Composite Floor System: Better Building

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Composite
Floor System
www.hambro.ws
Composite Floor System
Better Building Solutions
Printed in Canada 01/09
09/01/2009
Canam Group Inc., 2009
MEP-HA Cartable-0109
SPC#05260
( 05 21 00 )
MEP-Technical Manual CDN 0408.qxd
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INTRODUCTION
This manual has been developed

in order to assist you
in understanding the Hambro
Composite Floor System,
and for you to have at your fingertips
the information necessary
for the most efficient and economical
use of our Hambro products.
Suggested detailing and
design information throughout
this manual illustrates methods of use.
To achieve maximum economy and
to save valuable time we suggest that you
contact your local Hambro representative.
He/she is qualified and prepared
to assist in the selection of a Hambro
system that is best suited
to your projects requirements.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
DESCRIPTION
PRODUCT
The Hambro Composite Floor System has been used with

different types of construction, i.e. masonry, steel frame
buildings, poured in place or precast concrete as well as
wood construction. Uses range from the single-family
detached house to multistory residential and office
complexes.
The Hambro Composite Floor System consists of a hybrid
concrete/steel T-beam in one direction and an integrated
continuous one-way slab in the other direction, and is
illustrated in figures 1 and 2.
Depending on the span, the loads and the type of form to
support concrete poured in place, the Hambro steel joist
may have a different configuration at the top chord.
Rollbar
SERIES
D500TM
CONFIGURATION
MD2000
MD2000
Double Top Chord (DTC)
LH
Continuous slab over wall or

beam forms an accoustical seal
Poured in place
Concrete slab
Hambro joist
with bearing shoe
Wire mesh draped

over top chord
to form catenary
Reusable plywood
1 220 mm x 2 440 mm
(4 x 8 typ.) forms
Handle
Slots in top chord to

support reusable Rollbar
(Chord cut for clarity)
1 251 mm (4-1 1/4)
Rollbar clips temporary

bottom chord bracing
Rollbar installed and rotated into a
locked position into joists, support
plywood forms
Cold rolled top chord

portion embedded
39 mm (1 1/2) in slab for composite action
NOTE: Rollbar are rotated and

unlocked for removal of
plywood forms
Fig. 1
Hambro D500 Composite Floor System
CANADA PATENT No:
874180
U.S.PATENT Nos:
3818083 3819143
3841597 3845594
3913296 3945168
3979868 4015396
4584815 4729201
OTHER U.S. & FOREIGN PATENTS PENDING
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GENERAL INFORMATION
The unique
top chord section has four basic functions:
1. It is a compression member component of the

Hambro non-composite joist during the concreting
stage. The system is not shored.
This will usually occur within 48 hours. Even in the coldest

of concrete pouring conditions, construction heating will
maintain the concrete at temperatures necessary for this
gain of strength. When in doubt, concrete test cylinders
can be used to verify strength.
2. It is a high chair for the welded wire mesh,

developing negative moment capacity in the
concrete slab where it is required - over the joist
top chord.
It is important to note that the overall floor stiffness after

concreting increases substantially as compared to that
during its non-composite condition prior to concreting.
3. It locks with and supports the slab forming system

(Rollbar and forms).
The result is a composite floor system having a sound

transmission class (STC) of 57 with the addition of a
gypsum board ceiling.
4. It automatically becomes a continuous shear

connector for the composite stage.
The bottom chord acts as a tension member during both
the concreting stage and the service life.
The web system, consisting of bent rods, ties the top and
bottom chords together and resists the vertical shear in the
conventional truss manner.
The concrete slab is reinforced with welded wire mesh at
the required locations and behaves structurally as a
continuous one-way reinforced concrete slab.
65 mm (2 1/2)
concrete slab (min.)
1 220 mm (4-0)
plywood sheet
Shear connector
embedded 39 mm (1 1/2)
into slab
Draped
mesh
Fire resistance ratings of up to three hours are easily

achieved with the Hambro Composite Floor System by the
installation of a gypsum board ceiling directly under the
joists. Other types of fire protection could be used: refer to
U.L.C. and U.L. publications.
The Hambro Composite Floor System has been subjected
to many tests both in laboratories and in the field.
ADVANTAGES
The Hambro joists are custom manufactured to suit
particular job conditions and are easily installed. The
Hambro joist modular spacing can be adjusted to suit
varying conditions.
The Hambro forming system provides a rigid working
platform. Masonry walls or tie beams may be filled, when
required, using the Hambro floor as a working deck.
Shallower floor depths can be used because of the
increased rigidity of the system resulting from the
composite action.
Web
Bottom
chord
The wide Hambro joist spacing allows greater flexibility

for mechanical engineers and contractors. Standard pipe
lengths can be threaded through the Hambro web system
- this means fewer mechanical joints.
Rollbar locked
into section
Hambro joist spacing*
Fig. 2
* Normally 1 251 mm (4-1 1/4) to accommodate standard
1 220 mm (4-0) wide plywood forms, but can be
altered to suit job conditions.
The rigid plywood sheets and Rollbar, when locked into the
section, not only act as simple forms for placing
concrete, but provide the essential lateral and torsional
stability to the entire Hambro floor system during the
concreting stage.
The interaction between the concrete slab and Hambro
joist begins to occur once the wet concrete begins to set.
The necessary composite interaction for construction
loads is achieved once the concrete strength, fc, reaches
7.0 MPa (1 000 psi).
The ceiling plenum can accommodate all electrical and

mechanical ducting, eliminating the need for bulkheading
and dropped ceilings.
The interlocking of concrete with steel provides excellent
lateral diaphragm action with the composite joists acting
as stiffeners for the entire system.
Other subtrades can closely follow Hambro, thereby
shortening completion time.
The Rollbar and plywood sheets are reusable.
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APPROVALS AND FIRE RATINGS

APPROVALS
The Hambro Composite Floor System is approved,
classified, listed, recognized, certified or accepted by the
following approving bodies or agencies:
1. CCMC No. 06292-R
irc.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/ccmc/registry/13/06292 f.pdf
2. International Conference of Buildings Officials
(ICBO) Report No. PFC 2869.
www.icc-es.org/reports/pdf files/UBC/pfc2869.pdf
3. Miami-Date County, Florida,
Acceptance No. 06-0420.02
www.miamidade.gov
2. FIRE RATINGS
Fire Protection floor/ceiling assemblies using Hambro
have been tested by independent laboratories. Fire
resistance ratings have been issued by Underwriters
Laboratories Inc. and by Underwriters Laboratories of
Canada (ULC) which cover gypsum board, accoustical tile
and spray on protection systems. Reference to these
published listings should be made in detailing ceiling
construction. Check your UL directory for the latest
updating of these listings, or see the UL website at
http://www.ul.com/database or ULC website at
www.ulc.ca/about ulc/online directories.asp
4. The cities of Los Angeles Report No. RR 25437

www.ladbs.org.
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FIRE RATINGS
Hambro Product
D500
x
LH
x
(1)
UL/ULC/cULC Rating (hr.)
MD2000
-
x
-
x
-
x
-
(2)
Design No.
G-003
G-213
G-227
G-229
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
G-524
G-702
G-802
65
1/2
1/2
1/2
1/4
-3
75
65-70
2 1/2 -2 3/4
65
70
(hr.)
Gypboard
1/2
(12.7 mm)
Gypboard
1/2
(12.7 mm)
Gypboard
1/2
(12.7 mm)
Gypboard
1/2
(12.7 mm)
Gypboard
1/2
(12.7 mm)
1 1/2
Spray on
3/4
Spray on
1/2
Suspended or panel
3/4
Suspended or panel
Suspended or panel
100
Suspended or panel
1/2
Suspended or panel
3/4
Suspended or panel
1/4
Suspended or panel
Suspended or panel
Suspended or panel
Gypboard
1/2
(12.7 mm)
Gypboard
1/2
(12.7 mm)
Gypboard
1/2
(12.7 mm)
65
70
80
75
100
1-2
3
1-2-3
1-2-3
65
70
90
80
1/2(3)
3/4(3)
1/2(3)
1/4
Gypboard
5/8
(16 mm)
Varies
(3)
Spray on
Varies
(3)
Spray on
(1) For LH Series, add 1/4 inch concrete for slab thickness
(2) For MD2000 series, the thickness shown in this table is above the decking (deck thickness = 1 1/2)
(3) Normal and lightweight concrete
Beam Rating
75
3
G-525
90
70
Ceiling
(in.)
65
55-75
(3)
1-2
x
-
1 - 1 1/2 - 2
G-228
1/2
I-800
I-522
(mm)
I-506
I-518
Slab thickness
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ACOUSTICAL PROPERTIES
3. ACOUSTICAL PROPERTIES
SOUND TRANSMISSION
IMPACT INSULATION CLASS (IIC)
Because sound transmission depends upon a number of

variables relating to the installation and materials used,
Hambro makes no representations about the sound transmission performance of its products as installed. You
should consult with a qualified acoustical consultant if you
would like information about sound performance.
The Impact Insulation Class (IIC) is a rating designed to

measure the impact sound insulation provided by the
floor / ceiling construction. The IIC of any assembly is
strongly affected by and dependant upon the type of floor
finish for its resistance to impact noise transmission.
HAMBRO SOUND INFORMATION

Hambro Assemblies
1/2
STC
IIC
52
57
58
60
26
30
32
36
1/2
2
slab, 1 layer
drywall
3 slab, 1 layer 1/2 drywall
4 slab, 1 layer 1/2 drywall
4 slab, 2 layers 1/2 drywall
All product tests were performed at NGC Testing Services,

Buffalo NY, www.ngctestingservices.com.
The following chart is provided as a reference only. The

calculations of sound rating and design of floor/ceiling
assemblies with regard to acoustical properties is a building designer responsibility.
IMPACT OF FLOOR FINISHES &

HAMBRO FLOOR SYSTEM
Floor Finishes
Additional
IIC points
Carpet and Pad
24
1/2
Homasote
comfort base
under wood laminate
www.homasote.com
18
6 mm cork under engineered hardwood
21
The STC is a rating that assigns a numerical value to the

sound insulation provided by a partition separating rooms
or areas. The rating is designed to match subjective
impressions of the sound insulation provided against the
sounds of speech, music, television, office machines and
similar sources of airborne noise that are characteristic of
offices and dwellings.
QT scu - QT4010
10 mm underlayment under ceramic tile
www.ecoreintl.com
20
Quiet Walk underlayment

under laminate flooring
www.mpglobalproducts.com
19
Insulayment under engineered wood

www.mpglobalproducts.com
20
STC RATINGS: WHAT THEY MEAN
1 1/2 Maxxon gypsum

underlayment over Enkasonic
sound control mat with quarry
tile over Noble Seal SIS
www.maxxon.com
28
1 1/2 Maxxon gypsum

sound control mat with wood
laminate floor over silent step
www.maxxon.com
29
1 1/2 Maxxon gypsum

sound control mat w/Armstong
Commissions Plus Sheet Vinyl
www.maxxon.com
27
SOUND TRANSMISSION CLASS (STC)
STC Rating
Practical Guidelines
25
Normal speech easily understood
30
Normal speech audible,

but not intelligible
35
Loud speech audible,

fairly understandable
40
Loud speech audible,

but not intelligible
45
Loud speech barely audible
50
Shouting barely audible
55
Shouting inaudible
* All products tested were on a 2 1/2 Hambro slab with a

one layer 1/2 drywall ceiling.
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ACOUSTICAL PROPERTIES
ACOUSTICAL ASSOCIATIONS & CONSULTANTS
The following is a list of acoustical associations that may
be found on the World Wide Web.
National Counsel of Acoustical Consultants
www.ncac.com
Canadian Acoustical Association www.caa-aca.ca
Acoustical Society of America www.asa.aip.org
Institute of noise Control Engineers www.inceusa.org
As a convenience, Hambro is providing the following list of

vendors who have worked with this product. This list is not
an endorsement. Hambro has no affiliation with these
providers, and makes no representations concerning their
abilities.
Siebein Associates, Inc.

625 NW 60th Street, Suite C
Gainesville, FL 32607
Telephone : 352-331-5111
Octave Acoustique, Inc.

Christian Martel, M.Sc. Arch
963 Chemin Royal
Saint-Laurent-de-lle-dOrlans, (Qubec)
Canada G0A 4N0
Telephone : 418-828-0001
Acousti-Lab
Robert Ducharme
C.P. 5028
Ste-Anne-des-Plaines (Qubec)
Canada J0N 1H0
Telephone : 450-478-8828
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DESIGN PRINCIPLES AND CALCULATIONS

4. DESIGN PRINCIPLES
AND
CALCULATIONS
4.1 SLAB DESIGN
Exterior span:
Mf = Wf L12 / 11
4.1.1 THE HAMBRO SLAB

The slab component of the Hambro Composite Floor System
behaves as a continuous one-way slab carrying loads
transversely to the joists, and often is required to also act
as a diaphragm carrying lateral loads to shear walls or
other lateral load resisting elements.
The slab design is based on CSA Standard A23.3-04, Design
of Concrete Structures which stipulates that in order to
provide adequate safety level, the factored effects shall be
less than the factored resistance.
SR
Where
... Location
Interior span:
Mf = Wf Li2 / 16
... Location
4.1.2.2 NEGATIVE MOMENT

First interior support:
Mf = Wf L2 / 10
... Location
At other interior supports:
Mf = Wf L2 / 11
... Location
4.1.2.3 SHEAR
= load factor, taking into account the probability of exceeding the specified load
At face of first interior support:

... Location
S = load effect (dead or live)
Vf = 1.15 Wf L1 / 2
= performance factor
At other interior supports:
R = member resistance
Vf = Wf Li / 2
4.1.2. EFFECTS
OF
... Location
Where Wf = Total factored design load
LOADING
= 1.25 x dead + 1.5 x live
The Canadian concrete code (CSA Standard A23.3-04)

cl. 9.2.3.1. requires that we consider dead load to act simultaneously with the live load applied on:
L1 = First interior span
i) Adjacent spans (maximum negative moment at support)
Li = Interior spans
or
ii) Alternate spans (maximum positive moment at mid-span).

However, if criteria (a) thru (c) of cl. 9.3.3. are satisfied, the
following approximate value may be used in the design of
one-way slabs. Refer to fig. 4 for location of the design
moments.
= Average of two adjacent spans
Note: L is clear span (mm)

S is joist spacing (mm)
L = (S) - 45
4.1.2.1 POSITIVE MOMENT

Extra mesh at 1 & 2
when required
Spacing S1
S2 /3
Spacing S2
Spacing Si
Location
indexing
numbers
Fig. 4
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4.1.2.4 CONCENTRATED LOAD
In addition to the previous verification, the National
Building Code of Canada cl.4.1.5.10 (1) requires consideration of a minimum concentrated load to be applied over an
area of 750 mm x 750 mm. The magnitude of the load
depends on the occupancy. This loading does not need to
beconsidered to act simultaneously with the specified
uniform live load.
The intensity of concentrated loads on slabs is reduced

due to lateral distribution. One of the accepted methods of
calculating the effective slab width which is used by
Hambro actually appears in Section 317 of the British
Standard Code of Practice CP114 and is reproduced
in fig. 5. Note that the amount of lateral distribution
increases as the load moves closer to mid-span, and
reaches a maximum of 0.3L to each side; the
effective slab width resisting the load is a maximum of
load width + 0.6L.
An abbreviated summary of the calculations is shown in
tables 6 and 7.
0.3L
1- X
L
( )
L
1.2 (X)
Section A-A
Fig. 5
Lateral Distribution of Concentrated Loads
Load width
Slab
Effective width
Load
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TABLE 6: Concentrated Loads with 1 251 mm (4-1 1/4) Joist Spacing
fc = 20 MPa (3 000 psi), Fy = 400 MPa (60 000 psi) for Wire Mesh
CONCENTRATED
LOAD
OFFICE BUILDING
9 kN on
750 mm x 750 mm
SLAB
THICKNESS
70 mm (2 3/4)
to
90 mm (3 1/2)
100 mm (4)
to
125 mm (5)
PASSENGER CAR *
1/2)
11 kN on
750 mm x 750 mm
plus 50 mm asphalt
PASSENGER CAR *
18 kN on
750 mm x 750 mm
plus 50 mm asphalt
90 mm (3
to
115 mm (4 1/2)
90 mm (3 1/2)
to
115 mm (4 1/2)
MESH SIZE
152 x 152 (6 x 6)
MW18.7 x MW18.7
(6/6)
MW18.7 x MW18.7
(6/6)
MW25.7 x MW25.7
(4/4)
MW25.7 x MW25.7
(4/4)
MW13.3 x MW13.3 (8/8)
or MW18.7 x MW18.7 (6/6)
MW18.7 x MW18.7
(6/6)
MW25.7 x MW25.7
(4/4)
MW25.7 x MW25.7
(4/4)
MW13.3 x MW13.3
(8/8)
MW13.3 x MW13.3
(8/8)
MW18.7 x MW18.7
(6/6)
MW25.7 x MW25.7
(4/4)
MW25.7 x MW25.7
(4/4)
SPECIAL REMARKS
(See fig. 1)
Extra layer @ and
Single layer throughout
but S1 1 050 mm
No
chairs on
Top chord

Double layers throughout
Extra layer @
but S1 1 050 mm
+ Extra layer @
but S1 1 050 mm
Extra layer @ and
No
chairs on
Top chord
No
chairs on
Top chord

but S1 1 050 mm
* See CAN3-S413-94 for Parking Structures Design for more information.
TABLE 7: Concentrated Loads with 1 555 mm (5-1 1/4) Joist Spacing

fc = 20 MPa (3 000 psi), Fy = 400 MPa (60 000 psi) for Wire Mesh
CONCENTRATED
LOAD
SLAB
THICKNESS
OFFICE BUILDING
9 kN on
750 mm x 750 mm
70 mm (2 3/4)
to
100 mm (4)
PASSENGER CAR *
11 kN on
750 mm x 750 mm
plus 50 mm asphalt
90 mm (3 1/2)
to
115 mm (4 1/2)
PASSENGER CAR *
18 kN on
750 mm x 750 mm
plus 50 mm asphalt
90 mm (3 1/2)
to
115 mm (4 1/2)
MESH SIZE
152 x 152 (6 x 6)
MW25.7 x MW25.7
(4/4)
MW18.7 x MW18.7
(6/6)
MW18.7 x MW18.7
(6/6)
MW25.7 x MW25.7
(4/4)
MW18.7 x MW18.7
(6/6)
MW25.7 x MW25.7
(4/4)
SPECIAL REMARKS
(See fig. 4)
Extra layer @
but S1 1 050 mm
+ Extra layer @ and
+ Extra layer @ and
No
chairs on
Top chord
No
chairs on
Top chord
No
chairs on
Top chord
* See CAN3-S413-94 for Parking Structures Design for more information.
NOTE: For other configurations, please contact your Hambro representative.
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4.1.3 MOMENT CAPACITY
4.1.4 SERVICEABILITY LIMIT STATES
The factored moment resistance of a reinforced concrete

section, using an equivalent rectangular concrete stress
distribution is given by:
4.1.4.1. CRACK CONTROL PARAMETER
d
t
T
When the specified yield strength, Fy, for tension reinforcement exceeds 300 MPa, cross sections of maximum positive
and negative moments shall be so proportioned that the
quantity Z does not exceed 30 kN/mm for interior exposure
and 25 kN/mm for exterior exposure. Ref. CSA A23.3-04,
clause 10.6.1.
The quantity Z limiting distribution of flexural reinforcement
is given by:
Fig. 6
Mr = sAs Fy (d - a/2)
a
= depth of the equivalent concrete stress block

s As Fy
1c fcb
Z = fs dc A x 10-3
Where fs = stress in reinforcement at specified loads
taken as 0.6Fy
dc = thickness of concrete cover measure from
Where Fy = yield strength of reinforcing steel (400 MPa)
fc = compressive strength of concrete (20 MPa)
extreme tension fibre to the center of the

reinforcing bar located closest thereto
(dc 50 mm)
As = area of reinforcing steel in the direction of

analysis (mm 2/m width)
Width
1 = 0.85 - 0.0015fc 0.67

b = unit slab width (mm)
dc
d = distance from extreme compression fiber to

centrod of tension reinforcement (mm)
dc
Bar spacing
(see tables 8 and 9 on pages 19 and 20)

s = performance factor of reinforcing steel (0.85)
Fig. 7
c = performance factor of concrete (0.65)

4.1.3.1 SHEAR CAPACITY
4.1.4.2 DEFLECTION CONTROL
The shear stress capacity V, which is a measure of diagonal

tension, is unaffected by the embedment of the section as
this principal tensile crack would be inclined and radiate away
from the section.
For one-way slabs not supporting or attached to partitions

of other construction likely to be damaged by large deflections, deflection criteria are considered to be satisfied if the
following span/depth ratio are met:
The factored shear capacity is given by:
at location
Vr = Vc = c
at location
fc bwd
(CSA A23.3-04, clause 11.3.4)
= 1.0 for normal density concrete

= 0.21 = (CSA A23.3-04, clause 11.3.6.3)
Where
bw = b = width of slab
And c, fc and d are as previously described.
n/24
t n/28 (CSA A23.3-04, table 9.2)
t
n = Space between joists or joist to wall
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METRIC
4.1.5 SLAB DESIGN EXAMPLE
Verify the standard Hambro slab under various limit states

(strength and serviceability) for residential loading.
Dead load:
3 kPa
Live load:
2 kPa
70 mm
Slab thickness:
1 250 mm
Joist spacing:
Concrete strength ( fc ):
20 MPa at 28 days
152 x 152 MW18.7 x MW18.7
Area of steel:
As = 123 mm2/m
1- Analysis (Per Meter of Slab)
a=
s As Fy
1c fc b
0.85 x 123 x 400

0.82 x 0.65 x 20 x 1 000
a = 3.92 mm
Mr = s As Fy (d - a/2)
Mr
= 0.85 x 123 x 400 (40.4 - 3.92) x 10 -6

