Deck-Slab Diaphragm Strength

22 ga W2-36 FormLok® Grade 50 Composite Deck

4.5 in. total slab depth, f'c = 5000 psi, 150 pcf NWC
Single Mat of W2.9 x W2.9 - 6 x 6

5/8" Visible Dia. Arc Spot Weld at Chords & Collectors for Shear Transfer

Perpendicular Connection Pattern¹ 3 per rib + 1 every other rib

Parallel Connection Attachment (maximum) 1 row at 3.43 in. o.c.

Minimum Connections to Supporting Members²

Minimum connections to all supports may be any of the following: arc spot welds, fillet welds,
PAF's, screws, Shearflex® anchors, welded studs or other mechanical connections³.

Perpendicular Connection Pattern¹ 1 per rib

Parallel Perimeter Connections for deck spans greater than 5 ft 36 in. o.c.

Governing Deck‑Slab Strength and Stiffness

Available Diaphragm Design Strength Va = (ΦPn)N = 4382 plf

Controlled by Connections to Chords and Collectors

Deck‑Slab Diaphragm Design Shear Stiffness G' = 1246 kip/in

Deck‑Slab Shear Strength

Reinforced Concrete Slab Design Shear Strength Vu = 5792 plf

Chords & Collector Shear Transfer Strength

Chord & Collectors Design Shear Transfer Strength (ΦPn)N = 4382 plf

Notes:
1. For UL Fire rated assemblies, refer to UL Design Number for support & sidelap connection requirements.
2. Minimum connections to supporting members do not contribute to the diaphragm shear strength.
3. Support welds at interlocking sidelaps may be 3/8" x 1 1/4" arc seam welds in lieu of arc spot welds.
4. Sidelap connections between steel deck panels may be VSC2, button punch, screw, 1‑1/2 in. arc seam weld
or 1‑1/2 in. top arc seam weld. The maximum sidelap connection spacing shall not exceed 36 in. o.c.

Deck‑Slab Diaphragm V2.0 in accordance with: Date: 2/21/2024

AISI S100‑16 (2020) w/ S2‑20 & AISI S310‑16 as modified by IAPMO ER‑2018 or ER‑0423
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