Structural Steel Products

Middle East, Africa, Turkey and Central Asia

Multideck and Structural Decks

Technical Handbook
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Multideck and Structural Decks Structural Steel Products 3

Contents

Kingspan MEATCA 4

Multideck
Multideck 50-V3 6
Multideck 60-V3 8
Multideck 80-V3 10
Multideck 12

Structural Decks
WB6 17
SD 75/300 18
SD 100/825 19

Construction Details
Multideck 50-V3 20
Multideck 60-V3 and 80-V3 26
Multideck (all profiles) 32
Multideck 146 33

Sitework
Sitework 36
Primary fixing of the Multideck 40
Multideck 50 / 60 / 80 - Shear Studs 42
Multideck 146 - Shear Studs 44
Multideck 50 / 60 / 80 - Temporary Supports 46
Multideck 146 - Temporary Supports 47

Design Software 48

Accessories
Accessories 49
Multideck 50-V3 Suspension Systems 50
Multideck 60-V3 and 80-V3 Suspension Systems 51
Multideck 60-V3 / 80-V3 Uni-Wedge Universal
Clamp 52
4 Structural Steel Products
Kingspan MEATCA
Middle East, Africa, Turkey
and Central Asia
Kingspan Insulated Panels has
been supplying into the Middle
East, Africa, Turkey and Central
Asia Region for over 30 years,
and in the last 10 years has
made acquisitions to expand
its scope of regional work.
Multideck and Structural Decks
Sales
Manufacturing
The Group has ultramodern manufacturing plants in Dubai,
UAE and in Adana, Turkey with the aim of bringing the region
up to date with Kingspan’s latest manufacturing processes
and equipment. The manufacturing plants produce the
company’s most advanced insulated panels using the formidable
QuadCore™ Technology.
Dubai and Adana plants produce Insulated Roof & Wall Panels,
Cold Store Panels, Standing Seam Architectural Roof Systems
and Architectural Facade Evolution Panels. The product range
also includes flashings, accessories, fabrications, cold store and
industrial door sections.
We are committed to innovation, sustainability and the
communities here in the MEATCA Region and we are proud to
operate in these regions.
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Sustainability
Reuse
Steel does not lose its strength or stiffness over time so
remains a viable product for reuse. Assembly joints between
components can be easily dismantled at any time to facilitate
reuse. Sections can be recut to length and reholed to suit a
revised use.
Recycling
Steel is one of the world’s most recycled materials
with over 40% of ‘new’ steel made from recycled
steel. Kingspan’s suppliers encourage, promote
and assist in the return of steel for recycling.
Certification
Kingspan’s products are manufactured from the highest
quality materials to rigorous quality control standards,
approved to BS EN ISO 9001:2008 (Quality management
systems. Requirements). Kingspan manufacturing plants are
BS EN ISO 14001: 2004 (Environmental management systems.
Requirements with guidance for use) and BS OHSAS 18001:
2007 (Occupational health and safety management systems.
Requirements) accredited. This simple coherent business
management system enables the organisation to successfully
achieve its purpose and mission to ensure that quality; safety
and the environment are considered in all aspects of the
business process.
Structural Steel Products 5
Customer Service
Experience
From concept and design to manufacture and site installation,
Kingspan Structural Products has an unmatched degree of
experience with over four decades of experience and technical
expertise in all aspects of steel construction. Kingspan
remain focused on servicing the ever changing need of the
construction industry.
Technical Excellence
At Kingspan Structural Products we are committed to
advancing technology within the construction industry.
Working in conjunction with the world’s leading experts,
continually refining and testing new and existing products,
while enhancing our reputation for technical excellence and
the establishment of higher standards in the industry.
Specialist Team
Kingspan offer a comprehensive advisory service to customers,
specifiers and contractors on all aspects of specification and use
of our product range.
Our specialist team of design engineers is available to answer
technical queries regarding the use of our products in any
application. Our internal sales staff and customer services
department provide a friendly and efficient service from initial
enquiry through to site delivery and after sales.
Area Sales Managers
Personal contact is important. Our specially trained regionally
based Sales Managers are on hand to discuss your project
personally and advise on the application and use of Kingspan
structural products.
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Multideck 50-V3

Multideck 50-V3 has the following attributes:

– 50mm ‘Dovetail’ rib profile, maximizing deck bond to
concrete;
– Minimum slab depth of 100mm;
– Gauge range available from 0.85mm to 1.20mm;
– Shear keys on flange and webs of ribs give excellent
composite performance;
– 1 hour fire performance with 100mm slab depth;
– Fire performance up to 4 hours;
– Acoustic robust solution.
Key benefits to using the Multideck Floor System include:
– The larger range of Multideck gauge thicknesses allow closer
matching of design requirements and deck performance,
resulting in greater design efficiency.
– Eliminating the need for temporary props, under most
conditions, Multideck 50-V3 offers quick and efficient
installation.
– A wide range of accessories also allows for easy installation
of ceilings and services.
– Our Technical Services Department also provides an
engineering and advisory service to specifiers and end users
on the use of the Multideck range of composite decks.

Profile and Dimensions (mm)

600mm nominal

150mm

40mm 20mm

50mm 5mm 17mm

gauge

15mm
Gauge: 0.85mm, 0.90mm, 1.00mm, 1.10mm, 1.20mm
Maximum length: 12m

Product Features
Profiles: Multideck 50
Metal Type: 0.9mm, 1.0mm and 1.2mm gauge. Steel strip with a guaranteed yield strength of 450N/mm2
Lengths: Up to 12m
Slab Depth: From 100 to 250mm
Reinforcement: Mesh or bar
Unique embossments on each face of the ‘dovetail’ provide mechanical connection to enhance the shear bond between the
Embossment:
concrete and the deck
Fire Performance: Up to 4 hours with the provision of thicker concrete plus reinforcements
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Multideck 50-V3

Section Properties per Metre Width

NA Height Ultimate Moment
Normal Thickness Self Weight
Sagging Inertia Steel Area Capacity (kNm/m)
(mm)
(kg/m2) (kN/m2) (mm) (cm4/m) (mm2/m) Sagging Hogging
0.85 11.42 0.112 16.10 56.58 1418 6.47 6.30
0.90 12.89 0.126 16.50 66.15 1605 7.72 7.22
1.00 14.36 0.141 16.60 75.90 1792 8.97 7.99
1.10 15.83 0.155 16.70 83.99 1979 10.17 8.82
1.20 17.29 0.170 16.70 92.16 2165 11.31 9.55

Volume and Weight of Composite Slabs on Multideck 50-V3

Weight (kN/m2)
Slab Depth Concrete Volume
Normal Weight Concrete Lightweight Concrete
(mm) (m3/m2)
Wet Dry Wet Dry
100 0.091 2.14 2.10 1.70 1.61
110 0.101 2.38 2.33 1.88 1.78
120 0.111 2.61 2.56 2.07 1.96
125 0.116 2.73 2.67 2.16 2.05
130 0.121 2.85 2.79 2.26 2.14
140 0.131 3.08 3.02 2.44 2.31
150 0.141 3.32 3.25 2.63 2.49
160 0.151 3.56 3.48 2.81 2.67
170 0.161 3.79 3.71 3.00 2.84
200 0.191 4.50 4.40 3.56 3.37
250 0.241 5.67 5.56 4.49 4.26

Notes:
1. Concrete volumes do not account for deflection.
2. Excludes weight of steel decking and relates only to weight of concrete.
3. Concrete volumes are based upon a calculated minimum value (nominal slab depth).
Account should be taken of deck and supporting structure deflections. See the Multideck Technical Handbook for further information.
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Multideck 60-V3

Multideck 60-V3 has the following attributes:

– 60mm ‘Trapezoidal’ rib profile, maximizing deck span and
concrete efficiency;
– Minimum slab depth of 120mm;
– Gauge range available from 0.9mm to 1.20mm;
– Shear keys on flange and webs of ribs give excellent
composite performance;
– 1 hour fire performance with 130mm slab depth;
– Fire performance up to 2 hours;
– Acoustic robust solution.
Key benefits to using the Multideck Floor System include:
– The larger range of Multideck gauge thicknesses allow closer
matching of design requirements and deck performance,
resulting in greater design efficiency.
– Eliminating the need for temporary props, under most
conditions, Multideck 60-V3 offers quick and efficient
installation.
– A wide range of accessories also allows for easy installation
of ceilings and services.
– Our Technical Services Department also provides an
engineering and advisory service to specifiers and end users
on the use of the Multideck range of composite Profile and
Dimensions (mm) decks.

