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Precision Metal Forming
Composite Floor Decks
Steel Floor Decking Systems

PMF Floor Decking
The most comprehensive range of steel floor decking systems
available anywhere in the world.
Shallow Composite Floor Decks Deep Composite Floor Decks Formwork (non-composite)
Four different PMF profiles provide the PMF can offer two deep deck profiles that Five steel profiles which act as permanent
optimum solution for short to medium can span approximately six metres unpropped. formwork, i.e. they remain in situ for the life
unpropped or propped span conditions. In The Deep Composite decks are generally used of the building but, unlike composite profiles,
steel construction the composite floor profile with Slimdek construction, which is used in do not act as reinforcement in the concrete
is placed on the top flange of the beam. conjunction with the Asymmetric Slimflor Beam slab. The five profiles range in height from
The steel section is generally designed to (ASB). The composite floor deck is supported 32 mm to 100mm to offer the optimum
act compositely with the floor slab. by the lower flange of the ASB, which is wider solution to every design.
than the top flange.
Introduction
The benefits of
PMF Composite Floor Decking
Speed Height
Large areas of deck can be rapidly craned into Composite beams use the slab as a
position and up to 400m2 laid by one team per compression element, which increases their
day. With minimal mesh reinforcement and stiffness and reduces their size. The composite
pumped concrete, the completed floor can slab itself has a very low centre of
quickly follow. reinforcement compared to a conventionally
reinforced slab and therefore does not need
Working platform
the same depth.
Once laid, the deck acts as a safe working
These savings translate to a reduced floor
platform for all following trades. Temporary
zone and thus overall floor height.
props can usually be eliminated.
Fire
Construction stage bracing
Extensive testing and fire engineering work by
The deck acts as lateral restraint to the beams
PMF and The Steel Construction Institute have
and acts as a diaphragm, transmitting wind
resulted in fire ratings of up to 4 hours being
load from the outer steelwork to the core.
available with the use of light mesh within the
Thus once the decking is fixed, it contributes
composite slab and no protection to the deck.
significantly to the stability of the structure.
Services
Weight
PMF composite floor decks incorporate
Due to the intrinsic efficiency of composite
systems for the easy attachment of services,
construction and the displacement of concrete
negating the requirement to fix into concrete.
by the profile shape, considerably less
concrete is used than in conventional
reinforced concrete construction.
This reduces both the primary structure and
foundations.
Composite Floor Decks 1

Introduction
PMF deep composite floor decks.
PMF Deep Composite Floor decks used Long span decks Service integration
in Slimdek® construction offer all the The deck will be designed to span 6m The shape of the deep decks permits services
benefits of shallow deck composite unpropped and up to 9m propped with to be installed between the deck ribs,
construction, with some significant corresponding reduction in steelwork. effectively within the slab depth. This leads
additional benefits. to further reductions in the floor zone.
Shallow floor depth
The deck is contained within the beam depth, Inherent fire resistance
which produces a “slim floor”. This leads to A fire resistance of 60 minutes can be
savings in cladding costs and either helps to achieved without fire protection to the
reduce the overall building height or enables steelwork or deck.
an extra floor to be added for buildings of 10
storys plus.
2 Composite Floor Decks

Product Selector
Product Selector Page
Shallow Composite
ComFlor 46
Floor Decks
Cost effective ultra nestable
4
profile.
Typical unpropped span 3.0m
ComFlor 51
Traditional re-entrant profile.
8
ComFlor 70
Optimum design, combined
12
trapezoidal and re-entrant profile.
ComFlor 100
For European style, longer span,
16
non composite beam applications.
Design Details 20 - 23
Construction Details 24 - 27
Installation Guidance 28 - 31
Deep Composite
ComFlor 210
Floor Decks
Long span deck, can be used
32
with Corus Slimdek system.
SD 225
Longest span deck, used for
36
Corus Slimdek applications.
Design Details 40 - 43
Construction Details 44 - 47
Installation Guidance 48 - 51
Formwork
(non composite)
Profile range 52
References
Health & Safety
54
Transport & Handling
Design Cd