2
Mr = 1.61 kNm > Mf = 0.97 kNm

b) Shear Capacity
Vr = c fc bw d
= 0.21 x 1 x 0.65 x 20 x 1 000 x 40.4 x 10-3
= 24.66 kN >> Vf = 4.85 kN
a) Factored Load
OK
OK
3- Serviceability
Wf = 1.25 x 3 + 1.5 x 2 = 6.75 kN/m2
a) Crack Control
b) Maximum Positive Moment at
dc = t - 38 - /2 = 29.6 mm
Mf+ = 6.75 x 1.20 2 /11 = 0.88 kNm
50.0 mm
OK
A = 2 x dc x 152 = 9 000 mm2
c) Maximum Negative Moment at
fs = 0.6 x 400 = 240 MPa
Mf = 6.75 x 1.20 2 /10 = 0.97 kNm
Z = fs dc A x 10-3
Z = 240 x 29.6 x 9 000 x 10-3
d) Maximum Shear
Z = 15.5 kN/mm < 25.0 kN/mm exterior exposure OK
Vf = 6.75 x 1.15 x 1.25 = 4.85 kN

2
< 30.0 kN/mm interior exposure OK

b) Deflection Control
2- Resistance
Span/depth = 1 250/70 = 18
a) Moment Capacity
Exterior span = 18 < 24
OK
4 x A
Interior span = 18 < 28
OK
4 x 18.7
wire
= 4.88 mm
where = wire diameter

at mid-span: 20 mm concrete cover
d = t - (20 + /2)
= 70 - (20 + 4.88/2) = 47.6 mm
at support: 38 mm depth of embedded top chord
d = 38 + /2
d = 38 + 4.88/2 = 40.4 mm governs
1 = 0.85 - 0.0015fc = 0.82 0.67
OK
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TABLE 8: Slab Capacity Chart (Total Unfactored Load in kN/m2) *
SLAB
THICKNESS (t)
70 mm t < 90 mm
NO CHAIR
90 mm t < 115 mm
NO CHAIR
115 mm t 140 mm
WITH 75 mm CHAIR
INTERIOR AND
EXTERIOR EXPOSURE (1)
d
(mm)
40
MESH SIZE (152 mm x 152 mm)

fc = 20 MPa, = 2 400 kg/m3
Fy = 400 MPa
1 251 mm JOIST SPACING

Exterior
Interior
(1)
(1)
2 layers MW9.1 x MW9.1
7.52
8.22
4.92
5.37
MW18.7 x MW18.7
7.61
8.42
5.02
5.49
MW25.7 x MW25.7
10.17
11.42
6.77
7.4
MW25.7 x MW25.7
10.49
11.49
6.84
7.49
10.56
11.59
6.89
7.54
14.39
15.69
9.34
10.19
19.09
20.59
12.24
13.39
14.43
15.83
8.38
9.13
19.53
21.53
12.63
13.93
25.93
28.53
16.73
18.33
41
78
* Loads indicated are the total allowable service load (Ws) that the slab
can carry. Ws is determined from the conservative equation:
Ws = (Wf - 1.25D) / 1.5 + D

Where Wf = factored total load
D = minimum dead load (weight of slab + joist)
(1) Wire mesh : 1 layer on top chord and 1 layer on high chair
Note: Slab capacities are based on mesh over joist raised as indicated.
1 555 mm JOIST SPACING

Exterior
Interior
(1)
(1)
152
152
152
152
152
x
x
x
x
x
152
152
152
152
152
Wire mesh designation:

MW9.1 x MW9.1 = 6 x 6 - 10/10
MW13.3 x MW13.3 = 6 x 6 - 8/8
MW18.7 x MW18.7 = 6 x 6 - 6/6
MW25.7 x MW25.7 = 6 x 6 - 4/4
MW34.9 x MW34.9 = 6 x 6 - 2/2
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TABLE 9: Slab Capacity Chart (Total Unfactored Load in psf) *
SLAB
THICKNESS (t)
2 3/4 t < 3 1/2

NO CHAIR
3 1/2 t 4 1/2
NO CHAIR
4 1/2 t 5 1/2
WITH 3 CHAIR
INTERIOR AND
EXTERIOR EXPOSURE (1)
d
(in.)
1.6
MESH SIZE (6 x 6)
4-1 1/4 JOIST SPACING 5-1 1/4 JOIST SPACING
fc = 3 000 psi, = 145 lb./sq. ft.
Exterior
Interior
Exterior
Interior
Fy = 60 000 psi
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
2 layers 10/10
157
172
103
112
1 layer
6/6
159
176
105
115
1 layer
4/4
212
239
141
155
1 layer
4/4
219
240
143
156
2 layers
8/8
221
242
144
157
2 layers
6/6
301
328
195
213
2 layers
4/4
399
430
256
280
2 layers
6/6
301
331
175
191
2 layers
4/4
408
450
264
291
2 layers
2/2
542
596
349
383
1.6
3.1
* Loads indicated are the total allowable service load (Ws) that the slab
can carry. Ws is determined from the conservative equation:
Ws = (Wf - 1.25D) / 1.5 + D

Where Wf = factored total load
D = minimum dead load (weight of slab + joist)
(1) Wire mesh : 1 layer on top chord and 1 layer on high chair
Note: Slab capacities are based on mesh over joist raised as indicated.
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4.2 NON-COMPOSITE DESIGN
4.2.1 TOP CHORD PROPERTIES - D500TM

Y
N.A. of top chord

Cr
17 mm
(0.68)
Tr
The top chord must be verified for the loads applied at the
non-composite stage. From the previous example, we
have the following results:
1- Factored Loading
Dead load:
70 mm slab:
Formwork and joist:
2 mm
(0.08)
Fig. 8
1.65 kN/m2
0.24 kN/m2
1.89 kN/m2 x 1.25 = 2.36 kPa
Live load:
Construction live load: 0.95* kN/m2 x 1.5 = 1.43 kPa
Total factored load = 3.79 kPa
* Reduces beyond 7 620 mm span at a rate of
0.05 kN/m2 each 760 mm of span.
2- Factored moment resistance
Mr nc = Cr d or Tr d
Y
Fig. 9
i.e. Wnc L2 = Cr d or Tr d, whichever is the lesser
8
Wnc = 3.79 x joist spacing = kN/m
L
= clear span + 100 mm
C
= area of top chord (mm 2) x factored
compressive resistance (MPa)
T
= area of bottom chord (mm 2) x factored
tensile resistance (MPa)
d
= effective lever arm (m )
= (D + 2 mm - y) /1 000
From the above formula, the maximum limiting span
may be computed for the non-composite (construction
stage) condition. For spans beyond this value, the top
chord must be strengthened or joist propped.
Strengthening of the top chord, when required, is usually
accomplished by installing one or two rods in the curvatures of the S part of the top chord.
The bottom chord is sized for the total factored load which
is more critical than the construction load.
Hambro top chord properties are provided to assist you in
computing the non-composite joist capacities.
METRIC
t = 2.3 mm
Anet* = 361 mm2
Ix = 2.74 x 10 5 mm4
Top Chord Fy = 350 MPa
Bottom Chord Fy = 380 MPa
IMPERIAL
t = 0.090 in.
Anet* = 0.560 in.2
Ix = 0.658 in.4
Top Chord Fy = 50 ksi
Bottom Chord Fy = 55 ksi
Anet* = Effective area according to CAN3-S136-01
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4.2.2 TOP CHORD PROPERTIES - MD2000
4.2.3 TOP CHORD PROPERTIES - LH
X
t
5.3 mm
(0.21)
3.5 mm
(0.14)
11.6 mm (0.45)
X
t
Fig. 10
Fig. 11
METRIC
METRIC
t = 2.3 mm
Anet* = 422
mm 2
Ix = 3.65 x 10 5 mm 4
t = 2.3 mm
Anet* = 623 mm 2
Ix = 2.56 x 10 5 mm 4
IMPERIAL
IMPERIAL
t = 0.090 in.
t = 0.090 in.
in.2
Anet* = 0.966 in.2
Ix = 0.877 in.4
Ix = 0.616 in.4
Anet* = 0.654
Anet* = Effective area according to CAN3-S136-01
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4.3 COMPOSITE DESIGN
4.3.1 FLEXURE DESIGN
In the past, conventional analysis of composite beam
sections has been linearly elastic. Concrete and steel
stresses have been determined by transforming the
composite section to a section of one material, usually
steel, from which stresses are then determined with the
familiar formula, f = My/I, and then compared to some
limiting values which have been set to ensure an adequate
level of safety. Although this procedure is familiar to most
engineers, it does not predict the level of safety with as
much accuracy as does an ultimate strength approach
which is based on the actual failure strengths of the
component materials.
It is now known that the flexural behavior at ultimate
failure stages of composite concrete/steel beams and joists
is similar to that of reinforced concrete beams - the elastic
neutral axis begins to rise under increasing load as the
component materials are stressed into their inelastic
ranges. The typical stress-strain characteristics of the
concrete and steel components are shown in fig. 12.
The various loading stages of the Hambro composite joist

are indicated in fig. 13. As load is first applied to the
composite joist, the strains are linear. The elastic neutral
axis, concrete and steel stresses can be predicted from the
conventional transformed area method. Generally speaking, the Hambro composite joist behaves in this elastic
manner when subjected to the total working loads. With
increasing load, failure always begins initially with yielding
of the bottom chord. In (a), all of the bottom chord has just
reached the yield stress, Fy. The maximum concrete
strains will likely have just progressed into the inelastic
concrete range, but the maximum concrete stress will still
be less than 1 fc.
With a further increase in load, large inelastic strains occur
in the bottom chord and the ultimate tensile force, Tu ,
remains equal to As Fy. The strain neutral axis rises, as
does the centroid of the compresssion force. Part (b)
depicts the stage when the maximum concrete stress has
just reached 1 fc. At this stage, the ultimate resisting
moment has increased slightly due to a small increase in
Iever arm.
Elastic
range
Concrete stress
Inelastic
range
fc
Fy
Elastic
range
Steel stress
Fu
Inelastic
range
Concrete strain
Steel strain
Ey
Fig. 12
Concrete and Steel Stress - Strain Curves
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4.3.2 VARIOUS FLEXURE FAILURE STAGES
1fc
1fc
1cfc
Cf
Cu
fc
in
Stra
Joist depth d
Simplified
concrete
stress block
line
Tu = AsFy
Ey
(a)
Initial steel yield
Tu = AsFy
Tu = AsFy
Elastic
strain
Ey
Elastic
strain
Inelastic strain
Inelastic strain
(b)
Secondary yield stages
(c)
Ultimate stage
Fig. 13
Upon additional load application, the steel and concrete
strains progress further into their inelastic ranges. The
strain neutral axis continues to rise and the lever arm
continues to increase as the centroid of compression force
continues to rise. In (c), final failure occurs with crushing of
the upper concrete fibres. At this point, the maximum fever
arm e, has been reached. In load capacity calculations, the
simplified concrete stress block as shown in (c) is universally used.
According to CAN3-S16.1-M01 (cl.17.9.3) and CSA A23.3-04
(cl.10.1.7), the factored resisting moment of the composite
section is given by:
Mrc = s As Fy e = Tre
Where e = d + slab thickness a/2 y
d = joist depth
a = Tr / 1 c fc be
s = steel performance factor = 0.90
As= area of bottom chord
y = neutral axis of bottom chord
Fy = yield point of steel

c = concrete performance factor = 0.65
fc = concrete compressive strength
be = effective width of concrete top flange
= the lesser of - joist spacing, or
- span /4.
Note:
To determine the total allowable service load Ws

(see load tables), we convert the factored moment
into a factored linear loading.
2
Mf = Wf L (single span moment)

8
Wf =
And
8 Mf
L2
Ws =
(Wf - 1.25 D)
+D
1.5
Where D = weight of (slab + joist)
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4.4 INTERFACE SHEAR
posed loads on the composite joist may be computed,

using the elastic approach, by the well known equation:
The Hambro joist comprises a composite concrete slabsteel joist system with composite action achieved by the
shear connection developed by two means:
(i)
by anchorage provided at the joist ends by
means of a steel angle which acts both as a
bearing shoe and as anchorage for the end
diagonal, thereby producing horizontal bearing
forces. This horizontal force is closely associated with the concrete strength and the vertical size of the steel angle plate on the shoe.
(ii) by bond or friction between the partially
embedded specially profiled top chord.
Composite action between the
section and the concrete
slab exists because of the unique shear resistance developed
along the interface between the two materials. This shear
resistance, which has been called bond or interface
shear is primarily the result of a locking or clamping
action in the longitudinal direction between the concrete and
the
section when the composite joist is deflected under
load. Another contributing factor to the shear resistance is
the lateral compression stress or poissons effect which
results from slab continuity in the lateral direction. This
continuity prevents lateral expansion from occuring as a
result of longitudinal compression stresses and thus lateral
compression stress results. However, this effect has been
ignored in determining interface shear capacity which has
been based on full scale testing of spandrel joists having only
a 150 mm slab overhang on one side for its entire span
length. A cross-section of a test specimen is illustrated in
fig. 14.
q = VQ ......................................................... (A)
IC
Where q
= horizontal shear flow per mm of length (N/mm)
= vertical shear force at the section (N) due to

superimposed loads
Q = statical moment of the effective concrete in

compression (hatched area) about the
elastic N.A. of the composite section (mm3)
IC = moment of inertia of the composite joist (mm4)
And
Q = by (Yc - y/2) and y = yc but t

n
Where b
= effective concrete flange width (mm) =

smallest of L/4 or joist spacing
= modular ratio = Es /Ec = 9.4 for fc = 20MPa
= slab thickness (mm)
Yc = depth of N.A. from top of concrete slab

y
= Yc when N.A. lies within slab

= t when N.A. lies outside slab
case 1: N.A. within slab (y = Yc)

b
150 mm (6) 1 251 mm (4-1 /4)
1 251 mm (4-1 /4) 150 mm (6)

t
N.A.
Yc
70 mm
(2 3/4)
D
Fig. 14
It was decided to base the limiting interface shear value on
this most critical condition as this could often occur in
practice with large duct openings. Also, one would expect
some additional shear resistance to occur due to some
form of friction (or plain bond) mechanism, however,
full scale tests have not shown any significant differences
in results among specimens whose
section were
unpainted or painted.
case 2: N.A. outside slab (y = t)

b
y=t
Yc
N.A.
Shear resistance of the steel-concrete interface can be

evaluated by either elastic or ultimate strength procedures;
both methods have shown good correlation with the test
results. The interface shear force resulting from superimFig. 15
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For a uniformly loaded joist, the average interface shear s,
at ultimate load when calculated by ultimate strength
principles, would be:
s = 2Tu
L
......................................................... (B)
and would represent the average shear force, per unit

length, between the points of zero and maximum moment.
Some modification to this formula would occur when the
strain neutral axis at failure would be located within
the section. As this modification is slight and would only
occur with bottom chord areas greater that 1 185 mm 2,
it is neglected.
The following compares the elastic and ultimate approaches:
Since Mu = Tu du equation (B) can be rewritten:
s = 2Mu
duL ......................................................... (C)
Also, for a uniformly distributed load,
This verifies that q and s are closely related and that the
interface shear force does, in fact, vary from a maximum at
zero moment (maximum vertical shear) to a minimum at
maximum moment (zero vertical shear).
The more recent full testing programs have consistently
established a failure value for the horizontal bearing forces
and the friction between steel and concrete. An additional
contributing factor is a hole in the section at each 178 mm
on the length.
(i)
Horizontal bearing forces

The test has defined an ultimate value for the
end bearing shoe Bu = 222 kN for a concrete
strength = 20 MPa
(ii)
Friction between steel and top chord

The failure value for the interface shear
qu = 36.9 N/mm. This is sometimes converted

to bond stress u = q / embedded S perimeter
= q /178 mm. Hence, the ultimate bond stress
u = 36.9 / 178 = 207 kPa.
The safety limiting interface shear is defined by
using a safety factor of 2 on point (i) and (ii).
Mu = VuL
4 ......................................................... (D)
Subscipts u, are added to equation (A) to represent the

arbitrary q force at failure:
qu = Vu Q
Ic ......................................................... (E)
Combining (C) and (E) results in:
qu = du L x Vu Q
s
Ic .............................................. (F)
2Mu
and, substituting (D) into equation (F),
qu
= 2Qdu
...................................................... (G)
s
Ic
The value Ic /Qdu has been calculated for the various

Hambro composite joist sizes. It is constant, and = 1.1.
Substituting this in (G), gives:
qu = 1.82
s
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4.5 WEB DESIGN
4.5.1 VERTICAL SHEAR
The web of the steel joist is designed according to
CAN3-S16.1-M01. Clause 17.3.2 requires the web system
to be proportioned to carry the total vertical shear Vf . The
loading applied to the joist is as follows:
a) A uniformly distributed load equal to the total dead and
live loads.
b) An unbalanced load with 100% of the total dead load
and live loads on any continuous portion of the joist and
25% of the total dead and live loads on the remainder to
produce the most critical effect on any component.
c) A factored concentrated load of 13.5 kN (3.0 kips)
applied at any panel point.
The above loadings need not be applied simultaneously.
These assumptions result in calculated bar forces which

have been shown by test to be as much as 15% higher than
the actual values because the slab, acting compositely with
the ~ section, is stiff enough to transmit some load directly to the support. This is particularly true for web members
at the joist ends those which are subjected to the highest
vertical shear. However, the slab shear contribution is
disregarded when designing the webs.
Due consideration of the total end reaction being concentrated at the shoe shall be taken by the specifying engineer
or architect in the design of supporting members.
4.5.2. EFFECTIVE LENGTH

OF COMPRESSION DIAGONAL
The webs are dimensioned using cl. 13.2 for tension members and cl. 13.3 for compression member. The effective
length of web member KL is taken as 1.0 times the distance
between the intersection of the axis of the web and the
chords. Except for continuous web member.
Note: The web members are sized for the loading specified
including concentrated loads where applicable.
Furthermore, the webs are designed according to the
latest recommendations of the Canadian Institute of
Steel Construction (CISC).
Vf1
Vf3
Vf4
Vf5
Vf
W1
W2
WC
WC
WC
1
(Clear span - 12.5 mm or /2)
Fig. 16
D500TM and MD2000 Geometry
14
T5
T4
T3
T2
T1
H1
Vf2
WC
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4.6 DIAPHRAGM DESIGN
4.6.1 THE HAMBRO SLAB AS A DIAPHRAGM
With the increasing use of the Hambro system for floor of
buildings in earthquake prone areas such as Anchorage,
Los Angeles, Vancouver, Montreal and Quebec City or in
hurricane prone areas such as Florida as well as for multistorey buildings where shear transfer could occur at some
level of the building due to the reduction of the floor plan,
it is important to develop an understanding of how the
slabs will be able to transmit horizontal loads while being
part of the Hambro floor system.
It was found that the shear resistance of the slab is minimized when the shear stress is parallel to the Hambro joist
embedded top chord. A conservative assumption could be
made that the concrete confined steel wire mesh is the
only element that will transmit the shear load over the
embedded top chord.
In the following example of the design procedure, we will
take into account that the steel of the wire mesh is already
under tension stresses produced by the continuity of the
slab over the Hambro joist, and that the remaining
capacity of the steel wire mesh will be the limiting factor
for the shear strength of the slab.
The floor slab, part of the Hambro system, must be designed

by the project structural engineer as a diaphragm to resist
horizontal loads and transmit them to the vertical bracing
system.
The largest bending moment is over the embedded

top chord and is calculated for one meter width. In using
the example from section 4.1.5 page 5, the non factored
moment is:
Any diaphragm has the following limit states:
Dead load*: Mfd = 3KPa x (1.2m)2 / 10 = 0.43 kNm
1) Shear strength between the supports
Live load*: MfL = 2KPa x (1.2m)2 / 10 = 0.29 kNm.
2) Out of plane buckling

3) In plane deflection of the diaphragm
1) Loads
4) Shear transmission at the supports
Factored dead load:
A diaphragm works as the web of a beam spanning

between or extending beyond the supports. In the case of
a floor slab, the slab is the web of the beam spanning
between or extending beyond the vertical elements
designed to transmit to the foundations the horizontal
loads produced by earthquake or wind.
We will use a simple example of wind load acting on a
diaphragm part of a horizontal beam forming a single span
between end walls. The structural engineer responsible for
the design of the building shall establish the horizontal
loads that must be resisted at each floor of the building for
the wind and earthquake conditions prevailing at the building location. The structural engineer must also identify the
vertical elements that will transmit the horizontal loads to
the foundations in order to calculate the shear that must be
resisted by the floor slab.
4.6.2 SHEAR STRENGTH BETWEEN SUPPORTS

A series of fourteen specimens of concrete slabs, part of a
Hambro floor system, were tested in the laboratories of
Carleton University in Ottawa. The purpose of the tests was
to identify the variables affecting the in plane shear strength
of the concrete slab reinforced with welded wire mesh.
The specimens were made of slabs with a concrete thickness of 63 mm (2.5) or 70 mm (2.75) forming a beam with
a span of 610 mm (24) and a depth of 610 mm (24). This
beam was loaded with two equal concentrated loads at
152 mm (6) from the supports. The other variables were:
Factored live load:

Factored total load:
1.25 x 3.0 = 3.75 kPa

1.50 x 2.0 = 3.00 kPa
6.75 kPa
And thus the factored live load accounts for 44% of the
factored total load.
2) Bending moment in the slab between joists due to
gravity loads
The smallest lever arm between the compression concrete
surface and the tension steel of the wire mesh is also over
the embedded top chord. This dimension allows us to
calculate the factored bending capacity of the slab to be
Mr = 1.61 kNm*.
To establish the shear capacity of steel wire mesh for a slab
unit width of one meter, we use the following formula
adapted from CSA A23.3-04 clause 11.5 and simplified
to calculate the resistance of the reinforcing steel only,
considering a shear crack developing at a 45 degree angle
and intersecting the wire mesh in both directions.
Vr = s x As x Fy x cos (45)
= 0.85 x 2 x 123 x 400 x 0.707/1 000
= 59.1 kN for a meter width of slab
* See page 5 for calculation.
1) The size of the wire mesh

