to the support beam through the ComFlor® 51 and the 15mm high raised reinforcement placed around the opening.
deck, a process carried out by specialist mini-dovetail re-entrant stiffener on Openings up to 700mm can be
stud welding contractors. ComFlor® 60 and ComFlor® 80 profiles allow accommodated readily in composite slabs, by
Site conditions must be suitable for welding for the quick and easy suspension of ceiling boxing out prior to pouring concrete and
and bend tests carried out as appropriate. and services, using either of the two cutting out the deck after concrete has cured.
The spacing and position of the shear following suspension systems. Larger openings require support trimming
connectors is important and must be defined steel, which must be installed prior to the
by the design engineer on the deck set out ComFlor® 51 decking. The decking is cut away
drawings. immediately and the opening edges are then
Minimum Spacing: The minimum centre-to- treated like any other perimeter with edge
spacing of stud shear connectors should be trim.
5d along the beam and 4d between adjacent
Note:– do not cut the opening in the steel
studs, where d is the nominal shank
deck prior to concreting, or before the
diameter. Where rows of studs are Timber shutter Dense polystyrene block
concrete has cured.
staggered, the minimum transverse spacing
of longitudinal lines of studs should be 3d.
The shear stud should not be closer than Temporary supports [c] The spreader beams or timbers are to Props should be stable without relying on
20mm to the edge of the beam. See page 36. The safe design and installation of temporary provide a minimum bearing width of l00mm. friction with the deck for laterial stability. The
Further guidance on shear studs for props is the responsibility of the main The spreaders must not deflect more than end props in a row should be self
designers and installers may be found in contractor or designated sub-contractor. 10mm and should be placed narrow edge supporting, and braced to the internal props.
The Steel Construction Institution Where temporary supports are required by up, see diagram.
publications: P300 Composite Slabs and the design, these must provide continuous [d] The propping structure is not to be TEMPORARY PROPS
Beams Using Steel Decking: Best Practice support to the profiled sheeting. Spreader removed until the concrete has reached at Timber Bearer Guide (shallow decks)
for Design and Construction, P055 Design of beams (timbers) are used, supported by least 70% of its characteristic strength. All to be min. 100mm wide
Composite Slabs and Beams with Steel ComFlor® 60 temporary props at one metre centres. The horizontal bearer timbers must be at Slab depth (mm) Bearer depth(mm)
Decking. [a] The timbers and props must be of least 100mm wide and should be propped
up to120 150
GTD-clip hangar fixings are cold formed thin adequate strength and construction at no more than 1m centres. Sometimes the
Mesh placement
steel hangers with circular openings in the [b] The temporary supports are placed at specification may call for 150mm wide 130 - 160 200
FirbreFlor can be used in place of anti crack
soffit to take metric bolts, threaded rods or midspan or at other suitable centres if more bearers, as determined by the structural
mesh, which eliminates all mesh position 170 - 200 250
further pipe clamp hangers. The system is supports per span are required. Please engineer or concreting contractor.
issues. However if reinforcing mesh is used,
installed after the composite slab has been contact our Technical Advisory Desk
it is positioned towards the top of the slab.
poured and the concrete is sufficiently
The top cover to the reinforcement mesh
hardened.
Temporary support using an Percussive drilling
Shallow deck
should be a minimum of 15mm and a
Information
’Acrow’ type prop Percussive drilling into composite concrete
maximum of 30mm. Support stools are Installation
slabs is not recommended, however small
required to maintain the correct mesh height. To install the GTD-clips, the two dovetail
scale rotary hammer drills are considered to
The mesh must be lapped by 300mm for shaped ends are compressed by hand and
be satisfactory.
A142 and A193 mesh, and by 400mm for inserted into the dovetail re-entrant of the
A252 and A393 mesh. profile, before being rotated 90 degrees.
After releasing the two ends the clip will
Casting concrete
(a) Threaded wedge nut fixings snap into position and is tightly connected.
Before the concrete is poured, the decking
Finally, bolts, threaded rods or pipe clamps
must be cleared of all dirt and grease, which Wedges are dovetail shaped steel blocks,
are connected into the soffit opening of the
could adversely influence the performance of which are threaded to take metric bolts or
GTD-clip.
the hardened slab. The oil left on the decking threaded rods. The wedge nut hanger
from the roll forming process does not have to system is installed after the concrete of the LOADBEARING CAPACITIES
be removed. Concrete should be poured composite slab has been poured and is Thread Maximum
evenly, working in the direction of span. hardened. System Size Static Working
Load (kg)
Care should be taken to avoid heaping of
Installation Wedge Nut 4 100
concrete in any area during the casting 6 100
For installation of the system, wedge nuts
sequence. 8 100
are inserted into the raised re-entrants of the
Construction and day joints should occur over GTD - Clip 6 90
profile before being rotated 90 degrees, after
a support beam, preferably also at a deck joint. 8 90
which the dovetail shaped wedge nuts will 10 90
lock into the dovetail re-entrants under GTD - Clip & N/A 45
vertical loading. Finally, the bolts or threaded Pipe Clamp
rods are finger tightened up to the roof of A minimum safety factor of 4 has been applied Photo courtesy of Studwelders
the re-entrants and mechanically tightened. to the safe working load capacities
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Shear connectors Ceilings and services hanger (b) GTD-clip hangar fixings Openings
Most commonly used shear connectors are systems Openings greater than 300mm must be
19mm diameter headed studs, which are The dovetail shaped re-entrant rib on designed by the engineer, with extra
welded to the support beam through the ComFlor® 51 and the 15mm high raised reinforcement placed around the opening.
deck, a process carried out by specialist mini-dovetail re-entrant stiffener on Openings up to 700mm can be
stud welding contractors. ComFlor® 60 and ComFlor® 80 profiles allow accommodated readily in composite slabs, by
Site conditions must be suitable for welding for the quick and easy suspension of ceiling boxing out prior to pouring concrete and
and bend tests carried out as appropriate. and services, using either of the two cutting out the deck after concrete has cured.
The spacing and position of the shear following suspension systems. Larger openings require support trimming
connectors is important and must be defined steel, which must be installed prior to the
by the design engineer on the deck set out ComFlor® 51 decking. The decking is cut away
drawings. immediately and the opening edges are then
Minimum Spacing: The minimum centre-to- treated like any other perimeter with edge
spacing of stud shear connectors should be trim.
5d along the beam and 4d between adjacent
Note:– do not cut the opening in the steel
studs, where d is the nominal shank
deck prior to concreting, or before the
diameter. Where rows of studs are Timber shutter Dense polystyrene block
concrete has cured.
staggered, the minimum transverse spacing
of longitudinal lines of studs should be 3d.
The shear stud should not be closer than Temporary supports [c] The spreader beams or timbers are to Props should be stable without relying on
20mm to the edge of the beam. See page 36. The safe design and installation of temporary provide a minimum bearing width of l00mm. friction with the deck for laterial stability. The
Further guidance on shear studs for props is the responsibility of the main The spreaders must not deflect more than end props in a row should be self
designers and installers may be found in contractor or designated sub-contractor. 10mm and should be placed narrow edge supporting, and braced to the internal props.
The Steel Construction Institution Where temporary supports are required by up, see diagram.
publications: P300 Composite Slabs and the design, these must provide continuous [d] The propping structure is not to be TEMPORARY PROPS
Beams Using Steel Decking: Best Practice support to the profiled sheeting. Spreader removed until the concrete has reached at Timber Bearer Guide (shallow decks)
for Design and Construction, P055 Design of beams (timbers) are used, supported by least 70% of its characteristic strength. All to be min. 100mm wide
Composite Slabs and Beams with Steel ComFlor® 60 temporary props at one metre centres. The horizontal bearer timbers must be at Slab depth (mm) Bearer depth(mm)
Decking. [a] The timbers and props must be of least 100mm wide and should be propped
up to120 150
GTD-clip hangar fixings are cold formed thin adequate strength and construction at no more than 1m centres. Sometimes the
Mesh placement
steel hangers with circular openings in the [b] The temporary supports are placed at specification may call for 150mm wide 130 - 160 200
FirbreFlor can be used in place of anti crack
soffit to take metric bolts, threaded rods or midspan or at other suitable centres if more bearers, as determined by the structural
mesh, which eliminates all mesh position 170 - 200 250
further pipe clamp hangers. The system is supports per span are required. Please engineer or concreting contractor.
issues. However if reinforcing mesh is used,
installed after the composite slab has been contact our Technical Advisory Desk
it is positioned towards the top of the slab.
poured and the concrete is sufficiently
The top cover to the reinforcement mesh
hardened.
Temporary support using an Percussive drilling
Shallow deck
should be a minimum of 15mm and a
Information
’Acrow’ type prop Percussive drilling into composite concrete
maximum of 30mm. Support stools are Installation
slabs is not recommended, however small
required to maintain the correct mesh height. To install the GTD-clips, the two dovetail
scale rotary hammer drills are considered to
The mesh must be lapped by 300mm for shaped ends are compressed by hand and
be satisfactory.
A142 and A193 mesh, and by 400mm for inserted into the dovetail re-entrant of the
A252 and A393 mesh. profile, before being rotated 90 degrees.
After releasing the two ends the clip will
Casting concrete
(a) Threaded wedge nut fixings snap into position and is tightly connected.
Before the concrete is poured, the decking
Finally, bolts, threaded rods or pipe clamps
must be cleared of all dirt and grease, which Wedges are dovetail shaped steel blocks,
are connected into the soffit opening of the
could adversely influence the performance of which are threaded to take metric bolts or
GTD-clip.
the hardened slab. The oil left on the decking threaded rods. The wedge nut hanger
from the roll forming process does not have to system is installed after the concrete of the LOADBEARING CAPACITIES
be removed. Concrete should be poured composite slab has been poured and is Thread Maximum
evenly, working in the direction of span. hardened. System Size Static Working
Load (kg)
Care should be taken to avoid heaping of
Installation Wedge Nut 4 100
concrete in any area during the casting 6 100
For installation of the system, wedge nuts
sequence. 8 100
are inserted into the raised re-entrants of the
Construction and day joints should occur over GTD - Clip 6 90
profile before being rotated 90 degrees, after
a support beam, preferably also at a deck joint. 8 90
which the dovetail shaped wedge nuts will 10 90
lock into the dovetail re-entrants under GTD - Clip & N/A 45
vertical loading. Finally, the bolts or threaded Pipe Clamp
rods are finger tightened up to the roof of A minimum safety factor of 4 has been applied
the re-entrants and mechanically tightened. to the safe working load capacities


Deep Composite Profile
The original SlimFlor long span steel deck, ComFlor® 210

has the capability to span up to 6 metres in unpropped
®
construction. Suitable for use in Corus Slimdek
construction, which offers minimal structural depth,
fast construction and many other benefits.

Weight of Concrete (kN/m2)
1. Deck and beam deflection (i.e. ponding)
Concrete
• With cross and longitudinal • Simple single bar reinforcement in • The nestable profile shape reduces (mm) (m3/m2) Wet Dry Wet Dry 2. Deck and mesh weight is not included in
stiffeners, ComFlor 210 is
®
each trough, combined with transport and handling costs. 270 0.100 2.36 2.31 1.87 1.77 the weight of concrete figures.
structurally efficient and offers anti-crack mesh near the top of the
• Up to 2 hours fire rating with 290 0.120 2.83 2.77 2.24 2.12 Normal weight (wet) 2400 kg/m3
excellent composite action with the concrete slab gives the composite 300 0.130 3.07 3.00 2.43 2.30
unprotected soffit. Normal weight (dry) 2350 kg/m3
concrete. slab superb structural strength and 305 0.135 3.18 3.12 2.52 2.39
fire properties. 330 0.160 3.77 3.69 2.99 2.83 Lightweight (dry) 1800 kg/m3
350 0.180 4.24 4.16 3.36 3.18
375 0.205 4.83 4.73 3.83 3.62
400 0.230 5.42 5.31 4.29 4.07

Nominal Design Height to Moment of Ultimate Moment Capacity
1.25 1.21 0.16 2009 95.00 816.00 23.20 23.20
Design Notes
Deck material for propped spans. The mesh shown in the quick Technical services
Corus Galvatite, hot dip zinc coated steel EN reference tables complies with EC4 and the The Technical Department at Corus offers a
10326-S350GD+Z275. Guaranteed minimum design program defaults to these values. Where comprehensive advisory service on design of
2
yield stress 350N/mm . Minimum zinc coating EC4 mesh rules are used, the mesh may be composite flooring, which is available to all
2
mass 275g/m total both sides. reduced midspan - see Design Information on specifiers and users. Should queries arise which
page 54. The reduced British Standard mesh are not covered by this literature or by the
ComFlor® 210
values may still be used by overriding this default Comdek software, please contact us.
in the design program.
a guide for initial design, based on the Where forklift truck (or other similar) concentrated
parameters stated below the tables. Full design loading) is expected 0.5% minimum percentage
Project: Steel Study House, Zoetermeer, Holland can be carried out using the free Comdek reinforcement should be used over the supports
Main Contractor: Prince Cladding BV software available. Please refer to page 70 for and 2% elsewhere to control cracking. For
Installer: Prince Cladding BV help on using the software. further information refer to Design Notes on
Photo courtesy of Dutch Engineering page 54 or SCI AD150.
Anti-crack mesh
Project: Three Sisters Pub, Breda, Holland

Main Contractor: Cuppens Aannemers BV
Installer: JG Systeembouw BV Technical Hotline
Photo courtesy of Dutch Engineering 0845 30 88 330


Deep Composite Profile
The original SlimFlor long span steel deck, ComFlor® 210

has the capability to span up to 6 metres in unpropped
®
construction. Suitable for use in Corus Slimdek
construction, which offers minimal structural depth,
fast construction and many other benefits.

1. Deck and beam deflection (i.e. ponding)
Concrete
• With cross and longitudinal • Simple single bar reinforcement in • The nestable profile shape reduces (mm) (m3/m2) Wet Dry Wet Dry 2. Deck and mesh weight is not included in
stiffeners, ComFlor 210 is
®
each trough, combined with transport and handling costs. 270 0.100 2.36 2.31 1.87 1.77 the weight of concrete figures.
structurally efficient and offers anti-crack mesh near the top of the
• Up to 2 hours fire rating with 290 0.120 2.83 2.77 2.24 2.12 Normal weight (wet) 2400 kg/m3
excellent composite action with the concrete slab gives the composite 300 0.130 3.07 3.00 2.43 2.30
unprotected soffit. Normal weight (dry) 2350 kg/m3
concrete. slab superb structural strength and 305 0.135 3.18 3.12 2.52 2.39
fire properties. 330 0.160 3.77 3.69 2.99 2.83 Lightweight (dry) 1800 kg/m3
350 0.180 4.24 4.16 3.36 3.18
375 0.205 4.83 4.73 3.83 3.62
400 0.230 5.42 5.31 4.29 4.07

Nominal Design Height to Moment of Ultimate Moment Capacity
1.25 1.21 0.16 2009 95.00 816.00 23.20 23.20
Design Notes
2
2
ComFlor® 210
a guide for initial design, based on the Where forklift truck (or other similar) concentrated
Project: Steel Study House, Zoetermeer, Holland can be carried out using the free Comdek reinforcement should be used over the supports
Main Contractor: Prince Cladding BV software available. Please refer to page 70 for and 2% elsewhere to control cracking. For
Installer: Prince Cladding BV help on using the software. further information refer to Design Notes on
Photo courtesy of Dutch Engineering page 54 or SCI AD150.
Anti-crack mesh
Project: Three Sisters Pub, Breda, Holland

Main Contractor: Cuppens Aannemers BV
Installer: JG Systeembouw BV Technical Hotline
Photo courtesy of Dutch Engineering 0845 30 88 330

ComFlor® 210 Normal Weight Concrete - quick reference tables ComFlor® 210 Lightweight Concrete - quick reference tables
Total Applied Load (kN/m2) Total Applied Load (kN/m2)
Props Span Fire Slab Mesh 3.5kN/m2 5kN/m2 10kN/m2 Props Span Fire Slab Mesh 3.5kN/m2 5kN/m2 10kN/m2
Rating Depth Bar Size (mm) Rating Depth Bar Size (mm)
(mm) 12 16 20 25 12 16 20 25 12 16 20 25 (mm) 12 16 20 25 12 16 20 25 12 16 20 25
280 A142 4.8 5.4 5.4 5.4 4.3 5.4 5.4 5.4 3.4 4.5 5.4 5.4 270 A142 5.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 4.5 5.9 6.0 6.0 3.5 4.6 5.6 5.8
No Temporary props
No Temporary props
1 hr 300 A193 4.8 5.2 5.2 5.2 4.4 5.2 5.2 5.2 3.5 4.6 5.2 5.2 1 hr 300 A193 5.1 5.6 5.6 5.6 4.6 5.6 5.6 5.6 3.6 4.8 5.6 5.6
350 A393 4.7 4.7 4.7 4.7 4.5 4.7 4.7 4.7 3.7 4.7 4.7 4.7 350 A393 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 4.8 5.0 5.0 5.0 3.9 5.0 5.0 5.0
Single 290 A193 3.7 4.9 5.3 5.3 3.4 4.4 5.3 5.3 2.7 3.5 4.3 5.3 Single 280 A142 4.3 5.6 5.8 5.8 3.9 5.1 5.8 5.8 3.0 4.0 4.9 5.8
span 1.5 hr 300 A193 3.7 4.9 5.2 5.2 3.4 4.5 5.2 5.2 2.7 3.6 4.4 5.2 span 1.5 hr 300 A193 4.4 5.6 5.6 5.6 4.0 5.2 5.6 5.6 3.1 4.1 5.0 5.6
slab 350 A393 3.8 4.7 4.7 4.7 3.5 4.6 4.7 4.7 2.8 3.8 4.6 4.7 slab 350 A393 4.5 5.0 5.0 5.0 4.1 5.0 5.0 5.0 3.3 4.3 5.0 5.0
305 A193 2.0 2.7 3.3 4.1 1.8 2.4 3.0 3.7 1.5 1.9 2.4 3.0 290 A193 3.1 4.1 5.0 5.7 2.8 3.7 4.5 5.6 2.2 2.8 3.5 4.4
2 hr 350 A393 2.1 2.7 3.4 4.2 1.9 2.5 3.1 3.8 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.1 2 hr 350 A393 3.2 4.2 5.0 5.0 2.9 3.9 4.8 5.0 2.3 3.1 3.8 4.7
400 A393 2.1 2.7 3.4 4.2 1.9 2.6 3.2 3.9 1.6 2.1 2.6 3.3 400 A393 3.3 4.3 4.7 4.7 3.0 4.0 4.7 4.7 2.4 3.2 4.0 4.7
280 A393 4.9 6.4 7.3 7.3 4.4 5.8 7.2 7.3 3.4 4.5 5.6 6.2 270 A393 5.1 6.7 7.5 7.7 4.5 6.0 7.0 7.2 3.5 4.6 5.6 5.8
1 hr 300 A393 4.9 6.5 6.7 6.7 4.5 5.9 6.7 6.7 3.5 4.7 5.8 6.6 1 hr 300 A393 5.2 6.9 7.6 7.6 4.7 6.2 7.4 7.6 3.6 4.8 5.9 6.4
350 2xA393 5.1 5.6 5.6 5.6 4.6 5.6 5.6 5.6 3.7 4.9 5.6 5.6 350 2xA393 5.4 6.4 6.4 6.4 4.9 6.4 6.4 6.4 3.9 5.1 6.4 6.4
Single 290 A393 3.7 5.0 6.2 7.0 3.4 4.5 5.5 6.9 2.7 3.5 4.4 5.4 Single 280 A393 4.4 5.8 7.2 7.8 3.9 5.1 6.4 7.4 3.0 4.0 4.9 6.0
span 1.5 hr 300 A393 3.8 5.0 6.2 6.7 3.4 4.5 5.6 6.7 2.7 3.6 4.4 5.5 span 1.5 hr 300 A393 4.4 5.9 7.3 7.6 4.0 5.3 6.5 7.6 3.1 4.1 5.1 6.3