ComFlor 46
ComFlor 46
- From the PMF Shallow Composite Profile Range
ComFlor 46, first introduced in 1985, is a

simple trapezoidal composite deck with a
strong and reliable shear bond performance.
The profile is economic and nestable, reducing
transport and handling costs.
● Nestable. ● Easy service suspension. ● Low concrete usage

The ultra efficient nesting capability of Ceilings and lightweight services can easily The trapezoidal shape profile of ComFlor
ComFlor 46 reduces the transport volume be attached to the punched hangar tabs, 46 reduces the volume of concrete used,
of the product. This fact combined with the which can be included with ComFlor 46. with resultant savings in structural and
simplicity of ComFlor 46 also makes it ideal These must be specified at time of order. foundation costs.
for export.

ComFlor 46
ComFlor 46 Design information Full design program

on CD (inside
back page)
Volume & weight table notes

ComFlor 46 Composite Slab - Volume & Weight
1. Deck and beam deflection (i.e. ponding is not
Weight of Concrete (kN/m2 ) allowed for in the table.
Concrete 2. Deck and mesh weight is not included in the
Slab Depth volume Normal weight Concrete Lightweight Concrete weight of concrete figures.
(mm) (m3/m2) Wet Dry Wet Dry
110 0.091 2.14 2.10 1.69 1.60 3. Density of concrete is taken as:
115 0.096 2.26 2.21 1.79 1.69 Normal weight (wet) 2400 kg/m2
120 0.101 2.38 2.33 1.88 1.78 Normal weight (dry) 2350 kg/m2
130 0.111 2.61 2.56 2.07 1.96 Lightweight (wet) 1900 kg/m2
140 0.121 2.85 2.79 2.25 2.13
Lightweight (dry) 1800 kg/m2
145 0.126 2.96 2.90 2.35 2.22
150 0.131 3.08 3.02 2.44 2.31
180 0.161 3.79 3.71 3.00 2.84
200 0.181 4.26 4.17 3.37 3.19
240 0.221 5.20 5.09 4.12 3.90
Section Properties (per metre width)

Nominal Design Height to Moment of Ultimate Moment capacity
thickness thickness Profile weight Area of steel neutral axis inertia (kNm/m)
(mm) (mm) (kN/m2) (mm2/m) (mm) (cm4/m) Sagging Hogging
0.90 0.86 0.09 1137 20.38 41.50 4.63 4.67
1.20 1.16 0.13 1534 20.44 53.00 5.99 6.23
Design Notes
Deck material Anti-crack mesh Fire

Zinc coated steel to BS EN 10147:1992, BS 5950: Part 4 currently recommends that anti- For details of the performance of composite
Fe E 280G, Z275, with a guaranteed minimum crack mesh should comprise 0.1% of slab area. slabs comprising ComFlor 46 decking under
yield stress of 280 N/mm2. Minimum zinc coating The Eurocode 4 recommendation is that anti- a fire condition with nominal anti-crack mesh,
mass is 275 g/m2 total including both sides. crack mesh should comprise 0.2% of slab area please refer to the quick reference fire load tables
for unpropped spans and 0.4% of slab area for in this brochure. For other simplified design
Quick reference tables
propped spans. PMF in conjunction with cases or for full fire engineering, refer to the
The quick reference load/span and fire design The Steel Construction Institute has agreed to design CD.
tables, on the following 2 pages are intended as modify the requirement with regard to anti-crack
Technical services
a guide for initial design, based on the mesh, to comply with the Eurocode 4
parameters stated below the tables. The PMF recommendations. Accordingly, the mesh shown PMF Technical Department offer a
calculation suite contained on the CD at the back in the quick reference tables complies with EC4 comprehensive advisory service on design
of this literature provides a full design program. and the design program defaults to these values. of composite flooring, which is available to
Where EC4 mesh rules are used, the mesh may all specifiers and users. Should queries arise
Please refer to page 56 for help on using the
be reduced midspan - see Design Information on which are not covered by this literature or by the
software.
page 20. The reduced British Standard mesh design CD, please contact us.
values may still be used by overriding this default
in the design program.
Mesh top cover must be a minimum of 15mm,
and a maximum of 30mm. Mesh laps are to be
300mm for A142 mesh and 400mm for A193,
A252 & A393 mesh.