Profile and Dimensions (mm)

1000 cover width

142mm 332mm

53mm nominal

9mm gauge

59˚ 61mm
19mm
59mm 119mm 213mm 63mm 15mm

5mm

Gauge: 0.9, 1.0, 1.1 and 1.2mm

Maximum length: 12 metres

Product Features
Profiles: Multideck 60
Metal Type: 0.9mm, 1.0mm, 1.1mm and 1.2mm gauge. Steel strip with a guaranteed yield strength of 450N/mm2
Lengths: Up to 12m
Slab Depth: From 120 to 250mm
Reinforcement: Hot rolled bars or fabric
Raised diagonal embossments in opposite directions on each face of the webs provide mechanical connection to enhance the
Embossment:
bond between the concrete and the deck
Fire Performance: Up to 2 hours fire rating. Higher fire performance can be achieved by enhanced slab thickness and reinforcements.
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Multideck 60-V3

Section Properties per Metre Width

NA Height Ultimate Moment
Normal Thickness Self Weight
Sagging Inertia Steel Area Capacity (kNm/m)
(mm)
(kg/m2) (kN/m2) (mm) (cm4/m) (mm2/m) Sagging Hogging
0.90 9.34 0.092 39.40 81.00 1137.87 8.13 7.04
1.00 10.37 0.102 36.60 91.83 1270.18 10.14 8.74
1.10 11.41 0.112 35.00 102.70 1402.49 12.16 10.45
1.20 12.45 0.122 35.00 112.30 1534.80 14.17 12.00

Volume and Weight of Composite Slabs on Multideck 60-V3

Weight (kN/m2)
Slab Depth Concrete Volume
Normal Weight Concrete Lightweight Concrete
(mm) (m3/m2)
Wet Dry Wet Dry
120 0.085 2.040 1.998 1.621 1.538
130 0.095 2.275 2.228 1.808 1.714
140 0.105 2.511 2.459 1.990 1.891
150 0.115 2.740 2.689 2.180 2.067
160 0.125 2.982 2.920 2.367 2.244
175 0.140 3.335 3.266 2.646 2.509
200 0.165 3.924 3.842 3.112 2.950
250 0.215 5.101 4.994 4.044 3.833

Notes:
1. Concrete volumes do not account for deflection
2. Excludes weight of steel decking and relates only to weight of concrete.
3. Concrete volumes are based upon a calculated minimum value (nominal slab depth).
Account should be taken of deck and supporting structure deflections. See the Multideck Technical Handbook for further information.
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Multideck 80-V3

Multideck 80-V3 has the following attributes:

– 80mm ‘Trapezoidal’ rib profile, maximising deck span and
concrete efficiency;
– Minimum slab depth of 130mm;
– Gauge range available from 1.0mm to 1.20mm;
– Shear keys on flange and webs of ribs give excellent
composite performance;
– 1 hour fire performance with 140mm slab depth;
– Fire performance up to 2 hours;
– Acoustic robust solution.
Key benefits to using the Multideck Floor System include:
– The larger range of Multideck gauge thicknesses allow closer
matching of design requirements and deck performance,
resulting in greater design efficiency.
– Eliminating the need for temporary props, under most
conditions, Multideck 80-V3 offers quick and efficient
installation.
– A wide range of accessories also allows for easy installation
of ceilings and services.
– Our Technical Services Department also provides an
engineering and advisory service to specifiers and end users
on the use of the Multideck range of composite decks.

Profile and Dimensions (mm)

900 cover width

131 300

53 nominal

gauge
9

80.5
66˚
26 22

51 102 198 50

Gauge: 1.0, 1.1 and 1.2mm

Maximum length: 12 metres

Product Features
Profiles: Multideck 80
Metal Type: 1.0mm, 1.1mm and 1.2mm gauge. Steel strip with a guaranteed minimum yield strength of 350N/mm2
Lengths: Up to 12m
Slab Depth: From 130 to 250mm
Reinforcement: Hot rolled bars or mesh
Raised diagonal embossments in opposite directions on each face of the webs provide mechanical connection to enhance the
Embossment:
bond between the concrete and the deck
Fire Performance: Up to 2 hours fire rating. Higher fire performance can be achieved by enhanced slab thickness and reinforcements.
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Multideck 80-V3

Multideck 50
Section Properties per Metre Width
NA Height Ultimate Moment
Normal Thickness Self Weight
Sagging Inertia Steel Area Capacity (kNm/m)
(mm)
(kg/m2) (kN/m2) (mm) (cm4/m) (mm2/m) Sagging Hogging
0.90 10.30 0.101 41.50 127.5 1266 13.37 8.43
1.00 11.49 0.113 42.37 171.3 1413 12.40 10.35
1.10 12.64 0.124 43.00 190.6 1560 19.34 12.27
1.20 13.83 0.136 45.00 208.6 1705 21.34 14.19

Volume and Weight of Composite Slabs on Multideck 80-V3

Weight (kN/m2)
Slab Depth Concrete Volume
Normal Weight Concrete Lightweight Concrete
(mm) (m3/m2)
Wet Dry Wet Dry
130 0.082 1.984 1.944 1.577 1.496
140 0.092 2.220 2.174 1.764 1.672
150 0.102 2.455 2.405 1.950 1.849
160 0.112 2.691 2.635 2.136 2.026
175 0.127 3.044 2.981 2.416 2.290
200 0.152 3.633 3.557 2.882 2.732
250 0.202 4.810 4.710 3.814 3.615

Notes:
1. Concrete volumes do not account for deflection
2. Excludes weight of steel decking and relates only to weight of concrete.
3. Concrete volumes are based upon a calculated minimum value (nominal slab depth).
Account should be taken of deck and supporting structure deflections. See the Multideck Technical Handbook for further information.
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Multideck 146

Multideck 146 Floor Decking System

Multideck 146 is a high performance profiled, galvanized steel
floor decking for use in the construction of composite floor slabs
when spans of 4.0m and above are to be considered. The profile
may also be used as a permanent shuttering.
Following extensive testing of the products performance at
both construction and composite stages, the results of which
were analysed by the Steel Construction Institute for optimum
performance.
Multideck 146 has the following attributes:
– 146mm ‘Trapezoidal’ profile, maximising deck span and
concrete efficiency;
– Spans up to 6.0m unpropped;
– Gauge range available 1.2mm and 1.5mm for economic
solutions;
– Efficient concrete cross section using up to 31% less concrete
than other decks;
– 1 hour fire performance with 215mm slab depth;
– Fire performance up to 2 hours;
– Acoustic robust solution.
Multideck 146 considerations:
– Slabs constructed using Multideck 146 must be reinforced
with minimum one 16mm dia bar in every trough, positioned
at 60mm height from the bottom of the trough.
– Minimum slab depth 215mm.
– A suitable steel mesh reinforcement must be positioned near
the top of the concrete slab.
– All slabs constructed using Multideck 146 are designed single
span.

Profile and Dimensions (mm)

599 cover width

167 265 167

131 15
77
gauge

145 160

75º
25 27

65 204 61 204 65

Gauges: 1.2mm and 1.5mm

Maximum length: 14.0m
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Multideck 146

Material Specification – 350N/mm2 Steel Reinforcement

Multideck 146 is manufactured from one continuous steel strip
and complies with BS EN 10143 and BS EN 10346. Multideck 146
offers a guaranteed minimum yield strength of 350N/mm2 and a
minimum total coating mass (including both sides) of 275g/m2.
Mesh or bar reinforcement of the slab to control cracking in the
concrete at all intermediate supports is required in BS EN 1994-
1-1:2004. Steel reinforcement for crack control in the concrete or
fire engineering purposes should be in accordance with relevant
Eurocodes.