2) The presence or absence of the Hambro joist embedded top chord parallel to the load in the shear zone
3) The concrete strength
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DESIGN EXAMPLE
METRIC
Wind load = 1.2 kN/m2
First
Hambro
Joist
B = 18 300 mm
L = 35 500 mm
Fig. 17
From figure 17 we can establish the horizontal shear that
the floor diaphragm will have to resist in order to transfer
the horizontal load from the walls facing the wind to the
perpendicular walls where a vertical bracing system will
bring that load down to the foundation.
Total wind pressure load from leeward
and windward faces:
Storey height:
1.2 kPa
3.7 m
Span of the beam with the floor slab

acting as the web:
35.5 m
Length of the walls parallel to

the horizontal force:
18.3 m
For the purpose of our example the factored wind load is the
maximum horizontal load calculated according to the provisions
of the local building code, but earthquake load shall also be calculated by the structural design engineer of the project and the
maximum of the two loads should be used in the calculation.
Vf = wf x span / 2
= 3.7 x 1.2 x 35.5 / 2 = 78.8 kN
In our example, the end reaction is distributed along
the whole length of the end wall used to transfer the load,
18.3 m in our example.
Vf = 78.8 / 18.3
= 4.3 kN for a meter width of slab
Considering the reduction factor from the National Building
Code 2005 for the simultaneity of gravity live load and horizontal wind load for our example, the structural engineer of
the project could verify the diaphragm capacity of the floor
slab and its reinforcing by verifying that the moment and
shear interaction formulas used below are less than unity:
Load Combinaison 1:
1.25 x Mf d + 1.5 x Mf L
Mr
Mr
16
Doesnt control
Load Combinaison 2:
1.25 x Mf d + 1.5 x Mf L + 0.4 x Vf

Mr
Mr
Vr
(1.25 x 0.43) + (1.5 x 0.29 ) + 0.4 x 4.3 = 0.64 1 OK

1.61
1.61
59.1
(Controls)
Load Combinaison 3:
1.25 x Mf d + 0.5 x Mf L + 1.4 x Vf

Mr
Mr
Vr
(1.25 x 0.43) + (0.5 x 0.29) + 1.4 x 4.3 = 0.53 1 OK

1.61
1.61
59.1
These verifications indicate that the wire mesh imbedded
in the slab would provide enough shear strength to
transfer those horizontal loads.
4.6.3 OUT
OF
PLANE BUCKLING
The floor slab, when submitted to a horizontal shear load,

may tend to buckle out of plane like a sheet of paper being
twisted. The minimum thickness of Hambro concrete slab
of 65 mm (2 1/2) is properly held in place by the Hambro
joists spaced at a maximum 1 555 mm (5-1 1/4) and who
are attached at their ends to prevent vertical movement,
so the buckling length of the slab itself will be limited to the
spacing of the joist and the buckling of a floor will normally not be a factor in the design of the slab as a diaphragm.
4.6.4 IN PLANE DEFLECTION
OF THE
DIAPHRAGM
As for every slab used as a diaphragm, the deflection of the

floor as a horizontal member between the supports provided by the vertical bracing system shall be investigated
by the structural engineer of the building to verify that the
horizontal deflection remains within the allowed limits.
4.6.5 SHEAR TRANSMISSION TO

THE VERTICAL BRACING SYSTEM
The structural engineer of the project shall design and indicate on his drawings proper methods and/or reinforcing to
attach the slab to the vertical bracing system over such a
length as to prevent local overstress of the slab capacity to
transfer shear.
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4.7 LATERAL LOAD DISTRIBUTION
Line loads are often encountered in construction, i.e. a
concrete block wall or even a load bearing concrete block
wall. It is always desirable to have a floor system that is
stiff enough to allow these line loads to be distributed to
adjacent joists rather than be carried by the joist that
happens to be directly under it.
The Hambro Composite Floor System provides the
designer with this desirable feature.
This was conclusively proven by randomly selecting a
sample of five similar adjacent joists in a bay in an apartment structure and line loading the centre one.
The joists were 300 mm (12) deep, had a clear span

of 6 500 mm (21-4) and a 75 mm (3) thick slab. The
loads were applied using brick pallets. At every load stage,
steel strains as well as deflections were measured.
The distribution of load to each of the five joists can be
determined by comparing deflections or stresses at similar
locations in the five joists under investigation.
Tests have demonstrated that for a line load applied to a
typical joist in a bay, the actual distribution of load to that
joist is approximately 40% of the applied load. The distribution of load to the adjacent joist on either side is approximately 21% of the applied load and to the next adjacent
joist approximately 9% of the applied load.
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4.8 MINI-JOISTS
(4-1 1/4), b is dictated by span/4. The load table lists

total unfactored load capacity in kN/m (plf) for span up to
2.64 m (8-8).
4.8.1 H SERIES
The standard Hambro section, being 95 mm (3 3/4) deep,
possesses sufficient flexural strength to become the major
steel component of the mini-joist series. The three sizes
that are currently being used are illustrated in the figure
below and spans beyond 2 400 mm (8) can be achieved
with the heavier SRTC unit. Other sizes are also available.
The composite capacities of the TC, RTC & SRTC units are
calculated on the basis of elastic tee beam analysis.
The effective flange width, b, equals the lesser of span/4,
or joist spacing. With the mini-joist spaced at 1 251 mm
TC
RTC
Full scale tests have demonstrated consistently that shoe

plates are not required for TC and RTC - the
section is
simply notched at each bearing end with the lower horizontal portion of the
becoming the actual bearing surface. Note that where the non-composite end reaction
exceeds 4.5 kN (1.0 kip) the notched ends are reinforced
with a 12.7 mm (1/2) diameter bar 200 mm (8) long.
This is to prevent the
section from straightening outat the
bearing ends. It is interesting to note that this is not a problem
during the composite service stage, even with its higher total
loads, as the 70 mm (2 3/4) slab carries the vertical shears.
SRTC
Fig. 18
TABLE 10: Mini-joist H Series Span Chart

PROPERTIES
TYPE
CONDITIONS
mm4
TC
RTC
SRTC
106
COMPOSITE
NON-COMP.
x
0.950
0.275
COMPOSITE
NON-COMP.
COMPOSITE
NON-COMP.
mm3
MAXIMUM CLEAR SPAN (m)

103
x
9.8
4.8
UP TO 1.25 m
2.120
0.597
21.5
11.5
UP TO 1.68 m
4.830
1.660
41.8
26.2
UP TO 2.44 m
TABLE 11: Mini-joist H Series Span Chart

PROPERTIES
TYPE
TC
RTC
SRTC
18
CONDITIONS
in.4
in.3
MAXIMUM CLEAR SPAN (ft.)
COMPOSITE
NON-COMP.
2.29
0.66
0.60
0.29
UP TO 4-1
COMPOSITE
NON-COMP.
5.09
1.63
1.31
0.75
UP TO 5-6
COMPOSITE
NON-COMP.
b = 12 9.84
b = 24 11.60
2.55
1.60
UP TO 8-0
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Full scale tests have demonstrated consistently that shoe
plates are not required - the
section is simply notched
at each bearing end with the lower horizontal portion of the
becoming the actual bearing surface. Note that where
the non-composite end reaction exceeds 4.5 kN (1.0 kip)
the notched ends are reinforced with a 12.7 mm ( 1/2)
diameter bar 200 mm (8) long.
4.8.2 MD2000 SERIES

The standard Hambro MD2000
section, being 95 mm
(3 3/4) deep, possesses sufficient flexural strength to become
the major steel component of the mini-joist series. The two
sizes that are currently being used are illustrated in the figure
below and spans beyond 2 400 mm (8) can be achieved with
the heavier RMD unit. Other sizes are also available.
This is to prevent the

section from straightening out
at the bearing ends. It is interesting to note that this is not
a problem during the composite service stage, even with
its higher total loads, as the 70 mm (2 3/4) nominal slab
carries the vertical shears.
The composite capacities of the MD & RMD units are calculated on the basis of elastic tee beam analysis. The
effective flange width, b, equals the lesser of span/4 or
joist spacing. With the mini-joist spaced at 1 251 mm
(4-1 1/4), b is dictated by span/4. The load table lists
total unfactored load capacity in kN/m (plf) for span up to
2.64 m (8-8).
/2 rod
/4 rod x 3 length
at each end
L 1 5/8 x 2 x 0.09
LLH
/4 rod x 3 length
at each end
and
at each 24 c/c
L 1 5/8 x 2 x 0.09
LLH
RMD
MD
Fig. 19
TABLE 12: Mini-joist MD2000 Series Span Chart

TYPE
CONDITIONS
PROPERTIES
I
mm4
MD
RMD
106
mm3
x 103
t = 70 mm
DL = 3.2 Kpa
LL = 1.9 Kpa
MAXIMUM CLEAR SPAN (m)

t = 70 mm
t = 85 mm
t = 85 mm
DL = 3.2 Kpa DL = 3.55 Kpa DL = 3.55 Kpa
LL = 4.8 Kpa
LL = 1.9 Kpa
LL = 4.8 Kpa
COMPOSITE
NON-COMP.
1.186
0.298
15.16
7.25
1.65
1.47
1.57
1.42
COMPOSITE
NON-COMP.
1.775
0.582
24.32
13.94
2.40
2.11
2.26
2.06
t = Thickness above steel deck
TABLE 13: Mini-joist MD2000 Series Span Chart

TYPE
MD
RMD
CONDITIONS
PROPERTIES
MAXIMUM CLEAR SPAN (ft.)

t = 2 3/4
t = 3 1/4
t = 3 1/4
DL = 67 psf
DL = 74 psf
DL = 74 psf
LL = 100 psf
LL = 40 psf
LL = 100 psf
in.4
in.3
t = 2 3/4
DL = 67 psf
LL = 40 psf
COMPOSITE
NON-COMP.
2.85
0.71
0.92
0.44
5-5
4-10
5-2
4-8
COMPOSITE
NON-COMP.
4.28
1.40
1.49
0.85
7-10
6-11
7-5
6-9
t = Thickness above steel deck
19
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PRODUCT INFORMATION
5. PRODUCT INFORMATION
5.1 D500TM (H SERIES)
5.1.6 SLAB DESIGN
5.1.1 DESCRIPTION
The minimum slab thickness is 65 mm (2 1/2) and the slab

capacity chart tables 8 and 9 on page 19 and 20, shows the
total allowable load (including the dead load of the slab)
based on 20 MPa (3000 psi) concrete.
Hambro H Series features a top chord made of one

Hambro section, an open web of mild steel rods and wide
range of bottom chord angles.
5.1.7 ROLLBAR
5.1.2 MATERIALS
The Hambro top chord acts as a continuous shear connector. Bottom chord angles and web members are hot or cold
rolled sections, minimum yield Fy = 380 MPa (55 ksi) and
350 MPa (50 ksi) for rods.
5.1.3 WEB GEOMETRY

See below.
Standard 1 251 mm (4-1 1/4).

Non standard available for specific case.
5.1.8 FORMS
Standard 12.7 mm (1/2) or 9.5 mm (3/8) plywood sheets,
1 220 mm x 2 440 mm (4 x 8).
5.1.9 INSTALLATION
5.1.4 JOIST SPACING
See installation Manual for the Hambro D500 Composite

Floor System and drawing ED D500 provided for each specific project.
1 4
1 251 mm (4-1 / ), typical unless noted.
5.1.5 SPAN
AND
DEPTH
5.1.10 TYPICAL DETAILS
Span: Up to 13 100 mm (43-0).
See typical details section page 1 to 11.
Depth: Between 200 mm (8) and 600 mm (24).
P1t
W1
P1b
W2
WC
WC
WC
P2b
WC
n Continuous panels
(Clear span - 12.5 mm or 1/2)
WEB GEOMETRY (mm)

NOM. DEPTH d
P1t
WEB GEOMETRY (in.)
P1b
P2b
NOM. DEPTH d
P1t
P1b
P2b
200, 250
152 to 305 152 to 406
305
508
8, 10
6 to 12
6 to 16
12
20
300
254 to 406 254 to 533
406
610
12
10 to 16
10 to 21
16
24
350, 400
381 to 610 381 to 813
508
610
14, 16
15 to 24
15 to 32
20
24
450, 500, 550, 600
483 to 610 483 to 813
610
610
18, 20, 22, 24
19 to 24
19 to 32
24
24
Fig. 20
D500 and MD2000 Web Geometry
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PRODUCT INFORMATION
5.2 MD2000 SERIES
5.2.6 SLAB DESIGN
5.2.1 DESCRIPTION
The minimum TOTAL SLAB THICKNESS is 110 mm

(4 1/4) including the steel deck. See figure 21 for more
information.
Hambro MD2000 Series features a top chord made of

2 pieces welded together in order to receive the metal deck
each side. The open web is made with mild steel rods and
a wide range of bottom chord. The steel deck is used as
formwork only during pouring.
5.2.7 STEEL DECK

The steel deck used is P-3606, 22 GA (0.76 mm). The depth
is 38 mm (1 1/2). The deck must be designed in single span
(spacing between joist). For more information, see the
Canam brochure about it. The deck must be connected on
the MD2000 top chord by welding or screwing.
5.2.2 MATERIALS
5.2.8 INSTALLATION
Installation shall be in accordance with the manufacturers
recommendations and the erection drawings.
5.2.3 WEB GEOMETRY

The web geometry is exactly the same of D500TM
presented in page 33.
5.2.9 PERMANENT BRIDGING

Bridging must be installed as specified on erection
drawings.
5.2.4 JOIST SPACING
Between 300 mm (1-0) and 1 450 mm (4-9) according

to the steel deck capacity in single span. The standard
spacing is 1 220 mm (4-0).
5.2.5 SPAN
AND
DEPTH
Span: Up to 13 100 mm (43-0)

Depth: Between 200 mm (8) and 600 mm (24)
38 mm (1 1/2) Steel Deck

(22 GA. MIN.)
Total slab thickness = Slab thickness + 38 mm (1 1/2)

Total slab thickness 110 mm (4 1/4)
Slab thickness 70 mm (2 3/4)
Fig. 21
Total slab
thickness
(1 1/2)
MD2000 Joist
Depth
38 mm
Slab
Thickness
Top of Slab
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PRODUCT INFORMATION
5.3 DTC (LH SERIES)
5.3.5 SPAN
5.3.1 DESCRIPTION
Span: Up to 16 155 mm (53-0).
AND
DEPTH
Depth: Between 400 mm (16) and 900 mm (36).
This series features a top chord made of two Hambro

sections, an open web of light channels or angles and a
range of heavier bottom chord angles.
5.3.6 SLAB DESIGN

The minimum slab thickness is 70 mm (2 3/4) and the slab
capacity chart tables 8 and 9 on page 19 and 20 shows the
total allowable load (including the dead load of the slab)
based on 20 MPa (3 000 psi) concrete.
Hambro composite long span floors provide greater

economy for heavy service loads and longer spans with
live load deflections less than half those of conventional
systems.
5.3.7 ROLLBAR
5.3.2 MATERIALS
Standard 1 251 mm (4-1 1/4) roll bars are used to support

the plywood forms.
5.3.8 FORMS
Regular 1 220 mm (4-0) plywood forms must be slit in
half, 610 mm x 2 440 mm (2 x 8) panels, to allow insertion
between the top chords. Normally 12.7 mm (1/2) plywood
is used.
5.3.3 WEB GEOMETRY

See below.
5.3.9 INSTALLATION
5.3.4 JOIST SPACING
Installation shall be in accordance with the manufacturers

recommendations. Particular attention should be paid to
the erection of the long span Hambro joists and bridging
must be installed as specified on the Hambro drawing.
Note the new standard spacing Hambro LH Series,

1 285 mm (4-2 5/8) center to center, which is obtained
when using standard Rollbar (1 251 mm (4-1 1/4)
spacing plus 35 mm (1 3/8) web thickness).

P1
VAR1
610 mm
(P1 + VAR1) /2
VAR2
610 mm
24
24
24
610 mm
P1
Variable panel
Variable panel
P
n Continuous panels
(Clear span 12 mm or 1/2)
Fig. 22
DTC Web Geometry
Joist depth
P1
d + 300 mm (12) 1 170 mm (46)
VAR1 =
0 to 150 mm (6)
VAR2 =
150 mm (6) to 610 mm (24)
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JOIST DEPTH SELECTION TABLES

6. JOIST
DEPTH SELECTION TABLES
METRIC
6.1 GENERAL INFORMATION
6.1.5 EXAMPLE
6.1.1 JOIST DEPTH SELECTION TABLES
Find the optimal depth and the minimum depth for the
following office project with Hambro D500 (H Series).
The following load tables give the optimized depth and the
minimum depth for a specific span and a specific load
following a certain slab thickness. Values indicated present
a uniform load on all the length with a regular spacing
and a fc = 20 MPa. The regular spacing is 1 251 mm for
D500TM (H Series), 1 285 mm for DTC (LH Series) and
1 220 mm for MD2000.
The tables have been done for three types of loading with
different thickness of concrete. The three types are residential (live load = 1.92 kPa), office (live load = 2.4 kPa)
and corridor or lobby (live load = 4.8 kPa). These three
types are used in the tables as example. Any others types
of loading can be used for the Hambro design.
The tables have been created with a certain super-imposed
dead load. Even if your superimposed dead load is a little
bit different, the optimal depth and the minimum depth in
the table will be right.
6.1.2 DEFLECTION CRITERIA

For all cases presented in the tables, deflection for live load
does not exceed L / 360.
6.1.3 JOIST IDENTIFICATION

The load tables are provided to aid engineers in selecting
the most optimal depth of joist for a particular slab thickness and a specific loading.
The engineer should specify the joist depth, slab thickness,
the design loads, dead, live and total together with special
point loads and line loads where applicable. Canam will
provide composite joists designed to specifically meet
these requirements.
9 750 mm
100 mm
1 251 mm
20 MPa
380 MPa
2 400 kg/m3
3.65 kN/m2
Span:
Slab thickness:
Joist spacing:
Concrete strength:
Yield point of steel:
Concrete density:
Dead load:
Joist:
Concrete:
Mechanical:
Ceiling (13 mm):
Partition:
0.12 kN/m2
2.32 kN/m2
0.10 kN/m2
0.14 kN/m2
0.96 kN/m2
TOTAL:
3.65 kN/m2
2.40 kN/m2
Live load (According to NBC):

Solution:
From tables, find slab thickness = 100 mm with

a span = 9 750 mm
In the table, with dead load = 3.65 kN/m 2 and
live load = 2.40 kN/m 2, we find:
Optimal depth
Minimum depth
= H500
= H350
Then:
H500 means depth

H350 means depth
= 500 mm
= 350 mm
6.1.4 JOIST DESIGNATION

The joist designation should simply be the joist depth
followed by the total allowable service load and live load in
kN per meter applied on the joist.
Example: H250-7/3 for Hambro D500
Example: LH600-7/3 for Hambro DTC
Example: MDH300-7/3 for Hambro MD2000
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METRIC
Concrete: fc = 20 MPa; density = 2 400 kg/m3
Joist spacing = 1 251 mm
HXXX
min = HXXX
: Optimal H Series Joist Depth (mm)

: Minimum Depth (mm) Allowed
NOTE: Plywood forms are to be slit in half with depths

of H200 and H250.
Slab thickness = 65 mm
Residential
Building
Office
Building
Other Loading
(LL=4,8 KPa)
Dead Load (KPa)

Live Load (KPa)
2.83
1.92
2.83
2.40
2.83
4.80
Total Load (KPa)
4.75
5.23
7.63
H200
H200
H300
min = H200
min = H200
min = H200
Residential
Building
Office
Building
Other Loading
(LL=4,8 KPa)
Dead Load (Kpa)

Live Load (KPa)
3.11
1.92
3.11
2.40
3.11
4.80
Total Load (KPa)
5.03
5.51
7.91
SPAN c/c (mm)

3 600
4 300
4 900
5 500
6 100
6 700
7 300
7 900
8 550
9 150
9 750
10 350
10 975
11 575
12 200 *
13 100 *
SPAN c/c (mm)
H200
H200
H300
min = H200
min = H200
min = H200
H250
H300
H350
min = H200
min = H200
min = H200
H300
H350
H350
min = H200
min = H200
min = H200
H350
H350
H400
min = H200
min = H200
min = H200
H400
H400
H400
min = H250
min = H250
min = H250
H400
H400
H400
min = H250
min = H250
min = H250
H400
H400
H450
min = H300
min = H300
min = H300
H400
H400
H500
min = H300
min = H300
min = H300
H450
H450
H500
min = H300
min = H300
min = H300
H500
H500
H550
min = H350
min = H350
min = H350
H500
H500
H550
min = H350
min = H350
min = H350
H550
H550
H600
min = H400
min = H400
min = H400
H550
H550
H600
min = H400
min = H400
min = H400
H600
H600
min = H400
min = H400
H600
H600
min = H450
min = H450
* Permanent line of cross bridging shall be installed at mid-span.
3 600
4 300
4 900
5 500
6 100
6 700
7 300
7 900
8 550
9 150
9 750
10 350
10 975
11 575
12 200 *
13 100 *
H200
H200
H300
min = H200
min = H200
min = H200
H200
H200
H300
min = H200
min = H200
min = H200
H250
H300
H350
min = H200
min = H200
min = H200
H300
H350
H350
min = H200
min = H200
min = H200
H350
H350
H400
min = H200
min = H200
min = H200
H400
H400
H400
min = H250
min = H250
min = H250
H400
H400
H400
min = H250
min = H250
min = H250
H400
H400
H450
min = H300
min = H300
min = H300
H400
H450
H500
min = H300
min = H300
min = H300
H450
H450
H500
min = H300
min = H300
min = H300
H500
H550
H550
min = H350
min = H350
min = H350
H500
H500
H550
min = H350
min = H350
min = H350
H500
H500
H550
min = H400
min = H400
min = H400
H550
H550
min = H400
min = H400
H600
H600
min = H400
min = H400
H600
H600
min = H450
min = H450
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METRIC
HXXX
min = HXXX


of H200 and H250.
Residential
Building
Office
Building
Other Loading
(LL=4,8 KPa)
Dead Load (KPa)

