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Deflection Test of Wire-Integrated Steel Deck Plates with Various End Details
Hye-Ji Lee1, Keun-Hyeok Yang1, Sanghee Kim1
1Department of Architectural Engineering, Kyonggi University, Suwon 16227, Republic of Korea.
Materials (Basel, Switzerland)
|March 29, 2023
Summary
This study found that lattice feet offer superior deflection performance in steel deck plates compared to traditional vertical bars. This innovation can reduce construction time and costs while meeting deflection standards.
Area of Science:
- Structural Engineering
- Materials Science
Background:
- Conventional steel deck plate installation in Korea uses vertical bars, increasing construction time and costs.
- Alternative end details are needed to optimize deck plate construction efficiency.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the deflection performance of wire-integrated steel deck plates with lattice feet as an alternative to vertical bars.
- To compare the structural performance of deck plates using different end details under cumulative gravity loads.
Main Methods:
- Experimental investigation of nine steel deck plate specimens with varying end details.
- Application of cumulative gravity loads and concrete self-weight to simulate construction conditions.
- Measurement of specimen deflections to assess performance.
Main Results:
- Specimens with lattice feet showed deflection values ranging from 0.8 to 5.0 mm.
- Specimens with conventional vertical bars exhibited deflections between 0.9 and 6.1 mm.
- All tested specimens met the deflection limits specified by relevant standards.
Conclusions:
- Lattice feet demonstrate enhanced deflection performance compared to traditional vertical bars in steel deck plates.
- The use of lattice feet is a viable and effective alternative for steel deck plate end details.
- This finding supports potential reductions in construction time and cost without compromising structural integrity.
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