slab 350 2xA393 3.8 5.1 5.6 5.6 3.5 4.7 5.6 5.6 2.9 3.8 4.7 5.6 slab 350 2xA393 4.6 6.0 6.4 6.4 4.1 5.5 6.4 6.4 3.3 4.4 5.4 6.4
305 A393 2.0 2.7 3.3 4.1 1.8 2.4 3.0 3.7 1.5 1.9 2.4 3.0 290 A393 3.1 4.1 5.1 6.4 2.8 3.8 4.6 5.7 2.2 2.8 3.5 4.4
2 hr 350 2xA393 2.1 2.7 3.4 4.2 1.9 2.5 3.1 3.9 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.1 2 hr 350 2xA393 3.2 4.3 5.3 6.4 2.9 3.9 4.8 6.1 2.3 3.1 3.8 4.8
400 2xA393 2.1 2.8 3.4 4.3 1.9 2.6 3.2 3.9 1.6 2.1 2.6 3.3 400 2xA393 3.3 4.4 5.4 5.6 3.0 4.0 5.0 5.6 2.4 3.2 4.0 5.0
280 A393 5.7 7.1 7.3 7.3 5.1 6.3 7.3 7.3 4.0 4.9 5.9 6.7 270 A393 6.0 7.4 7.9 8.1 5.3 6.6 7.4 7.6 4.0 5.0 6.0 6.2
1 hr 300 A393 5.8 6.7 6.7 6.7 5.3 6.5 6.7 6.7 4.2 5.1 6.2 6.7 1 hr 300 A393 6.3 7.6 7.6 7.6 5.6 6.9 7.6 7.6 4.3 5.4 6.4 6.9
350 2xA393 5.6 5.6 5.6 5.6 5.6 5.6 5.6 5.6 4.6 5.6 5.6 5.6 350 2xA393 6.4 6.4 6.4 6.4 6.1 6.4 6.4 6.4 4.8 5.9 6.4 6.4
Continuous 290 A393 4.3 5.4 6.5 7.0 3.9 4.8 5.8 7.0 3.0 3.8 4.6 5.6 Continuous 280 A393 5.1 6.2 7.5 8.2 4.4 5.6 6.7 7.8 3.4 4.3 5.1 6.3
span 1.5 hr 300 A393 4.4 5.4 6.6 6.7 3.9 4.9 5.9 6.7 3.1 3.9 4.7 5.7 span 1.5 hr 300 A393 5.1 6.4 7.6 7.6 4.6 5.7 6.9 7.6 3.6 4.4 5.4 6.5
slab 350 2x A393 4.7 5.6 5.6 5.6 4.3 5.3 5.6 5.6 3.5 4.2 5.1 5.6 slab 350 2x A393 5.5 6.4 6.4 6.4 5.0 6.2 6.4 6.4 4.0 4.9 5.8 6.4
305 A393 2.6 3.1 3.7 4.4 2.3 2.8 3.3 4.0 1.9 2.2 2.6 3.2 290 A393 3.7 4.5 5.5 6.6 3.3 4.0 4.9 5.9 2.5 3.1 3.8 4.6
2 hr 350 2xA393 2.8 3.4 3.9 4.6 2.6 3.1 3.6 4.3 2.1 2.5 2.9 3.4 2 hr 350 2xA393 4.0 4.9 5.8 6.4 3.7 4.5 5.3 6.4 2.9 3.5 4.2 5.0
400 2xA393 3.1 3.6 4.2 4.8 2.9 3.4 3.9 4.5 2.4 2.8 3.2 3.7 400 2xA393 4.4 5.2 5.6 5.6 4.0 4.8 5.6 5.6 3.2 3.9 4.6 5.4
280 A393 4.9 6.4 7.6 7.8 4.4 5.8 7.2 7.4 3.4 4.5 5.6 6.2 270 A393 5.1 6.7 7.5 7.7 4.5 6.0 7.0 7.2 3.5 4.6 5.6 5.8
1 hr 300 A393 4.9 6.5 7.7 8.0 4.5 5.9 7.3 7.7 3.5 4.7 5.8 6.6 1 hr 300 A393 5.2 6.9 7.9 8.1 4.7 6.2 7.5 7.7 3.6 4.8 5.9 6.4
350 2xA393 5.0 6.6 8.0 8.3 4.6 6.1 7.6 8.2 3.7 4.9 6.1 7.4 350 2xA393 5.4 7.1 8.3 8.5 4.9 6.5 8.0 8.3 3.9 5.1 6.4 7.1
Single 290 A393 3.7 5.0 6.2 7.6 3.4 4.5 5.6 6.9 2.7 3.5 4.4 5.4 Single 280 A393 4.4 5.8 7.2 7.8 3.9 5.1 6.4 7.4 3.0 4.0 4.9 6.0
span 1.5 hr 300 A393 3.8 5.0 6.2 7.7 3.4 4.5 5.6 6.9 2.7 3.6 4.4 5.5 span 1.5 hr 300 A393 4.4 5.9 7.3 8.1 4.0 5.3 6.5 7.7 3.1 4.1 5.1 6.3
2 Lines of Temporary props

slab 350 2x A393 3.8 5.1 6.3 7.8 3.5 4.7 5.8 7.2 2.9 3.8 4.7 5.8 slab 350 2x A393 4.6 6.1 7.5 8.5 4.1 5.5 6.8 8.3 3.3 4.4 5.4 6.7
305 A393 2.0 2.7 3.3 4.1 1.8 2.4 3.0 3.7 1.5 1.9 2.4 3.0 290 A393 3.1 4.1 5.1 6.4 2.8 3.7 4.6 5.7 2.2 2.8 3.5 4.4
2 hr 350 2xA393 2.1 2.7 3.4 4.2 1.9 2.5 3.1 3.9 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.1 2 hr 350 2xA393 3.2 4.3 5.3 6.6 2.9 3.9 4.8 6.0 2.3 3.1 3.8 4.8
400 2xA393 2.1 2.8 3.4 4.3 1.9 2.6 3.2 3.9 1.6 2.1 2.6 3.3 400 2xA393 3.3 4.4 5.4 6.8 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.2 2.4 3.2 4.0 5.0
280 A393 5.7 7.1 8.0 8.3 5.1 5.3 7.8 7.9 4.0 4.9 5.9 6.7 270 A393 6.0 7.4 7.9 8.1 5.3 6.6 7.4 7.6 4.0 5.0 6.0 6.2
ComFlor® 210
1 hr 300 A393 5.8 7.2 8.3 8.5 5.3 6.5 7.8 8.1 4.2 5.2 6.2 7.1 1 hr 300 A393 6.3 7.7 8.3 8.6 5.6 6.9 7.9 8.1 4.3 5.3 6.4 6.9
350 2xA393 6.2 7.6 8.7 8.7 5.7 7.0 8.6 8.7 4.6 5.6 6.7 7.5 350 2xA393 6.7 8.2 8.9 9.2 6.1 7.5 8.5 8.8 4.8 5.9 6.6 7.1
span 1.5 hr 300 A393 4.4 5.4 6.6 8.0 3.9 4.9 5.9 7.4 3.1 3.9 4.7 5.2 span 1.5 hr 300 A393 5.1 6.4 7.7 8.6 4.6 5.7 6.9 8.1 3.6 4.4 5.4 6.5
slab 350 2x A393 4.7 5.7 6.9 8.3 4.3 5.3 6.3 7.6 3.5 4.3 5.1 5.8 slab 350 2x A393 5.5 6.8 8.2 9.2 5.0 6.2 7.4 8.8 4.0 4.9 5.8 7.1
305 A393 2.6 3.1 3.7 4.4 2.3 2.8 3.3 4.0 1.9 2.2 2.6 3.2 290 A393 3.7 4.5 5.5 6.6 3.3 4.0 4.9 5.9 2.5 3.1 3.8 4.6
2 hr 350 2xA393 2.8 3.4 3.9 4.6 2.6 3.1 3.6 4.3 2.1 2.5 2.9 3.4 2 hr 350 2xA393 4.0 4.9 5.8 7.0 3.7 4.5 5.3 6.4 2.9 3.5 4.2 5.0
400 2xA393 3.1 3.6 4.2 4.9 2.9 3.4 3.9 4.5 2.4 2.8 3.2 3.7 400 2xA393 4.4 5.3 6.2 7.4 4.0 4.8 5.7 6.7 3.2 3.9 4.6 5.4
Parameters assumed for quick reference span tables Bar reinforcement End Anchorage for bar reinforcement. All cases require Fire The fire engineering method (FE) has been used to
properly anchored L-bars at the supports, except for calculate the reinforcement needed to achieve the fire
Mesh See notes on previous page. Deflection Composite stage L/350. those boxed in red. Cases boxed in red may have rating.
Spans Measured centre to centre of supports. Concrete grade The concrete is assumed to be grade 35 with a straight bars, with an anchorage length of 70mm from The minimum slab thickness indicated in each table for
Deck Standard deck material specification (see previous maximum aggregate size of 20mm. The wet weight the edge of the support. See Design Notes on page 42 each fire rating satisfies the fire insulation requirements
page). of concrete is taken to be normal weight 2400kg/m3 for further information. of BS 5950 : Part 8.
and lightweight 1900 kg/m3. The modular ratio is 10 One bar is placed in each profile trough, the cover to
Bearing width The width of the support is assumed to be 200mm. for normal weight and 15 for lightweight concrete. Span/depth ratio This is limited to 30 for lightweight concrete and 35 for
deck soffit is assumed at 70mm. normal weight concrete.
Prop width Assumed to be 100mm. Construction load Refer to page 41 for details. No allowance is made
Deflection Construction stage L/130 or 30mm (ponding has for heaping of concrete during the casting operation.
been taken into account).
Technical Hotline
(mm) 12 16 20 25 12 16 20 25 12 16 20 25 (mm) 12 16 20 25 12 16 20 25 12 16 20 25
280 A142 4.8 5.4 5.4 5.4 4.3 5.4 5.4 5.4 3.4 4.5 5.4 5.4 270 A142 5.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 4.5 5.9 6.0 6.0 3.5 4.6 5.6 5.8
No Temporary props
No Temporary props
1 hr 300 A193 4.8 5.2 5.2 5.2 4.4 5.2 5.2 5.2 3.5 4.6 5.2 5.2 1 hr 300 A193 5.1 5.6 5.6 5.6 4.6 5.6 5.6 5.6 3.6 4.8 5.6 5.6
350 A393 4.7 4.7 4.7 4.7 4.5 4.7 4.7 4.7 3.7 4.7 4.7 4.7 350 A393 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 4.8 5.0 5.0 5.0 3.9 5.0 5.0 5.0
Single 290 A193 3.7 4.9 5.3 5.3 3.4 4.4 5.3 5.3 2.7 3.5 4.3 5.3 Single 280 A142 4.3 5.6 5.8 5.8 3.9 5.1 5.8 5.8 3.0 4.0 4.9 5.8
span 1.5 hr 300 A193 3.7 4.9 5.2 5.2 3.4 4.5 5.2 5.2 2.7 3.6 4.4 5.2 span 1.5 hr 300 A193 4.4 5.6 5.6 5.6 4.0 5.2 5.6 5.6 3.1 4.1 5.0 5.6
slab 350 A393 3.8 4.7 4.7 4.7 3.5 4.6 4.7 4.7 2.8 3.8 4.6 4.7 slab 350 A393 4.5 5.0 5.0 5.0 4.1 5.0 5.0 5.0 3.3 4.3 5.0 5.0
305 A193 2.0 2.7 3.3 4.1 1.8 2.4 3.0 3.7 1.5 1.9 2.4 3.0 290 A193 3.1 4.1 5.0 5.7 2.8 3.7 4.5 5.6 2.2 2.8 3.5 4.4
2 hr 350 A393 2.1 2.7 3.4 4.2 1.9 2.5 3.1 3.8 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.1 2 hr 350 A393 3.2 4.2 5.0 5.0 2.9 3.9 4.8 5.0 2.3 3.1 3.8 4.7
400 A393 2.1 2.7 3.4 4.2 1.9 2.6 3.2 3.9 1.6 2.1 2.6 3.3 400 A393 3.3 4.3 4.7 4.7 3.0 4.0 4.7 4.7 2.4 3.2 4.0 4.7
280 A393 4.9 6.4 7.3 7.3 4.4 5.8 7.2 7.3 3.4 4.5 5.6 6.2 270 A393 5.1 6.7 7.5 7.7 4.5 6.0 7.0 7.2 3.5 4.6 5.6 5.8
1 hr 300 A393 4.9 6.5 6.7 6.7 4.5 5.9 6.7 6.7 3.5 4.7 5.8 6.6 1 hr 300 A393 5.2 6.9 7.6 7.6 4.7 6.2 7.4 7.6 3.6 4.8 5.9 6.4
350 2xA393 5.1 5.6 5.6 5.6 4.6 5.6 5.6 5.6 3.7 4.9 5.6 5.6 350 2xA393 5.4 6.4 6.4 6.4 4.9 6.4 6.4 6.4 3.9 5.1 6.4 6.4
Single 290 A393 3.7 5.0 6.2 7.0 3.4 4.5 5.5 6.9 2.7 3.5 4.4 5.4 Single 280 A393 4.4 5.8 7.2 7.8 3.9 5.1 6.4 7.4 3.0 4.0 4.9 6.0
span 1.5 hr 300 A393 3.8 5.0 6.2 6.7 3.4 4.5 5.6 6.7 2.7 3.6 4.4 5.5 span 1.5 hr 300 A393 4.4 5.9 7.3 7.6 4.0 5.3 6.5 7.6 3.1 4.1 5.1 6.3

slab 350 2xA393 3.8 5.1 5.6 5.6 3.5 4.7 5.6 5.6 2.9 3.8 4.7 5.6 slab 350 2xA393 4.6 6.0 6.4 6.4 4.1 5.5 6.4 6.4 3.3 4.4 5.4 6.4
305 A393 2.0 2.7 3.3 4.1 1.8 2.4 3.0 3.7 1.5 1.9 2.4 3.0 290 A393 3.1 4.1 5.1 6.4 2.8 3.8 4.6 5.7 2.2 2.8 3.5 4.4
2 hr 350 2xA393 2.1 2.7 3.4 4.2 1.9 2.5 3.1 3.9 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.1 2 hr 350 2xA393 3.2 4.3 5.3 6.4 2.9 3.9 4.8 6.1 2.3 3.1 3.8 4.8
400 2xA393 2.1 2.8 3.4 4.3 1.9 2.6 3.2 3.9 1.6 2.1 2.6 3.3 400 2xA393 3.3 4.4 5.4 5.6 3.0 4.0 5.0 5.6 2.4 3.2 4.0 5.0
280 A393 5.7 7.1 7.3 7.3 5.1 6.3 7.3 7.3 4.0 4.9 5.9 6.7 270 A393 6.0 7.4 7.9 8.1 5.3 6.6 7.4 7.6 4.0 5.0 6.0 6.2
1 hr 300 A393 5.8 6.7 6.7 6.7 5.3 6.5 6.7 6.7 4.2 5.1 6.2 6.7 1 hr 300 A393 6.3 7.6 7.6 7.6 5.6 6.9 7.6 7.6 4.3 5.4 6.4 6.9
350 2xA393 5.6 5.6 5.6 5.6 5.6 5.6 5.6 5.6 4.6 5.6 5.6 5.6 350 2xA393 6.4 6.4 6.4 6.4 6.1 6.4 6.4 6.4 4.8 5.9 6.4 6.4
span 1.5 hr 300 A393 4.4 5.4 6.6 6.7 3.9 4.9 5.9 6.7 3.1 3.9 4.7 5.7 span 1.5 hr 300 A393 5.1 6.4 7.6 7.6 4.6 5.7 6.9 7.6 3.6 4.4 5.4 6.5
slab 350 2x A393 4.7 5.6 5.6 5.6 4.3 5.3 5.6 5.6 3.5 4.2 5.1 5.6 slab 350 2x A393 5.5 6.4 6.4 6.4 5.0 6.2 6.4 6.4 4.0 4.9 5.8 6.4
305 A393 2.6 3.1 3.7 4.4 2.3 2.8 3.3 4.0 1.9 2.2 2.6 3.2 290 A393 3.7 4.5 5.5 6.6 3.3 4.0 4.9 5.9 2.5 3.1 3.8 4.6
2 hr 350 2xA393 2.8 3.4 3.9 4.6 2.6 3.1 3.6 4.3 2.1 2.5 2.9 3.4 2 hr 350 2xA393 4.0 4.9 5.8 6.4 3.7 4.5 5.3 6.4 2.9 3.5 4.2 5.0
400 2xA393 3.1 3.6 4.2 4.8 2.9 3.4 3.9 4.5 2.4 2.8 3.2 3.7 400 2xA393 4.4 5.2 5.6 5.6 4.0 4.8 5.6 5.6 3.2 3.9 4.6 5.4
280 A393 4.9 6.4 7.6 7.8 4.4 5.8 7.2 7.4 3.4 4.5 5.6 6.2 270 A393 5.1 6.7 7.5 7.7 4.5 6.0 7.0 7.2 3.5 4.6 5.6 5.8
1 hr 300 A393 4.9 6.5 7.7 8.0 4.5 5.9 7.3 7.7 3.5 4.7 5.8 6.6 1 hr 300 A393 5.2 6.9 7.9 8.1 4.7 6.2 7.5 7.7 3.6 4.8 5.9 6.4
350 2xA393 5.0 6.6 8.0 8.3 4.6 6.1 7.6 8.2 3.7 4.9 6.1 7.4 350 2xA393 5.4 7.1 8.3 8.5 4.9 6.5 8.0 8.3 3.9 5.1 6.4 7.1
Single 290 A393 3.7 5.0 6.2 7.6 3.4 4.5 5.6 6.9 2.7 3.5 4.4 5.4 Single 280 A393 4.4 5.8 7.2 7.8 3.9 5.1 6.4 7.4 3.0 4.0 4.9 6.0
span 1.5 hr 300 A393 3.8 5.0 6.2 7.7 3.4 4.5 5.6 6.9 2.7 3.6 4.4 5.5 span 1.5 hr 300 A393 4.4 5.9 7.3 8.1 4.0 5.3 6.5 7.7 3.1 4.1 5.1 6.3