ComFlor 46
ComFlor 46 Normal weight concrete - quick reference tables
ComFlor 46 Span table - Normal weight Concrete

MAXIMUM SPAN (m)
Deck Thickness (mm)
0.9 1.2
Props Span Fire Slab Mesh
Rating Depth Total Applied Load (kN/m2)
(mm) 3.5 5.0 10.0 3.5 5.0 10.0
1 hr 120 A193 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.8 2.8 2.6
No Temporary props
Simple 1.5 hr 130 A193 2.4 2.4 2.2 2.7 2.7 2.3
span slab 145 A252 2.3 2.4 2.2 2.6 2.6 2.2
& deck 2 hr 200 A393 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.3 2.3 2.3
240 A393 1.9 1.9 1.9 2.2 2.2 2.2
1 hr 120 A193 2.7 2.7 2.7 3.2 3.2 3.1
Double 1.5 hr 130 A193 2.6 2.6 2.6 3.1 3.1 2.7
span slab 145 A252 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.9 2.9 2.6
& deck 2 hr 200 A393 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.5 2.5 2.5
240 A393 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.3 2.3 2.3
120 A393 3.6 3.2 2.5 3.8 3.4 2.7
1 hr 130 A393 3.6 3.3 2.6 3.9 3.5 2.7
145 2xA252 3.5 3.2 2.5 3.8 3.4 2.7
Simple 130 A393 3.3 3.0 2.3 3.5 3.1 2.5
1 Line of Temporary props
1.5 hr
span slab 145 2xA252 3.2 2.9 2.3 3.3 3.0 2.4
145 2xA252 2.9 2.6 2.1 3.0 2.7 2.2
2 hr 200 2xA393 2.7 2.5 2.0 2.8 2.5 2.1
240 2xA393 2.6 2.4 2.0 2.7 2.5 2.1
120 A393 4.4 4.0 2.9 4.6 4.1 3.2
1 hr 130 A393 4.6 4.1 3.1 4.8 4.3 3.4
145 2xA252 4.7 4.3 3.4 4.9 4.5 3.5
Double 130 A393 3.9 3.5 2.8 4.1 3.6 2.9
1.5 hr
span slab 145 2xA252 4.0 3.6 2.9 4.1 3.7 3.0
145 2xA252 3.5 3.2 2.5 3.6 3.3 2.6
2 hr 200 2xA393 4.0 3.8 3.1 4.2 3.8 3.1
240 2xA393 3.7 3.7 3.6 4.5 4.4 3.6

ComFlor 46
ComFlor 46 Lightweight concrete - quick reference tables
ComFlor 46 Span table - Lightweight Concrete