Live Load (KPa)
3.40
1.92
3.4
2.4
3.4
4.8
Total Load (KPa)
5.32
5.8
8.2
Residential
Building
Office
Building
Other Loading
(LL=4,8 kPa)
Dead Load (kPa)

Live Load (kPa)
3.65
1.92
3.65
2.40
3.65
4.80
Total Load (kPa)
5.57
6.05
8.45
SPAN c/c (mm)

3 600
4 300
4 900
5 500
6 100
6 700
7 300
7 900
8 550
9 150
9 750
10 350
10 975
11 575
12 200 *
13 100 *
SPAN c/c (mm)

H200
H200
H300
min = H200
min = H200
min = H200
H200
H200
H300
min = H200
min = H200
min = H200
H250
H250
H350
min = H200
min = H200
min = H200
H300
H350
H350
min = H200
min = H200
min = H200
H350
H350
H350
min = H200
min = H200
min = H200
H350
H350
H350
min = H250
min = H250
min = H250
H350
H400
H400
min = H250
min = H250
min = H250
H400
H400
H450
min = H300
min = H300
min = H300
H400
H450
H500
min = H300
min = H300
min = H300
H450
H450
H500
min = H300
min = H300
min = H300
H450
H500
H500
min = H350
min = H350
min = H350
H500
H500
H500
min = H350
min = H350
min = H350
H500
H500
H550
min = H400
min = H400
min = H400
H550
H550
min = H400
min = H400
H600
H600
min = H450
min = H450
H600
H600
min = H500
min = H500
3 600
4 300
4 900
5 500
6 100
6 700
7 300
7 900
8 550
9 150
9 750
10 350
10 975
11 575
12 200 *
13 100 *
H200
H200
H250
min = H200
min = H200
min = H200
H200
H200
H250
min = H200
min = H200
min = H200
H250
H250
H350
min = H200
min = H200
min = H200
H300
H350
H350
min = H200
min = H200
min = H200
H350
H350
H350
min = H200
min = H200
min = H200
H350
H350
H350
min = H250
min = H250
min = H250
H350
H400
H400
min = H250
min = H250
min = H250
H400
H450
H450
min = H300
min = H300
min = H300
H500
H500
H550
min = H300
min = H300
min = H300
H500
H500
H550
min = H300
min = H300
min = H300
H500
H500
H500
min = H350
min = H350
min = H350
H500
H500
H500
min = H350
min = H350
min = H400
H500
H500
min = H400
min = H400
H550
H550
min = H450
min = H450
H600
H600
min = H500
min = H500
H600
H600
min = H500
min = H500
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METRIC
HXXX
min = HXXX


of H200 and H250.
Residential
Building
Office
Building
Other Loading
(LL=4,8 kPa)
Dead Load (kPa)

Live Load (kPa)
3.97
1.92
3.97
2.40
3.97
4.80
Total Load (kPa)
5.89
6.37
8.77
SPAN c/c (mm)

3 600
4 300
4 900
5 500
6 100
6 700
7 300
7 900
8 550
9 150
9 750
10 350
10 975
11 575
12 200 *
13 100 *
Residential
Building
Office
Building
Other Loading
(LL=4,8 kPa)
Dead Load (kPa)

Live Load (kPa)
4.30
1.92
4.30
2.40
4.30
4.80
Total Load (kPa)
6.22
6.70
9.10
SPAN c/c (mm)

H200
H200
H250
min = H200
min = H200
min = H200
H250
H250
H300
min = H200
min = H200
min = H200
H250
H250
H350
min = H200
min = H200
min = H200
H300
H350
H350
min = H200
min = H200
min = H200
H350
H350
H350
min = H200
min = H200
min = H200
H350
H350
H400
min = H250
min = H250
min = H250
H350
H400
H400
min = H250
min = H250
min = H250
H400
H450
H450
min = H300
min = H300
min = H300
H450
H500
H500
min = H300
min = H300
min = H300
H500
H500
H500
min = H350
min = H350
min = H350
H500
H500
H550
min = H350
min = H350
min = H350
H500
H500
H550
min = H400
min = H400
min = H400
H500
H550
min = H450
min = H450
H550
H550
min = H500
min = H500
H600
H600
min = H500
min = H500
H600
H600
min = H500
min = H500
3 600
4 300
4 900
5 500
6 100
6 700
7 300
7 900
8 550
9 150
9 750
10 350
10 975
11 575
12 200 *
H200
H200
H200
min = H200
min = H200
min = H200
H300
H300
H300
min = H200
min = H200
min = H200
H300
H300
H350
min = H200
min = H200
min = H200
H350
H350
H350
min = H200
min = H200
min = H200
H350
H350
H350
min = H200
min = H200
min = H200
H350
H350
H350
min = H250
min = H250
min = H250
H350
H350
H350
min = H250
min = H250
min = H250
H400
H400
H500
min = H300
min = H300
min = H300
H450
H450
H500
min = H300
min = H300
min = H300
H500
H500
H500
min = H350
min = H350
min = H350
H500
H500
H550
min = H400
min = H400
min = H400
H500
H500
min = H450
min = H450
H550
H550
min = H450
min = H450
H600
H600
min = H500
min = H500
H600
H600
min = H550
min = H550
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6.3 MD2000 SERIES
min = MDHXXX : Minimum Depth (mm) Allowed
Residential
Building
Office
Building
Other Loading
(LL=4,8 kPa)
Dead Load (kPa)

Live Load (kPa)
3.35
1.92
3.35
2.40
3.35
4.80
Total Load (kPa)
5.27
5.75
8.15
Residential
Building
Office
Building
Other Loading
(LL=4,8 kPa)
Dead Load (kPa)

Live Load (kPa)
3.50
1.92
3.50
2.40
3.50
4.80
Total Load (kPa)
5.42
5.90
8.30
SPAN c/c (mm)

3 600
4 300
4 900
5 500
6 100
6 700
7 300
7 900
8 550
9 150
9 750
10 350
10 975
11 575
12 200 *
13 100 *
: Optimal MD2000 Series Joist Depth (mm)
MDHXXX
SPAN c/c (mm)

MDH200
MDH200
MDH300
min = MDH200
min = MDH200
min = MDH200
MDH200
MDH300
MDH300
min = MDH200
min = MDH200
min = MDH200
MDH250
MDH300
MDH350
min = MDH200
min = MDH200
min = MDH200
MDH300
MDH350
MDH350
min = MDH200
min = MDH200
min = MDH200
MDH350
MDH350
MDH350
min = MDH200
min = MDH200
min = MDH200
MDH350
MDH400
MDH400
min = MDH250
min = MDH250
min = MDH250
MDH400
MDH400
MDH400
min = MDH250
min = MDH250
min = MDH250
MDH400
MDH400
MDH450
min = MDH300
min = MDH300
min = MDH300
MDH400
MDH400
MDH500
min = MDH300
min = MDH300
min = MDH300
MDH450
MDH450
MDH500
min = MDH300
min = MDH300
min = MDH300
MDH450
MDH450
MDH500
min = MDH350
min = MDH350
min = MDH350
MDH500
MDH500
MDH500
min = MDH350
min = MDH350
min = MDH350
MDH500
MDH550
MDH550
min = MDH400
min = MDH400
min = MDH400
MDH550
MDH550
MDH550
min = MDH400
min = MDH400
min = MDH400
MDH550
MDH550
MDH550
min = MDH400
min = MDH400
min = MDH400
MDH550
MDH550
MDH600
min = MDH450
min = MDH450
min = MDH450
3 600
4 300
4 900
5 500
6 100
6 700
7 300
7 900
8 550
9 150
9 750
10 350
10 975
11 575
12 200 *
13 100 *
MDH200
MDH200
MDH300
min = MDH200
min = MDH200
min = MDH200
MDH200
MDH300
MDH300
min = MDH200
min = MDH200
min = MDH200
MDH250
MDH300
MDH350
min = MDH200
min = MDH200
min = MDH200
MDH300
MDH350
MDH400
min = MDH200
min = MDH200
min = MDH200
MDH350
MDH350
MDH350
min = MDH200
min = MDH200
min = MDH200
MDH350
MDH400
MDH400
min = MDH250
min = MDH250
min = MDH250
MDH400
MDH400
MDH400
min = MDH250
min = MDH250
min = MDH250
MDH400
MDH400
MDH450
min = MDH300
min = MDH300
min = MDH300
MDH400
MDH400
MDH500
min = MDH300
min = MDH300
min = MDH300
MDH450
MDH450
MDH500
min = MDH300
min = MDH300
min = MDH400
MDH450
MDH500
MDH500
min = MDH350
min = MDH350
min = MDH350
MDH500
MDH500
MDH500
min = MDH350
min = MDH350
min = MDH350
MDH500
MDH550
MDH550
min = MDH400
min = MDH400
min = MDH400
MDH550
MDH550
MDH550
min = MDH400
min = MDH400
min = MDH400
MDH550
MDH550
MDH550
min = MDH400
min = MDH400
min = MDH400
MDH550
MDH600
MDH600
min = MDH450
min = MDH450
min = MDH450
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Slab thickness =125 mm
Residential
Building
Office
Building
Other Loading
(LL=4,8 kPa)
Dead Load (kPa)

Live Load (kPa)
3.78
1.92
3.78
2.40
3.78
4.80
Total Load (kPa)
5.70
6.18
8.58
Residential
Building
Office
Building
Other Loading
(LL=4,8 kPa)
Dead Load (kPa)

Live Load (kPa)
4.07
1.92
4.07
2.40
4.07
4.80
Total Load (kPa)
5.99
6.47
8.87
SPAN c/c (mm)

3 600
4 300
4 900
5 500
6 100
6 700
7 300
7 900
8 550
9 150
9 750
10 350
10 975
11 575
12 200 *
13 100 *
SPAN c/c (mm)

MDH200
MDH200
MDH300
min = MDH200
min = MDH200
min = MDH200
MDH200
MDH300
MDH300
min = MDH200
min = MDH200
min = MDH200
MDH250
MDH300
MDH350
min = MDH200
min = MDH200
min = MDH200
MDH300
MDH350
MDH350
min = MDH200
min = MDH200
min = MDH200
MDH350
MDH350
MDH350
min = MDH200
min = MDH200
min = MDH200
MDH350
MDH350
MDH400
min = MDH250
min = MDH250
min = MDH250
MDH400
MDH400
MDH400
min = MDH250
min = MDH250
min = MDH250
MDH400
MDH400
MDH450
min = MDH300
min = MDH300
min = MDH300
MDH400
MDH450
MDH500
min = MDH300
min = MDH300
min = MDH300
MDH450
MDH450
MDH500
min = MDH300
min = MDH300
min = MDH300
MDH450
MDH500
MDH500
min = MDH350
min = MDH350
min = MDH350
MDH500
MDH500
MDH550
min = MDH350
min = MDH350
min = MDH350
MDH500
MDH550
MDH550
min = MDH400
min = MDH400
min = MDH400
MDH500
MDH550
MDH550
min = MDH400
min = MDH400
min = MDH400
MDH550
MDH550
MDH550
min = MDH400
min = MDH400
min = MDH400
MDH550
MDH600
min = MDH450
min = MDH450
MDHXXX
3 600
4 300
4 900
5 500
6 100
6 700
7 300
7 900
8 550
9 150
9 750
10 350
10 975
11 575
12 200 *
13 100 *
MDH200
MDH200
MDH300
min = MDH200
min = MDH200
min = MDH200
MDH200
MDH300
MDH300
min = MDH200
min = MDH200
min = MDH200
MDH250
MDH300
MDH350
min = MDH200
min = MDH200
min = MDH200
MDH300
MDH350
MDH350
min = MDH200
min = MDH200
min = MDH200
MDH350
MDH350
MDH350
min = MDH200
min = MDH200
min = MDH200
MDH350
MDH350
MDH400
min = MDH250
min = MDH250
min = MDH250
MDH400
MDH400
MDH450
min = MDH250
min = MDH250
min = MDH250
MDH400
MDH400
MDH450
min = MDH300
min = MDH300
min = MDH300
MDH400
MDH500
MDH500
min = MDH300
min = MDH300
min = MDH300
MDH500
MDH500
MDH500
min = MDH300
min = MDH300
min = MDH300
MDH500
MDH500
MDH500
min = MDH350
min = MDH350
min = MDH350
MDH500
MDH500
MDH500
min = MDH350
min = MDH350
min = MDH350
MDH500
MDH500
MDH550
min = MDH400
min = MDH400
min = MDH400
MDH550
MDH550
MDH550
min = MDH400
min = MDH400
min = MDH400
MDH550
MDH550
MDH550
min = MDH450
min = MDH450
min = MDH450
MDH550
MDH550
min = MDH500
min = MDH500
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MDHXXX
Slab thickness =150 mm

Residential
Building
Office
Building
Other Loading
(LL=4,8 kPa)
Dead Load (kPa)

Live Load (kPa)
4.36
1.92
4.36
2.40
4.36
4.80
Total Load (kPa)
6.28
6.76
9.16
SPAN c/c (mm)

3 600
4 300
4 900
5 500
6 100
6 700
7 300
7 900
8 550
9 150
9 750
10 350
10 975
11 575
12 200 *
13 100 *
MDH200
MDH200
MDH300
min = MDH200
min = MDH200
min = MDH200
MDH250
MDH300
MDH300
min = MDH200
min = MDH200
min = MDH200
MDH300
MDH300
MDH350
min = MDH200
min = MDH200
min = MDH200
MDH300
MDH350
MDH350
min = MDH200
min = MDH200
min = MDH200
MDH350
MDH350
MDH350
min = MDH200
min = MDH200
min = MDH200
MDH350
MDH350
MDH400
min = MDH250
min = MDH250
min = MDH250
MDH350
MDH400
MDH400
min = MDH250
min = MDH250
min = MDH250
MDH400
MDH400
MDH400
min = MDH300
min = MDH300
min = MDH300
MDH400
MDH400
MDH500
min = MDH300
min = MDH300
min = MDH300
MDH500
MDH500
MDH500
min = MDH300
min = MDH300
min = MDH300
MDH500
MDH550
MDH500
min = MDH350
min = MDH350
min = MDH350
MDH550
MDH550
MDH550
min = MDH350
min = MDH350
min = MDH350
MDH500
MDH500
MDH550
min = MDH400
min = MDH400
min = MDH400
MDH550
MDH550
MDH550
min = MDH400
min = MDH400
min = MDH400
MDH550
MDH550
MDH550
min = MDH450
min = MDH450
min = MDH450
MDH550
MDH550
min = MDH500
min = MDH500
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6.4 DTC (LH SERIES)
LHXXX
min = LHXXX
: Optimal LH Series Joist Depth (mm)

NOTE: Plywood forms have to be slit in half for

any depth.
Residential
Building
Office
Building
Other Loading
(LL=4,8 kPa)
Dead Load (kPa)

Live Load (kPa)
3.16
1.92
3.16
2.40
3.16
4.80
Total Load (kPa)
5.08
5.56
7.96
Residential
Building
Office
Building
Other Loading
(LL=4,8 kPa)
Dead Load (kPa)

Live Load (kPa)
3.45
1.92
3.45
2.40
3.45
4.80
Total Load (kPa)
5.37
5.85
8.25
SPAN c/c (mm)

9 150
9 750
10 350
10 975
11 575
12 200 *
12 800 *
13 400 *
14 025 *
14 630 *
15 240 *
15 850 *
SPAN c/c (mm)

LH500
LH500
LH600
min = LH400
min = LH400
min = LH500
LH500
LH600
LH800
min = LH400
min = LH400
min = LH500
LH600
LH600
LH700
min = LH400
min = LH400
min = LH600
LH600
LH600
LH700
min = LH500
min = LH500
min = LH600
LH700
LH800
LH800
min = LH500
min = LH500
min = LH700
LH800
LH800
LH900
min = LH500
min = LH500
min = LH700
LH700
LH800
LH900
min = LH500
min = LH500
min = LH800
LH800
LH900
LH900
min = LH600
min = LH600
min = LH800
LH800
LH800
LH900
min = LH600
min = LH600
min = LH900
LH800
LH900
LH900
min = LH600
min = LH600
min = LH900
LH900
LH900
min = LH600
min = LH600
LH900
LH900
min = LH600
min = LH600
9 150
9 750
10 350
10 975
11 575
12 200 *
12 800 *
13 400 *
14 025 *
14 630 *
15 240 *
15 850 *
LH500
LH500
LH600
min = LH400
min = LH400
min = LH500
LH500
LH600
LH700
min = LH400
min = LH400
min = LH500
LH600
LH600
LH700
min = LH400
min = LH400
min = LH600
LH700
LH700
LH800
min = LH400
min = LH400
min = LH600
LH700
LH700
LH800
min = LH500
min = LH500
min = LH700
LH800
LH800
LH900
min = LH500
min = LH500
min = LH700
LH700
LH800
LH800
min = LH500
min = LH500
min = LH800
LH800
LH900
LH900
min = LH600
min = LH600
min = LH800
LH900
LH900
LH900
min = LH600
min = LH600
min = LH900
LH900
LH800
LH900
min = LH600
min = LH600
min = LH900
LH900
LH900
min = LH600
min = LH600
LH900
LH900
min = LH600
min = LH600
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LHXXX
min = LHXXX


any depth.
Residential
Building
Office
Building
Other Loading
(LL=4,8 kPa)
Dead Load (kPa)

Live Load (kPa)
3.78
1.92
3.78
2.40
3.78
4.80
Total Load (kPa)
5.70
6.18
8.58
Residential
Building
Office
Building
Other Loading
(LL=4,8 kPa)
Dead Load (kPa)

Live Load (kPa)
4.00
1.92
4.00
2.40
4.00
4.80
Total Load (kPa)
5.92
6.40
8.80
SPAN c/c (mm)

9 150
9 750
10 350
10 975
11 575
12 200 *
12 800 *
13 400 *
14 025 *
14 630 *
15 240 *
15 850 *
SPAN c/c (mm)

LH500
LH500
LH600
min = LH400
min = LH400
min = LH500
LH500
LH600
LH700
min = LH400
min = LH400
min = LH500
LH600
LH700
LH800
min = LH400
min = LH400
min = LH600
LH700
LH800
LH800
min = LH400
min = LH400
min = LH600
LH800
LH800
LH800
min = LH500
min = LH500
min = LH700
LH700
LH800
LH800
min = LH500
min = LH500
min = LH700
LH800
LH800
LH800
min = LH500
min = LH500
min = LH800
LH800
LH800
LH900
min = LH600
min = LH600
min = LH800
LH800
LH900
LH900
min = LH600
min = LH600
min = LH900
LH900
LH900
LH900
min = LH600
min = LH600
min = LH900
LH900
LH900
min = LH600
min = LH600
LH900
LH900
min = LH700
min = LH700
9 150
9 750
10 350
10 975
11 575
12 200 *
12 800 *
13 400 *
14 025 *
14 630 *
15 240 *
15 850 *
LH500
LH500
LH600
min = LH400
min = LH400
min = LH500
LH600
LH600
LH700
min = LH400
min = LH400
min = LH500
LH600
LH700
LH800
min = LH400
min = LH400
min = LH600
LH800
LH800
LH800
min = LH500
min = LH500
min = LH600
LH800
LH800
LH800
min = LH500
min = LH500
min = LH600
LH800
LH800
LH800
min = LH600
min = LH600
min = LH700
LH800
LH800
LH800
min = LH600
min = LH600
min = LH800
LH900
LH900
LH900
min = LH600
min = LH600
min = LH800
LH900
LH800
LH900
min = LH600
min = LH600
min = LH900
LH900
LH900
LH900
min = LH600
min = LH600
min = LH900
LH900
LH900
min = LH700
min = LH700
LH900
min = LH700
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LHXXX
min = LHXXX

any depth.

Residential
Building
Office
Building
Other Loading
(LL=4,8 kPa)
Dead Load (kPa)

Live Load (kPa)
4.30
1.92
4.30
2.40
4.30
4.80
Total Load (kPa)
6.22
6.70
9.10
SPAN c/c (mm)

9 150
9 750
10 350
10 975
11 575
12 200 *
12 800 *
13 400 *
14 025 *
14 630 *
15 240 *
LH500
LH500
LH600
min = LH400
min = LH400
min = LH500
LH600
LH600
LH800
min = LH400
min = LH400
min = LH500
LH700
LH700
LH700
min = LH500
min = LH500
min = LH600
LH800
LH800
LH800
min = LH500
min = LH500
min = LH600
LH800
LH800
LH800
min = LH600
min = LH600
min = LH600
LH800
LH800
LH800
min = LH600
min = LH600
min = LH700
LH800
LH800
LH800
min = LH600
min = LH600
min = LH800
LH900
LH900
LH900
min = LH600
min = LH600
min = LH800
LH900
LH800
LH900
min = LH600
min = LH600
min = LH900
LH900
LH900
min = LH700
min = LH700
LH900
LH900
min = LH700
min = LH700
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7. JOIST DEPTH SELECTION TABLES
IMPERIAL
7.1 GENERAL INFORMATION
7.1.5 EXAMPLE
7.1.1 JOIST DEPTH SELECTION TABLES
Find the optimal depth and the minimum depth for the
following office project with Hambro D500 (H Series).
The following load tables give the optimized depth and the
minimum depth for a specific span and a specific load
following a certain slab thickness. Values indicated present
a uniform load on all the length with a regular spacing and
a fc = 3000 psi. The regular spacing is 4-1 1/4 for D500TM
(H Series), 4-2 5/8 for DTC (LH Series) and 4-0 for
MD2000.
The tables have been done for three types of loading with
different thickness of concrete. The three types are residential (live load = 40 psf), office (live load = 50 psf) and
corridor or lobby (live load = 100 psf). These three types
are used in the tables as example. Any others types of
loading can be used for the Hambro design.
The tables have been created with a certain super-imposed
dead load. Even if your superimposed dead load is a little
bit different, the optimal depth and the minimum depth in
the table will be right.
32-0
4
4-1 1/4
3 000 psi
55 ksi
145 lb./ft.3
77 psf
Span:
Slab thickness:
Joist spacing:
Concrete strength:
Yield point of steel:
Concrete density:
Dead load:
Joist:
Concrete:
Mechanical:
Ceiling (1/2):
Partition:
2.5 psf
48.5 psf
3.0 psf
3.0 psf
20 psf
TOTAL:
= 77 psf
Live load
50 psf
According to NBC:
7.1.2 DEFLECTION CRITERIA

For all cases presented in the tables, deflection for live load
does not exceed L / 360.
Solution:
7.1.3 JOIST IDENTIFICATION
In the table, with dead load = 77 psf and live load = 50 psf,
we find:
From tables, find slab thickness = 4 with a span = 32-0
The load tables are provided to aid engineers in selecting

the most optimal depth of joist for a particular slab thickness and a specific loading.
The engineer should specify the joist depth, slab thickness,
the design loads, dead, live and total together with special
point loads and line loads where applicable. Canam will
provide composite joists designed to specially meet these
requirements.
Optimal depth
Minimum depth
= H20
= H14
Then:
H20 means depth = 20

H14 means depth = 14
7.1.4 JOIST DESIGNATION

The joist designation should simply be the joist depth
followed by the total allowable service load and live load in
pounds per linear foot applied on the joist.
Example: H10-493/205 for Hambro D500
Example: LH24-493/205 for Hambro DTC
Example: MDH10-493/205 for Hambro MD2000
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IMPERIAL
Concrete: fc = 3 000 psi; density = 145 lb./ft.3
Joist spacing = 4-1 1/4
HXXX
min = HXXX
: Optimal H Series Joist Depth (in.)