slab 350 2x A393 3.8 5.1 6.3 7.8 3.5 4.7 5.8 7.2 2.9 3.8 4.7 5.8 slab 350 2x A393 4.6 6.1 7.5 8.5 4.1 5.5 6.8 8.3 3.3 4.4 5.4 6.7
305 A393 2.0 2.7 3.3 4.1 1.8 2.4 3.0 3.7 1.5 1.9 2.4 3.0 290 A393 3.1 4.1 5.1 6.4 2.8 3.7 4.6 5.7 2.2 2.8 3.5 4.4
2 hr 350 2xA393 2.1 2.7 3.4 4.2 1.9 2.5 3.1 3.9 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.1 2 hr 350 2xA393 3.2 4.3 5.3 6.6 2.9 3.9 4.8 6.0 2.3 3.1 3.8 4.8
400 2xA393 2.1 2.8 3.4 4.3 1.9 2.6 3.2 3.9 1.6 2.1 2.6 3.3 400 2xA393 3.3 4.4 5.4 6.8 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.2 2.4 3.2 4.0 5.0
280 A393 5.7 7.1 8.0 8.3 5.1 5.3 7.8 7.9 4.0 4.9 5.9 6.7 270 A393 6.0 7.4 7.9 8.1 5.3 6.6 7.4 7.6 4.0 5.0 6.0 6.2
ComFlor® 210
1 hr 300 A393 5.8 7.2 8.3 8.5 5.3 6.5 7.8 8.1 4.2 5.2 6.2 7.1 1 hr 300 A393 6.3 7.7 8.3 8.6 5.6 6.9 7.9 8.1 4.3 5.3 6.4 6.9
350 2xA393 6.2 7.6 8.7 8.7 5.7 7.0 8.6 8.7 4.6 5.6 6.7 7.5 350 2xA393 6.7 8.2 8.9 9.2 6.1 7.5 8.5 8.8 4.8 5.9 6.6 7.1
span 1.5 hr 300 A393 4.4 5.4 6.6 8.0 3.9 4.9 5.9 7.4 3.1 3.9 4.7 5.2 span 1.5 hr 300 A393 5.1 6.4 7.7 8.6 4.6 5.7 6.9 8.1 3.6 4.4 5.4 6.5
slab 350 2x A393 4.7 5.7 6.9 8.3 4.3 5.3 6.3 7.6 3.5 4.3 5.1 5.8 slab 350 2x A393 5.5 6.8 8.2 9.2 5.0 6.2 7.4 8.8 4.0 4.9 5.8 7.1
305 A393 2.6 3.1 3.7 4.4 2.3 2.8 3.3 4.0 1.9 2.2 2.6 3.2 290 A393 3.7 4.5 5.5 6.6 3.3 4.0 4.9 5.9 2.5 3.1 3.8 4.6
2 hr 350 2xA393 2.8 3.4 3.9 4.6 2.6 3.1 3.6 4.3 2.1 2.5 2.9 3.4 2 hr 350 2xA393 4.0 4.9 5.8 7.0 3.7 4.5 5.3 6.4 2.9 3.5 4.2 5.0
400 2xA393 3.1 3.6 4.2 4.9 2.9 3.4 3.9 4.5 2.4 2.8 3.2 3.7 400 2xA393 4.4 5.3 6.2 7.4 4.0 4.8 5.7 6.7 3.2 3.9 4.6 5.4
Technical Hotline
ComFlor 225 ® Comflor® 225 Design Information

Deep Composite Profile 400 100
238
30
8
5
195
Developed specifically for Corus Slimdek® system,
27.5 27.5
ComFlor® 225 offers up to 6.5 metres unpropped span.
32.6
32.6
Corus Slimdek® engineered flooring solution is a unique 500
37.5 Cover width 600mm 37.5
structural floor system which uses Asymmetric SlimFlor
Beams, where the bottom flange is wider than the top
flange. The ComFlor® 225 steel deck bears on the lower
eliminates temporary props, is structurally optimised and ComFlor® 225 Composite Slab - Volume & Weight
flange of the beam which results in a minimal overall floor Volume & weight table notes
saves on cladding costs. Weight of Concrete (kN/m2)
depth, the concrete that surrounds the beam provides 1. Deck and beam deflection (i.e. ponding
Concrete
composite action without the need for shear studs, and The system also reduces building height or enables extra (mm) (m3/m2) Wet Dry Wet Dry 2. Deck and mesh weight is not included in
®
fire protection to the beam. The Slimdek system is fast, floors to be built. 285 0.116 2.74 2.68 2.17 2.05 the weight of concrete figures.
295 0.126 2.97 2.91 2.35 2.23 Normal weight (wet) 2400 kg/m3
300 0.131 3.09 3.02 2.45 2.32
305 0.136 3.21 3.14 2.54 2.41
• ComFlor® 225 deck is a state of the • The re-entrant section to the top • The deck is designed to offer Lightweight (wet) 1900 kg/m3
310 0.141 3.32 3.26 2.63 2.49
art cold formed profile design flange of the profile enhances flexible service integration (as 320 0.151 3.56 3.49 2.82 2.67 Lightweight (dry) 1800 kg/m3
offering fully optimised composite composite action and offers easy described in Steel Construction 350 0.181 4.27 4.18 3.38 3.20
380 0.211 4.97 4.87 3.94 3.73
and load carrying characteristics. services attachment. Institute publication “Service
400 0.231 5.44 5.33 4.31 4.08
Integration in Slimdek®”).
• Up to 2 hours fire rating with Section Properties (per metre width)

unprotected soffit. Nominal Design Height to Moment of Ultimate Moment capacity
1.25 1.21 0.17 2118 107.00 968.00 30.80 30.80
Design Notes
2
2
a guide for initial design, based on the Where forklift truck (or other similar concentrated
can be carried out using the free Comdek reinforcement should be used over the supports
software available. Please refer to page 70 for and 2% elsewhere to control cracking. For
help on using the software. further information refer to Design Notes on
ComFlor® 225
page 54 or SCI AD150.
Anti-crack mesh
Top Left: Bottom Left: Main photo (left):

Project: Residential apartments, Project: St. George’s Island Apartments, Manchester. Project: Platinum Point Apartments,
City Centre, Plymouth. Main Contractor: Dandara plc Leith Docks Technical Hotline
Developer: Prestige Homes SW Ltd Installer: Northern Steel Decking Main Contractor: Gregor Shaw
Steel fabricator: SIAC Tetbury Steel Ltd Installer: Northern Steel Decking 0845 30 88 330

ComFlor 225 ® Comflor® 225 Design Information

Deep Composite Profile 400 100
238
30
8
5
195
Developed specifically for Corus Slimdek® system,
27.5 27.5
ComFlor® 225 offers up to 6.5 metres unpropped span.
32.6
32.6
Corus Slimdek® engineered flooring solution is a unique 500
37.5 Cover width 600mm 37.5
structural floor system which uses Asymmetric SlimFlor
Beams, where the bottom flange is wider than the top
flange. The ComFlor® 225 steel deck bears on the lower
eliminates temporary props, is structurally optimised and ComFlor® 225 Composite Slab - Volume & Weight
flange of the beam which results in a minimal overall floor Volume & weight table notes
saves on cladding costs. Weight of Concrete (kN/m2)
depth, the concrete that surrounds the beam provides 1. Deck and beam deflection (i.e. ponding
Concrete
composite action without the need for shear studs, and The system also reduces building height or enables extra (mm) (m3/m2) Wet Dry Wet Dry 2. Deck and mesh weight is not included in
®
fire protection to the beam. The Slimdek system is fast, floors to be built. 285 0.116 2.74 2.68 2.17 2.05 the weight of concrete figures.
295 0.126 2.97 2.91 2.35 2.23 Normal weight (wet) 2400 kg/m3
300 0.131 3.09 3.02 2.45 2.32
305 0.136 3.21 3.14 2.54 2.41
• ComFlor® 225 deck is a state of the • The re-entrant section to the top • The deck is designed to offer Lightweight (wet) 1900 kg/m3
310 0.141 3.32 3.26 2.63 2.49
art cold formed profile design flange of the profile enhances flexible service integration (as 320 0.151 3.56 3.49 2.82 2.67 Lightweight (dry) 1800 kg/m3
offering fully optimised composite composite action and offers easy described in Steel Construction 350 0.181 4.27 4.18 3.38 3.20
380 0.211 4.97 4.87 3.94 3.73
and load carrying characteristics. services attachment. Institute publication “Service
400 0.231 5.44 5.33 4.31 4.08
Integration in Slimdek®”).
• Up to 2 hours fire rating with Section Properties (per metre width)

unprotected soffit. Nominal Design Height to Moment of Ultimate Moment capacity
1.25 1.21 0.17 2118 107.00 968.00 30.80 30.80
Design Notes
2
2
a guide for initial design, based on the Where forklift truck (or other similar concentrated
can be carried out using the free Comdek reinforcement should be used over the supports
software available. Please refer to page 70 for and 2% elsewhere to control cracking. For
help on using the software. further information refer to Design Notes on
ComFlor® 225
page 54 or SCI AD150.
Anti-crack mesh
Top Left: Bottom Left: Main photo (left):

Project: Residential apartments, Project: St. George’s Island Apartments, Manchester. Project: Platinum Point Apartments,
City Centre, Plymouth. Main Contractor: Dandara plc Leith Docks Technical Hotline
Developer: Prestige Homes SW Ltd Installer: Northern Steel Decking Main Contractor: Gregor Shaw
Steel fabricator: SIAC Tetbury Steel Ltd Installer: Northern Steel Decking 0845 30 88 330

ComFlor® 225 Span table - Normal weight Concrete ComFlor® 225 Span table - Lightweight Concrete
(mm) 16 20 25 32 16 20 25 32 16 20 25 32 (mm) 16 20 25 32 16 20 25 32 16 20 25 32
295 A142 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.7 5.9 5.9 5.9 4.6 5.7 5.9 5.9 285 A142 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.0 6.5 6.5 6.5 4.7 5.7 6.2 6.5
No Temporary props
No Temporary props
1 hr 320 A193 5.6 5.6 5.6 5.6 5.6 5.6 5.6 5.6 4.7 5.6 5.6 5.6 1 hr 320 A193 6.1 6.1 6.1 6.1 6.1 6.1 6.1 6.1 4.9 6.0 6.1 6.1
350 A252 5.3 5.3 5.3 5.3 5.3 5.3 5.3 5.3 4.9 5.3 5.3 5.3 350 A252 5.8 5.8 5.8 5.8 5.8 5.8 5.8 5.8 5.1 5.8 5.8 5.8
305 A193 5.8 5.8 5.8 5.8 5.4 5.8 5.8 5.8 4.4 5.4 5.8 5.8 295 A193 6.4 6.4 6.4 6.4 5.9 6.4 6.4 6.4 4.6 5.7 6.4 6.4
Single Single
1.5 hr 320 A193 5.6 5.6 5.6 5.6 5.6 5.6 5.6 5.6 4.5 5.5 5.6 5.6 1.5 hr 320 A193 6.1 6.1 6.1 6.1 6.0 6.1 6.1 6.1 4.8 5.9 6.1 6.1
span slab span slab
350 A252 5.3 5.3 5.3 5.3 5.3 5.3 5.3 5.3 4.6 5.3 5.3 5.3 350 A252 5.8 5.8 5.8 5.8 5.8 5.8 5.8 5.8 5.0 5.8 5.8 5.8
320 A193 4.5 5.5 5.6 5.6 4.2 5.1 5.6 5.6 3.3 4.1 5.1 5.6 305 A193 5.4 6.3 6.3 6.3 4.9 6.0 6.3 6.3 3.9 4.8 5.9 6.3
2 hr 350 A393 4.6 5.3 5.3 5.3 4.2 5.2 5.3 5.3 3.4 4.3 5.3 5.3 2 hr 350 A252 5.6 5.8 5.8 5.8 5.1 5.8 5.8 5.8 4.1 5.1 5.8 5.8
400 A393 4.6 4.9 4.9 4.9 4.3 4.9 4.9 4.9 3.6 4.4 4.9 4.9 400 A393 5.3 5.3 5.3 5.3 5.2 5.3 5.3 5.3 4.3 5.3 5.3 5.3
295 A393 6.5 7.3 7.3 7.3 5.9 7.3 7.3 7.3 4.6 5.7 6.6 7.0 285 A252 6.8 7.7 7.9 8.2 6.1 7.3 7.5 7.8 4.7 5.8 6.2 6.5
1 hr 320 A393 6.6 6.6 6.6 6.6 6.0 6.6 6.6 6.6 4.8 5.9 6.6 6.6 1 hr 320 A393 7.0 7.5 7.5 7.5 6.3 7.5 7.5 7.5 4.9 6.1 6.8 7.2
350 2xA252 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 4.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 350 2xA252 6.8 6.8 6.8 6.8 6.5 6.8 6.8 6.8 5.1 6.3 6.8 6.8
305 A393 6.1 7.0 7.0 7.0 5.5 6.9 6.9 6.9 4.4 5.5 6.8 6.9 295 A393 6.7 7.8 8.1 8.3 6.0 7.4 7.6 7.9 4.6 5.8 6.7 6.7
Single Single
1.5 hr 320 A393 6.2 6.6 6.6 6.6 5.6 6.6 6.6 6.6 4.5 5.6 6.6 6.6 1.5 hr 320 A393 6.8 7.5 7.5 7.5 6.1 7.5 7.5 7.5 4.8 6.0 6.8 7.2

span slab span slab
350 2xA252 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.7 5.9 5.9 5.9 4.6 5.7 5.9 5.9 350 2xA252 6.8 6.8 6.8 6.8 6.3 6.8 6.8 6.8 5.0 6.2 6.8 6.8
320 A393 4.6 5.7 6.6 6.6 4.2 5.2 6.5 6.6 3.4 4.2 5.2 6.5 305 A393 5.5 6.9 8.0 8.0 5.0 6.2 7.6 8.0 3.9 4.8 6.0 6.9
2 hr 350 2xA252 4.6 5.8 5.9 5.9 4.3 5.3 5.9 5.9 3.5 4.3 5.3 5.9 2 hr 350 2xA252 5.7 6.8 6.8 6.8 5.2 6.4 6.8 6.8 4.1 5.1 6.3 6.8
400 2xA393 4.7 5.0 5.0 5.0 4.4 5.0 5.0 5.0 3.6 4.5 5.0 5.0 400 2xA393 5.8 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.3 5.9 5.9 5.9 4.3 5.4 5.9 5.9
295 A393 7.3 7.3 7.3 7.3 6.6 7.3 7.3 7.3 5.2 6.2 7.0 7.3 285 A252 7.9 8.2 8.4 8.6 7.0 7.7 7.9 8.2 5.4 6.4 6.6 7.0
1 hr 320 A393 6.6 6.6 6.6 6.6 6.6 6.6 6.6 6.6 5.4 6.5 6.6 6.6 1 hr 320 A393 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5 6.0 7.0 7.3 7.5
350 2xA252 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.7 5.9 5.9 5.9 350 2xA252 6.8 6.8 6.8 6.8 6.8 6.8 6.8 6.8 6.4 6.8 6.8 6.8
305 A393 6.7 7.0 7.0 7.0 6.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 4.8 5.8 7.0 7.0 295 A393 7.9 8.3 8.3 8.3 7.1 7.9 8.1 8.3 5.5 6.4 6.8 7.1
Continuous Continuous
1.5 hr 320 A393 6.6 6.6 6.6 6.6 6.2 6.6 6.6 6.6 4.9 5.9 6.6 6.6 1.5 hr 320 A393 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.3 7.5 7.5 7.5 5.7 6.7 7.2 7.5
Slab Slab
350 2xA252 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.2 5.9 5.9 5.9 350 2x A252 6.8 6.8 6.8 6.8 6.8 6.8 6.8 6.8 6.1 6.8 6.8 6.8
320 A393 5.2 6.2 6.6 6.6 4.7 5.6 6.6 6.6 3.7 4.5 5.4 6.6 305 A393 6.8 8.0 8.0 8.0 6.1 7.1 8.0 8.0 4.8 5.6 6.6 7.3
2 hr 350 2xA252 5.3 5.9 5.9 5.9 4.9 5.8 5.9 5.9 3.9 4.7 5.6 5.9 2 hr 350 2xA252 6.8 6.8 6.8 6.8 6.6 6.8 6.8 6.8 5.2 6.1 6.8 6.3
400 2xA393 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 4.3 5.0 5.0 5.0 400 2xA393 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.7 5.9 5.9 5.9
295 A393 6.5 7.7 8.0 8.4 5.9 7.3 7.7 8.0 4.6 5.7 6.6 7.0 285 A252 6.8 7.7 7.9 8.2 6.1 7.3 7.5 7.8 4.7 5.8 6.2 6.5
1 hr 320 A393 6.6 7.9 8.1 8.5 6.0 7.4 8.0 8.3 4.8 5.9 7.0 7.4 1 hr 320 A393 7.0 8.1 8.4 8.7 6.3 7.7 8.0 8.3 4.9 6.1 6.8 7.2
350 2xA252 6.7 8.0 8.3 8.7 6.1 7.6 8.2 8.6 4.9 6.1 7.5 7.8 350 2xA252 7.1 8.3 8.6 9.0 6.4 8.0 8.3 8.7 5.1 6.4 7.3 7.6
305 A393 6.1 7.6 8.1 8.4 5.6 6.9 7.8 8.1 4.4 5.5 6.8 7.1 295 A393 6.7 7.9 8.1 8.4 6.0 7.4 7.7 8.0 4.6 5.8 6.4 6.7
Single Single
1.5 hr 320 A393 6.2 7.7 8.1 8.5 5.6 7.0 8.0 8.3 4.5 5.6 6.9 7.4 1.5 hr 320 A393 6.8 8.1 8.4 8.7 6.1 7.6 8.0 8.3 4.8 6.0 6.8 7.2