MAXIMUM SPAN (m)
Deck Thickness (mm)
0.9 1.2
Props Span Fire Slab Mesh
(mm) 3.5 5.0 10.0 3.5 5.0 10.0
1 hr 110 A142 2.7 2.7 2.2 3.1 3.1 2.4
No Temporary props
Simple 1.5 hr 120 A193 2.7 2.7 2.2 3.0 2.7 2.3
span slab 130 A193 2.6 2.6 2.0 3.0 2.7 2.1
& deck 2 hr 200 A393 2.3 2.3 2.3 2.6 2.6 2.6
240 A393 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.4 2.4 2.4
1 hr 110 A142 3.1 3.1 2.7 3.5 3.5 2.8
Double 1.5 hr 120 A193 3.0 3.0 2.9 3.4 3.4 2.9
span slab 130 A193 2.9 2.9 2.7 3.4 3.4 2.7
& deck 2 hr 200 A393 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.8 2.8 2.8
240 A393 2.3 2.3 2.3 2.6 2.6 2.6
110 A393 3.7 3.3 2.5 3.9 3.5 2.7
1 hr 120 A393 3.8 3.3 2.6 4.0 3.6 2.7
130 A393 3.8 3.4 2.6 4.1 3.6 2.8
Simple 120 A393 3.4 3.1 2.4 3.6 3.2 2.5
1.5 hr
span slab 130 A393 3.5 3.1 2.4 3.6 3.2 2.5
130 A393 3.2 2.8 2.2 3.3 2.9 2.3
2 hr 200 2xA393 2.9 2.6 2.1 2.9 2.7 2.1
240 2xA393 2.8 2.6 2.1 2.9 2.7 2.2
110 A393 4.2 3.8 2.9 4.4 4.0 3.1
1 hr 120 A393 4.5 4.1 3.1 4.7 4.3 3.3
130 A393 4.8 4.4 3.3 4.9 4.6 3.5
Double 120 A393 4.5 4.0 3.1 4.7 4.2 3.2
1.5 hr
span slab 130 A393 4.8 4.2 3.3 4.9 4.4 3.4
130 A393 4.4 3.9 3.0 4.5 4.0 3.1
2 hr 200 2xA393 4.5 4.5 4.1 5.5 5.2 4.1
240 2xA393 4.1 4.1 4.1 5.1 5.1 4.8
Parameters assumed for quick reference span tables
Mesh See notes on previous page. Applied load The applied load stated in the tables is to cover imposed
Spans Measured centre to centre of supports. live load, partition loads, finishes, ceilings and services.
However the dead load of the slab itself has already been
Deck Standard deck material specification (see previous page).
taken into account and need not be considered as part of
Bearing width The width of the support is assumed to be 150mm. the applied load.
Prop width Assumed to be 100mm. Simplified fire The fire recommendations in the tables are based on the
Deflection Construction stage L/130 or 30mm design method simplified design method.
(ponding has been taken into account). Fire engineering The fire engineering (FE) method may be used to
Deflection Composite stage L/350. method calculate the additional reinforcement needed for fire, load
and span conditions beyond the scope of these tables.
Concrete grade The concrete is assumed to be Grade 35 with a maximum
The FE method of design is provided in the design CD.
aggregate size of 20mm. The wet weight of concrete is
taken to be normal weight 2400kg/m3 and lightweight Fire insulation The minimum slab thickness indicated in each table, for
1900 kg/m3. The modular ratio is 10 for normal weight each fire rating satisfies the fire insulation requirements of
and 15 for lightweight concrete. BS 5950: Part 8.
Construction load 1.5 kN/m2 construction load is taken into account,in Span/depth ratio Slab span to depth ratio is limited to 30 for lightweight
accordance with BS 5950:Part 4. No allowance is made concrete and 35 for normal weight concrete.
for heaping of concrete during the casting operation.
See design notes.

ComFlor 51
ComFlor 51
ComFlor 51 is a traditional dovetail re-

entrant composite floor deck. This profile
provides an excellent mechanical
key into the concrete slab, offering a
strong shear bond performance, which is
augmented by cross stiffeners located in
the profile trough. ComFlor 51 presents a
virtually flat soffit and a relatively thin slab is
required to meet fire design requirements.
● Shear studs ● Under floor services ● Fire performance of the slab

The wide trough of ComFlor 51 permits a Services are easy to attach to ComFlor 51, The dovetail presents a very small opening
flexible and efficient placement of shear with the ribs presenting a dovetailed and contributes little to the transfer of heat
studs. recessed groove in the concrete slab at through the slab in the event of fire. Thus a
152.5mm centres. This provides the lesser slab depth is needed for fire design
● Fire performance of the purposes.
perfect connection for service hangars via a
composite beams
wedge nut or similar type device.
Even for two hours fire rating, the top
flange of the steel beam does not require
fire protection, when used with ComFlor 51
composite deck.