Concrete Volumes and Specification References

Density of normal weight concrete: 2550kg/m2 at wet stage. Engineers are advised to consult the Steel Construction
Density of lightweight concrete: 2050kg/m2 at wet stage when Institute/ The Metal Cladding and Roofing Manufacturers
designed to the Eurocode. Association (SCI/ MCRMA) MCRMA Technical Paper No 13 SCI
Publication No. P300

Rake Cutting
Pre-delivery cutting of sections is available. Please contact our
Sales Department for details.

Product Features
Profiles: Multideck 146
Metal Type: 1.2mm and 1.5mm gauge. Steel strip with a guaranteed minimum yield strength of 350N/mm2
Lengths: Up to 14m
Slab Depth: From 215 to 305mm
Reinforcement: Steel or hot rolled bars
Raised diagonal embossments in opposite directions on each face of the webs provide mechanical connection to enhance the
Embossment:
bond between the concrete and the deck
Fire Performance: Up to 2 hours fire rating

Section Properties per Metre Width

NA Height Ultimate Moment
Normal Thickness Self Weight
Sagging Inertia Capacity (kNm/m)
(mm) Steel Area (mm2/m)
(kg/m2) (kN/m2) (mm) (cm4/m) Sagging
1.2 19.4 0.191 78.8 836 2400 32.4
1.5 24.3 0.239 79.9 1080 3020 42.3
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Multideck 146

Volume and Weight of Composite Slabs on Multideck 146

Weight (kN/m2)
Slab Depth Concrete Volume
Normal Weight Concrete Lightweight Concrete
(mm) (m3/m2)
Wet Dry Wet Dry
215 0.128 3.014 2.951 2.386 2.260
225 0.138 3.249 3.181 2.572 2.437
235 0.148 3.485 3.412 2.759 2.613
245 0.158 3.720 3.642 2.945 2.790
255 0.168 3.955 3.873 3.131 2.967
265 0.178 4.191 4.104 3.318 3.143
275 0.188 4.426 4.334 3.504 3.320
285 0.198 4.662 4.565 3.691 3.496
295 0.208 4.897 4.795 3.877 3.673
305 0.218 5.133 5.026 4.063 3.849

Notes:
1. Concrete volumes do not account for deflection
2. Excludes weight of steel decking and relates only to weight of concrete.
3. Concrete volumes are based upon a calculated minimum value (nominal slab depth).
Account should be taken of deck and supporting structure deflections. See the Multideck Technical Handbook for further information.

Multideck 146 Design:

Kingspan Structural Products and Systems offers a
bespoke design service for its Multideck 146 composite
steel decking system.
Please complete the online form from the link opposite,
and an experienced engineer from the Structural
Products & Systems team will respond with a tailored
design solution to meet your project-specific
requirements.
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Structural Decks

The unique profile design affords simplistic installation in single, double or indeed multiple span applications. The wide variety
of material and finishes for the system does not only give a neat alternative to multiple purlins but also offer acoustic solutions
with a self-finished aesthetic.

Kingspan Structural Decks Material Specification - 350N/mm2

Structural decking offers a simplified method of roof
construction by dispensing with the need for purlins. The deck
sheet is used to span the structural frame of the building,
resulting in fewer components and giving clean, uncluttered
lines to the interior of the roof structure. Use of structural
decking can also stiffen the structure and act as a bracing if
required.
Acoustic properties can be designed into the system, thereby
providing engineering sound absorption and transmission
characteristics.
Structural decks will span up to 10m, dependent on the design
load, and once in place provide a strong, walkable surface for
the rest of the roofing works.
Structural Decks as Formdecks
Most of composite decking construction aim to reduce the
steel and minimize the bracings to counter the effects of lateral
loadings.
Kingspan Structural Decks, apart from its overlapping ability to
span at greater lengths can also be designed as stressed skin to
contribute in a diaphragm action.
Though the Kingspan Structural Decks are to be used as
permanent shuttering or formworks, Kingspan has developed
enhancements on the profiles to include web embossments to
achieve perfect bonding of the deck and concrete to later act
as composite deck.
The Kingspan Structural Decks are the best solution for coated
surfaces as an additional protection of the exposed surface of
the deck on effects of harsh environments or as may be required
by the end client.
Galvanized Steel
Kingspan Structural Decks are manufactured from one
continuous steel strip and complies with BS EN 10143 and BS
EN 10346. Kingspan Structural Decks offer a guaranteed yield
strength of 350N/mm2 (can be modified up to 450N/mm2 upon
request) and a minimum total coating mass, including both
sides of 275g/m2.
Concrete Volumes and Specification
Similar to Kingspan Multideck, the slab solutions for Structural
Decks can be a range of concrete strengths, with the following
densities:
normal weight concrete: 2400kg/m3 at wet stage
lightweight concrete: 1900kg/m3 at wet stage
Reinforcement
Mesh or bar reinforcement of the slab to control cracking in
the concrete at all intermediate supports is required in BS EN
1994-1-1:2004. If the Kingspan Structural Decks are intended to
be used as permanent shutters or formworks then steel bottom
reinforcement in the concrete is required or for fire engineering
purposes to be in accordance with relevant building codes.
Please contact our Technical Service Department for design
advise, proposals, calculations and lay-out.
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WB6

41

45
152.4 21

914

Section Properties per Metre Width

NA Height Ultimate Moment
Normal Thickness Self Weight
Sagging Inertia Steel Area Capacity (kNm/m)
(mm)
(kg/m2) (kN/m2) (mm) (cm4/m) (mm2/m) Sagging Hogging
0.80 8.26 0.083 24.57 25.22 1050 3.59 4.16
0.90 9.29 0.093 24.45 28.38 1182 4.06 4.63
1.00 10.32 0.103 24.32 31.53 1313 4.54 5.13
1.10 11.35 0.114 24.15 34.76 1444 5.04 5.63
1.20 12.39 0.124 23.97 37.99 1575 5.55 6.01

Volume and Weight of Concrete on WB6

Weight (kN/m2)
Slab Depth Concrete Volume
Normal Weight Concrete Lightweight Concrete
(mm) (m3/m2)
Wet Dry Wet Dry
110 0.090 2.120 2.076 1.679 1.590
115 0.095 2.238 2.191 1.772 1.678
120 0.100 2.356 2.307 1.865 1.767
130 0.110 2.591 2.537 2.051 1.943
140 0.120 2.827 2.768 2.238 2.120
150 0.125 2.944 2.883 2.331 2.208
160 0.130 3.062 2.998 2.424 2.297
175 0.160 3.768 3.690 2.983 2.826
200 0.180 4.239 4.151 3.356 3.179
250 0.220 5.181 5.073 4.102 3.886
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SD 75/300

213.6

28 49 57 49 30

4.8
74.8

66
4
300

75/300 roof

Section Properties per Metre Width

NA Height Ultimate Moment
Normal Thickness Self Weight
Sagging Inertia Steel Area Capacity (kNm/m)
(mm)
(kg/m2) (kN/m2) (mm) (cm4/m) (mm2/m) Sagging Hogging
0.75 10.46 0.105 47.35 108.29 1330 8.00 13.34
0.90 12.55 0.126 46.26 129.93 1596 9.83 15.97
1.00 13.94 0.139 46.01 144.35 1773 10.98 17.71
1.20 16.73 0.167 45.54 173.19 2128 13.31 21.17

Volume and Weight of Concrete on SD 75/300

Weight (kN/m2)
Slab Depth Concrete Volume
Normal Weight Concrete Lightweight Concrete
(mm) (m3/m2)
Wet Dry Wet Dry
125 0.069 1.627 1.593 1.288 1.220
130 0.074 1.745 1.708 1.381 1.308
140 0.084 1.980 1.980 1.568 1.485
150 0.094 2.215 2.215 1.754 1.662
160 0.104 2.451 2.451 1.940 1.838
175 0.119 2.804 2.804 2.220 2.103
200 0.144 3.393 3.393 2.686 2.545
250 0.194 4.570 4.570 3.618 3.427
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SD 100/825