span slab span slab
350 2xA252 6.2 7.7 8.3 8.7 5.7 7.1 8.2 8.6 4.6 5.7 7.1 7.8 350 2x A252 6.9 8.3 8.6 9.0 6.3 7.8 8.3 8.7 5.0 6.2 7.3 7.6
320 A393 4.6 5.7 7.1 8.5 4.2 5.2 6.5 8.2 3.4 4.2 5.2 6.5 305 A393 5.5 6.9 8.2 8.5 5.0 6.2 7.7 8.1 3.9 4.8 6.0 6.9
2 hr 350 2xA252 4.6 5.8 7.2 8.7 4.3 5.3 6.6 8.4 3.5 4.3 5.3 6.8 2 hr 350 2xA252 5.7 7.1 8.6 9.0 5.2 6.4 8.0 8.7 4.1 5.1 6.3 7.6
400 2xA393 4.7 5.9 7.3 7.9 4.4 5.4 6.8 7.9 3.6 4.5 5.6 7.1 400 2xA393 5.8 7.2 8.9 9.2 5.3 6.6 8.2 9.2 4.3 5.4 6.7 8.3
295 A393 7.3 8.3 8.5 8.9 6.6 7.8 8.1 8.5 5.2 6.2 7.0 7.3 285 A252 7.9 8.2 8.4 8.7 7.0 7.7 7.9 8.2 5.4 6.4 6.6 7.0
1 hr 320 A393 7.5 8.5 8.8 9.2 6.8 8.1 8.4 8.8 5.4 6.5 7.4 7.7 1 hr 320 A393 8.4 8.6 8.9 9.2 7.7 8.2 8.4 8.8 6.0 7.0 7.3 7.6
350 2xA252 7.7 8.8 9.1 9.2 7.1 8.4 8.8 9.2 5.7 6.8 7.9 8.0 350 2xA252 8.8 9.0 9.2 9.6 8.1 8.5 8.8 9.2 6.4 7.4 7.7 8.0
305 A393 6.7 8.0 8.6 9.0 6.0 7.3 8.2 8.6 4.8 5.8 7.0 7.5 295 A393 7.9 8.3 8.5 8.9 7.1 7.9 8.1 8.4 5.5 6.4 6.8 7.1
1.5 hr 320 A393 6.8 8.2 8.8 9.2 6.2 7.41 8.4 8.8 4.9 5.9 7.2 7.7 1.5 hr 320 A393 8.2 8.6 8.9 9.2 7.4 8.2 8.4 8.8 5.8 6.8 7.3 7.6
Slab Slab
350 2xA252 7.0 8.4 9.1 9.2 6.4 7.7 8.8 9.2 5.2 6.2 7.5 8.0 350 2x A252 8.5 9.0 9.2 9.6 7.7 8.5 8.8 9.2 6.1 7.2 7.7 8.0
320 A393 5.2 6.2 7.5 9.2 4.7 5.6 6.8 8.4 3.7 4.5 5.4 6.7 305 A393 6.8 8.0 8.7 9.0 6.1 7.1 8.2 8.6 4.8 5.6 6.6 7.3
ComFlor® 225
2 hr 350 2xA252 5.3 6.3 7.6 9.2 4.9 5.8 7.0 8.7 3.9 4.7 5.6 7.0 2 hr 350 2xA252 7.3 8.4 9.2 9.6 6.6 7.7 8.8 9.2 5.2 6.1 7.1 8.0
400 2xA393 5.6 6.6 7.8 7.9 5.2 6.1 7.3 7.9 4.3 5.0 6.0 7.4 400 2xA393 7.8 8.9 9.2 9.2 7.1 8.2 9.2 9.2 5.7 6.6 7.7 8.6
Technical Hotline
ComFlor® 225 Span table - Normal weight Concrete ComFlor® 225 Span table - Lightweight Concrete
(mm) 16 20 25 32 16 20 25 32 16 20 25 32 (mm) 16 20 25 32 16 20 25 32 16 20 25 32
295 A142 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.7 5.9 5.9 5.9 4.6 5.7 5.9 5.9 285 A142 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.0 6.5 6.5 6.5 4.7 5.7 6.2 6.5
No Temporary props
No Temporary props
1 hr 320 A193 5.6 5.6 5.6 5.6 5.6 5.6 5.6 5.6 4.7 5.6 5.6 5.6 1 hr 320 A193 6.1 6.1 6.1 6.1 6.1 6.1 6.1 6.1 4.9 6.0 6.1 6.1
350 A252 5.3 5.3 5.3 5.3 5.3 5.3 5.3 5.3 4.9 5.3 5.3 5.3 350 A252 5.8 5.8 5.8 5.8 5.8 5.8 5.8 5.8 5.1 5.8 5.8 5.8
305 A193 5.8 5.8 5.8 5.8 5.4 5.8 5.8 5.8 4.4 5.4 5.8 5.8 295 A193 6.4 6.4 6.4 6.4 5.9 6.4 6.4 6.4 4.6 5.7 6.4 6.4
Single Single
1.5 hr 320 A193 5.6 5.6 5.6 5.6 5.6 5.6 5.6 5.6 4.5 5.5 5.6 5.6 1.5 hr 320 A193 6.1 6.1 6.1 6.1 6.0 6.1 6.1 6.1 4.8 5.9 6.1 6.1
span slab span slab
350 A252 5.3 5.3 5.3 5.3 5.3 5.3 5.3 5.3 4.6 5.3 5.3 5.3 350 A252 5.8 5.8 5.8 5.8 5.8 5.8 5.8 5.8 5.0 5.8 5.8 5.8
320 A193 4.5 5.5 5.6 5.6 4.2 5.1 5.6 5.6 3.3 4.1 5.1 5.6 305 A193 5.4 6.3 6.3 6.3 4.9 6.0 6.3 6.3 3.9 4.8 5.9 6.3
2 hr 350 A393 4.6 5.3 5.3 5.3 4.2 5.2 5.3 5.3 3.4 4.3 5.3 5.3 2 hr 350 A252 5.6 5.8 5.8 5.8 5.1 5.8 5.8 5.8 4.1 5.1 5.8 5.8
400 A393 4.6 4.9 4.9 4.9 4.3 4.9 4.9 4.9 3.6 4.4 4.9 4.9 400 A393 5.3 5.3 5.3 5.3 5.2 5.3 5.3 5.3 4.3 5.3 5.3 5.3
295 A393 6.5 7.3 7.3 7.3 5.9 7.3 7.3 7.3 4.6 5.7 6.6 7.0 285 A252 6.8 7.7 7.9 8.2 6.1 7.3 7.5 7.8 4.7 5.8 6.2 6.5
1 hr 320 A393 6.6 6.6 6.6 6.6 6.0 6.6 6.6 6.6 4.8 5.9 6.6 6.6 1 hr 320 A393 7.0 7.5 7.5 7.5 6.3 7.5 7.5 7.5 4.9 6.1 6.8 7.2
350 2xA252 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 4.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 350 2xA252 6.8 6.8 6.8 6.8 6.5 6.8 6.8 6.8 5.1 6.3 6.8 6.8
305 A393 6.1 7.0 7.0 7.0 5.5 6.9 6.9 6.9 4.4 5.5 6.8 6.9 295 A393 6.7 7.8 8.1 8.3 6.0 7.4 7.6 7.9 4.6 5.8 6.7 6.7
Single Single
1.5 hr 320 A393 6.2 6.6 6.6 6.6 5.6 6.6 6.6 6.6 4.5 5.6 6.6 6.6 1.5 hr 320 A393 6.8 7.5 7.5 7.5 6.1 7.5 7.5 7.5 4.8 6.0 6.8 7.2

span slab span slab
350 2xA252 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.7 5.9 5.9 5.9 4.6 5.7 5.9 5.9 350 2xA252 6.8 6.8 6.8 6.8 6.3 6.8 6.8 6.8 5.0 6.2 6.8 6.8
320 A393 4.6 5.7 6.6 6.6 4.2 5.2 6.5 6.6 3.4 4.2 5.2 6.5 305 A393 5.5 6.9 8.0 8.0 5.0 6.2 7.6 8.0 3.9 4.8 6.0 6.9
2 hr 350 2xA252 4.6 5.8 5.9 5.9 4.3 5.3 5.9 5.9 3.5 4.3 5.3 5.9 2 hr 350 2xA252 5.7 6.8 6.8 6.8 5.2 6.4 6.8 6.8 4.1 5.1 6.3 6.8
400 2xA393 4.7 5.0 5.0 5.0 4.4 5.0 5.0 5.0 3.6 4.5 5.0 5.0 400 2xA393 5.8 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.3 5.9 5.9 5.9 4.3 5.4 5.9 5.9
295 A393 7.3 7.3 7.3 7.3 6.6 7.3 7.3 7.3 5.2 6.2 7.0 7.3 285 A252 7.9 8.2 8.4 8.6 7.0 7.7 7.9 8.2 5.4 6.4 6.6 7.0
1 hr 320 A393 6.6 6.6 6.6 6.6 6.6 6.6 6.6 6.6 5.4 6.5 6.6 6.6 1 hr 320 A393 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5 6.0 7.0 7.3 7.5
350 2xA252 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.7 5.9 5.9 5.9 350 2xA252 6.8 6.8 6.8 6.8 6.8 6.8 6.8 6.8 6.4 6.8 6.8 6.8
305 A393 6.7 7.0 7.0 7.0 6.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 4.8 5.8 7.0 7.0 295 A393 7.9 8.3 8.3 8.3 7.1 7.9 8.1 8.3 5.5 6.4 6.8 7.1
1.5 hr 320 A393 6.6 6.6 6.6 6.6 6.2 6.6 6.6 6.6 4.9 5.9 6.6 6.6 1.5 hr 320 A393 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.3 7.5 7.5 7.5 5.7 6.7 7.2 7.5
Slab Slab
350 2xA252 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.2 5.9 5.9 5.9 350 2x A252 6.8 6.8 6.8 6.8 6.8 6.8 6.8 6.8 6.1 6.8 6.8 6.8
320 A393 5.2 6.2 6.6 6.6 4.7 5.6 6.6 6.6 3.7 4.5 5.4 6.6 305 A393 6.8 8.0 8.0 8.0 6.1 7.1 8.0 8.0 4.8 5.6 6.6 7.3
2 hr 350 2xA252 5.3 5.9 5.9 5.9 4.9 5.8 5.9 5.9 3.9 4.7 5.6 5.9 2 hr 350 2xA252 6.8 6.8 6.8 6.8 6.6 6.8 6.8 6.8 5.2 6.1 6.8 6.3
400 2xA393 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 4.3 5.0 5.0 5.0 400 2xA393 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.7 5.9 5.9 5.9
295 A393 6.5 7.7 8.0 8.4 5.9 7.3 7.7 8.0 4.6 5.7 6.6 7.0 285 A252 6.8 7.7 7.9 8.2 6.1 7.3 7.5 7.8 4.7 5.8 6.2 6.5
1 hr 320 A393 6.6 7.9 8.1 8.5 6.0 7.4 8.0 8.3 4.8 5.9 7.0 7.4 1 hr 320 A393 7.0 8.1 8.4 8.7 6.3 7.7 8.0 8.3 4.9 6.1 6.8 7.2
350 2xA252 6.7 8.0 8.3 8.7 6.1 7.6 8.2 8.6 4.9 6.1 7.5 7.8 350 2xA252 7.1 8.3 8.6 9.0 6.4 8.0 8.3 8.7 5.1 6.4 7.3 7.6
305 A393 6.1 7.6 8.1 8.4 5.6 6.9 7.8 8.1 4.4 5.5 6.8 7.1 295 A393 6.7 7.9 8.1 8.4 6.0 7.4 7.7 8.0 4.6 5.8 6.4 6.7
Single Single
1.5 hr 320 A393 6.2 7.7 8.1 8.5 5.6 7.0 8.0 8.3 4.5 5.6 6.9 7.4 1.5 hr 320 A393 6.8 8.1 8.4 8.7 6.1 7.6 8.0 8.3 4.8 6.0 6.8 7.2