ComFlor 51

on CD (inside
back page)

120 0.111 2.61 2.55 2.07 1.96
125 0.116 2.73 2.67 2.16 2.04
130 0.121 2.84 2.78 2.25 2.13
150 0.141 3.32 3.25 2.62 2.49
200 0.191 4.49 4.40 3.56 3.37
240 0.231 5.43 5.32 4.30 4.08

0.90 0.86 0.13 1579 16.74 55.70 5.69 6.99
1.00 0.96 0.14 1759 16.73 62.10 6.34 7.93
1.10 1.06 0.16 1938 16.73 68.50 7.00 8.88
1.20 1.16 0.17 2118 16.72 74.90 7.65 9.81
Design Notes

Zinc coated steel to BS EN 10147:1992, BS 5950: Part 4 currently recommends that anti- For details of the performance of composite slabs
Fe E 350G, Z275, with a guaranteed minimum crack mesh should comprise 0.1% of slab area. comprising ComFlor 51 decking under
yield stress of 350 N/mm2. Minimum zinc coating The Eurocode 4 recommendation is that anti- a fire condition with nominal anti-crack mesh,
mass is 275 g/m2 total including both sides. crack mesh should comprise 0.2% of slab area for please refer to the quick reference fire load tables
unpropped spans and 0.4% of slab area for in this brochure. For other simplified design cases
propped spans. PMF in conjunction with The or for full fire engineering, refer to the design CD.
The quick reference load/span and fire design Steel Construction Institute has agreed to modify
Technical services
tables, on the following 2 pages are intended as the requirement with regard to anti-crack mesh,
guide for initial design, based on the parameters to comply with the Eurocode 4 recommendations. PMF Technical Department offer a comprehensive
stated below the tables. The PMF calculation suite Accordingly, the mesh shown in the quick advisory service on design
contained on the CD at the back of this literature reference tables complies with EC4 and the of composite flooring, which is available to
provides a full design program. design program defaults to these values. all specifiers and users. Should queries arise
Where EC4 mesh rules are used, the mesh may which are not covered by this literature or by the
be reduced midspan - see Design Information on design CD, please contact us.
software.
page 20. The reduced British Standards mesh
values may still be used by overriding this default
in the design program.
A252 & A393 mesh.

