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To assign composite deck properties

To define the concrete, rib, and connec vity details of a composite deck, use the following procedure.

1. Select a composite deck name in the Composite Deck dialog list.

2. Type values to use for the concrete in the current units:
Concrete thickness above flutes
Unit Wt. of Concrete
Concrete Grade
3. Specify the steel deck rib proper es:

To… Do the following…

use a catalog value select the deck name from the Use Database drop-down list

specify a custom value type values for Rib Width and Rib Height.

Note: The program includes three standard catalogs: ASC™, Vulcra ™, and VERCO™.

4. Specify the Stud Diameter by either:

selec ng a predefined diameter from the drop-down list

or

selec ng Custom in the drop-down list and then typing the diameter in the current units

5. Type the Stud Length in the current units.

6. Select if the composite deck is Shored (i.e., propped) or Unshored during construc on.
7. Click Update Deck Property.