What Is A Composite Steel Deck-Slab?

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Concrete placed over composite floor deck, in which the steel acts as a support structure for the concretes entire life.

How a Composite Steel Deck-Slab Works:

A composite steel deck combines compression strength of concrete and the tinsel strength of steel to reduce amount of materials needed and to improve design efficiency.

Why a Composite Steel Deck-Slab Matters:

In a composite steel deck, the joined materials create a stronger system than the sum of each material.

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