span slab span slab
350 2xA252 6.2 7.7 8.3 8.7 5.7 7.1 8.2 8.6 4.6 5.7 7.1 7.8 350 2x A252 6.9 8.3 8.6 9.0 6.3 7.8 8.3 8.7 5.0 6.2 7.3 7.6
320 A393 4.6 5.7 7.1 8.5 4.2 5.2 6.5 8.2 3.4 4.2 5.2 6.5 305 A393 5.5 6.9 8.2 8.5 5.0 6.2 7.7 8.1 3.9 4.8 6.0 6.9
2 hr 350 2xA252 4.6 5.8 7.2 8.7 4.3 5.3 6.6 8.4 3.5 4.3 5.3 6.8 2 hr 350 2xA252 5.7 7.1 8.6 9.0 5.2 6.4 8.0 8.7 4.1 5.1 6.3 7.6
400 2xA393 4.7 5.9 7.3 7.9 4.4 5.4 6.8 7.9 3.6 4.5 5.6 7.1 400 2xA393 5.8 7.2 8.9 9.2 5.3 6.6 8.2 9.2 4.3 5.4 6.7 8.3
295 A393 7.3 8.3 8.5 8.9 6.6 7.8 8.1 8.5 5.2 6.2 7.0 7.3 285 A252 7.9 8.2 8.4 8.7 7.0 7.7 7.9 8.2 5.4 6.4 6.6 7.0
1 hr 320 A393 7.5 8.5 8.8 9.2 6.8 8.1 8.4 8.8 5.4 6.5 7.4 7.7 1 hr 320 A393 8.4 8.6 8.9 9.2 7.7 8.2 8.4 8.8 6.0 7.0 7.3 7.6
350 2xA252 7.7 8.8 9.1 9.2 7.1 8.4 8.8 9.2 5.7 6.8 7.9 8.0 350 2xA252 8.8 9.0 9.2 9.6 8.1 8.5 8.8 9.2 6.4 7.4 7.7 8.0
305 A393 6.7 8.0 8.6 9.0 6.0 7.3 8.2 8.6 4.8 5.8 7.0 7.5 295 A393 7.9 8.3 8.5 8.9 7.1 7.9 8.1 8.4 5.5 6.4 6.8 7.1
1.5 hr 320 A393 6.8 8.2 8.8 9.2 6.2 7.41 8.4 8.8 4.9 5.9 7.2 7.7 1.5 hr 320 A393 8.2 8.6 8.9 9.2 7.4 8.2 8.4 8.8 5.8 6.8 7.3 7.6
Slab Slab
350 2xA252 7.0 8.4 9.1 9.2 6.4 7.7 8.8 9.2 5.2 6.2 7.5 8.0 350 2x A252 8.5 9.0 9.2 9.6 7.7 8.5 8.8 9.2 6.1 7.2 7.7 8.0
320 A393 5.2 6.2 7.5 9.2 4.7 5.6 6.8 8.4 3.7 4.5 5.4 6.7 305 A393 6.8 8.0 8.7 9.0 6.1 7.1 8.2 8.6 4.8 5.6 6.6 7.3
ComFlor® 225
2 hr 350 2xA252 5.3 6.3 7.6 9.2 4.9 5.8 7.0 8.7 3.9 4.7 5.6 7.0 2 hr 350 2xA252 7.3 8.4 9.2 9.6 6.6 7.7 8.8 9.2 5.2 6.1 7.1 8.0
400 2xA393 5.6 6.6 7.8 7.9 5.2 6.1 7.3 7.9 4.3 5.0 6.0 7.4 400 2xA393 7.8 8.9 9.2 9.2 7.1 8.2 9.2 9.2 5.7 6.6 7.7 8.6
Technical Hotline
Deep Composite Floor Decks Deep Composite Floor Decks Design Information
Design Information
Deep Composite Floor Decks will be considered where longer span (4m plus) floor slabs are Slimdek® design procedure
There are two distinct stages for which the Construction load Reduced construction load
required. When combined with the Slimdek® system by Corus, deep decks are designed to elements of the Slimdek® system must be 1.5 kN/m2 x 1.6 0.75 kN/m2 x 1.6
achieve a very shallow overall structural floor. designed. The first is the construction stage,
during which the beams and decking
Deep composite floor decks support the loads as non-composite
Our deep composite floor decks will be sections. During the second stage the
used in one of these applications: decking and concrete act together to form
composite slabs, as do (generally) the ASBs Self weight x 1.4
1 Corus Slimdek® system.
and slab. SFBs and RHSFBs will act
2 Long span composite concrete/steel floor compositely if shear studs have been 3m
deck in composite steel construction. provided.
3 Long span composite concrete/steel floor The key design points are: Clear span + 0.075m
deck in masonry construction. ● Consideration of the required spans will
The design considerations relating to the allow the depth of the beams to be
decking are similar for all these applications. determined.
differ slightly from those that should be End bearing
Asymmetric Slimflor® beam (ASB), which is a hot ● Consideration of the required fire
Corus Slimdek® system considered for shallow decking, because of The end bearing of the sheets should be
rolled section with a narrower top flange than resistance will allow the depth of slab to
This system comprises asymmetric Slimflor® the considerably greater spans that can be specified as 50 mm. The flange widths
bottom flange. be determined, as a function of the cover achieved with deep decking.
beams (ASB) and deep ComFlor® 225 are such that this bearing can be achieved,
decking. required for the beams and the decking.
whilst still allowing the sheets to be dropped
Construction stage loading
Having established these scheme design vertically into position (i.e. without having to
The principle of Slimdek® is that the steel The 1.5 kN/m2 construction load required by
parameters, detailed design of the beams ‘thread’ them between the top and bottom
deck (and thus the composite concrete slab) BS 5950-4 should only be applied over the
and slab can be undertaken. The following flanges).
bears on the lower flange of the beam, thus middle 3m of the span, as shown above.
containing the beam within the floor slab. slab depths should be considered as typical:
280 ASB sections - 290-320mm deep slab A reduced load of 0.75 kN/m2 (as specified in
Three different types of Slimflor beam are
®
300 ASB sections - 315-340mm deep slab. EC4) may be applied outside this region, as
produced: it would be overly conservative to apply the
These depths will provide adequate cover to full load of 1.5kN/m2 over the entire span.
the ASB for it to act compositely with the The effect of concrete ponding should be
slab. For SFBs a greater range of slab taken into account (by increasing the self
depths may be considered for a given depth weight of the slab) if the deflection under
of beam; the slab depth requirement will self-weight alone exceeds the lesser of
depend on whether shear studs must be span/180 or 20mm.
accommodated to make the SFB act
Slimflor® fabricated beam (SFB), which is a If temporary props are used to support the
compositely.
Universal Column section with a wide flange plate decking during construction, a construction
welded to its underside. Slimdek® beam design load of 1.5 kN/m2 should be considered as
The design of the beams in the Slimdek® acting over the complete span (between
system is presented in The Corus Slimdek® permanent supports). Although a lower value
Manual and Design Software which is might be justifiable over parts of the span, a
available from Corus Construction Centre constant load should be considered for
01724 405060. Further detailed design design simplicity.
information is available in The Steel
Construction Institute publications: P300 Temporary propping (when required)
Composite Slabs and Beams Using Steel The spacing of temporary props is governed
Decking: Best Practice for Design and by the ability of the decking to resist
Construction, P055 Design of Composite combined bending and shear in the hogging
Slabs and Beams with Steel Decking. (negative) moment regions over the lines of
Please see references section for further props. It is recommended that the spacing
information. between the props should be relatively
Information
close, so that local loads do not cause
Slim deck
Decking design damage to the decking (2.5m to 3.5m
In addition to considering the self-weight of spacing depending on the slab weight). A
Rectangular hollow Slimflor beam (RHSFB), which is a
®
the slab, the design of the deep decking 100 mm wide timber bearer should be used
rectangular hollow section with a flange plate welded
should take into account temporary to distribute the load at these points.
to its lower face (generally used for edge beams).
construction loads. These construction loads
Technical Hotline
Deep Composite Floor Decks Deep Composite Floor Decks Design Information
Design Information
Deep Composite Floor Decks will be considered where longer span (4m plus) floor slabs are Slimdek® design procedure
There are two distinct stages for which the Construction load Reduced construction load
required. When combined with the Slimdek® system by Corus, deep decks are designed to elements of the Slimdek® system must be 1.5 kN/m2 x 1.6 0.75 kN/m2 x 1.6
achieve a very shallow overall structural floor. designed. The first is the construction stage,
during which the beams and decking
Deep composite floor decks support the loads as non-composite
Our deep composite floor decks will be sections. During the second stage the
used in one of these applications: decking and concrete act together to form
composite slabs, as do (generally) the ASBs Self weight x 1.4
1 Corus Slimdek® system.
and slab. SFBs and RHSFBs will act
2 Long span composite concrete/steel floor compositely if shear studs have been 3m
deck in composite steel construction. provided.
3 Long span composite concrete/steel floor The key design points are: Clear span + 0.075m
deck in masonry construction. ● Consideration of the required spans will
The design considerations relating to the allow the depth of the beams to be
decking are similar for all these applications. determined.
differ slightly from those that should be End bearing
Asymmetric Slimflor® beam (ASB), which is a hot ● Consideration of the required fire
Corus Slimdek® system considered for shallow decking, because of The end bearing of the sheets should be
rolled section with a narrower top flange than resistance will allow the depth of slab to
This system comprises asymmetric Slimflor® the considerably greater spans that can be specified as 50 mm. The flange widths
bottom flange. be determined, as a function of the cover achieved with deep decking.
beams (ASB) and deep ComFlor® 225 are such that this bearing can be achieved,
decking. required for the beams and the decking.
whilst still allowing the sheets to be dropped
Construction stage loading
Having established these scheme design vertically into position (i.e. without having to
The principle of Slimdek® is that the steel The 1.5 kN/m2 construction load required by
parameters, detailed design of the beams ‘thread’ them between the top and bottom
deck (and thus the composite concrete slab) BS 5950-4 should only be applied over the
and slab can be undertaken. The following flanges).
bears on the lower flange of the beam, thus middle 3m of the span, as shown above.
containing the beam within the floor slab. slab depths should be considered as typical:
280 ASB sections - 290-320mm deep slab A reduced load of 0.75 kN/m2 (as specified in
Three different types of Slimflor beam are
®
300 ASB sections - 315-340mm deep slab. EC4) may be applied outside this region, as
produced: it would be overly conservative to apply the
These depths will provide adequate cover to full load of 1.5kN/m2 over the entire span.
the ASB for it to act compositely with the The effect of concrete ponding should be
slab. For SFBs a greater range of slab taken into account (by increasing the self
depths may be considered for a given depth weight of the slab) if the deflection under
of beam; the slab depth requirement will self-weight alone exceeds the lesser of
depend on whether shear studs must be span/180 or 20mm.
accommodated to make the SFB act
Slimflor® fabricated beam (SFB), which is a If temporary props are used to support the
compositely.
Universal Column section with a wide flange plate decking during construction, a construction
welded to its underside. Slimdek® beam design load of 1.5 kN/m2 should be considered as
The design of the beams in the Slimdek® acting over the complete span (between
system is presented in The Corus Slimdek® permanent supports). Although a lower value
Manual and Design Software which is might be justifiable over parts of the span, a
available from Corus Construction Centre constant load should be considered for
01724 405060. Further detailed design design simplicity.
information is available in The Steel
Construction Institute publications: P300 Temporary propping (when required)
Composite Slabs and Beams Using Steel The spacing of temporary props is governed
Decking: Best Practice for Design and by the ability of the decking to resist
Construction, P055 Design of Composite combined bending and shear in the hogging
Slabs and Beams with Steel Decking. (negative) moment regions over the lines of
Please see references section for further props. It is recommended that the spacing
information. between the props should be relatively
Information
close, so that local loads do not cause
Slim deck
Decking design damage to the decking (2.5m to 3.5m
In addition to considering the self-weight of spacing depending on the slab weight). A
Rectangular hollow Slimflor beam (RHSFB), which is a
®
the slab, the design of the deep decking 100 mm wide timber bearer should be used
rectangular hollow section with a flange plate welded
should take into account temporary to distribute the load at these points.
to its lower face (generally used for edge beams).
construction loads. These construction loads
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Slab Design Straight bars may be used to achieve 60 Fire resistance Vibration In this case, the amount of mesh needing additional reinforcement.
minutes fire resistance (provided that shear The dynamic sensitivity of the composite slab reinforcement is increased to a minimum of
The design of composite slabs using deep One of the principal considerations Openings up to 400 mm wide x 1000 mm
stresses are low). In other cases, L bars should be checked in accordance with the 0.4% of the cross-sectional area of the
decking differs from that for shallow decking governing the choice of slab depth is the long may be taken through the crest of the
should be used to provide sufficient end SCI publication P076: Design guide on the concrete topping in order to develop sufficient
in the following ways: required fire resistance period. Minimum deep decking. Additional reinforcement, which
anchorage in fire conditions. vibration of floors. The natural frequency is continuity in the slab.
depths are given above as a function of the should be designed in accordance with BS
Placing bar reinforcement in the troughs of calculated using the self-weight of the slab, Note that in all cases, partial continuity is
Cracking concrete type and fire resistance required 8110, may be required around the opening.
the decking increases the ultimate load ceiling and services, screed and 10% imposed ignored in assessing the capacity of the
It is normal for some cracking to occur in the and are based on insulation requirements.
resistance of the slab. The benefit of these loads, representing the permanent loads and composite slab at the normal design stage. Openings up to 1000 mm wide x 2000 mm
slab over the beams. These cracks run
bars is considered in both the ‘normal’ and CONCRETE THICKNESS ABOVE DECK long may be accommodated by removing one
parallel with the beams and are not the floor self weight. Service attachments
fire conditions. Fire resistance NWC LWC rib (maximum) of the decking, fixing suitable
detrimental to the structural behaviour of the In the absence of more appropriate The ComFlor® 225 decking facilitates the fixing
60min 70mm 60mm edge trims and providing additional
The slab depth may need to be chosen not slab. They may be controlled by mesh information, the natural frequency of the of services and suspended ceilings. Hangars
90min 80mm 70mm reinforcement to transfer forces from the
only to satisfy the structural durability and fire reinforcement provided across the tops of composite slab should not exceed 5Hz for can be used to support services running either
120min 95mm 80mm
discontinuous rib. The slab should be
resistance requirements of the slab itself, but the beams. Guidance on the detailing of normal office, industrial or domestic usage. parallel or perpendicular to the decking span. designed as a ribbed slab in accordance with
also to provide appropriate cover over ASB reinforcement to control cracking may be For designs using ComFlor® 225 or The new adjustable Lindapter Slimdek® 2
The fire engineering method: The capacity BS 8110, with decking being used as
or Slimflor beams. found in the Corus Slimdek® manual. ComFlor® 210 decking, this limit may be fixing is designed for use with ComFlor® 225
assessment in fire is based on a single or permanent formwork. Guidance may be found
reduced to 4Hz if the design has been carried to accommodate variances encountered on
The reinforcing bars in the troughs of the Additional reinforcement may be required to double layer of standard mesh at the top in the Corus Slimdek Manual.
out on the assumption of simple supports at site and enable secure suspension of services
decking provide additional tensile area to fulfil the following roles: and one bar in each concrete rib. For
the ends. Conversely, for dance floor type directly from the underside of the Opening up to 1000mm
that provided by the decking, and thus ● Transverse reinforcement adjacent to ComFlor® 210 or ComFlor® 225 decking, the
applications or for floors supporting sensitive ComFlor® 225 composite floor decking.
enhance the bending resistance of the shear connectors. bar is placed at an axis distance, dependent
machinery, the limit may need to be set higher. Installation of Lindapter Slimdek® 2 is fast and
composite slab. ● U-bars at composite edge beams. on the fire resistance period. The axis
● Additional crack control reinforcements distance must not be less than 70mm. To In the Slimdek® system, consideration should accurate every time and is carried out without
Bar diameters range from 8 mm to 32 mm, be given to the system frequency of the floor specialist tools or skills because the product
● Strengthening around openings. maximise fire resistance capacity the axis
depending on the span and fire resistance as a whole if the natural frequency of the slab slots easily into the re-entrant channel and is
● Strengthening at positions of distance needs to be 70, 90 and 120mm Larger openings will generally require trimming
requirements. and/or the supporting beam is less than 5Hz. locked mechanically with a 180° turn of a
concentrated loads. (from the soffit of the deck) for 60, 90 and by secondary beams.
120 mins. fire resistance, respectively. For design to the Eurocodes, the loads spanner. Variable drop rod position and lateral
However where fire resistance is not the considered for the vibration check are adjustability along the re-entrant channel If an opening greater than 300 mm x 300 mm
limiting factor it may be more effective for the increased using the psi-factor for imposed permit unhindered alignment of service runs, lies within the effective width of slab adjacent
axis distance to be at the minimum. loads (typically 0.5). The natural frequency limit whilst the shallow fixing depth enables to a beam (L/8), the beam should be designed
may be reduced to 4Hz, because of this pipework, ducting, electrical equipment and as non-composite. A close grouping of
Reduced mesh
Mid span higher load used in the calculation. cable tray to run within the structural floor penetrations transverse to the span direction
Support Where EC4 mesh rules are used, as space. The assembly consists of a main body of the decking should be treated as a single
Concrete in recommended by The Steel Construction Partial continuity and a M6, M8 and M10 V-Nut. The Lindapter large opening.
compression
Institute and Corus Panels and Profiles, the Partial continuity for deep decking: Tests have Slimdek® 2 has a 3:1 factor of safety and a
full stipulated mesh applies to the slab 1.2m safe working load of 1kN. Alternatively, self- T12 bar x 1500 long ASB beam
shown that the ComFlor® 225 or ComFlor®
Vertical either side of every support. Outside of this,
reaction Tension 210 composite slabs supported on a steel drilling self-tapping screws may be used to
in decking
≥500
i.e. in the midspan area, the mesh area may beam and provided with adequately detailed attach hangers to the decking after the
and bar
reinforcement be halved (to 0.2% for propped and 0.1% continuity mesh reinforcement over the steel concrete has been placed.
Opening
for unpropped construction), provided there
≤1000
Slip between Longitudinal Bar reinforcement Stress beam support exhibits a degree of continuity 300
deck and concrete shear bond distribution are no concentrated loads, openings etc. to at the support. The beneficial effect of partial
be considered. Also the reduced midspan Minimum
continuity at the supports may be taken into A142 mesh
mesh must be checked for adequacy under account by specifying CONTINUOUS in the throughout
fire, for the rating required. Span Type field. When this option is specified, ≤400
the following assumptions are made by the
design software;
øL 1.2m 1.2m 1.2m 1.2m ● a 20% reduction in the deflections of the
composite slab at the normal design stage. Centre-line of ribs ASB beam
12øL ● a 30% reduction in the deflections when
25 Design of small and medium size
Support Support Support assessing the natural frequency of the slab. openings in the slab
øL
Beam Beam Beam This is justified by the lower stress levels
during vibration. Service integration
Openings in the slab The Slimdek® system offers considerable
100mm Diagram showing full mesh area ● stresses in the composite slab in fire Provision for vertical service openings within opportunity for the integration of services. This
100mm over supports
50øL conditions are derived from a model which the floor slab will necessitate careful design is covered in detail in Corus Construction
Information
Slim deck
assumes full continuity at one end and a and planning. The following summarises the Centre publication Slimdek® - Structure and
simple support at the other (i.e a propped options that are available to the designer: services integration.
cantilever condition).
Openings up to 300 mm x 300 mm can be
accommodated anywhere in the slab over a
crest section of the deck, normally without
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Slab Design Straight bars may be used to achieve 60 Fire resistance Vibration In this case, the amount of mesh needing additional reinforcement.
minutes fire resistance (provided that shear The dynamic sensitivity of the composite slab reinforcement is increased to a minimum of
The design of composite slabs using deep One of the principal considerations Openings up to 400 mm wide x 1000 mm
stresses are low). In other cases, L bars should be checked in accordance with the 0.4% of the cross-sectional area of the
decking differs from that for shallow decking governing the choice of slab depth is the long may be taken through the crest of the
should be used to provide sufficient end SCI publication P076: Design guide on the concrete topping in order to develop sufficient
in the following ways: required fire resistance period. Minimum deep decking. Additional reinforcement, which
anchorage in fire conditions. vibration of floors. The natural frequency is continuity in the slab.
depths are given above as a function of the should be designed in accordance with BS
Placing bar reinforcement in the troughs of calculated using the self-weight of the slab, Note that in all cases, partial continuity is
Cracking concrete type and fire resistance required 8110, may be required around the opening.
the decking increases the ultimate load ceiling and services, screed and 10% imposed ignored in assessing the capacity of the
It is normal for some cracking to occur in the and are based on insulation requirements.
resistance of the slab. The benefit of these loads, representing the permanent loads and composite slab at the normal design stage. Openings up to 1000 mm wide x 2000 mm
slab over the beams. These cracks run
bars is considered in both the ‘normal’ and CONCRETE THICKNESS ABOVE DECK long may be accommodated by removing one
parallel with the beams and are not the floor self weight. Service attachments
fire conditions. Fire resistance NWC LWC rib (maximum) of the decking, fixing suitable
detrimental to the structural behaviour of the In the absence of more appropriate The ComFlor® 225 decking facilitates the fixing
60min 70mm 60mm edge trims and providing additional
The slab depth may need to be chosen not slab. They may be controlled by mesh information, the natural frequency of the of services and suspended ceilings. Hangars
90min 80mm 70mm reinforcement to transfer forces from the
only to satisfy the structural durability and fire reinforcement provided across the tops of composite slab should not exceed 5Hz for can be used to support services running either
120min 95mm 80mm
discontinuous rib. The slab should be
resistance requirements of the slab itself, but the beams. Guidance on the detailing of normal office, industrial or domestic usage. parallel or perpendicular to the decking span. designed as a ribbed slab in accordance with
also to provide appropriate cover over ASB reinforcement to control cracking may be For designs using ComFlor® 225 or The new adjustable Lindapter Slimdek® 2
The fire engineering method: The capacity BS 8110, with decking being used as
or Slimflor beams. found in the Corus Slimdek® manual. ComFlor® 210 decking, this limit may be fixing is designed for use with ComFlor® 225
assessment in fire is based on a single or permanent formwork. Guidance may be found
reduced to 4Hz if the design has been carried to accommodate variances encountered on
The reinforcing bars in the troughs of the Additional reinforcement may be required to double layer of standard mesh at the top in the Corus Slimdek Manual.
out on the assumption of simple supports at site and enable secure suspension of services
decking provide additional tensile area to fulfil the following roles: and one bar in each concrete rib. For
the ends. Conversely, for dance floor type directly from the underside of the Opening up to 1000mm
that provided by the decking, and thus ● Transverse reinforcement adjacent to ComFlor® 210 or ComFlor® 225 decking, the
applications or for floors supporting sensitive ComFlor® 225 composite floor decking.
enhance the bending resistance of the shear connectors. bar is placed at an axis distance, dependent
machinery, the limit may need to be set higher. Installation of Lindapter Slimdek® 2 is fast and
composite slab. ● U-bars at composite edge beams. on the fire resistance period. The axis
● Additional crack control reinforcements distance must not be less than 70mm. To In the Slimdek® system, consideration should accurate every time and is carried out without
Bar diameters range from 8 mm to 32 mm, be given to the system frequency of the floor specialist tools or skills because the product
● Strengthening around openings. maximise fire resistance capacity the axis
depending on the span and fire resistance as a whole if the natural frequency of the slab slots easily into the re-entrant channel and is
● Strengthening at positions of distance needs to be 70, 90 and 120mm Larger openings will generally require trimming
requirements. and/or the supporting beam is less than 5Hz. locked mechanically with a 180° turn of a
concentrated loads. (from the soffit of the deck) for 60, 90 and by secondary beams.
120 mins. fire resistance, respectively. For design to the Eurocodes, the loads spanner. Variable drop rod position and lateral
However where fire resistance is not the considered for the vibration check are adjustability along the re-entrant channel If an opening greater than 300 mm x 300 mm
limiting factor it may be more effective for the increased using the psi-factor for imposed permit unhindered alignment of service runs, lies within the effective width of slab adjacent
axis distance to be at the minimum. loads (typically 0.5). The natural frequency limit whilst the shallow fixing depth enables to a beam (L/8), the beam should be designed
may be reduced to 4Hz, because of this pipework, ducting, electrical equipment and as non-composite. A close grouping of
Reduced mesh
Mid span higher load used in the calculation. cable tray to run within the structural floor penetrations transverse to the span direction
Support Where EC4 mesh rules are used, as space. The assembly consists of a main body of the decking should be treated as a single
Concrete in recommended by The Steel Construction Partial continuity and a M6, M8 and M10 V-Nut. The Lindapter large opening.
compression
Institute and Corus Panels and Profiles, the Partial continuity for deep decking: Tests have Slimdek® 2 has a 3:1 factor of safety and a
full stipulated mesh applies to the slab 1.2m safe working load of 1kN. Alternatively, self- T12 bar x 1500 long ASB beam
shown that the ComFlor® 225 or ComFlor®
Vertical either side of every support. Outside of this,
reaction Tension 210 composite slabs supported on a steel drilling self-tapping screws may be used to
in decking
≥500
i.e. in the midspan area, the mesh area may beam and provided with adequately detailed attach hangers to the decking after the
and bar
reinforcement be halved (to 0.2% for propped and 0.1% continuity mesh reinforcement over the steel concrete has been placed.
Opening
for unpropped construction), provided there
≤1000
Slip between Longitudinal Bar reinforcement Stress beam support exhibits a degree of continuity 300
deck and concrete shear bond distribution are no concentrated loads, openings etc. to at the support. The beneficial effect of partial
be considered. Also the reduced midspan Minimum
continuity at the supports may be taken into A142 mesh
mesh must be checked for adequacy under account by specifying CONTINUOUS in the throughout
fire, for the rating required. Span Type field. When this option is specified, ≤400
the following assumptions are made by the
design software;
øL 1.2m 1.2m 1.2m 1.2m ● a 20% reduction in the deflections of the
composite slab at the normal design stage. Centre-line of ribs ASB beam
12øL ● a 30% reduction in the deflections when
25 Design of small and medium size
Support Support Support assessing the natural frequency of the slab. openings in the slab
øL
Beam Beam Beam This is justified by the lower stress levels
during vibration. Service integration
Openings in the slab The Slimdek® system offers considerable
100mm Diagram showing full mesh area ● stresses in the composite slab in fire Provision for vertical service openings within opportunity for the integration of services. This
100mm over supports
50øL conditions are derived from a model which the floor slab will necessitate careful design is covered in detail in Corus Construction
Information
Slim deck
assumes full continuity at one end and a and planning. The following summarises the Centre publication Slimdek® - Structure and
simple support at the other (i.e a propped options that are available to the designer: services integration.
cantilever condition).
Openings up to 300 mm x 300 mm can be
accommodated anywhere in the slab over a
crest section of the deck, normally without
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End fixing onto ASB Cut deck - Option 1 Cut deck - Option 2
Beam centres Beam centres Beam centres
Notch in decking on beam
side of diaphragm to allow
100 min 165-185 100 min 240-270
viewing of concrete around
the beam and to allow ComFlor® 225
ComFlor® 225
easy handling of the deck Floor Decking
Deck cut along
in the construction stage with 50mm
top section
minimum ComFlor®
ComFlor® 225 End diaphragm only
bearing onto 225
Asymmetric SlimFlor Beam Asymmetric Deck cut
Beam along top
section only
72mm for 280ASB100

