Concrete Advice 13 Cracking in composite/corrugated metal decking floor slabs
Publication Year
2006
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
Discusses the issues of cracks developing in uncovered composite concrete/profiled steel sheet slabs used in floors. Details are given of the measures that can be taken to reduce cracking, such as saw cuts, beam spacings, higher percentage of top reinforcement to control cracks.
Document History
Superseded by CA 13 Cracking in composite concrete/metal decking floor slabs (revised December 2011) (CS, 2011). Supersedes CA 13 Cracking in composite/corrugated metal decking floor slabs (CS, 2003).
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