What Are Embossments?

Composite Deck Profile Terms Diagram

Steel deck with regularly spaced indentations or lugs on the surfaces of the deck profile for obtaining composite action between the metal sheet and the poured concrete.

How Embossments Work:

Embossments increase the frictional bond strength between the steel and the concrete when dealing with longitudinal forces, making the composite deck slab a stronger system.

Why Embossments Matter:

Cold rolled steel sheets with Embossments are widely used for composite floor decking systems are an important part of the floor system. Learn more about our Composite Deck Products.

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