75mm for 280ASB136
and 300ASB153 50 mm min
Asymmetric SlimFlor Beam Closure flashing Asymmetric SlimFlor Beam Closure flashing
Side fixing onto ASB Cut deck - Option 3

Beam centres
Beam centres
100 min 370-405
Asymmetric SlimFlor Beam ComFlor® 225

Asymmetric SlimFlor Beam
Deck cut along
ComFlor® 225 top section only
Floor Decking
to extend to edge trim
20 mm min Closure flashing
Perimeter with trim Cut plates Unsupported edge Unsupported edge with closure flashing
125 min Beam centres Beam centres Restraint
strap
Restraint Edge trim Edge trim
strap at
600mm
centres
Reinforcement Reinforcement
Restraint strap at as specified as specified
600 mm centres Closure
ComFlor® 225 flashing
Edge ®
ComFlor 225 Floor Decking
trim Floor Decking Temporary
Closure plate (CP153 etc) props required 100 min Temporary
Information
for spans
Slim deck
Asymmetric 2mm flat steel plate size to prop
suit remainder of floor area greater than
150 max SlimFlor Beam (maximum 245mm wide) 500mm
50 mm min
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End fixing onto ASB Cut deck - Option 1 Cut deck - Option 2
Beam centres Beam centres Beam centres
Notch in decking on beam
side of diaphragm to allow
100 min 165-185 100 min 240-270
viewing of concrete around
the beam and to allow ComFlor® 225
ComFlor® 225
easy handling of the deck Floor Decking
Deck cut along
in the construction stage with 50mm
top section
minimum ComFlor®
ComFlor® 225 End diaphragm only
bearing onto 225
Asymmetric SlimFlor Beam Asymmetric Deck cut
Beam along top
section only
72mm for 280ASB100

75mm for 280ASB136
and 300ASB153 50 mm min
Asymmetric SlimFlor Beam Closure flashing Asymmetric SlimFlor Beam Closure flashing
Side fixing onto ASB Cut deck - Option 3

Beam centres
Beam centres
100 min 370-405
Asymmetric SlimFlor Beam ComFlor® 225

Deck cut along
ComFlor® 225 top section only
Floor Decking
to extend to edge trim
20 mm min Closure flashing
Perimeter with trim Cut plates Unsupported edge Unsupported edge with closure flashing
125 min Beam centres Beam centres Restraint
strap
Restraint Edge trim Edge trim
strap at
600mm
centres
Reinforcement Reinforcement
Restraint strap at as specified as specified
600 mm centres Closure
ComFlor® 225 flashing
Edge ®
ComFlor 225 Floor Decking
trim Floor Decking Temporary
Closure plate (CP153 etc) props required 100 min Temporary
Information
for spans
Slim deck
Asymmetric 2mm flat steel plate size to prop
suit remainder of floor area greater than
150 max SlimFlor Beam (maximum 245mm wide) 500mm
50 mm min
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Steel trims End fixing onto blockwork
75 min Construction dimension

Restraint strap
20
Edge trim with

50 50
75mm bottom leg
(min) to be fixed
before decking ComFlor® 225 End diaphragm
sheet is laid
Slab
depth
220
190
Blockwall width ComFlor® 225 Floor Decking with 100mm bearing (75 min)
Side fixing onto blockwork

50 min (steel) Restraint strap at 600mm centres
90 90
(150 max) (150 max) 75 min
(blockwork)
A minimum gap of
100mm is required to
allow fixing
Notations used on deck layout drawing
Number of sheets Decking lengths Prop decking in this area Edge trim with ComFlor® 225
75mm bottom leg Floor Decking
6-5555 Span of decking Z2 Side of decking run that requires (min) to be fixed
‘Z’ flashing before decking
Floor level 4105 sheet is laid
75
Phase Distance from centreline of tie
Bundle number 94 member to sop of first decking sheet
Construction dimension
Blockwall width
End fixing onto RHS Side fixing onto RHS Cut Plate on Blockwork
Beam centres Beam centres 75 min Construction dimension
30 600
®
ComFlor 225 End diaphragm Restraint strap at 600mm centres
Deck s.o.p.
Edge trim with

75mm bottom leg
(min) to be fixed
before decking
ComFlor® 225
sheet is laid
Floor Decking
RHS with steel plate
(300x200 RHS shown here) CP245 flat plate Z flashing
or decking sheet which must
have sufficient bearing for a
Information
Slim deck
75 100 blockwork fixing
with 75mm minimum bearing ComFlor® 225 Maximum flat plate width is
100 Blockwall width
onto steelwork Floor Decking 245 mm
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Steel trims End fixing onto blockwork
75 min Construction dimension

Restraint strap
20
Edge trim with

50 50
75mm bottom leg
(min) to be fixed
before decking ComFlor® 225 End diaphragm
sheet is laid
Slab
depth
220
190
Blockwall width ComFlor® 225 Floor Decking with 100mm bearing (75 min)
Side fixing onto blockwork

50 min (steel) Restraint strap at 600mm centres
90 90
(150 max) (150 max) 75 min
(blockwork)
A minimum gap of
100mm is required to
allow fixing
Notations used on deck layout drawing
Number of sheets Decking lengths Prop decking in this area Edge trim with ComFlor® 225
75mm bottom leg Floor Decking
6-5555 Span of decking Z2 Side of decking run that requires (min) to be fixed
‘Z’ flashing before decking
Floor level 4105 sheet is laid
75
Phase Distance from centreline of tie
Bundle number 94 member to sop of first decking sheet
Construction dimension
Blockwall width
End fixing onto RHS Side fixing onto RHS Cut Plate on Blockwork
Beam centres Beam centres 75 min Construction dimension
30 600
®
ComFlor 225 End diaphragm Restraint strap at 600mm centres
Deck s.o.p.
Edge trim with

75mm bottom leg
(min) to be fixed
before decking
ComFlor® 225
sheet is laid
Floor Decking
RHS with steel plate
(300x200 RHS shown here) CP245 flat plate Z flashing
or decking sheet which must
have sufficient bearing for a
Information
Slim deck
75 100 blockwork fixing
with 75mm minimum bearing ComFlor® 225 Maximum flat plate width is
100 Blockwall width
onto steelwork Floor Decking 245 mm
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Sitework Fixing of Comflor® 210 1 heavy duty shot fired
Health and Safety angle to the support rather than at right the centre dovetail section. ComFlor® 210 pin per trough for fixing
ComFlor® 225 decking must be installed by angles. requires one main fixing per trough. into steelwork
contractors approved by Corus, and Where ComFlor® 210 deck is being used
The concrete that the diaphragms entrap
ComFlor® 210 should only be installed by with Asymmetric SlimFlor Beams, the top
around the Asymmetric Slimflor Beam, give
contractors experienced in fixing long span flange of the profile must be notched back
the beam its fire rating, therefore the
steel decking. by 50mm, so that the concrete can be
diaphragms must be placed strictly
It is the responsibility of the contractor to according to specification. observed passing between the end
provide safe working procedures for the diaphragm and the beam to allow concrete
installation of deep decking on any particular to flow into the beam. (ComFlor® 225 is
project and to provide a risk assessment to supplied pre-punched).
the main contractor. The crown of the deck sheet is fixed to the End diaphragm
top of the diaphragms using two self drilling
Reference should be made to the BCSA screws for ComFlor® 225, or one self drilling
publication “Installation of Deep Decking”. screw for ComFlor® 210.
End diaphragm for ComFlor® 225
Installation of deep deckings When fixing to other types of supports such
The following general guidelines should also as reinforced concrete, or load bearing walls,
be followed to maximise health and safety 2 suitable fixings must be used in each
on site ComFlor® 225 trough (one per ComFlor® 210
Side laps stitched at 350mm
trough), as for the steel supports.
1. Diaphragms should where reasonably End diaphragm centres including trough shear-
practicable be fitted from a safe working End diaphragm for ComFlor® 210 The new symmetrical side lap does not bond clip
platform or from below from a MEWP or a provided a positive engagement, which
platform access system. means that the underlap requires some
Deck Fixing support during the installation of seam
2. The side lap on ComFlor® 225 has been The decking sheets are manually lowered fixings. Methods of achieving this include
modified to allow the sheets to be laid in individually onto the beams. In the Slimdek® using a standard Irwin Vise-Grip Locking
both directions (rather than the single system, the end bearing of the sheets Welding Clamp (see www.irwin.com), or a
direction laying as previously). Sheets should be 50 mm; the flange widths are simple lever under the underlap.
should now be laid always away from the such that this can be achieved, whilst still
pack so that operatives are working from being able to drop the sheets vertically into View from above
a deck platform, considerably reducing Telephone numbers of
position (i.e. without having to thread them fixings suppliers
the requirement to carry the deck across between the top and bottom flanges).
isolated beam tops. EJOT 0113 247 0880
Once the sheets for the whole bay are in
3. Deck cutting should be carried out as the place, they are secured to the beam flanges Hilti 0800 886 100
last operation in each bay. Thus it can be using heavy duty shot-fired fixings. The Lindapter 0127 452 1444
carried out on a safe working platform of required number of main fixings for ComFlor® SFS 0113 208 5500
previously laid deck. 225 is two per trough, one on both sides of 1 heavy duty shot fired pin per
trough for fixing into steelwork
End Diaphragms FIXING INFORMATION FOR DEEP DECKING
Steel end diaphragms, as manufactured by
Corus, are essential for both deep deck To Steel Heavy duty powder actuated fixings - Hilti X-ENP-19 L15
nail/Spit SBR14 or equivalent Deck top
systems to ensure the structural integrity of
the deck. The end diaphragms, are fixed first Self-drilling screws. To steel up to 11mm thick -
and are supplied in lengths of 1800 mm, to SFS SD14 - 5.5 x 32 / EJOT HS 38 or equivalent. To steel
cover three of our deep deck profiles. They up to 17mm thick SFS TDC-T-6.3 x 38 or equivalent
Beam top
are fixed using at least two shot-fired pins for To Masonry Pre drill hole - use self tapping fixing suitable for masonry/
each length; in the Slimdek® system the end or Concrete concrete - SFS TB-T range / EJOT 4H32 or equivalent
diaphragms align with the edge of the lower
flange of the beam. To side laps Self drilling stitching screw typically SFS SL range / EJOT
or closures etc. SF25 or equivalent
Single diaphragms are available with
Side Laps ComFlor® 210 side laps are to be stitched at
pre-punched service holes in two types. Type
The new side lap on ComFlor® 225 requires 350mm centres with 5.5mm diameter self
1 has one 160mm diameter hole; Type 2 has FIXING SPACINGS
one elongated 160mm diameter hole to stitching at 500mm centres; see further drilling screw, the location is marked by an
make opening 320mm wide x 160mm high. ComFlor® 225 ComFlor® 210 information under Deck Fixing (previous indentation in the overlap tail. Every side lap
page). fastener must fix and locate a trough shear
Unpunched single diaphragms are also End fixing 2 per trough 1 per trough
connector clip into position. The clip is partly
available. Where the deep deck lands onto a With both profiles, where the first and last
Side laps 1 fixing through top flat of 1 fixing with shear clip at responsible for the composite action of the
Information
support at a rake, the single diaphragms are
Slim deck
small dovetail at 500mm c/c 350mm c/c sheet lands on a support, the edge of the
used doubled up, and adjusted on site to decking and must not be omitted unless the
Side fixing 1 fixing at 600mm c/c 1 fixing at 600mm c/c sheet must be fixed to the support at
take up the extra length required due to the ComFlor® 210 is being used as formwork
onto support 600mm centres. Comflor® 210 shear clip
fact that the end of the deck is at a raked only.
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Sitework Fixing of Comflor® 210 1 heavy duty shot fired
Health and Safety angle to the support rather than at right the centre dovetail section. ComFlor® 210 pin per trough for fixing
ComFlor® 225 decking must be installed by angles. requires one main fixing per trough. into steelwork
contractors approved by Corus, and Where ComFlor® 210 deck is being used
The concrete that the diaphragms entrap
ComFlor® 210 should only be installed by with Asymmetric SlimFlor Beams, the top
around the Asymmetric Slimflor Beam, give
contractors experienced in fixing long span flange of the profile must be notched back
the beam its fire rating, therefore the
steel decking. by 50mm, so that the concrete can be
diaphragms must be placed strictly
It is the responsibility of the contractor to according to specification. observed passing between the end
provide safe working procedures for the diaphragm and the beam to allow concrete
installation of deep decking on any particular to flow into the beam. (ComFlor® 225 is
project and to provide a risk assessment to supplied pre-punched).
the main contractor. The crown of the deck sheet is fixed to the End diaphragm
top of the diaphragms using two self drilling
Reference should be made to the BCSA screws for ComFlor® 225, or one self drilling
publication “Installation of Deep Decking”. screw for ComFlor® 210.
End diaphragm for ComFlor® 225
Installation of deep deckings When fixing to other types of supports such
The following general guidelines should also as reinforced concrete, or load bearing walls,
be followed to maximise health and safety 2 suitable fixings must be used in each
on site ComFlor® 225 trough (one per ComFlor® 210
Side laps stitched at 350mm
trough), as for the steel supports.
1. Diaphragms should where reasonably End diaphragm centres including trough shear-
practicable be fitted from a safe working End diaphragm for ComFlor® 210 The new symmetrical side lap does not bond clip
platform or from below from a MEWP or a provided a positive engagement, which
platform access system. means that the underlap requires some
Deck Fixing support during the installation of seam
2. The side lap on ComFlor® 225 has been The decking sheets are manually lowered fixings. Methods of achieving this include
modified to allow the sheets to be laid in individually onto the beams. In the Slimdek® using a standard Irwin Vise-Grip Locking
both directions (rather than the single system, the end bearing of the sheets Welding Clamp (see www.irwin.com), or a
direction laying as previously). Sheets should be 50 mm; the flange widths are simple lever under the underlap.
should now be laid always away from the such that this can be achieved, whilst still
pack so that operatives are working from being able to drop the sheets vertically into View from above
a deck platform, considerably reducing Telephone numbers of
position (i.e. without having to thread them fixings suppliers
the requirement to carry the deck across between the top and bottom flanges).
isolated beam tops. EJOT 0113 247 0880
Once the sheets for the whole bay are in
3. Deck cutting should be carried out as the place, they are secured to the beam flanges Hilti 0800 886 100
last operation in each bay. Thus it can be using heavy duty shot-fired fixings. The Lindapter 0127 452 1444
carried out on a safe working platform of required number of main fixings for ComFlor® SFS 0113 208 5500
previously laid deck. 225 is two per trough, one on both sides of 1 heavy duty shot fired pin per
trough for fixing into steelwork
End Diaphragms FIXING INFORMATION FOR DEEP DECKING
Steel end diaphragms, as manufactured by
Corus, are essential for both deep deck To Steel Heavy duty powder actuated fixings - Hilti X-ENP-19 L15
nail/Spit SBR14 or equivalent Deck top
systems to ensure the structural integrity of
the deck. The end diaphragms, are fixed first Self-drilling screws. To steel up to 11mm thick -
and are supplied in lengths of 1800 mm, to SFS SD14 - 5.5 x 32 / EJOT HS 38 or equivalent. To steel
cover three of our deep deck profiles. They up to 17mm thick SFS TDC-T-6.3 x 38 or equivalent
Beam top
are fixed using at least two shot-fired pins for To Masonry Pre drill hole - use self tapping fixing suitable for masonry/
each length; in the Slimdek® system the end or Concrete concrete - SFS TB-T range / EJOT 4H32 or equivalent
diaphragms align with the edge of the lower
flange of the beam. To side laps Self drilling stitching screw typically SFS SL range / EJOT
or closures etc. SF25 or equivalent
Single diaphragms are available with
Side Laps ComFlor® 210 side laps are to be stitched at
pre-punched service holes in two types. Type
The new side lap on ComFlor® 225 requires 350mm centres with 5.5mm diameter self
1 has one 160mm diameter hole; Type 2 has FIXING SPACINGS
one elongated 160mm diameter hole to stitching at 500mm centres; see further drilling screw, the location is marked by an
make opening 320mm wide x 160mm high. ComFlor® 225 ComFlor® 210 information under Deck Fixing (previous indentation in the overlap tail. Every side lap
page). fastener must fix and locate a trough shear
Unpunched single diaphragms are also End fixing 2 per trough 1 per trough
connector clip into position. The clip is partly
available. Where the deep deck lands onto a With both profiles, where the first and last
Side laps 1 fixing through top flat of 1 fixing with shear clip at responsible for the composite action of the
Information
support at a rake, the single diaphragms are
Slim deck
small dovetail at 500mm c/c 350mm c/c sheet lands on a support, the edge of the
used doubled up, and adjusted on site to decking and must not be omitted unless the
Side fixing 1 fixing at 600mm c/c 1 fixing at 600mm c/c sheet must be fixed to the support at
take up the extra length required due to the ComFlor® 210 is being used as formwork
onto support 600mm centres. Comflor® 210 shear clip
fact that the end of the deck is at a raked only.
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Edge Details Temporary Props Penetrations
Fit restraint straps at 600mm c/c to prevent any bowing of edge trim.
The steelwork must be stable and In instances when the design spans exceed Openings should be made through the wide
adequately restrained with support for the the construction stage capacity of the crown of the profile. The openings should be
deck around columns and openings. The decking, it is necessary to support the boxed out prior to the pouring of the
Corus Panels and Profiles deep decking can weight of the wet concrete and construction concrete, and the metal of the deck only cut
be easily cut, and fitted, to accommodate loads, by using additional temporary once the concrete has achieved 75% of its
columns and other awkward shapes. Where supports. The supports should offer a design strength.
there is no supporting steelwork, brackets continuous bearing of at least 100mm width
Casting concrete
fixed to the column will have to be used for to the underside of the deck. where
All grease, dirt and debris which could have
local support to the deck. temporary supports are used it is important
an adverse effect upon the performance of
that: The timbers and supports are of
Light steel edge trim is used to form the the cured slab, must be cleared before the
adequate strength. The props are placed at
edges of the slab and to infill where the application of the concrete can commence.
mid-span, or at third span, as required. The
600mm profile of the deck does not align The deck may have some lubricant from the
propping structure is not to be removed until
with the parallel supports. Supplied in 3m roll forming process on its surface. This does Timber shutter for opening
the concrete has achieved 75% of its design
lengths as standard, and offered in thickness not have to be removed. Care should be
strength. The horizontal bearer timbers must
of 1.2mm to 2.0mm, the edge trims are fixed taken during the application of the concrete,
be at least 100mm wide and should be
to the perimeter steel beams, using the to avoid heaping, and the close working of
propped at no more than 1m centres.
same shot fired fasteners that secure the unnecessarily large number of operatives.
Sometimes the specification may call for
deck.
150mm wide bearers. Props should be Unsupported edges
The upper leg is strapped to the crown of
stable without relying on friction with the All unsupported edges must be propped,
the profile, to prevent buckling during the
EDGE TRIMS SELECTOR
deck for laterial stability. The end props in a and may require additional reinforcement.
concrete pouring operation.
Edge
row should be self supporting, and braced
Maximum Cantilever (mm)
Cantilevers trim to the internal props.
depth Galv. Steel Edge trim thickness (mm)
Our deep decks can be cantilevered in its
(mm) 1.6 2.0 TEMPORARY PROPS
length up to 500mm during construction.
270 100 135 Timber Bearer Guide (deep decks)
When Cantilevers are required perpendicular
300 50 100 All to be min. 100mm wide
to the span of the profile, stub beams or 350 x 50 Slab Depth Bearer Depth
some similar type of support has to be 400 x 50 (mm) (mm)
supplied. In both cases, the Cantilever must x = not recommended Dense polystyrene block for opening
280 150
be assessed, for the final stage, in 320 200
accordance with BS8110 Part 1, to 360 250
determine whether additional reinforcement
is required.
Reinforcement Temporary support using an ’Acrow’ type prop
The decking forms a part of the slab
reinforcement, with the remainder being
supplied by a bar in each trough of the
decking and a mesh placed near to the top
of the slab. Reinforcement should be fixed in
accordance with the requirements of the
structural designer. Normally, circular plastic
spacers are used to position the bars 70mm
from the base of the trough. This distance
can increase to 90 or 120mm (respectively)
when 90 or 120 minutes fire resistance are
required. There may be additional mesh or
bar requirements to fix adjacent to the
supports or edge beams, or above beams
for crack control purposes.
Any shear studs that are required (to make