60 20 135 140

8
30
10
100

5 35
8
17

275 40

825

Section Properties per Metre Width

NA Height Ultimate Moment
Normal Thickness Self Weight
Sagging Inertia Steel Area Capacity (kNm/m)
(mm)
(kg/m2) (kN/m2) (mm) (cm4/m) (mm2/m) Sagging Hogging
0.75 8.90 0.089 42.90 148.8 1058 12.14 8.79
0.88 10.50 0.105 42.10 176.0 1252 14.63 10.55
1.00 11.90 0.119 41.50 201.2 1431 16.97 12.05
1.13 13.40 0.134 41.30 228.4 1625 19.36 13.63
1.25 14.90 0.149 41.00 253.6 1804 21.65 15.03

Volume and Weight of Concrete on SD 100/825

Weight (kN/m2)
Slab Depth Concrete Volume
Normal Weight Concrete Lightweight Concrete
(mm) (m3/m2)
Wet Dry Wet Dry
160 0.093 2.189 2.144 1.733 1.642
170 0.103 2.425 2.374 1.920 1.819
180 0.113 2.660 2.605 2.106 1.995
190 0.123 2.896 2.835 2.292 2.172
195 0.128 3.013 2.951 2.386 2.260
200 0.133 3.131 3.066 2.479 2.348
210 0.143 3.366 3.296 2.665 2.525
220 0.153 3.602 3.527 2.851 2.701
230 0.163 3.837 3.757 3.038 2.878
250 0.183 4.308 4.218 3.411 3.231
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Construction Details
Multideck 50-V3
Side Detail

Restraint strap
Shear stud Concrete slab

Slab edge trim

Trim depth varies

to suit slab

50 min

Multideck 50-V3
composite metal deck

Side Detail
Composite Beam Design
Min edge distance 6d to CL stud from
edge of slab (BS 5950 : PT 3 Section 3:1)
Concrete slab

Slab edge trim

Trim depth
varies to suit slab
Multideck 50-V3 Restraint strap
composite metal deck Shear stud
40 min

50 min
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Side Detail with Cantilever

Slab edge trim

Trim depth varies Shear stud

to suit slab
Concrete slab

Restraint
strap

Maximum
cantilever
50 min

40 min

Multideck 50-V3
composite metal deck

Maximum Edge Trim Cantilevers (mm)

Edge Trim Gauge (mm)

Slab Depth (mm) 1.2 2.0
120 126 187
130 123 183
140 121 180
150 119 177
160 117 174
175 115 170
200 – 165
250 – 156
These values are for guidance only.
Notes:
1. Deflection is limited to 3.0mm (approx) under wet weight of concrete only.
2. The table can be used for normal and lightweight concrete.
3. An allowance of 1.5kN/m2 is made for construction imposed load in the
bending capacity analysis.
4. Edge trim acts as permanent formwork only. Any necessary cantilever
reinforcement should be designed to BS 8110 requirements.
5. We recommend that slabs of 200mm and over use 2.0mm edge trim.
6. Assumes that edge restraint straps are fixed as least every 600mm.
Omagh College, Tyrone, Ireland.
Photo Courtesy of Composite Design Ireland Ltd.
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Construction Details
Multideck 50-V3
End Detail
Concrete slab Multideck 50-V3
Shear stud composite metal deck
Slab edge trim

Restraint strap

Trim depth
varies to
suit slab

Maximum
cantilever
End closure tape or foam to
50 min prevent excessive grout loss

50 min

End Detail with Cantilever

Slab edge trim Shear stud

Concrete slab
Restraint strap

Trim depth
varies to
suit slab

Multideck 50-V3
composite metal deck

Notes:
1. All dimensions are nominal and to be used as a guide for setting out details
2. Construction stage deck cantilevers should be limited to the lesser of
(a) 1/4 x adjacent span, or (b) 600mm.
3. Decking acts as permanent formwork only for cantilever slabs:
any necessary cantilever reinforcement should be designed to
BS 8110 requirements by the Engineer.
 Multideck and Structural Decks Structural Steel Products 23

Intermediate Beam Detail

Concrete slab

Slab Shear stud

depth
varies

Multideck 50-V3
composite metal deck

40 min

40 min
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Multideck 50-V3
Intermediate Beam – Change in Direction of Lay

Concrete slab
Slab depth varies

Shear stud

End closure tape or foam to prevent

excessive grout loss

Multideck 50-V3 composite

metal deck
 Multideck and Structural Decks Structural Steel Products 25

Intermediate Beam – Change in Direction of Lay with Ledger Angle

Concrete slab

Slab depth varies

Multideck 50-V3
composite metal deck

Ledger angle projection

(see diagram below)
End closure tape or foam to
prevent excessive grout loss
50mm min bearing

Multideck Supported on Ledger Angles

Where Multideck is supported on ledger angles check deck
length (L) required to fit and provide minimum bearing of
50mm at a each end as follows.
L (Max.) = S – (F/2 + T/2 + 20mm)
L (Min.) = C + (50 x 2)

beam c/c S (mm)

deck length L
(mm)
flange width
F (mm)

final position of deck

web
50mm clear between shelf angles C (mm) 50mm T (mm)
min. bearing min. bearing
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Multideck 60-V3 and 80-V3
Side Detail
Composite Beam Design
Min edge distance 6d to CL stud
from edge of slab (BS 5950 :
PT 3 Section 3:1)
Concrete slab
Shear stud Restraint strap

Slab edge trim

Trim depth varies

to suit slab

50 min

40 min
Multideck 60-V2 / 80-V2
composite metal deck

Maximum Edge Trim Cantilevers (mm)

Edge Trim Gauge (mm)

Slab Depth (mm) 1.2 2.0
120 126 187
130 123 183
140 121 180
150 119 177
160 117 174
175 115 170
200 – 165
250 – 156
These values are for guidance only.
Notes:
1. Deflection is limited to 3.0mm (approx) under wet weight of concrete only.
2. The table can be used for normal and lightweight concrete.
3. An allowance of 1.5kN/m2 is made for construction imposed load in the
bending capacity analysis.
4. Edge trim acts as permanent formwork only. Any necessary cantilever
reinforcement should be designed to BS 8110 requirements.
5. We recommend that slabs of 200mm and over use 2.0mm edge trim.
6. Assumes that edge restraint straps are fixed as least every 600mm.
Two Towers, Arnhem, Netherlands.
Photo Courtesy of MSW (UK) Ltd.
 Multideck and Structural Decks Structural Steel Products 27

Side Detail using Closure Trim

Slab edge trim

Shear stud Concrete slab

Restraint
strap

Trim depth
varies to
suit slab

Maximum
cantilever

50 min Multideck side

closure profile ‘A’
Multideck 60-V2 / 80-V2
40 min composite metal deck
100 max

Side Detail – Multideck Cut to Width

Concrete slab

Shear stud
Slab edge trim

Multideck 60-V2 / 80-V2

Restraint strap
composite metal deck

Trim depth
varies to
suit slab

Maximum
cantilever

50 min
100 max Multideck side
40 min closure profile ‘A’
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Multideck 60-V3 and 80-V3
End Detail using End Closure

Shear stud Concrete slab

Slab edge trim

Restraint strap

Trim depth varies

to suit slab

Maximum
cantilever

50 min
End closure piece to prevent Multideck 60-V2 / 80-V2
excessive grout loss composite metal deck

End Detail Multideck Cantilever

Slab edge trim Shear stud Concrete slab

Restraint strap

Trim depth varies

to suit slab

50 min

Maximum cantilever
(see note 1) Multideck 60-V2 / 80-V2
composite metal deck

Note:
1. Construction stage deck cantilevers should be limited to the lesser
of (a) 1/4 x adjacent span, or (b) 600mm.
2. Decking acts as permanent formwork only for cantilever slabs:
any necessary cantilever reinforcement should be designed to
BS 8110 requirements by the Engineer.
 Multideck and Structural Decks Structural Steel Products 29