: Minimum Depth (in.) Allowed

of H8 and H10.
Slab thickness = 2 1/2

Residential
Building
Slab thickness = 3
Office
Building
Other Loading
(LL=100 psf)
Residential
Building
Office
Building
Other Loading
(LL=100 psf)
Dead Load (psf)

Live Load (psf)
59
40
59
50
59
100
Dead Load (psf)

Live Load (psf)
65
40
65
50
65
100
Total Load (psf)
99
109
159
Total Load (psf)
105
115
165
SPAN c/c
12-0
14-0
16-0
18-0
20-0
22-0
24-0
26-0
28-0
30-0
32-0
34-0
36-0
38-0
40-0 *
43-0 *
SPAN c/c
H8
H8
H12
min = H8
min = H8
min = H8
H8
H8
H12
min = H8
min = H8
min = H8
H10
H12
H14
min = H8
min = H8
min = H8
H12
H14
H14
min = H8
min = H8
min = H8
H14
H14
H16
min = H8
min = H8
min = H8
H16
H16
H16
min = H10
min = H10
min = H10
H16
H16
H16
min = H10
min = H10
min = H10
H16
H16
H18
min = H12
min = H12
min = H12
H16
H16
H20
min = H12
min = H12
min = H12
H18
H18
H20
min = H12
min = H12
min = H12
H20
H20
H22
min = H14
min = H14
min = H14
H20
H20
H22
min = H14
min = H14
min = H14
H22
H22
H24
min = H16
min = H16
min = H16
H22
H22
H24
min = H16
min = H16
min = H16
H24
H24
min = H16
min = H16
H24
H24
min = H18
min = H18
12
12-0
14-0
16-0
18-0
20-0
22-0
24-0
26-0
28-0
30-0
32-0
34-0
36-0
38-0
40-0 *
43-0 *
H8
H8
H12
min = H8
min = H8
min = H8
H8
H8
H12
min = H8
min = H8
min = H8
H10
H12
H14
min = H8
min = H8
min = H8
H12
H14
H14
min = H8
min = H8
min = H8
H14
H14
H16
min = H8
min = H8
min = H8
H16
H16
H16
min = H10
min = H10
min = H10
H16
H16
H16
min = H10
min = H10
min = H10
H16
H16
H18
min = H12
min = H12
min = H12
H16
H18
H20
min = H12
min = H12
min = H12
H18
H18
H20
min = H12
min = H12
min = H12
H20
H22
H22
min = H14
min = H14
min = H14
H20
H20
H22
min = H14
min = H14
min = H14
H20
H20
H22
min = H16
min = H16
min = H16
H22
H22
min = H16
min = H16
H24
H24
min = H16
min = H16
H24
H24
min = H18
min = H18
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HXXX
min = HXXX


of H8 and H10.

Residential
Building
Slab thickness = 4
Office
Building
Other Loading
(LL=100 psf)
Residential
Building
Office
Building
Other Loading
(LL=100 psf)
Dead Load (psf)

Live Load (psf)
71
40
71
50
71
100
Dead Load (psf)

Live Load (psf)
77
40
77
50
77
100
Total Load (psf)
111
121
171
Total Load (psf)
117
127
177
SPAN c/c
12-0
14-0
16-0
18-0
20-0
22-0
24-0
26-0
28-0
30-0
32-0
34-0
36-0
38-0
40-0 *
43-0 *
SPAN c/c
H8
H8
H12
min = H8
min = H8
min = H8
H8
H8
H12
min = H8
min = H8
min = H8
H10
H10
H14
min = H8
min = H8
min = H8
H12
H14
H14
min = H8
min = H8
min = H8
H14
H14
H14
min = H8
min = H8
min = H8
H14
H14
H14
min = H10
min = H10
min = H10
H14
H16
H16
min = H10
min = H10
min = H10
H16
H16
H18
min = H12
min = H12
min = H12
H16
H18
H20
min = H12
min = H12
min = H12
H18
H18
H20
min = H12
min = H12
min = H12
H18
H20
H20
min = H14
min = H14
min = H14
H20
H20
H20
min = H14
min = H14
min = H14
H20
H20
H22
min = H16
min = H16
min = H16
H22
H22
min = H16
min = H16
H24
H24
min = H18
min = H18
H24
H24
min = H20
min = H20
12-0
14-0
16-0
18-0
20-0
22-0
24-0
26-0
28-0
30-0
32-0
34-0
36-0
38-0
40-0 *
43-0 *
H8
H8
H10
min = H8
min = H8
min = H8
H8
H8
H10
min = H8
min = H8
min = H8
H10
H10
H14
min = H8
min = H8
min = H8
H12
H14
H14
min = H8
min = H8
min = H8
H14
H14
H14
min = H8
min = H8
min = H8
H14
H14
H14
min = H10
min = H10
min = H10
H14
H16
H16
min = H10
min = H10
min = H10
H16
H18
H18
min = H12
min = H12
min = H12
H20
H20
H22
min = H12
min = H12
min = H12
H20
H20
H22
min = H12
min = H12
min = H12
H20
H20
H20
min = H14
min = H14
min = H14
H20
H20
H20
min = H14
min = H14
min = H16
H20
H20
min = H16
min = H16
H22
H22
min = H18
min = H18
H24
H24
min = H20
min = H20
H24
H24
min = H20
min = H20
13
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HXXX
min = HXXX


of H8 and H10.

Residential
Building
Slab thickness = 5
Office
Building
Other Loading
(LL=100 psf)
Residential
Building
Office
Building
Other Loading
(LL=100 psf)
Dead Load (psf)

Live Load (psf)
83
40
83
50
83
100
Dead Load (psf)

Live Load (psf)
89
40
89
50
89
100
Total Load (psf)
123
133
183
Total Load (psf)
129
139
189
SPAN c/c
12-0
14-0
16-0
18-0
20-0
22-0
24-0
26-0
28-0
30-0
32-0
34-0
36-0
38-0
40-0 *
43-0 *
SPAN c/c
H8
H8
H10
min = H8
min = H8
min = H8
H10
H10
H12
min = H8
min = H8
min = H8
H10
H10
H14
min = H8
min = H8
min = H8
H12
H14
H14
min = H8
min = H8
min = H8
H14
H14
H14
min = H8
min = H8
min = H8
H14
H14
H16
min = H10
min = H10
min = H10
H14
H16
H16
min = H10
min = H10
min = H10
H16
H18
H18
min = H12
min = H12
min = H12
H18
H20
H20
min = H12
min = H12
min = H12
H20
H20
H20
min = H14
min = H14
min = H14
H20
H20
H22
min = H14
min = H14
min = H14
H20
H20
H22
min = H16
min = H16
min = H16
H20
H22
min = H18
min = H18
H22
H22
min = H20
min = H20
H24
H24
min = H20
min = H20
H24
H24
min = H20
min = H20
14
12-0
14-0
16-0
18-0
20-0
22-0
24-0
26-0
28-0
30-0
32-0
34-0
36-0
38-0
40-0 *
H8
H8
H8
min = H8
min = H8
min = H8
H12
H12
H12
min = H8
min = H8
min = H8
H12
H12
H14
min = H8
min = H8
min = H8
H14
H14
H14
min = H8
min = H8
min = H8
H14
H14
H14
min = H8
min = H8
min = H8
H14
H14
H14
min = H10
min = H10
min = H10
H14
H14
H14
min = H10
min = H10
min = H10
H16
H16
H20
min = H12
min = H12
min = H12
H18
H18
H20
min = H12
min = H12
min = H12
H20
H20
H20
min = H14
min = H14
min = H14
H20
H20
H22
min = H16
min = H16
min = H16
H20
H20
min = H18
min = H18
H22
H22
min = H18
min = H18
H24
H24
min = H20
min = H20
H24
H24
min = H22
min = H22
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7.3 MD2000 SERIES
Joist spacing = 4-0
MDHXXX
: Optimal MD2000 Series Joist Depth (in.)
min = MDHXXX : Minimum Depth (in.) Allowed
Residential
Building
Office
Building
Other Loading
(LL=100 psf)
Dead Load (psf)

Live Load (psf)
70
40
70
50
70
100
Dead Load (psf)

Live Load (psf)
Total Load (psf)
110
120
170
Total Load (psf)
MDH8
MDH8
MDH12
min = MDH8
min = MDH8
min = MDH8
SPAN c/c
12-0
14-0
16-0
18-0
20-0
22-0
24-0
26-0
28-0
30-0
32-0
34-0
36-0
38-0
40-0 *
43-0 *
Residential
Building
Office
Building
Other Loading
(LL=100 psf)
73
40
73
50
73
100
113
123
173
SPAN c/c
MDH8
MDH12
MDH12
min = MDH8
min = MDH8
min = MDH8
MDH10
MDH12
MDH14
min = MDH8
min = MDH8
min = MDH8
MDH12
MDH14
MDH14
min = MDH8
min = MDH8
min = MDH8
MDH14
MDH14
MDH14
min = MDH8
min = MDH8
min = MDH8
MDH14
MDH16
MDH16
min = MDH10
min = MDH10
min = MDH10
MDH16
MDH16
MDH16
min = MDH10
min = MDH10
min = MDH10
MDH16
MDH16
MDH18
min = MDH12
min = MDH12
min = MDH12
MDH16
MDH16
MDH20
min = MDH12
min = MDH12
min = MDH12
MDH18
MDH18
MDH20
min = MDH12
min = MDH12
min = MDH12
MDH18
MDH18
MDH20
min = MDH14
min = MDH14
min = MDH14
MDH20
MDH20
MDH20
min = MDH14
min = MDH14
min = MDH14
MDH20
MDH22
MDH22
min = MDH16
min = MDH16
min = MDH16
MDH22
MDH22
MDH22
min = MDH16
min = MDH16
min = MDH16
MDH22
MDH22
MDH22
min = MDH16
min = MDH16
min = MDH16
MDH22
MDH22
MDH24
min = MDH18
min = MDH18
min = MDH18
12-0
14-0
16-0
18-0
20-0
22-0
24-0
26-0
28-0
30-0
32-0
34-0
36-0
38-0
40-0 *
43-0 *
MDH8
MDH8
MDH12
min = MDH8
min = MDH8
min = MDH8
MDH8
MDH12
MDH12
min = MDH8
min = MDH8
min = MDH8
MDH10
MDH12
MDH14
min = MDH8
min = MDH8
min = MDH8
MDH12
MDH14
MDH16
min = MDH8
min = MDH8
min = MDH8
MDH14
MDH14
MDH14
min = MDH8
min = MDH8
min = MDH8
MDH14
MDH16
MDH16
min = MDH10
min = MDH10
min = MDH10
MDH16
MDH16
MDH16
min = MDH10
min = MDH10
min = MDH10
MDH16
MDH16
MDH18
min = MDH12
min = MDH12
min = MDH12
MDH16
MDH16
MDH20
min = MDH12
min = MDH12
min = MDH12
MDH18
MDH18
MDH20
min = MDH12
min = MDH12
min = MDH12
MDH18
MDH20
MDH20
min = MDH14
min = MDH14
min = MDH14
MDH20
MDH20
MDH20
min = MDH14
min = MDH14
min = MDH14
MDH20
MDH22
MDH22
min = MDH16
min = MDH16
min = MDH16
MDH22
MDH22
MDH22
min = MDH16
min = MDH16
min = MDH16
MDH22
MDH22
MDH22
min = MDH16
min = MDH16
min = MDH16
MDH22
MDH24
MDH24
min = MDH18
min = MDH18
min = MDH18
15
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Joist spacing = 4-0
MDHXXX
Slab thickness = 5
Residential
Building
Office
Building
Other Loading
(LL=100 psf)
Residential
Building
Office
Building
Other Loading
(LL=100 psf)
Dead Load (psf)

Live Load (psf)
79
40
79
50
79
100
Dead Load (psf)

Live Load (psf)
85
40
85
50
85
100
Total Load (psf)
119
129
179
Total Load (psf)
125
135
185
MDH8
MDH8
MDH12
min = MDH8
min = MDH8
min = MDH8
SPAN c/c
12-0
14-0
16-0
18-0
20-0
22-0
24-0
26-0
28-0
30-0
32-0
34-0
36-0
38-0
40-0 *
43-0 *
SPAN c/c
MDH8
MDH12
MDH12
min = MDH8
min = MDH8
min = MDH8
MDH10
MDH12
MDH14
min = MDH8
min = MDH8
min = MDH8
MDH12
MDH14
MDH14
min = MDH8
min = MDH8
min = MDH8
MDH14
MDH14
MDH14
min = MDH8
min = MDH8
min = MDH8
MDH14
MDH14
MDH16
min = MDH10
min = MDH10
min = MDH10
MDH16
MDH16
MDH16
min = MDH10
min = MDH10
min = MDH10
MDH16
MDH16
MDH18
min = MDH12
min = MDH12
min = MDH12
MDH16
MDH18
MDH20
min = MDH12
min = MDH12
min = MDH12
MDH18
MDH18
MDH20
min = MDH12
min = MDH12
min = MDH12
MDH18
MDH20
MDH20
min = MDH14
min = MDH14
min = MDH14
MDH20
MDH20
MDH22
min = MDH14
min = MDH14
min = MDH14
MDH20
MDH22
MDH22
min = MDH16
min = MDH16
min = MDH16
MDH20
MDH22
MDH22
min = MDH16
min = MDH16
min = MDH16
MDH22
MDH22
MDH22
min = MDH16
min = MDH16
min = MDH16
MDH22
MDH24
min = MDH18
min = MDH18
16
12-0
14-0
16-0
18-0
20-0
22-0
24-0
26-0
28-0
30-0
32-0
34-0
36-0
38-0
40-0 *
43-0 *
MDH8
MDH8
MDH12
min = MDH8
min = MDH8
min = MDH8
MDH8
MDH12
MDH12
min = MDH8
min = MDH8
min = MDH8
MDH10
MDH12
MDH14
min = MDH8
min = MDH8
min = MDH8
MDH12
MDH14
MDH14
min = MDH8
min = MDH8
min = MDH8
MDH14
MDH14
MDH14
min = MDH8
min = MDH8
min = MDH8
MDH14
MDH14
MDH16
min = MDH10
min = MDH10
min = MDH10
MDH16
MDH16
MDH18
min = MDH10
min = MDH10
min = MDH10
MDH16
MDH16
MDH18
min = MDH12
min = MDH12
min = MDH12
MDH16
MDH20
MDH20
min = MDH12
min = MDH12
min = MDH12
MDH20
MDH20
MDH20
min = MDH12
min = MDH12
min = MDH12
MDH20
MDH20
MDH20
min = MDH14
min = MDH14
min = MDH14
MDH20
MDH20
MDH20
min = MDH14
min = MDH14
min = MDH14
MDH20
MDH20
MDH22
min = MDH16
min = MDH16
min = MDH16
MDH22
MDH22
MDH22
min = MDH16
min = MDH16
min = MDH16
MDH22
MDH22
MDH22
min = MDH18
min = MDH18
min = MDH18
MDH22
MDH22
min = MDH20
min = MDH20
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Joist spacing = 4-0
MDHXXX
Slab thickness = 6
Residential
Building
Office
Building
Other Loading
(LL=100 psf)
Dead Load (psf)

Live Load (psf)
91
40
91
50
91
100
Total Load (psf)
131
141
191
SPAN c/c
12-0
14-0
16-0
18-0
20-0
22-0
24-0
26-0
28-0
30-0
32-0
34-0
36-0
38-0
40-0 *
43-0 *
MDH8
MDH8
MDH12
min = MDH8
min = MDH8
min = MDH8
MDH10
MDH12
MDH12
min = MDH8
min = MDH8
min = MDH8
MDH12
MDH12
MDH14
min = MDH8
min = MDH8
min = MDH8
MDH12
MDH14
MDH14
min = MDH8
min = MDH8
min = MDH8
MDH14
MDH14
MDH14
min = MDH8
min = MDH8
min = MDH8
MDH14
MDH14
MDH16
min = MDH10
min = MDH10
min = MDH10
MDH14
MDH16
MDH16
min = MDH10
min = MDH10
min = MDH10
MDH16
MDH16
MDH16
min = MDH12
min = MDH12
min = MDH12
MDH16
MDH16
MDH20
min = MDH12
min = MDH12
min = MDH12
MDH20
MDH20
MDH20
min = MDH12
min = MDH12
min = MDH12
MDH20
MDH22
MDH20
min = MDH14
min = MDH14
min = MDH14
MDH22
MDH22
MDH22
min = MDH14
min = MDH14
min = MDH14
MDH20
MDH20
MDH22
min = MDH16
min = MDH16
min = MDH16
MDH22
MDH22
MDH22
min = MDH16
min = MDH16
min = MDH16
MDH22
MDH22
MDH22
min = MDH18
min = MDH18
min = MDH18
MDH22
MDH22
min = MDH20
min = MDH20
17
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7.4 DTC (LH SERIES)
LHXXX
min = LHXXX
: Optimal LH Series Joist Depth (in.)


any depth.
Slab thickness = 3
Residential
Building
Office
Building
Other Loading
(LL=100 psf)
Residential
Building
Office
Building
Other Loading
(LL=100 psf)
Dead Load (psf)

Live Load (psf)
66
40
66
50
66
100
Dead Load (psf)

Live Load (psf)
72
40
72
50
72
100
Total Load (psf)
106
116
166
Total Load (psf)
112
122
172
SPAN c/c
30-0
32-0
34-0
36-0
38-0
40-0 *
42-0 *
44-0 *
46-0 *
48-0 *
50-0 *
52-0 *
SPAN c/c
LH20
LH20
LH24
min = LH16
min = LH16
min = LH20
LH20
LH24
LH32
min = LH16
min = LH16
min = LH20
LH24
LH24
LH28
min = LH16
min = LH16
min = LH24
LH24
LH24
LH28
min = LH20
min = LH20
min = LH24
LH28
LH32
LH32
min = LH20
min = LH20
min = LH28
LH32
LH32
LH36
min = LH20
min = LH20
min = LH28
LH28
LH32
LH36
min = LH20
min = LH20
min = LH32
LH32
LH36
LH36
min = LH24
min = LH24
min = LH32
LH32
LH32
LH36
min = LH24
min = LH24
min = LH36
LH32
LH36
LH36
min = LH24
min = LH24
min = LH36
LH36
LH36
min = LH24
min = LH24
LH36
LH36
min = LH24
min = LH24
18
30-0
32-0
34-0
36-0
38-0
40-0 *
42-0 *
44-0 *
46-0 *
48-0 *
50-0 *
52-0 *
LH20
LH20
LH24
min = LH16
min = LH16
min = LH20
LH20
LH24
LH28
min = LH16
min = LH16
min = LH20
LH24
LH24
LH28
min = LH16
min = LH16
min = LH24
LH28
LH28
LH32
min = LH16
min = LH16
min = LH24
LH28
LH28
LH32
min = LH20
min = LH20
min = LH28
LH32
LH32
LH36
min = LH20
min = LH20
min = LH28
LH28
LH32
LH32
min = LH20
min = LH20
min = LH32
LH32
LH36
LH36
min = LH24
min = LH24
min = LH32
LH36
LH36
LH36
min = LH24
min = LH24
min = LH36
LH36
LH32
LH36
min = LH24
min = LH24
min = LH36
LH36
LH36
min = LH24
min = LH24
LH36
LH36
min = LH24
min = LH24
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LHXXX
min = LHXXX


any depth.
Slab thickness = 4
Residential
Building
Office
Building
Other Loading
(LL=100 psf)
Residential
Building
Office
Building
Other Loading
(LL=100 psf)
Dead Load (psf)

Live Load (psf)
79
40
79
50
79
100
Dead Load (psf)