SFBs or RHSFBs composite) may be welded
to these sections during fabrication, because
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Slim deck
they do not interfere with the decking. If they
are to be welded on site, the precautions
and procedures outlined on page 28 should
be considered.
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Edge Details Temporary Props Penetrations
Fit restraint straps at 600mm c/c to prevent any bowing of edge trim.
The steelwork must be stable and In instances when the design spans exceed Openings should be made through the wide
adequately restrained with support for the the construction stage capacity of the crown of the profile. The openings should be
deck around columns and openings. The decking, it is necessary to support the boxed out prior to the pouring of the
Corus Panels and Profiles deep decking can weight of the wet concrete and construction concrete, and the metal of the deck only cut
be easily cut, and fitted, to accommodate loads, by using additional temporary once the concrete has achieved 75% of its
columns and other awkward shapes. Where supports. The supports should offer a design strength.
there is no supporting steelwork, brackets continuous bearing of at least 100mm width
Casting concrete
fixed to the column will have to be used for to the underside of the deck. where
All grease, dirt and debris which could have
local support to the deck. temporary supports are used it is important
an adverse effect upon the performance of
that: The timbers and supports are of
Light steel edge trim is used to form the the cured slab, must be cleared before the
adequate strength. The props are placed at
edges of the slab and to infill where the application of the concrete can commence.
mid-span, or at third span, as required. The
600mm profile of the deck does not align The deck may have some lubricant from the
propping structure is not to be removed until
with the parallel supports. Supplied in 3m roll forming process on its surface. This does Timber shutter for opening
the concrete has achieved 75% of its design
lengths as standard, and offered in thickness not have to be removed. Care should be
strength. The horizontal bearer timbers must
of 1.2mm to 2.0mm, the edge trims are fixed taken during the application of the concrete,
be at least 100mm wide and should be
to the perimeter steel beams, using the to avoid heaping, and the close working of
propped at no more than 1m centres.
same shot fired fasteners that secure the unnecessarily large number of operatives.
Sometimes the specification may call for
deck.
150mm wide bearers. Props should be Unsupported edges
The upper leg is strapped to the crown of
stable without relying on friction with the All unsupported edges must be propped,
the profile, to prevent buckling during the
EDGE TRIMS SELECTOR
deck for laterial stability. The end props in a and may require additional reinforcement.
concrete pouring operation.
Edge
row should be self supporting, and braced
Maximum Cantilever (mm)
Cantilevers trim to the internal props.
depth Galv. Steel Edge trim thickness (mm)
Our deep decks can be cantilevered in its
(mm) 1.6 2.0 TEMPORARY PROPS
length up to 500mm during construction.
270 100 135 Timber Bearer Guide (deep decks)
When Cantilevers are required perpendicular
300 50 100 All to be min. 100mm wide
to the span of the profile, stub beams or 350 x 50 Slab Depth Bearer Depth
some similar type of support has to be 400 x 50 (mm) (mm)
supplied. In both cases, the Cantilever must x = not recommended Dense polystyrene block for opening
280 150
be assessed, for the final stage, in 320 200
accordance with BS8110 Part 1, to 360 250
determine whether additional reinforcement
is required.
Reinforcement Temporary support using an ’Acrow’ type prop
The decking forms a part of the slab
reinforcement, with the remainder being
supplied by a bar in each trough of the
decking and a mesh placed near to the top
of the slab. Reinforcement should be fixed in
accordance with the requirements of the
structural designer. Normally, circular plastic
spacers are used to position the bars 70mm
from the base of the trough. This distance
can increase to 90 or 120mm (respectively)
when 90 or 120 minutes fire resistance are
required. There may be additional mesh or
bar requirements to fix adjacent to the
supports or edge beams, or above beams
for crack control purposes.
Any shear studs that are required (to make

SFBs or RHSFBs composite) may be welded
to these sections during fabrication, because
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Slim deck
they do not interfere with the decking. If they
are to be welded on site, the precautions
and procedures outlined on page 28 should
be considered.
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Formwork Formwork (non-composite)

Corus Permanent Formwork Profile Range
(non-composite)
Permanent Formwork Profile Range F32S
We manufacture a range of five profiles which are used 87.5 72.5 27 160
as permanent formwork. Permanent formwork remains
in situ for the life of the building but, unlike composite
32
flooring profiles, it does not act as reinforcement in the
concrete slab. Cover width 960
• The steel decking supports the wet • The concrete slab requires • The wide range of Corus formwork
concrete and construction loads. full structural bar or mesh profiles ensure the optimum solution F35
reinforcement. is available.
• Temporary propping can be
eliminated. 75 75 35 150
Maximum Span (m) Single or Double span
35
Concrete Slab Depth above profile
0Profile Steel Thickness Profile weight 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm Cover width 900
(mm) (kN/m2)
0.9 0.09 1.66 1.48 1.36 1.28

F32S
1.2 0.12 1.82 1.62 1.49 1.39 F46
0.9 0.09 1.88 1.68 1.55 1.45
F35
1.2 0.13 2.11 1.89 1.74 1.63 120 105 67 225
0.9 0.09 2.37 2.13 1.96 1.84
F46
1.2 0.13 2.55 2.30 2.12 1.99
0.9 0.11 2.81 2.53 2.31 2.14
46
F60
1.2 0.14 3.06 2.80 2.58 2.43
0.9 0.12 3.69 3.31 3.04 2.82 Cover width 900
F100
1.2 0.16 4.16 3.85 3.52 3.27
F60
Construction Details Concrete
Mesh Slab
These are similar to shallow composite 110 90 64 200
flooring. Refer to pages 24 - 27. Depth
Concrete
Profile
Sitework Reinforcement Height
This is similar to shallow composite flooring.
60
Refer to pages 28 - 31. Formwork
Cover width 800
Concrete Usage Table
F100
Profile Slab Depth above profile (mm) “ED” (mm)
109 124.3 233.3
100mm 150mm 200mm
63
F32S 2.68 3.90 5.12 10
F35 2.75 3.79 5.19 13
100
F46 2.90 4.11 5.33 19
F60 3.11 4.33 5.55 28
Cover width 700
F100 3.40 4.62 5.84 40
To determine concrete usage increase slab depth above profile by “ED” mm.
Formwork
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Corus Permanent Formwork Profile Range
(non-composite)
Permanent Formwork Profile Range F32S
We manufacture a range of five profiles which are used 87.5 72.5 27 160
as permanent formwork. Permanent formwork remains
in situ for the life of the building but, unlike composite
32
flooring profiles, it does not act as reinforcement in the
concrete slab. Cover width 960
• The steel decking supports the wet • The concrete slab requires • The wide range of Corus formwork
concrete and construction loads. full structural bar or mesh profiles ensure the optimum solution F35
reinforcement. is available.
• Temporary propping can be
eliminated. 75 75 35 150
Maximum Span (m) Single or Double span
35
Concrete Slab Depth above profile
0Profile Steel Thickness Profile weight 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm Cover width 900
(mm) (kN/m2)
0.9 0.09 1.66 1.48 1.36 1.28

F32S
1.2 0.12 1.82 1.62 1.49 1.39 F46
0.9 0.09 1.88 1.68 1.55 1.45
F35
1.2 0.13 2.11 1.89 1.74 1.63 120 105 67 225
0.9 0.09 2.37 2.13 1.96 1.84
F46
1.2 0.13 2.55 2.30 2.12 1.99
0.9 0.11 2.81 2.53 2.31 2.14
46
F60
1.2 0.14 3.06 2.80 2.58 2.43
0.9 0.12 3.69 3.31 3.04 2.82 Cover width 900
F100
1.2 0.16 4.16 3.85 3.52 3.27
F60
Construction Details Concrete
Mesh Slab
These are similar to shallow composite 110 90 64 200
flooring. Refer to pages 24 - 27. Depth
Concrete
Profile
Sitework Reinforcement Height
This is similar to shallow composite flooring.
60
Refer to pages 28 - 31. Formwork
Cover width 800
Concrete Usage Table
F100
Profile Slab Depth above profile (mm) “ED” (mm)
109 124.3 233.3
100mm 150mm 200mm
63
F32S 2.68 3.90 5.12 10
F35 2.75 3.79 5.19 13
100
F46 2.90 4.11 5.33 19
F60 3.11 4.33 5.55 28
Cover width 700
F100 3.40 4.62 5.84 40
To determine concrete usage increase slab depth above profile by “ED” mm.
Formwork
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Reference Reference
Transport & Handling References - Health & Safety

For general information on Transport, Positioning the decking This will minimise the risk of an accident British Standards Health & Safety General Safety Points
Handling and Storage, refer to the relevant The support steelwork should be prepared occurring as a result of movement of a sheet The design guidance given in this brochure Handling Hazards Follow the good practice outlined here and
Corus Panels and Profiles leaflet, contained to receive the decking before lifting the when it is being used as a platform. and on the attached software complies, Zinc coated steel decking should be handled in SCI publications.
within the main ring binder. bundles onto it. The top surface of the (However, for setting-out purposes, it may where relevant, with the following Standards. with care; it may be delivered with soluble ● Always fix deck securely before using as a
Information of particular interest to underlying beams should be reasonably be necessary to lay out an entire bay using a Composite Floor Deck protective layer of oil, which can cause working platform.
composite flooring contractors is given clean. When thru-deck welding of shear minimum number of temporary’ fixings 1. BS 5950: Part 4 1994. Structural use of contamination to lacerated skin. Decking will ● Steel end diaphragms, as manufactured
below. studs is specified, the tops of the flanges before fully securing the sheets later). steelwork in building: Code of practice for have sharp edges and corners. Adequate by Corus Panels and Profiles, are essential
Receiving decking should be free of paint or galvanising. Sheets should be positioned to provide a design of composite slabs with profiled gloves and protective clothing should be for both deep deck systems to ensure the
minimum bearing of 50 mm on the steel steel sheeting. worn when handling decking.
Composite floor decking is packed into The identification tags should be used to structural integrity of the deck.
ensure that bundles are positioned on the support beams. The ends of adjacent sheets Composite Steel Beams Eye Hazards
bundles of up to 24 sheets, and the sheets ● Rigorously employ all personal safety
frame at the correct floor level, and in the should be butted together. A gap of up to 5 2. BS 5950: Part 3: 1990. Design in Eye protectors conforming to the specification
are secured with metal banding. Each measures such as hard hats, protective
nominated bay shown on the deck layout mm is generally considered not to allow composite construction: Section 3.1: in BS 2092:1987 should always be worn,
bundle may be up to 950mm wide (the clothing.
drawing. The bundles should be positioned excessive seepage, but, if necessary, the 1990. Code of practice for design of when breaking the strapping around bundles
overall width of a single sheet) by 750 mm ● Rigorously employ all site safety measures
ends of the sheets may be taped together. simple and continuous composite because the sudden release of tension creates
deep, and may weigh up to 2.5 tonnes, such that the interlocking side laps are on
When end gaps are greater than 5 mm, it is beams. such as safety lines, edge protection,
depending on sheet length (average weight the same side. This will enable the decking a risk to eyes.
normally sufficient to seal them with an Profiled Steel Deck properly tied ladders.
is about 1.5 tonnes). Loads are normally to be laid progressively without the need to Particles of metal also create eye hazards
turn the sheets. The bundles should also be expanding foam filler. The longitudinal edges 3. BS 5950: Part 6 1995. Structural use of when cutting steel, and eye protection should ● Don’t leave any unfixed decking sheets.
delivered by articulated lorries approximately
positioned in the correct span orientation, should be overlapped, to minimise concrete steelwork in building: Code of practice for be worn, during this activity. ● Don’t heap concrete or drop from any
16 m long with a maximum gross weight of
seepage. design of light gauge profiled steel
up to 40 tonnes, and a turning circle of and not at 90o to it. Care should be taken to Noise Hazards height.
Cutting sheets sheeting.
approximately 19 m. The main contractor ensure that the bundles are not upside Noise may be hazardous whilst handling or ● Don’t put heavy loads on unprotected
should ensure that there is suitable access down, particularly with trapezoidal profiles. Where necessary, sheets may be cut using a
Fire Resistance cutting decking, shot firing, etc, adequate deck.
The embossments should be oriented so 4. BS 5950: Part 8 2003. Structural use of
and appropriate standing and off-loading grinder or a nibbler. However, field cutting ear defenders should be worn. ● Don’t place props on uncured concrete.
that they project upwards. steelwork in building: Code of practice for
areas. should be kept to a minimum and should Respiratory Hazards
fire resistant design. ● Don’t cut holes/voids in the deck prior to
Each bundle has an identification tag. The Placement of decking only be necessary where a column or other Fumes containing oxides of iron and zinc are
Concrete concreting.
information on each tag should be checked The breaking open of bundles and obstruction interrupts the decking. Gaps produced during welding or flame cutting
adjacent to the webs of columns should be 5. BS 8110: Part 1: 1997 Structural use of
by operatives from the decking contractor installation of decking should only begin if all concrete: Code of practice for design and if inhaled these may cause metal fume
(or, if they are not on site, the main the sheets can be positioned and secured. filled in with off-cuts or thin strips of steel. fever; this is a short-lasting condition with
and construction.
contractor) immediately upon arrival. In This will require sufficient time and suitable Decking sheets shown as continuous on the symptoms similar to those of influenza. In
decking layout drawing should never be cut 6. BS 8110: Part 2: 1985 Structural use of
particular, the stated sheet thickness should weather. The decking layout drawing should conditions of exposure to such hazards, the
into more than one length. Also, sheets concrete: Code of practice for special
be checked against the requirement also be checked to ensure that any use of respiratory equipment is
should never be severed at the location of a circumstances.
specified on the contract drawings, and a temporary supports that need to be in recommended.
visual inspection should be made to ensure temporary support, and the decking should Reinforcement
position prior to deck laying are in place. Explosives and Fumes
never be fastened to a temporary support. 7. BS 4483: 2005 Specification for steel
that there is no damage. Access for installation will normally be fabric for the reinforcement of concrete. When using shot fired fixings explosives and
Lifting Bundles achieved using ladders connected to the As the work progresses, unwanted scraps
8. BS 4449: 2005 Specification for carbon fumes may create a hazard.
steel frame. Once they have started laying and off-cuts should be disposed of in a skip
The bundles should be lifted from the lorry. steel bars for the reinforcement of Occupational Exposure Limits
out the sheets, the erectors will create their placed alongside the appropriate level of
Bundles should never be off-loaded by concrete. Limits for iron and zinc oxides are 5g/m≥
own working platform by securely fixing the working. The skip should be positioned
tipping, dragging, dropping or other (8 hours TWA) and 10mg/m≤
decking as they progress. carefully over a support beam to avoid 9. BS 4482: 2005 Steel wire for the
improvised means. (10 minutes TWA). (OE recommendation)
overloading the decking If a skip is not reinforcement of concrete products
Care is needed when lifting the decking The laying of sheets should begin at the
available, scraps should be gathered for specification. Summary of Protective Measures
bundles; protected chain slings are locations indicated on the decking layout
collection by the main contractor as soon as Wear adequate gloves and protective
recommended. Unprotected chain slings can drawings. These would normally be at the Eurocode 3 and 4
is possible. Partially used bundles should be clothing and safety goggles.
damage the bundle during lifting; when corner of the building at each level; to
secured, to avoid individual sheets moving in 10. EC3 ENV 1993 - 1 - 3: 2001 Design of Ensure adequate ventilation and use
synthetic slings are used there is a risk of the reduce the number of ‘leading edges’, i.e. steel structures. Supplementary rules for
strong winds. personal protective equipment.
severing them on the edges of the decking unprotected edges, where the decking is cold formed thin gauge members and Follow instructions for safe handling, use,
sheets. being laid. When the bundles have been sheeting. disposal and control of cartridges issued by
properly positioned, as noted above, there
If timber packers are used, they should be 11. EC4 ENV 1994 - 1 - 1: 1994 Design of equipment supplier.
should be no need to turn the sheets
secured to the bundle before lifting so that Composite steel and concrete Ensure adequate ventilation and / or use
manually, and there should be no doubt
when the slings are released they do not fall structures. General rules for building. personal respiratory protective equipment.
which way up the sheet should be fixed.
to the ground (with potentially disastrous 12. EC4 ENV 1994 - 1 - 2: 2001 Design of Use appropriate ear defenders or earplugs.
results). Bundles must never be lifted using Individual sheets should be slid into place composite steel and concrete structures. Installation of deep decks
the metal banding. and, where possible, fixed to the steelwork Structural fire design. See advice on page 58 for special health
before moving onto the next sheet.
13. SCI - P - 076 : Design guide on the and safety considerations regarding
vibration of floors. installation of deep decks.
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SCI in association with CIRIA (1989).
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Transport & Handling References - Health & Safety