Intermediate Beam using Closure Trim

Concrete slab
Shear stud

Slab depth
varies

100 max

Multideck 60-V2 / 80-V2

40 min composite metal deck

Intermediate Beam – Change in Direction of Lay

Slab depth varies Concrete slab

Shear stud

End closure piece to prevent

excessive grout loss

Multideck 60-V2 / 80-V2

composite metal deck
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Construction Details
Multideck 60-V3 and 80-V3
Intermediate Beam – Change in Direction of Lay with Ledger Angle

Concrete slab Slab depth varies

Multideck 60-V2 / 80-V2

composite metal deck

End closure piece to prevent 50mm min Ledger angle projection

excessive grout loss bearing (see diagram below)

Multideck Supported on Ledger Angles

Where Multideck is supported on ledger angles check deck
length (L) required to fit and provide minimum bearing of
50mm at a each end as follows.
L (Max.) = S – (F/2 + T/2 + 20mm)
L (Min.) = C + (50 x 2)

beam c/c S (mm)

deck length L
(mm)
flange width
F (mm)

final position of deck

web
50mm clear between shelf angles C (mm) 50mm T (mm)
min. bearing min. bearing
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Construction Details
Multideck (all profiles)
Minimum Bearing Surface
End Bearing on Brick or Blockwork Walls Continuous Bearing on Brick or Blockwork Walls

70
min 100
min

End Bearing on Steel or Concrete Continuous Bearing on Steel or Concrete

75
50
min
min
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Construction Details
Multideck 146
Side Detail
Composite Beam Design
Min. edge distance 6d to CL stud
from edge of slab (BS 5950 :
PT 3 Section 3:1)

Restraint strap Concrete slab

Slab edge trim

Shear stud

Trim depth varies

to suit slab

50 min

40 min

Multideck 146 composite metal deck

Maximum Edge Trim Cantilevers (mm)

Edge Trim Gauge (mm)

Slab Depth (mm) 1.2 2.0 2.7
215 110 163 205
225 109 161 202
235 107 159 200
245 106 158 198
255 105 156 196
265 104 155 194
275 103 153 193
285 102 152 191
These values are for guidance only.
Notes:
1. Deflection is limited to 3.0mm (approx) under wet weight of concrete only.
2. The table can be used for normal and lightweight concrete.
3. An allowance of 1.5kN/m2 is made for construction imposed load in the
bending capacity analysis.
4. Edge trim acts as permanent formwork only. Any necessary cantilever
reinforcement should be designed to BS 8110 requirements.
5. Assumes that edge restraint straps are fixed as least every 600mm.
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Multideck 146
Side Detail using Closure Trim

Restraint strap Concrete slab

Slab edge trim Shear stud

Trim depth varies

to suit slab

Maximum
cantilever
50 min

40 min Multideck side closure Multideck 146 composite metal deck

100 max

Side Detail – Multideck Cut to Width

Restraint strap Concrete slab

Slab edge trim Shear stud

Trim depth varies

to suit slab

Maximum
cantilever

50 min

40 min Multideck side closure Multideck 146 composite metal deck

100 max
 Multideck and Structural Decks Structural Steel Products 35

End Detail using End Closure

Shear stud Concrete slab

Slab edge trim

Restraint strap

Trim depth varies

to suit slab

Maximum
cantilever
50 min

End closure piece to prevent Multideck 146

excessive grout loss composite metal deck

End Detail Multideck Cantilever

Shear stud Concrete slab

Slab edge trim

Restraint strap

Trim depth varies

to suit slab

50 min

Maximum cantilever
(see note 1) Multideck 146 composite metal deck

Note:
1. Construction stage deck cantilevers should be limited to the lesser
of (a) 1/4 x adjacent span, or (b) 600mm.
2. Decking acts as permanent formwork only for cantilever slabs:
any necessary cantilever reinforcement should be designed to
BS 8110 requirements by the Engineer.
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Sitework
Transport and Site Access
Delivery vehicles are up to 16m long with a maximum gross
weight of 30 tonnes and a turning circle of 25m. They require an
access road at least 4m wide and 12m of good hard standing
to allow for crane-operated unloading. Standard loads will not
exceed 25 tonnes.
Unloading
Unloading of vehicles on-site is the responsibility of others.
Safe Off Loading Systems Available
Trailers with an integral fall arrest system are available on
request. Please liase with your Customer Service contact when
discussing deliveries. Trailers equipped with Moffett mounted
truck mountable fork lift trucks are also available.
Fork Lift Trucks
Sheets of Multideck up to 7m long can be off loaded by fork
lift trucks. Sheets longer than 7m should be lifted by crane.
Multideck should be placed directly onto the supporting
steelwork. If this is impractical, it should be stored as
recommended under ‘Storage’.
Storage
Multideck should be stored under cover or beneath waterproof
tarpaulins, off the ground on suitable timber framing with good
air circulation around the sheet. The sheets should slope to drain
away any rain water which may enter the storage area.
When exposed to moisture, galvanised deck will develop a
coating of zinc oxide. If left, this may reduce the degree of
protection, so it is important to inspect regularly for moisture,
and take immediate remedial action.
Handling
When deck has to be lifted onto the building framework,
care must be taken to avoid damage by using suitable lifting
equipment. Use of unprotected chains will cause damage and
are not recommended. Sheet corners must be protected as
these are particularly vulnerable to damage.
Never walk on deck in the stack or before it is securely fixed in
position (see also ‘Safety’).
Multideck sheets must not be dragged from the stack.
Remove by lifting off one at a time.
Full personnel safety equipment must be used at all times.
Safety
Important
We recommend that all Multideck profiles are installed with
the appropriate safety considerations. Following full risk
assessment. Safety nets are a recognised solution for
most cases.
Handling Hazards
Multideck may have a residual protective coating when
delivered and should be handled with care.
See BSC HS Data Sheet 18.
Eye Hazards
Care should be taken when breaking the strapping around
bundles. Eye protectors conforming to the latest British
Standard should always be worn.
Protective Clothing
To prevent laceration of skin, contamination by oil and risks to
eyes and hands, protective overalls, gloves and eye protection
should be worn at all times.
 Multideck and Structural Decks Structural Steel Products 37

Direction of Lay
Position pack at indicated position. Orientate the pack so that
the direction of lay strip faces the direction indicated on the
deck layout drawing.

Pack ID Completed deck layout from layout drawing opposite

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Example of Typical Layout Drawing (normally provided by deck fixer)

Plan Key
52975C

No. of Studs Direction Position of pack

along beam of lay on steelwork
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Primary fixing of the Multideck
Prior to laying the Multideck the supports should be inspected
to ensure that they are sound and suitable for the purpose.
Engineers and contractors are advised to consult the SCI P300,
MCRMA Technical Paper 13 ‘Composite Slabs and beams using
steel decking: Best practice for design and construction’. And
the BCSA code of practice for ‘Metal Decking and Stud Welding’.
Multideck sheets must be laid and securely fixed to the support
structure using primary fixings through the trough of the
Mutlideck to avoid dislodgment or damage prior to and during
the pour of the concrete.
There are a number of fixing types that may be employed to
secure the Multideck to the supporting structure, but, in general
shot-fired fixings are both fast and economical.
Where the Multideck will subsequently be through deck stud
welded a fixing size and specification can be chosen to support
the temporary load case only. Typical fixings would be Spit SDK9,
Hilti X-U 15 or similar. The suitability for use on a project for any
fixing type must be checked with the fixing supplier.
If through deck stud welding is not being used the fixings should
be sized by the engineer to suit the support beam restraint
requirements both in the temporary and permanent load cases.
The fixing manufactures should be consulted for guidance on
the suitability and application of the fixing types.
Typical fixings to consider are Hilti X-ENP-19, Spit SBR14, Spit
HSBR14 or similar. The restraint requirements for steel beams
can be obtained from the structural design standard used –
for example BS5950 Part 3 section 3.1: Appendix A.2.3
Where Multideck is supported on concrete beams or masonry,
shot fired fixings may still be employed or use Spit Tapcon
concrete screws or the Hilti HUS (Hilti Universal Screw).
See manufactures literature for guidance. For fixing to other
materials and for further information contact the fixing
manufacturer.