Live Load (psf)
84
40
84
50
84
100
Total Load (psf)
119
129
179
Total Load (psf)
124
134
184
SPAN c/c
30-0
32-0
34-0
36-0
38-0
40-0 *
42-0 *
44-0 *
46-0 *
48-0 *
50-0 *
52-0 *
SPAN c/c
LH20
LH20
LH24
min = LH16
min = LH16
min = LH20
LH20
LH24
LH28
min = LH16
min = LH16
min = LH20
LH24
LH28
LH32
min = LH16
min = LH16
min = LH24
LH28
LH32
LH32
min = LH16
min = LH16
min = LH24
LH32
LH32
LH32
min = LH20
min = LH20
min = LH28
LH28
LH32
LH32
min = LH20
min = LH20
min = LH28
LH32
LH32
LH32
min = LH20
min = LH20
min = LH32
LH32
LH32
LH36
min = LH24
min = LH24
min = LH32
LH32
LH36
LH36
min = LH24
min = LH24
min = LH36
LH36
LH36
LH36
min = LH24
min = LH24
min = LH36
LH36
LH36
min = LH24
min = LH24
LH36
LH36
min = LH28
min = LH28
30-0
32-0
34-0
36-0
38-0
40-0 *
42-0 *
44-0 *
46-0 *
48-0 *
50-0 *
52-0 *
LH20
LH20
LH24
min = LH16
min = LH16
min = LH20
LH24
LH24
LH28
min = LH16
min = LH16
min = LH20
LH24
LH28
LH32
min = LH16
min = LH16
min = LH24
LH32
LH32
LH32
min = LH20
min = LH20
min = LH24
LH32
LH32
LH32
min = LH20
min = LH20
min = LH24
LH32
LH32
LH32
min = LH24
min = LH24
min = LH28
LH32
LH32
LH32
min = LH24
min = LH24
min = LH32
LH36
LH36
LH36
min = LH24
min = LH24
min = LH32
LH36
LH32
LH36
min = LH24
min = LH24
min = LH36
LH36
LH36
LH36
min = LH24
min = LH24
min = LH36
LH36
LH36
min = LH28
min = LH28
LH36
min = LH28
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IMPERIAL
LHXXX
min = LHXXX

any depth.
Slab thickness = 5
Residential
Building
Office
Building
Other Loading
(LL=100 psf)
Dead Load (psf)

Live Load (psf)
90
40
90
50
90
100
Total Load (psf)
130
140
190
SPAN c/c
30-0
32-0
34-0
36-0
38-0
40-0 *
42-0 *
44-0 *
46-0 *
48-0 *
50-0 *
LH20
LH20
LH24
min = LH16
min = LH16
min = LH20
LH24
LH24
LH32
min = LH16
min = LH16
min = LH20
LH28
LH28
LH28
min = LH20
min = LH20
min = LH24
LH32
LH32
LH32
min = LH20
min = LH20
min = LH24
LH32
LH32
LH32
min = LH24
min = LH24
min = LH24
LH32
LH32
LH32
min = LH24
min = LH24
min = LH28
LH32
LH32
LH32
min = LH24
min = LH24
min = LH32
LH36
LH36
LH36
min = LH24
min = LH24
min = LH32
LH36
LH36
LH36
min = LH24
min = LH24
min = LH36
LH36
LH36
min = LH28
min = LH28
LH36
LH36
min = LH28
min = LH28
20

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TYPICAL DETAILS
8. TYPICAL DETAILS
SECTION NO.
DESCRIPTION
PAGE
1
2
3
4
Standard Shoe
Standard Shoe / Mini-joist
Bolted Joist at Column Flange / Web
Bolted Joists at Beam
5
6
7
8
Joist
Joist
Joist
Joist
Bearing
Bearing
Bearing
Bearing
on
on
on
on
Masonry or Concrete Wall

Masonry or Concrete Wall
Concrete Wall With Insulated Forms
Concrete Wall With Insulated Forms
9
10
11
12
Joist Bearing on Steel Beam

Joists Bearing on Steel Beam
Joist Bearing on Steel Stud Wall
Joists Bearing on Steel Stud Wall
13
14
15
16
Joist Bearing on an Exterior Steel Stud Wall

Joist Bearing on a Wood Stud Wall
Joist Bearing on a Wood Stud Wall
Expansion Joint at Intermediate Floor (at Masonry Wall)
17
18
19
20
Expansion Joint at Roof (Masonry Wall)

Expansion Joint at Intermediate Floor (Steel Beam)
Expansion Joint at Roof (Steel Beam)
Minimum Clearance for Opening and Hole in the Slab
21
22
23
24
Joist
Joist
Joist
Joist
25
26
27
28
Joist Parallel to a Steel Stud Wall or Wood Stud Wall

Deep Shoe to Suit Slab Thickness
Thicker Slab
Mini-joist at Corridor
29
30
31
32
Mini-joist with Hanger Plate at Corridor

Header Support
Flange Hanger for Beam and Wall
Masonry Hanger for Insulated Concrete Form
33
34
Cantilevered Balcony (Shallow Joist Parallel to Balcony)

Cantilevered Balcony (Joist Parallel to Balcony)
35
36
Cantilevered Balcony (Joist Perpendicular to Balcony)

Maximum Duct Openings (D500)
Parallel
Parallel
Parallel
Parallel
to
to
to
to
Expansion Joint
a Masonry or Concrete Wall
Concrete Wall with Insulated Forms
a Beam
}
}
}
}
}
}
}
}
}
}
.................................................... 2
.................................................... 3
.................................................... 4
.....................................................5
.................................................... 6
.................................................... 7
.................................................... 8
.................................................... 9
.................................................. 10
.................................................. 11
6 mm (1/4)
100 mm
(4)
FIRST DIAGONAL
TOP CHORD
TOP OF SLAB
CEILING EXTENSION
SOLID MASONRY WALL,
ACCORDING TO THE SPECIFICATIONS
OF THE CONSULTING ENGINEER
(FILL THE MASONRY BLOCK WITH MORTAR,
UNDER THE JOIST SHOE)
T + 6 mm (1/4) = SLAB THICKNESS + SHOE THICKNESS
REBAR
(IF REQUIRED BY
THE CONSULTING ENGINEER)
MINI JOIST
WELDED WIRE-MESH
90 mm (3 1/2) MIN. FOR 100 mm (4) SHOE (TYP.)
SECTION 2 - STANDARD SHOE / MINI-JOIST
T + 6 mm (1/4)
65 mm (2 1/2)
CEILING EXTENSION
CEILING EXTENSION
STEEL BEAM, ACCORDING TO THE SPECIFICATIONS
OF THE CONSULTING ENGINEER (U.N.O)
CEILING EXTENSION
WELDED WIRE-MESH
21 mm (13/16) HOLES
@ 125 mm (5) C/C (SUPPORT)
21 x 32 mm (13/16 x 1 1/4) SLOTS

@ 125 mm (5) C/C (HAMBRO SHOE)
58 mm (2 1/4) FLANGE BETWEEN 100 mm (4) TO 125 mm (4 7/8)

70 mm (2 3/4) FLANGE BETWEEN 127 mm (5) TO 150 mm (5 7/8)
102 mm (4) FLANGE BETWEEN 152 mm (6) TO 188 mm (7 3/8)
127 mm (5) FLANGE BETWEEN 190 mm (7 1/2) TO 228 mm (8 7/8)
230 mm (9) FLANGE OF 305 mm (12) AND MORE
SECTION 4 - BOLTED JOISTS AT BEAM
- T+ 6 mm (1/4) = SLAB THICKNESS + SHOE THICKNESS

- SHOE WIDTH = 190 mm (7 1/2)
STEEL COLUMN, ACCORDING TO THE SPECIFICATIONS

100 mm
(4)
WELDED WIRE-MESH
21 x 32 mm (13/16 x 1 1/4) SLOTS @ 125 mm (5) C/C (HAMBRO SHOE)

21 mm (13/16) HOLES @ 125 mm (5) C/C (SUPPORT)
SECTION 3 - BOLTED JOIST AT COLUMN (FLANGE / WEB)
TOP OF BEARING
SECTION 1 - STANDARD SHOE
45 mm (1 3/4)
TOP OF BEARING
SLAB
(T)
NOMINAL
JOIST DEPTH SLAB
(T)
(D)
T+ 6 mm (1/4)
T+ 6 mm (1/4)
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TOP OF BEARING
NOMINAL
JOIST DEPTH SLAB
(D)
(T)
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NOMINAL
JOIST DEPTH SLAB
(D)
(T)

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TYPICAL DETAILS
T+ 6 mm (1/4) = SLAB THICKNESS + SHOE THICKNESS
SOLID MASONRY WALL OR REINFORCED CONCRETE WALL,

(FILL THE MASONRY BLOCK WITH MORTAR, UNDER THE JOIST SHOE)
CEILING EXTENSION
WELDED WIRE-MESH
CEILING EXTENSION
SOLID MASONRY WALL OR REINFORCED

CONCRETE WALL, ACCORDING TO THE
SPECIFICATIONS OF THE CONSULTING ENGINEER
REBAR
(IF REQUIRED BY THE
CONSULTING ENGINEER)
CEILING EXTENSION
WELDED WIRE-MESH
NO ANCHORED PLATE OR MECHANICAL FASTENER IS

REQUIRED TO FIX THE JOIST TO THE CONCRETE WALL.
SECTION 6 - JOISTS BEARING ON MASONRY OR CONCRETE WALL
TOP OF BEARING
NO ANCHORED PLATE
OR MECHANICAL
FASTENER IS REQUIRED
TO FIX THE JOIST TO
THE CONCRETE WALL.
WELDED WIRE-MESH
REINFORCED INSULATED CONCRETE

WALL, ACCORDING TO THE
SPECIFICATIONS OF THE
CONSULTING ENGINEER
CEILING EXTENSION
NOTCH RIGID INSULATION (TYP.)

WELDED WIRE-MESH
REBAR
(IF REQUIRED BY
CEILING EXTENSION
NO ANCHORED PLATE
OR MECHANICAL FASTENER IS
REQUIRED TO FIX THE JOIST
TO THE CONCRETE WALL.
SECTION 8 - JOISTS BEARING ON CONCRETE WALL

WITH INSULATED FORMS
REINFORCED INSULATED CONCRETE WALL,

CEILING EXTENSION
NOTCH RIGID INSULATION
REBAR
(IF REQUIRED BY
T + 6 mm (1/4)
TOP OF BEARING
NO ANCHORED PLATE OR MECHANICAL FASTENER IS

REQUIRED TO FIX THE JOIST TO THE CONCRETE WALL.
SLAB
SECTION 7 - JOIST BEARING ON CONCRETE WALL

WITH INSULATED FORMS
SLAB
NOMINAL
JOIST DEPTH
REBAR
(IF REQUIRED BY
THE CONSULTING
ENGINEER)
T + 6 mm (1/4)
T + 6 mm (1/4)
TOP OF BEARING
(T)
(D)
SECTION 5 - JOIST BEARING ON MASONRY OR CONCRETE WALL
(T)
(D)
NOMINAL
JOIST DEPTH
NOMINAL
JOIST DEPTH SLAB
(T)
(D)
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TOP OF BEARING
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NOMINAL
JOIST DEPTH SLAB
(T)
(D)

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TYPICAL DETAILS
5 mm
(3/16)
40 mm
(1 1/2)
CEILING EXTENSION
WELDED WIRE-MESH

5 mm (3/16)
40 mm (1 1/2)

CEILING EXTENSION
** WELD THE JOIST TO THE STEEL BEAM OR WITH THE AGREEMENT OF THE
CONSULTING ENGINEER, USE 2-HILTI (X-EDNI 22P8) OR EQUIVALENT, INSTALLED
ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURING SPECIFICATIONS.
CEILING EXTENSION
WELDED WIRE-MESH
**
(T)
SECTION 10 - JOISTS BEARING ON STEEL BEAM
POUR STOP
(BY OTHERS)
TOP OF
BEARING
40 mm (1 1/2)
THE METAL STUD AND THE TOP PLATE CAPACITY,

CEILING EXTENSION
5 mm (3/16)
40 mm (1 1/2)

CEILING EXTENSION
5 mm (3/16)
NOTE; STAGGERED JOISTS
CEILING EXTENSION
WELDED WIRE-MESH
SECTION 12 - JOISTS BEARING ON STEEL STUD WALL
WELDED WIRE-MESH
SECTION 11 - JOIST BEARING ON STEEL STUD WALL
T + 6 mm (1/4)
**
T + 6 mm (1/4)
TOP OF BEARING
TOP OF BEARING
SECTION 9 - JOIST BEARING ON STEEL BEAM
T + 6 mm (1/4)
SLAB
NOMINAL
JOIST DEPTH
(D)
NOMINAL
JOIST DEPTH SLAB
(D)
(T)
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T + 6 mm (1/4)
TOP OF BEARING
NOMINAL
JOIST DEPTH SLAB
(T)
(D)
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NOMINAL
JOIST DEPTH SLAB
(T)
(D)

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TYPICAL DETAILS
WELDED WIRE-MESH
40 mm (1 1/2)

CEILING EXTENSION
5 mm (3/16)
NOMINAL
JOIST DEPTH SLAB
(D)
(T)
TOP OF BEARING
T + 6 mm (1/4)
THE WOOD WALL AND THE TOP PLATE CAPACITY,

ACCORDING TO THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE CONSULTING ENGINEER
CEILING EXTENSION
JOIST SHOE ANCHORED TO PLANK WITH SCREWS OR NAILS

WELDED WIRE-MESH
SECTION 14 - JOIST BEARING ON A WOOD STUD WALL
T + 6 mm (1/4)
TOP OF BEARING
SLAB
NOMINAL
JOIST DEPTH
T + 6 mm (1/4)
THE WOOD WALL AND THE TOP PLATE

CAPACITY, ACCORDING TO THE
CONSULTING ENGINEER
CEILING EXTENSION
JOIST SHOE ANCHORED TO PLANK

WITH SCREWS OR NAILS
NOTE; STAGGERED JOISTS
CEILING EXTENSION
WELDED WIRE-MESH
TEMPORARY SUPPORT UNDER EACH JOIST AND

EACH END UNTIL ALL FLOORS HAVE BEEN POURED.
(PROVIDED AND DESIGNED BY OTHERS)
SUPPORT ANGLE, ACCORDING TO THE

SPECIFICATIONS OF THE CONSULTING ENGINEER.
CEILING EXTENSION
WELDED WIRE-MESH
DO NOT WELD THE SHOE ON THE ANGLE
FIBRE BOARD 12 mm (1/2)

SOLID MASONRY WALL,

ACCORDING TO THE
CONSULTING ENGINEER
REBAR (IF REQUIRED BY THE

ANGLE ANCHORED TO THE MASONRY

WALL ACCORDING TO THE
CONSULTING ENGINEER
SECTION 16 - EXPANSION JOINT AT INTERMEDIATE FLOOR (MASONRY WALL)
TOP OF BEARING
SECTION 15 - JOISTS BEARING ON A WOOD STUD WALL
NOMINAL
JOIST DEPTH SLAB
(T)
(D)
SECTION 13 - JOIST BEARING ON AN EXTERIOR STEEL STUD WALL
(T)
(D)
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NOMINAL
JOIST DEPTH SLAB
(D)
(T)
08/04/2009
T + 6 mm (1/4)
TOP OF BEARING

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TYPICAL DETAILS
SOLID MASONRY WALL, ACCORDING

TO THE SPECIFICATIONS
(FILL THE MASONRY BLOCK WITH
MORTAR, UNDER THE JOIST SHOE)
CEILING EXTENSION
12 mm (1/2) ROD x 600 mm (24)

@ 600 mm (24)c/c
GREASE OR WRAP THIS END
OF ROD WITH BUILDING PAPER
SUPPORT ANGLE, ACCORDING

TO THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE
CONSULTING ENGINEER (U.N.O)
CEILING EXTENSION
STIFFENER
(IF REQUIRED)
DO NOT WELD THE SHOE ON THE ANGLE
STEEL BEAM, ACCORDING

TO THE SPECIFICATIONS OF
THE CONSULTING ENGINEER
CEILING EXTENSION
WELDED WIRE-MESH
** 5 mm (3/16) 40 mm (1 1/2)

SECTION 18 - EXPANSION JOINT AT INTERMEDIATE FLOOR

(STEEL BEAM)
REBAR (IF REQUIRED BY

CEILING EXTENSION
WELDED WIRE-MESH
DO NOT WELD THE SHOE

ON EMBEDED MATERIAL
CEILING EXTENSION
DO NOT WELD THE SHOE ON THE BEAM
END OF
SLAB
150 mm (6)
MIN.
HOLE
DIAMETER 200 mm (8)

**REBAR AROUND THE HOLE IS NOT REQUIRED
**THE QUANTITY OF HOLE AT 6 AND MORE
OF THE JOIST IS NOT IMPORTANT
WELDED WIRE-MESH
OPENING
150 mm (6) 150 mm (6)
MIN.
MIN.
SEE TYPICAL
REINFORCEMENT
FOR SLAB OPENING.
SECTION 20 - MINIMUM CLEARANCE FOR OPENING

AND HOLE IN THE SLAB
CEILING EXTENSION
STEEL BEAM, ACCORDING
TO THE SPECIFICATIONS OF
THE CONSULTING ENGINEER (U.N.O)
WELDED WIRE-MESH
** 5 mm (3/16) 40 mm (1 1/2)
12 mm (1/2) ROD x 600 mm (24)
@ 600 mm (24)c/c.
OF ROD, WITH BUILDING PAPER
T + 6 mm (1/4)
TOP OF BEARING
90 mm (31/2) MIN. FOR 100 mm (4) SHOE (TYP.)
T + 6 mm (1/4)
TOP OF BEARING
T + 6 mm (1/4)
TOP OF BEARING
SECTION 19 - EXPANSION JOINT AT ROOF (STEEL BEAM)
( 3/4) 19 mm
(APPLICABLE
AT EACH CASE)
SECTION 17 - EXPANSION JOINT AT ROOF (MASONRY WALL)
( 3/4) 19 mm
(APPLICABLE
AT EACH CASE)
NOMINAL
JOIST DEPTH SLAB
(T)
(D)
NOMINAL
JOIST DEPTH SLAB
(D)
(T)
NOMINAL
JOIST DEPTH SLAB
(D)
(T)
SLAB
(T)
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JOIST DEPTH

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TYPICAL DETAILS
REBAR
(IF REQUIRED BY
THE CONSULTING
ENGINEER)
(NOTE: IF THE FLANGE HANGER IS NOT USED, TOP OF BEARING = T + 20 mm (3/4))
SOLID MASONRY WALL

OR REINFORCED CONCRETE WALL,
FLANGE HANGER
(FIXED, SEE ED-D500)
WELDED-WIRE-MESH
REBAR
(IF REQUIRED BY
SECTION 22 - JOIST PARALLEL TO A MASONRY OR CONCRETE WALL
SOLID MASONRY WALL,

FLANGE
HANGER
(FIXED,
SEE ED-D500)
WELDED WIRE-MESH
2 LAYERS OF ROOFING PAPER
T + 6 mm (1/4)
NOMINAL SLAB
JOIST DEPTH (T)
(D)

STEEL BEAM,
FLANGE HANGER
WELDED WIRE-MESH
SECTION 24 - JOIST PARALLEL TO A BEAM

FLANGE HANGER
(FIXED, ED-D500)
WELDED WIRE-MESH
REBAR
(IF REQUIRED BY
SECTION 23 - JOIST PARALLEL TO CONCRETE WALL WITH INSULATED FORMS
T + 6 mm (1/4)
TOP OF BEARING
SECTION 21 - JOIST PARALLEL TO EXPANSION JOINT
NOMINAL
JOIST DEPTH SLAB
(T)
(D)
NOMINAL SLAB
JOIST DEPTH (T)
(D)
T + 6 mm (1/4)
TOP OF BEARING
TOP OF BEARING
18:06
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JOIST DEPTH (T)
(D)
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T + 6 mm (1/4)
TOP OF
BEARING

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TYPICAL DETAILS
T + 6 mm (1/4)
THE METAL OR WOOD STUD WALL

AND THE TOP PLATE CAPACITY,
FLANGE HANGER
WELDED WIRE-MESH
TOP OF
BEARING
SOLID MASONRY WALL,

(FILL THE MASONRY BLOCK WITH
MORTAR, UNDER THE JOIST SHOE)
CEILING EXTENSION
WELDED WIRE-MESH
(T + TS) + 6 mm (1/4) = (SLAB THICKNESS + THICKER SLAB) + SHOE THICKNESS
REBAR
(IF REQUIRED BY
CEILING EXTENSION
DEEP SHOE TO SUIT THE THICKER SLAB
SECTION 26 - DEEP SHOE TO SUIT SLAB THICKNESS
(T + TS) + 6 mm (1/4)
* 4 DIFFERENTS STANDARD THICKNESS OF

CONCRETE CAN BE CONSIDERED
WITH THE HANGER PLATE
(SEE DETAIL)
* THE HANGER PLATE IS USED TO THICKEN

UNDER SIDE OF THE CONCRETE SLAB.
SECTION 27 - THICKER SLAB
REBAR
(IF REQUIRED BY
THE CONSULTING
ENGINEER)
300 mm (12)
100 mm (4) MIN.