For general information on Transport, Positioning the decking This will minimise the risk of an accident British Standards Health & Safety General Safety Points
Handling and Storage, refer to the relevant The support steelwork should be prepared occurring as a result of movement of a sheet The design guidance given in this brochure Handling Hazards Follow the good practice outlined here and
Corus Panels and Profiles leaflet, contained to receive the decking before lifting the when it is being used as a platform. and on the attached software complies, Zinc coated steel decking should be handled in SCI publications.
within the main ring binder. bundles onto it. The top surface of the (However, for setting-out purposes, it may where relevant, with the following Standards. with care; it may be delivered with soluble ● Always fix deck securely before using as a
Information of particular interest to underlying beams should be reasonably be necessary to lay out an entire bay using a Composite Floor Deck protective layer of oil, which can cause working platform.
composite flooring contractors is given clean. When thru-deck welding of shear minimum number of temporary’ fixings 1. BS 5950: Part 4 1994. Structural use of contamination to lacerated skin. Decking will ● Steel end diaphragms, as manufactured
below. studs is specified, the tops of the flanges before fully securing the sheets later). steelwork in building: Code of practice for have sharp edges and corners. Adequate by Corus Panels and Profiles, are essential
Receiving decking should be free of paint or galvanising. Sheets should be positioned to provide a design of composite slabs with profiled gloves and protective clothing should be for both deep deck systems to ensure the
minimum bearing of 50 mm on the steel steel sheeting. worn when handling decking.
Composite floor decking is packed into The identification tags should be used to structural integrity of the deck.
ensure that bundles are positioned on the support beams. The ends of adjacent sheets Composite Steel Beams Eye Hazards
bundles of up to 24 sheets, and the sheets ● Rigorously employ all personal safety
frame at the correct floor level, and in the should be butted together. A gap of up to 5 2. BS 5950: Part 3: 1990. Design in Eye protectors conforming to the specification
are secured with metal banding. Each measures such as hard hats, protective
nominated bay shown on the deck layout mm is generally considered not to allow composite construction: Section 3.1: in BS 2092:1987 should always be worn,
bundle may be up to 950mm wide (the clothing.
drawing. The bundles should be positioned excessive seepage, but, if necessary, the 1990. Code of practice for design of when breaking the strapping around bundles
overall width of a single sheet) by 750 mm ● Rigorously employ all site safety measures
ends of the sheets may be taped together. simple and continuous composite because the sudden release of tension creates
deep, and may weigh up to 2.5 tonnes, such that the interlocking side laps are on
When end gaps are greater than 5 mm, it is beams. such as safety lines, edge protection,
depending on sheet length (average weight the same side. This will enable the decking a risk to eyes.
normally sufficient to seal them with an Profiled Steel Deck properly tied ladders.
is about 1.5 tonnes). Loads are normally to be laid progressively without the need to Particles of metal also create eye hazards
turn the sheets. The bundles should also be expanding foam filler. The longitudinal edges 3. BS 5950: Part 6 1995. Structural use of when cutting steel, and eye protection should ● Don’t leave any unfixed decking sheets.
delivered by articulated lorries approximately
positioned in the correct span orientation, should be overlapped, to minimise concrete steelwork in building: Code of practice for be worn, during this activity. ● Don’t heap concrete or drop from any
16 m long with a maximum gross weight of
seepage. design of light gauge profiled steel
up to 40 tonnes, and a turning circle of and not at 90o to it. Care should be taken to Noise Hazards height.
Cutting sheets sheeting.
approximately 19 m. The main contractor ensure that the bundles are not upside Noise may be hazardous whilst handling or ● Don’t put heavy loads on unprotected
should ensure that there is suitable access down, particularly with trapezoidal profiles. Where necessary, sheets may be cut using a
Fire Resistance cutting decking, shot firing, etc, adequate deck.
The embossments should be oriented so 4. BS 5950: Part 8 2003. Structural use of
and appropriate standing and off-loading grinder or a nibbler. However, field cutting ear defenders should be worn. ● Don’t place props on uncured concrete.
that they project upwards. steelwork in building: Code of practice for
areas. should be kept to a minimum and should Respiratory Hazards
fire resistant design. ● Don’t cut holes/voids in the deck prior to
Each bundle has an identification tag. The Placement of decking only be necessary where a column or other Fumes containing oxides of iron and zinc are
Concrete concreting.
information on each tag should be checked The breaking open of bundles and obstruction interrupts the decking. Gaps produced during welding or flame cutting
adjacent to the webs of columns should be 5. BS 8110: Part 1: 1997 Structural use of
by operatives from the decking contractor installation of decking should only begin if all concrete: Code of practice for design and if inhaled these may cause metal fume
(or, if they are not on site, the main the sheets can be positioned and secured. filled in with off-cuts or thin strips of steel. fever; this is a short-lasting condition with
and construction.
contractor) immediately upon arrival. In This will require sufficient time and suitable Decking sheets shown as continuous on the symptoms similar to those of influenza. In
decking layout drawing should never be cut 6. BS 8110: Part 2: 1985 Structural use of
particular, the stated sheet thickness should weather. The decking layout drawing should conditions of exposure to such hazards, the
into more than one length. Also, sheets concrete: Code of practice for special
be checked against the requirement also be checked to ensure that any use of respiratory equipment is
should never be severed at the location of a circumstances.
specified on the contract drawings, and a temporary supports that need to be in recommended.
visual inspection should be made to ensure temporary support, and the decking should Reinforcement
position prior to deck laying are in place. Explosives and Fumes
never be fastened to a temporary support. 7. BS 4483: 2005 Specification for steel
that there is no damage. Access for installation will normally be fabric for the reinforcement of concrete. When using shot fired fixings explosives and
Lifting Bundles achieved using ladders connected to the As the work progresses, unwanted scraps
8. BS 4449: 2005 Specification for carbon fumes may create a hazard.
steel frame. Once they have started laying and off-cuts should be disposed of in a skip
The bundles should be lifted from the lorry. steel bars for the reinforcement of Occupational Exposure Limits
out the sheets, the erectors will create their placed alongside the appropriate level of
Bundles should never be off-loaded by concrete. Limits for iron and zinc oxides are 5g/m≥
own working platform by securely fixing the working. The skip should be positioned
tipping, dragging, dropping or other (8 hours TWA) and 10mg/m≤
decking as they progress. carefully over a support beam to avoid 9. BS 4482: 2005 Steel wire for the
improvised means. (10 minutes TWA). (OE recommendation)
overloading the decking If a skip is not reinforcement of concrete products
Care is needed when lifting the decking The laying of sheets should begin at the
available, scraps should be gathered for specification. Summary of Protective Measures
bundles; protected chain slings are locations indicated on the decking layout
collection by the main contractor as soon as Wear adequate gloves and protective
recommended. Unprotected chain slings can drawings. These would normally be at the Eurocode 3 and 4
is possible. Partially used bundles should be clothing and safety goggles.
damage the bundle during lifting; when corner of the building at each level; to
secured, to avoid individual sheets moving in 10. EC3 ENV 1993 - 1 - 3: 2001 Design of Ensure adequate ventilation and use
synthetic slings are used there is a risk of the reduce the number of ‘leading edges’, i.e. steel structures. Supplementary rules for
strong winds. personal protective equipment.
severing them on the edges of the decking unprotected edges, where the decking is cold formed thin gauge members and Follow instructions for safe handling, use,
sheets. being laid. When the bundles have been sheeting. disposal and control of cartridges issued by
properly positioned, as noted above, there
If timber packers are used, they should be 11. EC4 ENV 1994 - 1 - 1: 1994 Design of equipment supplier.
should be no need to turn the sheets
secured to the bundle before lifting so that Composite steel and concrete Ensure adequate ventilation and / or use
manually, and there should be no doubt
when the slings are released they do not fall structures. General rules for building. personal respiratory protective equipment.
which way up the sheet should be fixed.
to the ground (with potentially disastrous 12. EC4 ENV 1994 - 1 - 2: 2001 Design of Use appropriate ear defenders or earplugs.
results). Bundles must never be lifted using Individual sheets should be slid into place composite steel and concrete structures. Installation of deep decks
the metal banding. and, where possible, fixed to the steelwork Structural fire design. See advice on page 58 for special health
before moving onto the next sheet.
13. SCI - P - 076 : Design guide on the and safety considerations regarding
vibration of floors. installation of deep decks.
SCI in association with CIRIA (1989).

Reference Reference
Comdek Software
Download instructions connectors are used primarily for the Design criteria and methods
The comprehensive Comdek software benefit of the beam not the slab). The design program has been
for the design of composite floor However if shear connectors are to be produced by the Steel Construction
slabs, is freely available, to all used, then the design software allows Institute on behalf of Corus Panels
professionals who register, at: end anchorage to be accounted for and Profiles.
www.coruspanelsandprofiles.co.uk/ which in some cases will improve the
Help function on disc
comdek load capacity of the composite slab.
The Help function on the design
Use of the design program Before accepting a particular design as program contains all the detailed
All the variables start with a default satisfactory, it is highly advisable to print information that is used to produce
value, however check or input new out the calculations and check that all the calculations.
variables on both Datasheet 1 and the input parameters are correct.
Professional support
Datasheet 2. When satisfied click
Corus Panels and Profiles maintains a
analyse to run the calculations.
friendly technical advisory desk, which
Job details may be entered for a is freely available to all consulting
formal printout. engineers and contractors to assist in CPD Seminar
composite flooring design issues.
It is not necessary to put in shear
The Corus technical hotline is
connectors (shear studs) for the
composite slab design (shear
available on 0845 30 88 330.
ComFlor in Construction ®
Corus has over 40 years experience serving Duration

1 hour
the building envelope market and, through
Corus Panels and Profiles, it produces the Also available
Literature
widest range of structural steel and metal Material Samples
cladding materials in the UK construction Software Demo
industry. Areas covered

As the voice of authority for the structural market, Corus extends its National &
knowledge and expertise to CPD seminars. Ireland
The ComFlor ® in Construction CPD seminar provides an invaluable Contact details

insight into the use of composite floor decks. It addresses the key Corus technical hotline
issues to be considered when specifying a structural composite floor:
T: 0845 30 88 330
• Spanning F: 01684 856 601
• Concrete usage E: technical@coruspanelsandprofiles.co.uk
• Health and Safety implications www.coruspanelsandprofiles.co.uk
• Acoustics
It also looks at:
• FibreFlor in Construction
• Impact on building lifecycle costs
• Sustainability and environmental impact
• Case study examples
Project: Hoofdkantoor ING Amsterdam

Technical Hotline
Reference Reference
Comdek Software
Download instructions connectors are used primarily for the Design criteria and methods
The comprehensive Comdek software benefit of the beam not the slab). The design program has been
for the design of composite floor However if shear connectors are to be produced by the Steel Construction
slabs, is freely available, to all used, then the design software allows Institute on behalf of Corus Panels
professionals who register, at: end anchorage to be accounted for and Profiles.
www.coruspanelsandprofiles.co.uk/ which in some cases will improve the
Help function on disc
comdek load capacity of the composite slab.
The Help function on the design
Use of the design program Before accepting a particular design as program contains all the detailed
All the variables start with a default satisfactory, it is highly advisable to print information that is used to produce
value, however check or input new out the calculations and check that all the calculations.
variables on both Datasheet 1 and the input parameters are correct.
Professional support
Datasheet 2. When satisfied click
Corus Panels and Profiles maintains a
analyse to run the calculations.
friendly technical advisory desk, which
Job details may be entered for a is freely available to all consulting
formal printout. engineers and contractors to assist in CPD Seminar
composite flooring design issues.
It is not necessary to put in shear
The Corus technical hotline is
connectors (shear studs) for the
composite slab design (shear
available on 0845 30 88 330.
ComFlor in Construction ®
Corus has over 40 years experience serving Duration

1 hour
the building envelope market and, through
Corus Panels and Profiles, it produces the Also available
Literature
widest range of structural steel and metal Material Samples
cladding materials in the UK construction Software Demo
industry. Areas covered

As the voice of authority for the structural market, Corus extends its National &
knowledge and expertise to CPD seminars. Ireland
The ComFlor ® in Construction CPD seminar provides an invaluable Contact details

insight into the use of composite floor decks. It addresses the key Corus technical hotline
issues to be considered when specifying a structural composite floor:
T: 0845 30 88 330
• Spanning F: 01684 856 601
• Concrete usage E: technical@coruspanelsandprofiles.co.uk
• Health and Safety implications www.coruspanelsandprofiles.co.uk
• Acoustics
It also looks at:
• FibreFlor in Construction
• Impact on building lifecycle costs
• Sustainability and environmental impact
• Case study examples
Project: Hoofdkantoor ING Amsterdam

Technical Hotline
www.coruspanelsandprofiles.co.uk
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information is accurate, but Corus Group Plc,
including its subsidiaries, does not accept
responsibility or liability for errors or
information which is found to be misleading.
Suggestions for, or descriptions of, the end
use or application of products or methods of
working are for information only and Corus
UK Limited and its subsidiaries accept no
liability thereof. Before using products
supplied or manufactured by Corus UK Ltd
and its subsidiaries the customer should
satisfy themselves of their suitability.
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Installation Page 40 Health & Safety Page 69

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ComFlor® 80 Page 18 Typical unpropped span 5.0m

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Installation Page 40 Health & Safety Page 69

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FibreFlor Mesh Free Composite Floor System The benefits of Corus

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ComFlor® 46, first introduced in 1985, is a simple

ComFlor® 46 Composite Slab - volume & weight

Section Properties (per metre width)

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ComFlor® 46, first introduced in 1985, is a simple

ComFlor® 46 Composite Slab - volume & weight

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1 Line of Temporary props

Parameters assumed for quick reference span tables

Project: Alexandrium III Shopping Centre,

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1 Line of Temporary props

Parameters assumed for quick reference span tables

Project: Alexandrium III Shopping Centre,

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ComFlor 51 ® ComFlor® 51 Design Information

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Left: Technical Hotline

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ComFlor® 51 Span table - normal weight concrete

1 Line of Temporary props

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ComFlor® 51 Span table - normal weight concrete

1 Line of Temporary props

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ComFlor 60 ® ComFlor® 60 Design Information

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ComFlor 60 ® ComFlor® 60 Design Information

14 Composite Floor Decks Composite Floor Decks 15

Parameters assumed for quick reference span tables

16 Composite Floor Decks Composite Floor Decks 17

Parameters assumed for quick reference span tables

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ComFlor 80 ® ComFlor® 80 Design Information

The large corner curvature detail provides a very efficient

Project: Apartments, St. Catherine’s Court,

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ComFlor 80 ® ComFlor® 80 Design Information

The large corner curvature detail provides a very efficient

Project: Apartments, St. Catherine’s Court,

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Parameters assumed for quick reference span tables