(A) Fixings on both

sides of butt joint

Multideck 50-V3 (A) = 500mm Max

A Multideck 60-V2 (A) = 323mm
A Multideck 80-V2 (A) = 300mm
A Multideck 146 (A) = 530mm Max.
A

(B) Intermediate
fixings at lap only

Butt joint
on beam

A
(A) Fixings
A
A

Intermediate
beam

Edge beam
 Multideck and Structural Decks Structural Steel Products 41

Minimum Fixing Numbers for Multideck Side Lap Fixings

More fixings may be required if they are solely providing the Self drill self tapping screws are generally used in the side lap
restraint to the support beam joints to control grout loss.
MD50-V3 MD50-V3
Every sheet must have two fixings at the panel ends, and Side lap fixings are not normally required
two fixings at any internal supports. Fixings must be placed
MD60 V3 and MD80-V3
one in a trough.
Fixings at mid span are required. For spans above 3.0m
MD60 V3 and MD80-V3 additional fixings at 1.5m maximum spacing are required.
Every sheet must have one fixing in each trough at the
MD146
Multideck ends, and one fixing in the lap trough at any
Fixings at max spacing of 1.5m long the side lap.
internal supports of that Multideck sheet.
MD146
Every sheet must have one fixing in each trough at the panel
ends, and one fixing in the lap trough at any internal supports.
MD146 is normally used single span.
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Multideck 50 / 60 / 80 – Shear Studs
Shear Studs
Where the supporting beam is engineered to be composite
with the slab, shear connection is required between the steel
beam and the concrete. This shear connection takes the form of
headed studs which can be through deck stud welded to the top
flange of the beam on site. Or if the deck is used in single span
lengths the studs can be welded directly to the top of the beam
in the fabrication shop.
Use of the deck single span has serious cost issues for the slab
so the use of double span deck lengths is the norm.
Shear Stud Sizes and Lengths
Shear studs for through deck welding are 19mm diameter
headed studs of varying lengths. The material is low carbon
steel with a minimum yield strength of 350N/mm2 and a
minimum ultimate tensile strength of 450N/mm2.
The length of shear studs is given as the length after welding
LAW and for Multideck the shear stud should extend not less
than 35mm over the shoulder of the deck i.e.
Multideck 50-V3 use standard stud length of 95mm LAW
Multideck 60-V2 use standard stud length of 95mm LAW
Multideck 80-V2 use standard stud length of 120mm LAW
Concrete Cover to Studs
The concrete cover over the stud should not be less than 15mm.
If the concrete is required to protect the connector against
corrosion it should not be less than 20mm
Stud Strengths
Where shear studs are used to provide composite beam action
the stud strength in the concrete can be calculated to BS5950
part 3 Section 3.1 using the Multideck geometry
Where the concrete is reinforced with Dramix Steel fibres the
shear stud strengths calculated from BS5950 part 3 section
3.1 may be used as they are conservative or use the design
guide supplied by Bekaert.
For the MD146 deck the stud strength values see page 108 or
contact Structural Products Technical Department.
Stud Welding Equipment
Welding equipment should be from a reputable manufacturer
with a minimum of 200KVA for a diesel generator or mains
power at 415V 3 phase fused at 100A per phase. Adequate earth
connection is required if through deck welds are to be made.

Steel Beam Support

The flange thickness of the underlying support beam should
not be less than 0.4 x the stud diameter or 7.6mm for the
19 diameter stud. The top flange of the steel beam must be
unpainted if studs are to be successfully through deck welded
The flange of the supporting beam must be of sufficient width
where shear studs are provided in pairs – see the diagram on
page 107 for dimensions.
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Stud Layout Geometry
The following data is intended to be used only as a guide.
Final design criteria are the responsibility of the design agency
and / or a qualified design engineer.
1) The spacing of the studs should not be less than
– 95mm in the direction of the shear force or
diagonal dimension
– 76mm transverse to the direction of the shear force and
when studs are in line
– 57mm transverse to the direction of the shear force
when studs are in a diagonal pattern
2) The longitudinal spacing of the studs should not exceed the
lesser of 600mm or 4 x the slab depth.
3) The distance between the edge of a stud and the edge of the
steel beam flange should not be less than 20mm.
4) Where studs are required along a beam and the deck is
transverse to the beam – the studs must be spaced to suit
the location of the deck troughs.
5) Where there is a Multideck joint over the supporting beam
and one stud per trough. The studs should be through deck
welded in alternate troughs on each deck. So that each deck
end in anchored by studs in alternate troughs.
Stud Positioning – Multideck 50-V3
One shear
stud per trough
20mm
min
Structural Steel Products 43
Pre Welded Studs
Shear studs can be welded directly to the top flange in the
fabrication shop but this requires that the Multideck is used
in single span lengths.
With pre welded studs all of the beam can be protected
against corrosion. However, use of the deck single span has
serious cost issues for the slab so the use of double span deck
lengths is the norm.
The position of the shear studs along the beam should be laid
out to line through with the troughs in the deck transverse to
the beam span.
Stud layouts and beam flange size should be considered
carefully to ensure there is a minimum bearing of 50mm for the
deck and that the practicalities of placing packs of deck safely
and laying out the deck are taken account of.
Other Forms of Shear Connector
Different shear connectors can be used to make the shear joint
between the steel beam and the concrete.
Mechanical brackets using shot fired pins to anchor to the steel
beam are available but generally have a much lower shear
capacity than that of through deck welded studs.
Stud Positioning – Multideck 60-V2 / 80-V2
Pairs of shear
studs per trough
in staggered pattern
<l 76mm
<l 57mm
20mm min
<l 9
5m
m
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Multideck 146 – Shear Studs
Through Deck Stud Welding Prefixed to Beams
Multideck 146 is available in gauges 1.2 and 1.5mm and Multideck 146 has been optimised for single span performance
all gauges can be through deck stud welded to suitable so is ideal for use with beams that have the shear studs placed
supporting beams. in the fabrication shop, avoiding or vastly reducing the need
to weld on-site.
Shear studs are 19mm diameter headed shear studs of low
carbon steel, with a minimum yield point of 350N/mm2 and an While the Multideck 146 is generally used with 19mm
ultimate tensile strength of 450N/mm2. diameter studs, it can equally be used with other types
of shear attachment.
For the Multideck 146 the length of shear stud is 200mm or
195mm LAW and 19mm diameter. Stud layout should be placed carefully to ensure there is a
minimum bearing of 50mm and that the practicalities of
The stud capacity for 195mm LAW 19mm diameter studs used
placing packs of deck and laying out the deck are taken
with Multideck 146 and 25/30* concrete is:
account of.
One stud Prd = 28.2 kN each stud
Two studs Prd = 19.6 kN each stud
Pair of studs must be at least 76mm apart in the transverse Stud Positioning – Multideck 146
direction hence, the smallest flange width for two studs
is 135mm.
Multideck 146 with studs placed in every trough provides
minimum spacing of 265mm.
Where single studs per trough are used and the deck is single
span, the stud placement should be staggered in alternate
troughs on each deck.
*For other concrete strengths contact Kingspan Structural Technical Department.

Single Stud per Trough at Butt Joint Pairs of Shear Studs per Trough

20mm 20mm
135mm
min min
min
<l 76mm
Flange
Width
20mm
min

Note: Centre line of studs must be a Minimum of 33mm from end of deck.