CORRIDOR
WELDED
WIRE MESH
300 mm (12)
152 mm
(6)
ROLLBAR
REBAR
(IF REQUIRED BY
THE CONSULTING
ENGINEER)
SOLID MASONRY WALL, ACCORDING TO THE
100 mm (4) MIN.
90 mm (3 1/2) MIN. FOR

100 mm (4) SHOE (TYP.)
HANGER
PLATE
75 mm
(3)
SLAB THICKNESS 130 mm (5 1/4)
REINFORCED STEEL BY THE
CONSULTING ENGINEER
SECTION 28 - MINI-JOIST AT CORRIDOR
127 mm
(5)
SLAB
(T)
NOMINAL
JOIST DEPTH
(D)
TOP OF BEARING
SLAB
(T)
THICKER SLAB
(TS)
50 mm
(2)
SECTION 25 - JOIST PARALLEL TO A STEEL STUD WALL

OR WOOD STUD WALL
NOMINAL
JOIST DEPTH
(D)
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TOP OF
BEARING
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SLAB
(T)

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TYPICAL DETAILS
CEILING EXTENSION
HEADER BEAM
WELDED WIRE-MESH
IF THERE IS A JOIST SITTING ON THE HEADER BEAM,

THE DIMENSION 39 mm (1 1/2) WILL BECOME 45 mm (1 3/4) AND (T)
WILL BECOME T + 6 mm (1/4) = SLAB THICKNESS + SHOE THICKNESS
20 mm (3/4)
SECTION 30 - HEADER SUPPORT
5 mm (3/16)
WELDED WIRE-MESH
SOLID MASONRY WALL,

300 mm
(12)
T + 6 mm (1/4)
90 mm (3 1/ 2) MIN.
FOR 100 mm (4) SHOE (TYP.)
TOP OF
BEARING
REBAR
(IF REQUIRED BY THE
HANGER PLATE
FOR THICKER SLAB
CORRIDOR
WELDED
WIRE
MESH
39 mm
NO SHOE
(U.N.O.)
ON MINI JOIST
300 mm
(12)
NOMINAL
JOIST DEPTH SLAB
(D)
(T)
90 mm (3 1/2)
MIN. FOR
100 mm (4)
SHOE (TYP.)
SLAB THICKNESS 130 mm (5 1/4)

REINFORCED STEEL BY THE CONSULTING ENGINEER
SECTION 29 - MINI-JOIST WITH HANGER PLATE AT CORRIDOR
(1 1/2)
STEEL BEAM, STEEL STUD WALL, WOOD STUD WALL,

MASONRY WALL OR CONCRETE WALL
FLANGE HANGER (TYPE F.H)
ROLLBAR
20 mm (3/4) HOLES
AT 600 mm (24) C/C
FOR ANCHORED
ROLLBAR
REINFORCED INSULATED CONCRETE WALL
FLANGE HANGER
(TYPE M.H)
SECTION 32 - FLANGE HANGER FOR INSULATED CONCRETE FORM
5 mm (3/16) 25 @ 300 mm (1 @ 12)
SECTION 31 - FLANGE HANGER FOR BEAM AND WALL
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TYPICAL DETAILS
REBAR
(IF REQUIRED BY
FLANGE HANGER
VARIABLE
SOLID MASONRY WALL,

HANGER PLATE TO THICKEN SLAB

MORE 50 (2), 76 (3), 127 (5)
OR 152 (6) THAN BASE SLAB
FLANGE HANGER
VARIABLE
IMPORTANT;
BRIDGING ANGLES TO BE INSTALLED AFTER FORMS STRIPPED BUT
BEFORE THE REMOVAL OF BALCONY TEMPORARY SUPPORTS
TEMPORARY SUPPORT
FOR BALCONY
(DESIGNED AND SUPPLIED
BY OTHERS)
REBAR
(IF REQUIRED BY
REBAR ACCORDING TO
THE SPECIFICATIONS OF
SLOPE
SEE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE ARCHITECT

25 mm (1)
NOMINAL
JOIST DEPTH SLAB
(D)
(T)
BRIDGING TO BOTTOM CHORD MAY BE
NECESSARY IF UPLIFT DUE TO CANTILEVER
BALCONY EXCEEDS GRAVITY LOAD.
(IF REQUIRED BY THE ENGINEER)
WELDED WIRE-MESH
1251 mm (4-11/4)
BRIDGING TO BOTTOM CHORD MAY BE

NECESSARY IF UPLIFT DUE TO CANTILEVER
BALCONY EXCEEDS GRAVITY LOAD.
(IF REQUIRED BY THE ENGINEER)
WELDED WIRE-MESH
1251 mm (4-11/4)
18:06
SECTION 34 - CANTILEVERED BALCONY (JOIST PARALLEL TO BALCONY)
IMPORTANT;
SOLID MASONRY WALL,

TEMPORARY SUPPORT FOR BALCONY

(DESIGNED AND SUPPLIED BY OTHERS)
SLOPE
REBAR ACCORDING TO
THE SPECIFICATIONS OF
25 mm (1)
SECTION 33 - CANTILEVERED BALCONY (SHALLOW JOIST PARALLEL TO BALCONY)

T + 50 mm (2)
TOP OF BEARING
JOIST SHORTER
OF 50 mm (2)
10
08/04/2009
NOMINAL
JOIST DEPTH SLAB
(D)
(T)

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THICKER SLAB TO SUIT BALCONY
CEILING
EXTENSION
WELDED WIRE-MESH
90 mm (3 1/2) MIN FOR 100 mm (4) SHOE (TYP.)
HANGER PLATE
SOLID MASONRY WALL,

TEMPORARY SUPPORT
FOR BALCONY (DESIGNED
& SUPPLIED BY OTHERS)
REBAR
(IF REQUIRED BY THE
SLOPE
REBAR
(SEE THE CONSULTING
ENGINEER)
25 mm (1")
TOP OF SLAB
D = MAXIMUM DIAMETER
S = MAXIMUM SQUARE
R = MAXIMUM RECTANGLE
PANEL
** WEB OPENINGS ARE ALIGNED ONLY WITH JOISTS WHICH HAVE IDENTICAL LENGTHS **
24
1/2
1/4
1/2
1/2
12 3/8
12
11
10 1/4
9 1/2
3
5
7
8
D
(in.)
315
305
280
260
240
90
140
185
215
D
(mm)
3/4
3/4
1/2
1/2
10
9
3/8
8 1/4
7 1/2
3
4
5
6
S
(in.)
255
245
225
210
190
90
115
145
170
S
(mm)
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
60
80
110
130
110
140
100
160
130
160
140
190
140
180
150
6
7
9
9 1/2
11
10 1/2
13
11
12 1/2
12
13
12
14
13
14
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
2
3
4
5
4
5
4
6
5
6
5
7
5
7
6
1/2
1/2
1/2
1/4
1/4
1/2
1/4
1/4
1/4
1/4
1/2
R
(in. x in.)
150
180
230
240
280
265
330
280
315
305
330
305
355
330
355
R
(mm x mm)
NOTE: The maximum limitation has been determined from the joist geometry,
with a bottom chord of 50 mm (2) and a web of 22 mm (7/8). If more
information needed, please contact the Hambro technical department.
24
24
24
20
22
24
24
20
20
24
24
PANEL
(in.)
610
610
18
16
8
10
12
14
DEPTH
(in.)
600
550
610
500
610
400
610
508
508
610
610
200
250
300
350
450
PANEL
(mm)
DEPTH
(mm)
SECTION 36 - MAXIMUM DUCT OPENING (D500 TABLES)
18:06
NOMINAL
JOIST DEPTH
08/04/2009
SECTION 36 - MAXIMUM DUCT OPENINGS (D500)
T + TS
TOP OF BEARING
SECTION 35 - CANTILEVERED BALCONY

(JOIST PERPENDICULAR TO BALCONY)
NOMINAL
JOIST DEPTH
(D)
SLAB
(T)
THICKER SLAB
(TS)

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TYPICAL DETAILS
12
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TYPICAL DETAILS
8.2 MD2000 SERIES
SECTION NO.
DESCRIPTION
PAGE
1
2
3
4
Standard Shoe
Bolted Joist at Steel Column (Flange / Web)
Bolted Joist at Steel Beam
Joist Bearing on Masonry or Concrete Wall
5
6
7
8
Joists Bearing on Masonry or Concrete Wall

Joist Bearing on Concrete Wall With Insulated Form
Joists Bearing on Concrete Wall With Insulated Form
}
}
9
10
11
12
Joists Bearing on Steel Beam

Joist Bearing on Steel Stud Wall
Joists Bearing on Steel Stud Wall
Joist Bearing on a Wood Stud
13
14
15
16
Joists Bearing on Wood Stud Wall

Expansion Joint at Intermediate Floors (at Masonry Wall)
Expansion Joint at Roof (at Masonry Wall)
Expansion Joint at Floors (at Steel Beam)
17
18
19
20
Expansion Joint at Roof (at Steel Beam)

Minimum Clearance for Opening and Hole in the Slab
Joist Parallel to Expansion Joint
Joist Parallel to a Masonry Wall or Concrete Wall
21
22
23
24
Joist
Joist
Joist
Joist
}
}
}
25
26
27
Thicker Slab
Header Support
Cantilevered Balcony (Joist Perpendicular to Balcony)
.............................................. 20
28
29
Cantilevered Balcony (Shallow Joist Parallel to Balcony)

Cantilevered Balcony (Joist Parallel to Balcony)
.............................................. 21
30
Maximum Duct Openings ............................................................................................................... 22
Parallel
Parallel
Parallel
Parallel
to
to
to
to
a
a
a
a
Concrete Wall with Insulated Form

Steel Beam
Steel Stud Wall
Wood Wall
.............................................. 14
.............................................. 15
.............................................. 16
.............................................. 17
.............................................. 18
.............................................. 19
13
T + 38 mm (1 1/2) = NOMINAL SLAB THICKNESS

+
STEEL DECK DEPTH
FIRST DIAGONAL
L 100 x 75 x 6 x 150 mm
(L 4x 3x 1/4x 6)
100 mm
(4)
TOP CHORD
TOP OF SLAB
TOTAL SLAB
T + 38 mm (1 1/2)
NOMINAL
SLAB (T)
65 mm (2 1/2)
100 mm
(4)
- SHOE WIDTH = 190 mm (7 1/2)
STEEL COLUMN,
CEILING EXTENSION
STEEL DECK
WELDED WIRE-MESH
21 x 32 mm (13/16 x 1 1/4) SLOTS @ 125 mm (5)c/c (HAMBRO SHOE)

21 mm (13/16) HOLES @ 125 mm (5)c/c (SUPPORT)
SECTION 2 - BOLTED JOIST AT STEEL COLUMN (FLANGE / WEB)
6 mm (1/4)
SECTION 1 - STANDARD JOIST SHOE

58 mm (2 1/4) FLANGE BETWEEN 100 mm (4) @ 125 mm (4 7/8)
70 mm (2 3/4) FLANGE BETWEEN 127 mm (5) @ 150 mm (5 7/8)
102 mm (4) FLANGE BETWEEN 152 mm (6) @ 188 mm (7 3/8)
127 mm (5) FLANGE BETWEEN 190 mm (7 1/2) @ 228 mm (8 7/8)
230 mm (9) FLANGE OF 305 mm (12) AND MORE
CEILING EXTENSION
REBAR
(IF REQUIRED BY THE
STEEL
DECK
SOLID MASONRY WALL OR REINFORCEMENT CONCRETE WALL,

CEILING EXTENSION
WELDED
WIRE-MESH
SECTION 4 - JOIST BEARING ON MASONRY OR CONCRETE WALL
CEILING EXTENSION
WELDED WIRE-MESH
STEEL DECK
21 mm (13/16) HOLES
@ 125 mm (5)c/c (SUPPORT)
21 x 32 mm (13/16x 1 1/4) SLOTS

@ 125 mm (5)c/c (HAMBRO SHOE)
SECTION 3 - BOLTED JOIST AT STEEL BEAM
T + 38 mm (1 1/2)
TOP OF BEARING
T + 38 mm (1 1/2)
TOP OF BEARING
75 mm (3)
T + 38 mm (1 1/2)
TOP OF BEARING
NOMINAL
SLAB
(T)
NOMINAL
JOIST DEPTH
(D)
18:06
NOMINAL
NOMINAL
JOIST DEPTH
SLAB
(D)
(T)
TOTAL
SLAB
NOMINAL
NOMINAL
SLAB
JOIST DEPTH
(D)
TOTAL (T)
SLAB
14
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TOTAL
SLAB

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TYPICAL DETAILS
SOLID MASONRY WALL OR REINFORCED

CONCRETE WALL, ACCORDING TO THE
CEILING EXTENSION
STEEL DECK
REBAR
(IF REQUIRED BY THE
STEEL
DECK
REINFORCED INSULATED CONCRETE WALL, ACCORDING

TO THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE CONSULTING ENGINEER
NOTCH RIGID INSULATION
CEILING EXTENSION
WELDED
WIRE-MESH

WITH INSULATED FORM
REBAR
(IF REQUIRED BY THE
CEILING EXTENSION
WELDED WIRE-MESH
NOMINAL
SLAB
(T)
NOMINAL
JOIST DEPTH
(D)
T + 38 mm (1 1/2)
TOP OF BEARING
T + 38 mm (1 1/2)
TOP OF BEARING
NOMINAL
NOMINAL
SLAB
JOIST DEPTH
(T)
(D)
TOTAL
SLAB
TOTAL
SLAB

ACCORDING TO THE SPECIFICATIONS,
CEILING EXTENSION
40 mm (1 1/2)
POUR STOP
(BY OTHERS)
5 mm (3/16)
STEEL DECK
STEEL DECK

CEILING EXTENSION
WELDED
WIRE-MESH
65 mm (2 1/2) MIN. FOR 75 mm (3)

OR 100 mm (4) SHOE (TYP.)
REBAR
(IF REQUIRED BY THE
CEILING EXTENSION
WELDED WIRE-MESH
SECTION 7 - JOISTS BEARING ON CONCRETE WALL

WITH INSULATED FORM
T + 38 mm (1 1/2)
TOP OF BEARING
SECTION 5 - JOISTS BEARING ON MASONRY OR CONCRETE WALL
T + 38 mm (1 1/2)
TOP OF BEARING
NOMINAL
SLAB
(T)
TOTAL
SLAB
NOMINAL
JOIST DEPTH
(D)
NOMINAL
SLAB
(T)
18:06
TOTAL
SLAB
08/04/2009
NOMINAL
JOIST DEPTH
(D)

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TYPICAL DETAILS
15
40 mm (1 1/2)

CEILING EXTENSION
STEEL DECK
40 mm (1 1/2)
STEEL
DECK
CEILING EXTENSION
WELDED
WIRE-MESH
THE METAL STUD AND THE TOP PLATE

CAPACITY, ACCORDING TO THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE CONSULTING ENGINEER
5 mm (3/16)
SECTION 10 - JOIST BEARING ON STEEL STUD WALL
CEILING EXTENSION
WELDED WIRE-MESH
T + 38 mm (1 1/2)
TOP OF BEARING
65 mm (2 1/2) MIN. FOR 75 mm (3)

NOMINAL
SLAB
(T)
NOMINAL
JOIST DEPTH
(D)
5 mm (3/16)
T + 38 mm (1 1/2)
TOP OF BEARING
NOMINAL
SLAB
(T)
TOTAL
SLAB
NOMINAL
JOIST DEPTH
(D)
TOTAL
SLAB
40 mm (1 1/2)
THE METAL STUD AND THE TOP PLATE

CAPACITY, ACCORDING TO THE SPECIFICATIONS
CEILING EXTENSION
STEEL DECK
STEEL
DECK
CEILING EXTENSION
WELDED
WIRE-MESH
SHOE ANCHORED TO THE PLANK

THE WOOD WALL AND THE TOP PLATE CAPACITY, ACCORDING

TO THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE CONSULTING ENGINEER
90 mm (3 1/2) MIN.
FOR 100 mm (4) SHOE (TYP.)
SECTION 12 - JOIST BEARING ON A WOOD WALL
NOTE: STAGGERED JOISTS
CEILING EXTENSION
WELDED WIRE-MESH
5 mm (3/16)

SECTION 11 - JOISTS BEARING ON STEEL STUD WALL
T + 38 mm (1 1/2)
TOP OF BEARING
SECTION 9 - JOISTS BEARING ON STEEL BEAM
T + 38 mm (1 1/2)
TOP OF BEARING
NOMINAL
SLAB
(T)
TOTAL
SLAB
NOMINAL
JOIST DEPTH
(D)
NOMINAL
SLAB
(T)
18:06
TOTAL
SLAB
16
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NOMINAL
JOIST DEPTH
(D)

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TYPICAL DETAILS
THE WOOD WALL AND THE TOP PLATE

CAPACITY, ACCORDING TO THE SPECIFICATIONS
CEILING EXTENSION
STEEL DECK
SHOE ANCHORED TO THE PLANK

SOLID MASONRY WALL,

REBAR
(IF REQUIRED BY THE
WELDED WIRE-MESH
ANGLE ANCHORED TO
THE MASONRY WALL, ACCORDING
TO THE SPECIFICATIONS

TEMPORARY SUPPORT UNDER EACH JOIST AND
EACH END UNTIL ALL FLOORS HAVE BEEN POURED
(PROVIDED AND DESIGNED BY OTHERS)
CEILING EXTENSION
STEEL DECK

ON THE ANGLE

SECTION 14 - EXPANSION JOINT AT INTERMEDIATE FLOORS

(AT MASONRY WALL)
NOTE: STAGGERED JOIST
CEILING EXTENSION
WELDED WIRE-MESH
NOMINAL
SLAB
(T)
NOMINAL
JOIST DEPTH
(D)
SOLID MASONRY WALL,

UNDER THE HAMBRO SHOE)
CEILING EXTENSION
STEEL DECK

ON THE EMBEDED MATERIAL
1 1/2
OR
5 mm 40 mm
STEEL BEAM, ACCORDING TO

THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE
CONSULTING ENGINEER (U.N.O)
CEILING EXTENSION
WELDED WIRE-MESH
3/16

CEILING EXTENSION
STIFFENER (IF REQUIRED)
STEEL DECK
DO NOT WELD THE

SHOE ON THE ANGLE
65 mm (2 1/2) MIN. FOR 75 mm (3)

SECTION 16 - EXPANSION JOINT AT FLOORS (AT STEEL BEAM)
REBAR
(IF REQUIRED BY THE
CONSULTING ENGINEER
CEILING EXTENSION
WELDED WIRE-MESH
12 mm (1/2) ROD x 600 mm (24)

@ 600 mm (24)c/c.
SECTION 15 - EXPANSION JOINT AT ROOF (AT MASONRY WALL)
NOMINAL
NOMINAL
JOIST DEPTH TOTAL SLAB
(D)
(T)
SLAB
SECTION 13 - JOISTS BEARING ON WOOD STUD WALL
T + 38 mm (1 1/2)
TOP OF BEARING
NOMINAL
SLAB
(T)
TOTAL
SLAB
T + 38 mm (1 1/2)
TOP OF BEARING
TOTAL
SLAB
NOMINAL
JOIST DEPTH
(D)
T + 38 mm (1 1/2)
TOP OF BEARING
18:06
T + 38 mm (1 1/2)
TOP OF BEARING
08/04/2009
NOMINAL
NOMINAL
(D)
(T)
SLAB

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TYPICAL DETAILS
17
40 mm (1 1/2)
TEMPORARY
SUPPORT
(DESIGNED
& SUPPLIED
BY OTHERS)
END OF
SLAB
150 mm (6)
MIN.
OPENING
150 mm (6) 150 mm (6)
SEE TYPICAL
MIN.
MIN.
REINFORCEMENT
FOR SLAB OPENING.
WELDED WIRE-MESH
STEEL DECK
HOLE
DIAMETER 200 mm (8)

** REBAR AROUND THE
HOLE IS NOT REQUIRED
** THE QUANTITY OF HOLE
AT 150 mm (6) & MORE
OF THE JOIST IS
NOT IMPORTANT
STEEL BEAM ACCORDING TO

THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE
CONSULTING ENGINEER (UNO)
CEILING EXTENSION
STEEL DECK
DO NOT WELD THE

SHOE ON THE BEAM
65 mm (2 1/2) MIN. FOR 75 mm (3)

OR FOR 100 mm (4) SHOE (TYP.)
SECTION 18 - MINIMUM CLEARANCE FOR OPENING

AND HOLE IN THE SLAB
CEILING EXTENSION
WELDED WIRE-MESH

12 mm (1/2) ROD x 600 mm (24)

@ 600 mm (24)c/c
T + 38 (1 1/2)
TOP OF BEARING
STEEL DECK
WELDED WIRE-MESH
STEEL DECK ANCHORED

TO THE WALL
SOLID MASONRY WALL OR REINFORCED CONCRETE

WALL, ACCORDING TO THE SPECIFICATIONS
REBAR
(IF REQUIRED BY THE
50 mm (2) MIN.
TYP.
SECTION 20 - JOIST PARALLEL TO A MASONRY WALL

OR CONCRETE WALL
SOLID MASONRY WALL,

STEEL DECK
DO NOT WELD THE STEEL DECK

ON THE EMBEDED MATERIAL
WELDED WIRE-MESH
REBAR
(IF REQUIRED BY
75 mm (3) MIN.
TYP.
SECTION 19 - JOIST PARALLEL TO EXPANSION JOINT
T + 38 mm (1 1/2)
TOP OF BEARING
5 mm (3/16)
20 mm (3/4) MIN.
APPLICABLE
IN EACH CASE
NOMINAL
SLAB (T)
TOTAL
SLAB
NOMINAL
JOIST DEPTH
(D)
SECTION 17 - EXPANSION JOINT AT ROOF (AT STEEL BEAM)
20 mm (3/4) MIN.
APPLICABLE
IN EACH CASE
NOMINAL
NOMINAL
(D)
(T)
SLAB
NOMINAL
SLAB
(T)
TOTAL
SLAB
NOMINAL
JOIST DEPTH
(D)
18:06
T + 38 mm (1 1/2)
TOP OF BEARING
08/04/2009
NOMINAL
JOIST DEPTH
(D)
18
NOMINAL
SLAB (T)
TOTAL
SLAB

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TYPICAL DETAILS
STEEL DECK
WELDED WIRE-MESH
WELDED WIRE-MESH
STEEL BEAM,
STEEL DECK
50 mm (2) MIN.
TYP.
ARC WELDING OR #12 SELF TAPPING FASTENERS

19 mm (3/4) TYP.
SECTION 22 - JOIST PARALLEL TO A STEEL BEAM
REINFORCEMENT INSULATED CONCRETE

WALL, ACCORDING TO THE SPECIFICATIONS
50 mm (2) MIN.
TYP.
REBAR
(IF REQUIRED BY THE
NOMINAL
JOIST DEPTH
(D)
50 mm (2) MIN.
TYP.
75 mm (3) MIN.
TYP.
WOOD WALL AND THE TOP PLATE CAPACITY,

STEEL DECK
WELDED WIRE-MESH
METAL DECK
ANCHORED TO THE PLANK WITH WOOD SCREW #12
SECTION 24 - JOIST PARALLEL TO A WOOD WALL

METAL DECK
WELDED WIRE-MESH
ARC WELDING OR #12 SELF TAPPING FASTENERS

20 mm (3/4) TYP.
SECTION 23 - JOIST PARALLEL TO A STEEL STUD WALL
TOTAL
SLAB
SECTION 21 - JOIST PARALLEL TO A CONCRETE WALL