Alternate Detail – Pairs of Shear Studs per Trough staggered

pattern at overlap <l 76mm

20mm
min
<l 57mm
<l
95
m
m
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Formation of Holes in Multideck Floor Slabs
The following empirical rules are based on recommendations as given in the Concrete Society report on standard details and the
Steel Construction Institute publication ‘Good Practice in Composite Floor Construction’.
Structural Limitatio­ns
Where the slab is supporting uniformly distributed loads the
following rules may be applied. If concentrated or line loads
exist adjacent to holes a special analysis may be required.
Holes should be formed after the slab is cast, shutters being
used to make a void in the concrete.
1. No hole should be closer than its width to an
unsupported edge.
2. The maximum width of hole measured transversely to the
span of the slab should not be greater than 700mm without
additional trimming support beams.
3. In any 4m width of slab measured transversely to the span
of the slab, not more than 1/4 of the slab width should be
removed by all holes in the span under consideration.
For slabs less than 4m wide the permissible width of
holes should be reduced proportionately.
4. The length of hole measured parallel to the slab span should
not be greater than 1/4 of the span without provision of
trimming support beams.
5. When the distance between holes is less than 1 1/2 times the
width of the largest opening, the group of holes should be
considered as a single hole with an effective length of width
taken as the perimeter of the group.
The following information is for guidance only. The design
and detailing of additional trimming reinforcement around
voids is the responsibility of the engineer.
Timber shutter
Dense polystyrene blocks
Structural Steel Products 45
Construction Details
1. Holes not trimmed by supporting beams should be boxed
out with the formwork prior to concreting and the hole in the
deck should not be cut until the concrete has achieved at
least 75% of its design strength.
2. Holes up to 300mm square will not require additional
reinforcement or trimming beams.
3. Holes over 300mm square up to 500mm square will require
the following additional reinforcement if trimming support
beams are not provided.
a. One T 20 bar in each trough either side of the hole (or
multiple smaller bars giving equivalent area).
b. One T 20 bar across each end of the hole on the deck
transverse to the slab span (or multiple smaller bars giving
equivalent area).
c. Two additional high yield bars of the same diameter as the
mesh parallel to each edge of the hole at mesh level.
All reinforcing bars should extend an anchorage length
beyond the edges of the hole.
4. Holes over 500mm square up to 700mm square will require
the following additional reinforcement trimming if support
beams are not provided.
a. One T 25 bar in each trough either side of the hole (or
multiple smaller bars giving the equivalent area).
b. One T 25 bar across each end of the hole on the deck
transverse to the span (or multiple smaller bars giving
equivalent area).
c. Where the slab thickness is less than 200mm, provide one
T 25 bar diagonally across each corner of the opening
between the bottom transverse bars and the mesh
(or multiple smaller bars giving equivalent area).
d. Where the slab thickness is greater than or equal to 200mm
provide one T 25 bar diagonally across each corner of the
opening both immediately above the bottom transverse bars
and also under the top mesh (or multiple smaller bars giving
equivalent area).
e. Three additional high yield bars of the same diameter as the
mesh across each edge of the hole at mesh level.
5. Holes over 700mm square will require trimming support
beams around the opening.
46 Structural Steel Products Multideck and Structural Decks
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Multideck 50 / 60 / 80 – Temporary Supports
Do I Need to Prop?
Decking is usually designed and sized to be self supporting
during the construction stage where the deck alone supports
the weight of the wet concrete and construction loads.
Temporary props are only required where the actual deck
support centres exceed the construction stage performance
of the deck as shown in the tables on page 111.
There may be small areas of floor in a building where
propping is required even though the rest of the floor remains
unpropped – typically these areas that require props include:-
– Decking bays where infill is required after the removal of the
tower crane. Often the deck will be in single span lengths.
– Lobby areas around lift shafts where the deck may have
to be laid single span to fit in with the layout.
If longer spans and / or thicker slab than those shown in the
tables on page 113 are required the Multideck 146 should be
propped at mid span. Alternatively use the Multideck software
to confirm the requirements.
Other Requirements for Props
Props may also be required to support side and end trims where
the outstand is greater than the limits shown in this literature.
Where the end of the deck abuts in-situ concrete and there is no
permanent support for the end of the deck. Or where the deck
cantilevers beyond the support for a distance exceeding the
deck capacity shown in this literature.
Layout and Location of Props
The deck layout drawing should show the location and extent
of props to the deck. If there is any doubt on the requirement
for props consult the span tables on page 111 or use the
Multideck software.
Normally props are positioned at mid span (one line of props)
or third points (two lines of props) within the span.
Props normally consist of lengths of timber bearer and / or
steel runners placed directly below the deck and supported on
adjustable steel tubes (Acrows). The width of the timber and or
steel plates should provide sufficient bearing area – as a guide
that would be between 75 and 100mm. The decking sheets
must never be cut at the location of the temporary support nor
should the deck be fixed to the temporary support.
The bearer must be continuous and extend for the width of the
bay. Discrete props and packs should not be used. The bearer
should be supported by Acrows at approx 1.0m c/c spaced
equally along the line of the prop and be suitably braced.
All props must be adequately founded to support the loads
that will be applied.
Where props are being used to facilitate large spans it may be
necessary to have the props in place before laying the deck to
facilitate a safe working environment.
A typical temporary support is shown in the detail below.
Props in this arrangement are generally placed at 1.0m c/c
according to the designers requirements.
The design and provision of props is the responsibility of others.
Note:
We recommend that temporary supports
are braced in both directions for safety.
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Sitework
Multideck 146 – Temporary Supports
Do I Need to Prop?
Multideck 146 is designed as single span with a capacity of 6.0m
plus and as such does not normally require temporary supports
during the construction stage.
There may be cases where longer spans are required and
the deck can be propped during the construction stage.
Load tables are shown for the Multideck 146 1.5mm gauge
propped construction.
The requirement for temporary support must be clearly shown
and identified on the drawings of the deck layout. Provision of
props to deck, that was not intended to be propped, should
be checked with the engineer as the composite stage capacity
can be reduced.
If temporary supports are required, they should be provided at
mid span of the Multideck 146 so that the span either side of
the prop is equal. The decking sheets must never be cut at the
location of temporary support and the deck should not be fixed
to the temporary support.
Temporary supports should continuously support the underside
of the deck and are normally lengths of timber or steel beams
supported by adjustable steel tubes (‘Acrows’). The width of
the temporary support on which the deck sits should not be
less than 100mm and should extend for the full width of the
bay of deck and be suitably braced. Discrete props and packs
should not be used.
It may be necessary to put the temporary supports in place
prior to laying of the deck.
The support of the prop at the base must always be considered
for strength and stability, taking account of the weight of wet
concrete and construction loads.
The design and provision of props is the responsibility of others.
A typical temporary support is shown in detail below.