WITH INSULATED FORM
T + 38 mm (1 1/2)
TOP OF BEARING
T + 38 mm (1 1/2)
TOP OF BEARING
T + 38 mm (1 1/2)
TOP OF BEARING
NOMINAL
SLAB (T)
NOMINAL
JOIST DEPTH
(D)
NOMINAL
SLAB
(T)
TOTAL
SLAB
NOMINAL
SLAB
(T)
TOTAL
SLAB
NOMINAL
JOIST DEPTH
(D)
18:06
T + 38 mm (1 1/2)
TOP OF BEARING
08/04/2009
NOMINAL
NOMINAL
JOIST DEPTH
SLAB
(D)
(T)
TOTAL
SLAB

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TYPICAL DETAILS
19
20 mm (3/4)
HEADER BEAM
IF THERE IS A JOIST SITTING ON THE HEADER BEAM

THE DIMENSION 80 mm (3 1/8) WILL BECOME 76 mm (3)
STEEL
DECK
5 mm (3/16)
WELDED WIRE-MESH
ANGLE WELDED TO THE TOP CHORD TO GET

A THICKER SLAB OF 50 mm (2) AND MORE
(SEE SECTION OF BALCONY)
SECTION 26 - HEADER SUPPORT
50 mm (2)
AND MORE
TEMPORARY SUPPORT
FOR BALCONY
(DESIGNED & SUPPLIED
BY OTHERS)
REBAR
(IF REQUIRED BY THE
SLOPE
REBARS, SEE
THE CONSULTING
ENGINEER
SEE SPECIFICATIONS
OF THE ARCHITECT
WELDED
WIRE-MESH
SOLID MASONRY WALL, ACCORDING TO THE

ANGLE FOR
THICKER SLAB
STEEL DECK
SECTION 27 - CANTILEVERED BALCONY

(JOIST PERPENDICULAR TO BALCONY)
18:06
80 mm
(3 1/8)
08/04/2009
NOMINAL
SLAB
(T)
25 mm (1)
S + TS
TOP OF BEARING
NOMINAL
SLAB (T)
TOTAL SLAB
(S)
20
NOMINAL
JOIST DEPTH (D)
THICKER SLAB
(TS)

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TYPICAL DETAILS
TOTAL
SLAB
SOLID MASONRY WALL,

ACCORDING TO THE
CONSULTING ENGINEER
STEEL DECK
50 mm (2) MIN.
TYP.
SEE PLAN
WELDED
WIRE-MESH
ANGLE FOR
THICKER SLAB
SOLID MASONRY WALL, ACCORDING

TO THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE
CONSULTING ENGINEER
STEEL DECK
50 mm (2) MIN.
TYP.
SEE PLAN
IMPORTANT;
REBAR
(IF REQUIRED BY THE
TEMPORARY
SUPPORT
FOR BALCONY
(DESIGNED &
SUPPLIED BY OTHERS)
SLOPE
REBAR,
ACCORDING TO THE
CONSULTING ENGINEER
SEE SPECIFICATIONS
OF THE ARCHITECT
BRIDGING TO BOTTOM CHORD MAY

BE NECESSARY IF UPLIFT DUE TO
CANTILEVER BALCONY EXCEEDS
GRAVITY LOAD. (IF REQUIRED BY
THE ENGINEER)
WELDED
WIRE-MESH
SEE PLAN
TOTAL SLAB (S)
BRIDGING TO BOTTOM CHORD MAY

BE NECESSARY IF UPLIFT DUE TO
CANTILEVER BALCONY EXCEEDS
GRAVITY LOAD. (IF REQUIRED BY
THE ENGINEER)
SEE PLAN
SECTION 29 - CANTILEVERED BALCONY (JOIST PARALLEL TO BALCONY)
IMPORTANT;
TEMPORARY
SUPPORT
FOR BALCONY
(DESIGNED &
SUPPLIED BY OTHERS)
REBAR
(IF REQUIRED BY
SLOPE
REBAR,
ACCORDING TO THE
CONSULTING ENGINEER
SEE SPECIFICATIONS
OF THE ARCHITECT
SECTION 28 - CANTILEVERED BALCONY (SHALLOW JOIST PARALLEL TO BALCONY)
S + TS
TOP OF BEARING
S + TS
TOP OF BEARING
THICKER SLAB
(TS)
THICKER SLAB
(TS)
25 mm (1)
25 mm (1)
NOMINAL
SLAB (T)
NOMINAL
JOIST
DEPTH (D)
NOMINAL
SLAB (T)
18:06
NOMINAL
JOIST
DEPTH (D)
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TOTAL SLAB (S)

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TYPICAL DETAILS
21
22
TOP OF SLAB
S
D
S = MAXIMUM SQUARE
PANEL
SECTION 30 - MAXIMUM DUCT OPENINGS
NOMINAL
JOIST DEPTH
610
400
610
610
PANEL
(in.)
20
20
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
550
600
DEPTH
(in.)
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
1/2
1/4
1/2
1/4
12 1/2
12
11
10 1/4
9 1/2
4
5
7
8
3/4
3/4
1/2
1/2
10
9
3/4
8 1/4
7 1/2
3
4
5
6
S
(in.)
255
245
225
210
190
90
115
145
170
S
(mm)
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
60
80
110
130
110
140
100
160
130
160
140
190
140
180
150
6
7
9
9 1/2
11
10 1/2
13
11
12 1/2
12
13
12
14
13
14
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
2
3
4
5
4
5
4
6
5
6
5
7
5
7
6
1/2
1/2
1/2
1/4
1/4
1/2
1/4
1/4
1/4
1/4
1/2
R
(in. x in.)
150
180
230
240
280
265
330
280
315
305
330
305
355
330
355
R
(mm x mm)
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D
(in.)
315
305
280
260
240
110
140
185
215
D
(mm)
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NOTE: The maximum limitation has been determined from the joist geometry
with a bottom chord of 50 mm (2) and web of 22 mm (7/8). If more
610
500
610
508
508
610
610
200
250
300
350
450
PANEL
(mm)
DEPTH
(mm)

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8.3 DTC (LH SERIES)
SECTION NO.
DESCRIPTION
1
2
3
4
Standard Shoe
Bolted Joists at Steel Beam
Bolted Joist at Column (Flange / Web)
5
6
7
8
Minimum Clearance for Openings and Holes in the Slab

Joist Parallel to a Steel Beam
Thicker Slab
Flange Hanger for Steel Beam and Wall
PAGE
}
}
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.................................................. 25
9
10
Flange Hanger for Insulated Concrete Form

Maximum LH Duct Openings
.............................................. 26
11
12
Joist Parallel to a Concrete Wall With Insulated Form

Joist Bearing on Concrete Wall With Insulated Form
.............................................. 27
23
75 mm (3)
FLANGE BETWEEN 102 mm (4) & 125 mm (4 7/8)
FLANGE BETWEEN 190 mm (7 1/2) & 228 mm (8 7/8)
FLANGE OF 305 mm (12) & MORE

CEILING EXTENSION
58 mm (2 1/4)
70 mm (2 3/4)
102 mm (4)
127 mm (5)
152 mm (6)
203 mm (8)
230 mm (9)
T + 1 3/8 = SLAB THICKNESS + SHOE THICKNESS
CEILING EXTENSION
WELDED WIRE-MESH
21 mm (13/16) HOLES
@ 165 mm (6 1/2) c/c (SUPPORT)
21 x 32 mm (13/16 x 1 1/4) SLOTS

@ 165 mm (6 1/2) c/c (HAMBRO SHOE)
100 mm
(4)
L 100 x 75 x 10 x 150 mm
(L 4 x 3 x 3/8 x 6)
TOP CHORD
SECTION 2 - BOLTED JOISTS AT STEEL BEAM
FIRST DIAGONAL
TOP OF SLAB
T + 35 mm (1 3/8)
SLAB
(T)
NOMINAL
JOIST DEPTH SLAB
(T)
(D)
39 mm (1 1/2)
10 mm (3/8)
TOP OF BEARING
65 mm
(2 1/2)
40 mm (1 1/2)
STEEL BEAM,
CEILING EXTENSION
WELDED WIRE-MESH
T + 35 mm (1 3/8) = SLAB THICKNESS + SHOE THICKNESS
POUR STOP
(BY OTHERS)
5 mm (3/16)
T + 35 (1 3/8)
- T + 35 mm (1 3/8) = SLAB THICKNESS + SHOE THICKNESS

- SHOE WIDTH = 190 mm (7 1/2)
STEEL COLUMN, ACCORDING TO THE SPECIFICATIONS

CEILING EXTENSION
100 mm (4)
WELDED WIRE-MESH
21 x 32 mm (13/16x1 1/4) SLOTS @ 165 mm (6 1/2) c/c (HAMBRO SHOE)

21mm (13/16) HOLES @ 165 mm (6 1/2) c/c (SUPPORT)
SECTION 3 - BOLTED JOIST AT COLUMN (FLANGE / WEB)
SLAB
(T)
NOMINAL
JOIST DEPTH
(D)
SECTION 1 - STANDARD SHOE
T + 35 mm (1 3/8)
TOP OF BEARING
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(T)
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JOIST DEPTH
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TYPICAL DETAILS
TOP OF BEARING
20 mm (3/4)
(APPLICABLE AT
EACH CASE)
HOLE
STEEL BEAM,
FLANGE HANGER
WELDED WIRE-MESH
** REBAR AROUND THE HOLE

IS NOT REQUIRED
** THE QUANTITY OF HOLE
AT 7 & MORE OF THE JOIST
IS NOT IMPORTANT
DIAMETER 200 mm (8)
WELDED WIRE-MESH
OPENING
178 mm (7) 178 mm (7)
SEE TYPICAL
MIN.
MIN.
REINFORCEMENT
FOR SLAB OPENING.
20 mm (3/4)
(APPLICABLE AT
EACH CASE)
SECTION 6 - JOIST PARALLEL TO A STEEL BEAM
END OF
SLAB
178 mm (7)
MIN.
NOMINAL JOIST DEPTH SLAB

(D)
(T)
* 4 DIFFERENTS STANDARD THICKNESS

OF CONCRETE CAN BE CONSIDERED
WITH THE HANGER PLATE
(SEE DETAIL)
* THE HANGER PLATE IS USED TO THICKEN

UNDER SIDE OF THE CONCRETE SLAB.
82 mm
(3 1/4)
ROLLBAR
5 mm (3/16)
25 @ 300 mm (1 @ 12)
STEEL BEAM, CONCRETE WALL, WOOD WALL,

STEEL STUD WALL OR MASONRY WALL
FLANGE HANGER (TYPE F.H)
ROLLBAR
SECTION 8 - FLANGE HANGER FOR STEEL BEAM AND WALL
HANGER PLATE
108 mm
(4 1/4)
184 mm
(7 1/4)
SECTION 5 - MINIMUM CLEARANCE FOR OPENINGS

AND HOLES IN THE SLAB
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(T)
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158 mm
(6 1/4)

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25
26
ROLLBAR
FLANGE HANGER
(TYPE M.H)
TOP OF SLAB
PANEL
PANEL
PANEL
S = MAXIMUM SQUARE
PANEL
610
610
610
610
610
660
711
762
813
864
24
24
36
38
23
22 1/4
21 1/2
20 1/2
19 3/4
18 3/4
17 1/2
16 1/2
D
(in.)
585
565
545
525
500
475
445
415
D
(mm)
18 1/2
18
17 1/4
16 1/2
15 3/4
15
14
13 1/4
S
(in.)
470
455
435
420
400
380
360
335
S
(mm)
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
275
225
305
250
335
245
300
220
325
240
350
225
335
240
360
260
18
22
18
22
18
24
22
27
22
27
22
29
24
29
24
29
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
10 3/4
8 3/4
12
9 3/4
13 1/4
9 3/4
11 3/4
8 3/4
12 3/4
9 1/2
13 3/4
8 3/4
13 1/4
9 1/2
14 1/4
10 1/4
R
(in. x in.)
455
560
455
560
460
610
560
685
560
685
560
735
610
735
610
735
R
(mm x mm)
NOTE: The maximum limitation has been determined from the joist geometry,
with a bottom chord of 50 mm (2) and web of 35 mm (1 3/8). If more
24
24
32
34
24
30
24
24
26
28
24
PANEL
(in.)
DEPTH
(in.)
24
610
965
610
610
610
914
PANEL
(mm)
DEPTH
(mm)
SECTION 10 - MAXIMUM LH DUCT OPENINGS TABLES
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20 mm (3/4) HOLES
AT 600 mm (24) c/c
FOR ANCHORED
SECTION 9 - FLANGE HANGER FOR INSULATED CONCRETE FORM
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JOIST DEPTH

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FLANGE HANGER
WELDED WIRE-MESH
REBAR
(IF REQUIRED BY THE
WELDED WIRE-MESH
NO ANCHORED PLATE OR MECHANICAL

FASTENER IS REQUIRED TO FIX
THE JOIST TO THE CONCRETE WALL.

WITH INSULATED FORM
NOMINAL SLAB
JOIST DEPTH (T)
(D)
SECTION 11 - JOIST PARALLEL TO A CONCRETE WALL

WITH INSULATED FORM
CEILING EXTENSION
CEILING EXTENSION
REBAR
(IF REQUIRED BY THE
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JOIST DEPTH SLAB
(D)
(T)
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SPECIFICATIONS
9. SPECIFICATIONS
PART 1 - GENERAL
(b)
Shop drawings prepared only from approved erection

drawings shall be used for fabrication and erection.
1.1 SCOPE
(c)
Figured dimensions only shall be used, scaling

drawings shall not be permitted.
The supplier shall:

(a)
(b)
Furnish all labor, materials, equipment and services

necessary for, and incidental to, the fabrication of the
Hambro Composite Floor System in accordance with
these specifications and applicable drawings. Hambro
Steel joists and Rollbar shall be manufactured and
marketed by Hambro or their authorized representatives.
Fully coordinate the Hambro Composite Floor
System with the other structural, mechanical, electrical and architectural components of the buildings.
2.5 HANDLING
AND
STORAGE
Care shall be exercised at all times to avoid damage to

Hambro joists through careless handling during unloading, storing and erecting.
PART 3 - PRODUCTS
3.1 MATERIALS
(a)
Hambro joists:
PART 2 - TYPICAL SPECIFICATION
1- All composite joists shall be fabricated in accordance

with Section 2.1 and 2.2 of these Specifications.
2.1 CODES
2- Top chord member shall act as a continuous shear

connector of cold rolled steel, minimum 13 gauge
with Fy = 350 MPa (50 ksi) minimum.
All fabrication shall be in strict accordance with the Hambro

Shop Standard Practice, using steel conforming to Canadian
Standards Association CAN/CSA G40.21-04 or similar ASTM
Standards, or their engineering equivalent capacities.
3- Bottom chord member shall consist of either hot

rolled angles with Fy = 380 MPa (55 ksi) minimum
or cold rolled angles of equal capacities of steel.
2.2 DESIGN
Flexural design shall be by the Limit States Design
method and as described in the Hambro literature. The
slab shall be designed in accordance with CAN/CSA A23.304 Design of Concrete Structures for Buildings, the
top chord shall be designed in accordance with
CAN3-S136-M94 Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members,
the bottom chord and webs shall be designed in
accordance with CAN/CSA S16.01 - Steel Structures for
Buildings (Limit States Design).
4- Web members shall consist of minimum 13 mm (1/2)

diameter hot rolled bars of Fy = 350 MPa (50 ksi)
minimum.
5- All composite joists shall be shop painted with a
rust inhibitive primer. According to CISC/CPMA
Standard 1-73a one coat paint.
(b)
slab has cured sufficiently (concrete cylinder strength

of 3.5 MPa (500 psi)), and act as temporary bridging
and spacers for Hambro composite joists.
2.3 QUALIFICATIONS
(a)
(b)
All welding materials and methods used for fabrication shall be in accordance with the requirements of
the Canadian Welding Bureau.
All field welders shall be certified, qualified operators
in accordance with the requirements of CWB for the
materials and methods being used, except that
Hambro joist repairs or modifications that may be
required may be done by factory approved personnel.
2.4 DRAWINGS
(a)
Submit detailed erection drawings to the Architect,

Engineer or the General Contractor for approval
showing material lists, mark numbers, types, locations, and spacing of all joists and accessories. Show
method of attachment of the joist to supporting
members. Contract drawing notes relative to the
Hambro system shall be considered a part of this
specification as though fully set forth herein.
Rollbar shall be designed specifically to support
10 mm (3/8) to 15 mm (5/8) plywood forms, a 2 kPa

(40 psf) construction load and slab weight until the
(c)
Standard bearing shoes shall be angle shape
100 x 50 x 6 x 120 (4 x 2 x 1/4 x 4 3/4) wide, unless

otherwise noted.
(d)
Slab reinforcement shall be minimum
152 x 152 MW13.3 x MW13.3 ( 6 x 6 - 8/8) welded

wire fabric, with Fy = 400 MPa (60 ksi) minimum
unless otherwise required by structural engineer.
(e)
Forms shall be 1 220 mm (4-0) or 1 500 mm (4-11)

plywood sheets, and may be 10 mm (3/8) to 15 mm (5/8)
thick.
(f)
Concrete
1- Minimum ultimate compressive strength fc = 20 MPa
(3 000 psi) at 28 days for Hambro design.
2- Standard density i.e. 2 450 kg/m3 (145 pounds / ft.3).
3- Maximum size coarse aggregate: 19 mm (3/4).
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SPECIFICATIONS
3.2 FABRICATION
(a)
(b)
Fabrication shall be in accordance with the Hambro

Shop Standard Practice.
The joist top chord shall be fabricated to allow for
40 mm (1 1/2) embedment into the concrete slab.

(c)
(d)
(e)
Provide Hambro joist bottom chord ceiling extensions unless otherwise noted.
3- Construction joints made parallel to the joists should be

made midway between the joists but never closer than
150 mm (6) to the top chord. Construction joints made
perpendicular to the joists should be located over the
supporting wall or beam.
4- It is recommended that the following publications be
followed:
(a) CAN/CSA A23.3-04 Design of Concrete Structures for Buildings.
After installation, permissible Hambro joist sweep

shall be 25 mm (1) in 6 m (20-0).
Hambro joists shall be fabricated with an appropriate
camber to suit span and slab thickness. The camber
shall be designed according to the non-composite
dead load.
(b) CAN/CSA A23.2-04 Methods of Test for Concrete.

(c) CAN/CSA A23.1-04 Concrete Materials and
Methods of Concrete Construction.
(g)
Stripping - Under normal conditions form work may be

stripped at such time as the concrete has reached a
cylinder strength of 3.5 MPa (500 psi).
(h)
Construction Loads
3.3 QUALITY CONTROL

Joist shall be manufactured in a fabricators facility
having a continuous quality control program. The
inspection shall include checking of size, span,
assembly and weld.
1- Bundles of plywood or roll bars should not be placed

on joist system but rather on supporting walls or
beams.
2- During construction, the minimum non-composite
joist capacity for a 70 mm (2 3/4) slab and joist
spacing of 1 251 mm (4-1 1/4) on center, shall be
3.5 kN/m (240 plf). Joists spaced at greater than
1 251 mm (4-1 1/4) on center shall have their noncomposite capacity adequately increased to carry the
additional load. Construction loads may be applied
when the concrete has reached a cylinder strength of
7 MPa (1000 psi).
PART 4 - EXECUTION
4.1 ERECTION
(a)
Installation shall be in accordance with the latest

Installation Manual for the Hambro Composite
Floor System, approved erection drawings and
any amendments which may be issued by the manufacturer.
(b)
All joists shall be erected in such a manner so that

they are vertical, level and plumb and at the proper
elevation. Any shimming that may be required shall
be done with metal.
(c)
Special conditions requiring top and/or bottom

bracing shall be shown on erection drawings prepared by supplier.
(d)
Welded Wire Fabric - Lapping shall be in accordance

with the provisions of CAN/CSA A23.3-04 and
Hambro construction drawings.
(e)
End anchorage - Joist shoes shall be properly

welded, anchored or embedded as per engineers or
architects drawings.
(f)
Concreting Practice
1- Do not pour concrete in excess of the slab thickness stated on the erection drawings.
2- Do not drop large bucket loads in concentrated
areas over Hambro joists. Lightly vibrate concrete.
(i)
Minimum joist bearing shall be as follows:

1- Steel support: 65 mm (2 1/2) for 75 mm (3) shoe
90 mm (3 1/2) for 100 mm (4) shoe.
2- Masonry, concrete, wood and metal stud support:
90 mm (3 1/2). Bearing surface of supporting units
to comply with applied shoe end reaction, based
on minimum supplied bearing area of 107 cm2
(16.6 in.2).
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This manual has been developed

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The Hambro Composite Floor System has been used with

Double Top Chord (DTC)

Continuous slab over wall or

Wire mesh draped

Slots in top chord to

1 251 mm (4-1 1/4)

Rollbar clips temporary

Cold rolled top chord

NOTE: Rollbar are rotated and

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top chord section has four basic functions:

1. It is a compression member component of the

This will usually occur within 48 hours. Even in the coldest

2. It is a high chair for the welded wire mesh,

It is important to note that the overall floor stiffness after

3. It locks with and supports the slab forming system

The result is a composite floor system having a sound

4. It automatically becomes a continuous shear

Fire resistance ratings of up to three hours are easily

The wide Hambro joist spacing allows greater flexibility

The ceiling plenum can accommodate all electrical and

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APPROVALS AND FIRE RATINGS

4. The cities of Los Angeles Report No. RR 25437

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UL/ULC/cULC Rating (hr.)

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IMPACT INSULATION CLASS (IIC)

Because sound transmission depends upon a number of

The Impact Insulation Class (IIC) is a rating designed to

HAMBRO SOUND INFORMATION

All product tests were performed at NGC Testing Services,

The following chart is provided as a reference only. The

IMPACT OF FLOOR FINISHES &

Carpet and Pad

6 mm cork under engineered hardwood

The STC is a rating that assigns a numerical value to the

Quiet Walk underlayment

Insulayment under engineered wood

STC RATINGS: WHAT THEY MEAN

1 1/2 Maxxon gypsum

1 1/2 Maxxon gypsum

1 1/2 Maxxon gypsum

SOUND TRANSMISSION CLASS (STC)

Normal speech easily understood

Normal speech audible,

Loud speech audible,

Loud speech audible,

Loud speech barely audible

Shouting barely audible