Note:
We recommend that temporary supports
are braced in both directions for safety.
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Design Software
Kingspan Toolkit software has become the leading cold rolled steel purlins, rails, channels
and composite deck design software in the industry. It is now used by over 1500 practices in
the UK and includes the design of cold rolled steel products, CAD details and much more.
Toolkit 8
It provides design solutions to both British Standards (BS) and
Eurocodes (EC) for Multibeam and Multichannel purlins and
rails, in the same software package.
Note: users should regularly clear there browser cache to ensure they are using the
latest software version. Contact your IT team for assistance. Details of software
updates are shown on the software login page of our web site.
Toolkit 8 includes:
– Interactive mapping including a ‘site look up’ facility for
automated snow and wind loading calculations.
– Wind loading to BS EN 1991-1-4 with UK national annexes
or BS6399-2.
– Calculation of wind loads on buildings and structures.
– Design wind speeds and dynamic pressures automation.
– Automatic determination of ground roughness, altitude and
topography factors.
– Automatic site exposure calculation to give optimum results.
– Site parameters override to enable use in other global
locations.
– Snow loading to BS EN 1991-1-3 with UK national annexes
or BS6399-3.
– Enhanced analysis of snow and service loading.
– Full set of load combination and partial load factors
to BS and EC.
Toolkit 7
This design software is still available and can be downloaded
to your PC.
Please note: new Toolkit users must also download a Toolkit 7
patch and the Multideck stand alone software.
Toolkit 7 includes the design software for:
– Multideck composite floor systems (see above regarding
updated version).
– Multichannel rails, Mezzanine floor joists, single and
compound stanchions, and posts.
– Multibeam purlins and side rails to British Standards including
BreVe wind analysis.
– Detailing wizard for ordering and reviewing Multibeam and
Multichannel sections and components.
– The content of Tekla detailing transfer.
On installing Toolkit 7, the system will prompt for a pass key for
BreVe which is obtainable from Kingspan Structural Products.
No key will be required if installing the Toolkit 7 patch.
Multideck
We have issued an update to the Multideck design software,
which now includes the new, upgraded Multideck 50-V3 floor
decking system (with gauges from 0.85mm to 1.2mm).
Existing Toolkit 7 users - please install the new, stand-alone
Multideck software to override your existing version.
New users - please install both the Multideck and Toolkit 7
design software packages.
Kingspan Structural Products now offers a bespoke design
service for Multideck composite steel decking systems, providing
Eurocode designs to suit projects in the Republic of Ireland and
the UK. To utilise this service please visit
www.kingspanpanels.co.uk/structural/software/eurocode.
Composite Beam Design Software
Kingspan Structural Products’ latest design software provides
a simple online tool for the design of composite steel beams
using it’s Multideck 50, Multideck 60 and Multideck 80
composite steel decking systems to meet the requirements of
either BS EN 1994-1: 2004 (Eurocode 4) or BS 5950 Part 3 1990 +
A1: 2010, using just one stud per trough in many design cases.
The new software offers design solutions for secondary beams
supporting uniformly distributed loads and primary beams
supporting point laods at both mid and third points of the span.
During the construction stage the secondary beam compression
flange is assumed to be fully restrained by the Multideck system,
whilst the primary beam compression flange is assumed to be
restrained at the relevant load application points.
Kingspan Structural Products – CPD
Kingspan Structural Products has developed a CPD Seminar
which reviews the history of structural materials used in
construction with particular focus on the evolution of steel.
The CPD discusses the different components used in steel
structure and explores issues which may need to be considered
when specifying structural materials. These include designing
to Eurocodes or British Standards and the consideration of
sustainability and Health & Safety. It also provides a comparison
of cold rolled structural materials available in the current
market, paying particular attention to different types of purlins.
For further information or to arrange a CPD please contact us
on 01944 712000 or email MarketingStructural@kingspan.com
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Accessories

Slab Edge Trim Shear Stud

1.2mm, 2mm and 2.7mm galv steel in 3m lengths for cutting
on site. Supplied by Kingspan Structural Products.
30
Kingspan recommend the use of Nelson studs.
These are normally supplied by the fixing contractor.
All shear studs should be low carbon steel with a minimum
yield strength of 350 N/mm2 and an ultimate tensile strength

of 450 N/mm2 minimum.

To suit 19mm
45˚
slab
thickness MD60-V2 – 95mm LAW
MD80-V2 – 120mm LAW
MD50-V3 – 95mm LAW
MD146 – 195mm LAW

Variable

Edge Trim Restraint Strap

0.9mm galvanised steel 40mm wide in 3m lengths for cutting
on site. Supplied by Kingspan Structural Products.

Closures
End closure
Pressed steel supplied by Kingspan Structural Products.
Length 215mm
A

Dimension A
87mm (for MD60-V2)
67mm (for MD80-V2)
100mm (for MD146)
B

Dimension B
67mm (for MD60-V2)
87mm (for MD80-V2)
158mm (for MD146)

Side closure Profile (A)

1.2mm galvanised steel in 3m lengths. Supplied by Kingspan
Structural Products.

MD50-V3, MD60-V2, MD80-V2

135˚
90˚

180mm 20mm

MD146
30mm

180mm 40mm 20mm

Photo Courtesy of MSW (UK) Ltd.
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Accessories
Multideck 50-V3
Suspension Systems

A suspension system is available for Multideck 50-V3 profiles.

The Type VN10 is a heavy duty suspension method for pipework,
ducting, etc.

Type VN10
Material: Mild steel, zinc plated
Rod min. 4.6: M10
SWL (FOS 4:1): 2.1 kN (tensile / 1 rod)

For availability and installation please contact:

Lindapter, Bradford, West Yorkshire.
Tel: 01274 521 444
Fax: 01274 521 130
General enquiries: enquiries@lindapter.com
Technical support: support@lindapter.com
Web: www.lindapter.com
For Multiwedge 2 capacities and installation details see opposite.
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Accessories
Multideck 60-V3 / 80-V3
Suspension Systems

Type Multiwedge 2
Material: Bracket: pre-galvanised strip
Wedge: malleable iron, bright zinc plated
Rod min. 4.6: M6, M8, M10
SWL (FOS 3:1): 1.47 kN (tensile / 1 rod)

Grip

Grip

Multiwedge 2 Installation
1) Pre-assemble the bracket
and wedge (flat surface
facing up) onto the
threaded rod and insert
one side of the bracket into
the re-entrant channel of
the decking.
2) Click the other leg of the 3) Push and turn the wedge 4) Tighten the hexagon nut
bracket into position inside clockwise until it locks into beneath the assembly.
the decking and slide the the channel walls.
assembly to the desired
position along the length
of the re-entrant channel.
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Accessories– Multideck 60-V3 / 80-V3

Uni-Wedge Universal Clamp
– One fixing suits seven most popular decking profiles
– Allows for manufacturing tolerances in the deck profile
– Single piece construction
– Separate fixing screw to ease final adjustment
– M06, M08 and M10 threaded fixing holes
– Requires no site power or skilled labour
– Tested at the British Board of Agrément
– Material: SG (Ductile) Iron to BS EN 1563
Grade EN-GJS-450-10.
– Finish: Zinc Plated to BS EN 12329:2000
Grade Fe//Zn5//A (Clear).
Uni-Wedge provides a solution to fix building services
equipment without penetrating the decking membrane and
simply requires a standard hexagon key and spanner with no
requirement for power, special tools or highly skilled labour.
Uni-Wedge has a unique body style that allows it to fix to
seven decking profiles, making it easy to use and specify. The
specific type of decking is not always easy to identify on site
and has caused installers problems when trying to acquire the
correct fixing to use, but Uni-Wedge provides the ideal solution
(see table below).
Uni-Wedge has been designed for the end user to ensure that
whatever the situation the right connection can be made as
quickly as possible. M10
M06 M08
Uni-Wedge has a fixing screw that is assembled in the body
and provides a positive location in the decking re-entrant 31mm 44mm
channel. This screw is assembled as standard in position 1 but
can easily be removed and placed in to position 2 to suit the
other decking profiles, see table below:
12mm

Tensile SWL (kN) Use 4mm Hexagon Key to

Decking Type Screw Position
(3 to 1 Factor of Safety) Tighten Grubscrew
Multideck 60-V2 / 80-V2 1 1.0 8

IMPORTANT!
– Only use one threaded bar per fixing. Uniwedge is manufactured by:
– The decking must not be damaged and have a fully formed Beamclamp
re-entrant channel. Tel: 01384 632 386
Fax: 01384 632 384
– Ensure the cone point grub screw is fully engaged in to the
Email: sales@beamclamp.com
corner of the re-entrant channel.
Web: www.beamclamp.com
– Do not screw the threaded bar any further in than the top
surface of the fixing. For Multiwedge capacities and installation details see page 129.
– Ensure the fixing is a minimum 300mm from any edges of
the decking.
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Uni-Wedge Installation

Position 1

Position 2

1. Select the correct position for the grub
screw to suit the decking profile as
shown above position 1 or 2.
2. Insert Uni-Wedge in to the re-entrant
channel of the deck. Ensure the point
of the grub screw is not exposed at
the top of the hole as this will stop
Uni-Wedge fitting.
3. Tighten the grub screw to secure the
fixing. We recommend a tightening
torque of 8Nm to achieve a
guaranteed SWL.

4. Once the grub screw is secured one of the M06, M08 or M10 threaded holes can be fixed to. This may be threaded bar, eyebolts,
J-bolts or any other threaded items used for suspending building services. We always recommend the threaded item is locked in
to position using a lock nut to the underside of Uni-Wedge.

Uni-Wedge Applications
Strut support for cable tray

Suspended ceiling detail using hook bolts

Typical pipe supports

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09/2019