ComFlor 51

MAXIMUM SPAN (m)
Deck Thickness (mm)
Props Span Fire Slab Mesh 0.9 1.0 1.1 1.2
(mm) 3.5 5.0 10.0 3.5 5.0 10.0 3.5 5.0 10.0 3.5 5.0 10.0
1 hr 101 A142 2.8 2.8 2.5 2.9 2.9 2.6 3.1 3.1 2.7 3.2 3.2 2.8
Simple 1.5 hr 110 A142 2.7 2.7 2.2 2.9 2.9 2.3 3.0 3.0 2.4 3.1 3.0 2.4
No Temporary props
span slab 125 A193 2.6 2.5 2.0 2.7 2.5 2.0 2.8 2.6 2.0 2.9 2.6 2.1
& deck 2 hr 200 A393 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.6 2.6 2.6
240 A393 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.3 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.4 2.4
1 hr 101 A142 3.2 3.2 2.6 3.4 3.4 2.7 3.5 3.5 2.8 3.7 3.7 3.0
Double 1.5 hr 110 A142 3.2 3.2 2.5 3.3 3.3 2.6 3.5 3.3 2.7 3.6 3.4 2.7
span slab 125 A193 3.1 3.0 2.4 3.2 3.1 2.4 3.3 3.1 2.5 3.4 3.2 2.5
& deck 2 hr 200 A393 2.6 2.6 2.6 2.8 2.8 2.8 2.9 2.9 2.9 3.0 3.0 3.0
240 A393 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.6 2.6 2.6 2.7 2.7 2.7 2.8 2.8 2.8
101 A252 3.6 3.1 2.4 3.8 3.3 2.5 3.9 3.5 2.7 4.0 3.6 2.8
1 hr 110 A252 3.7 3.3 2.5 3.8 3.4 2.6 4.0 3.5 2.8 4.1 3.7 2.9
125 A393 3.8 3.4 2.6 4.1 3.6 2.8 4.3 3.8 2.9 4.4 4.0 3.1
Simple 110 A252 3.2 2.9 2.2 3.3 3.0 2.3 3.4 3.0 2.4 3.5 3.1 2.4
1.5 hr
span slab 125 A393 3.5 3.2 2.5 3.6 3.3 2.6 3.7 3.3 2.6 3.8 3.4 2.7
125 A393 3.0 2.7 2.1 3.1 2.8 2.2 3.1 2.8 2.2 3.1 2.8 2.2
2 hr 200 2xA393 3.0 2.8 2.3 3.1 2.8 2.3 3.2 2.9 2.4 3.2 3.0 2.4
240 2xA393 3.0 2.8 2.3 3.1 2.9 2.4 3.2 3.0 2.4 3.3 3.0 2.5
101 A252 3.6 3.1 2.4 3.8 3.3 2.5 3.9 3.5 2.7 4.1 3.6 2.8
1 hr 110 A252 3.7 3.3 2.5 3.9 3.4 2.6 4.1 3.6 2.8 4.2 3.8 2.9
125 A393 3.8 3.4 2.6 4.1 3.6 2.8 4.3 3.8 2.9 4.4 4.0 3.1
Double 110 A252 3.7 3.3 2.5 3.9 3.4 2.6 4.0 3.5 2.8 4.0 3.6 2.8
1.5 hr
span slab 125 A393 3.8 3.4 2.6 4.1 3.6 2.8 4.3 3.8 2.9 4.4 4.0 3.1
125 A393 3.6 3.2 2.5 3.6 3.3 2.6 3.7 3.3 2.6 3.7 3.3 2.6
2 hr 200 2xA393 4.4 4.0 3.2 4.7 4.3 3.4 4.8 4.4 3.6 4.8 4.4 3.6
240 2xA393 4.6 4.3 3.5 4.9 4.5 3.7 5.2 4.7 3.8 5.4 5.0 4.0

ComFlor 51

MAXIMUM SPAN (m)
Deck Thickness (mm)
(mm) 3.5 5.0 10.0 3.5 5.0 10.0 3.5 5.0 10.0 3.5 5.0 10.0
1 hr 101 A142 3.0 3.0 2.6 3.1 3.1 2.7 3.3 3.3 2.8 3.4 3.4 2.9
Simple 1.5 hr 105 A142 2.9 2.9 2.2 3.1 3.0 2.3 3.2 3.1 2.4 3.4 3.1 2.5
No Temporary props
span slab 115 A142 2.7 2.4 1.8 2.7 2.4 1.9 2.8 2.5 1.9 2.9 2.5 2.0
& deck 2 hr 200 A393 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.6 2.6 2.6 2.7 2.7 2.6 2.9 2.9 2.7
240 A393 2.3 2.3 2.3 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.7 2.7 2.7
1 hr 101 A142 3.4 3.4 2.6 3.6 3.6 2.7 3.8 3.8 2.9 3.9 3.9 3.0
Double 1.5 hr 105 A142 3.4 3.3 2.6 3.6 3.4 2.6 3.7 3.5 2.7 3.9 3.6 2.7
span slab 115 A142 3.3 2.9 2.2 3.3 3.0 2.3 3.4 3.0 2.3 3.4 3.0 2.4
& deck 2 hr 200 A393 2.8 2.8 2.8 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.2 3.2 3.2 3.3 3.3 3.3
240 A393 2.6 2.6 2.6 2.8 2.8 2.8 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.1 3.1 3.1
101 A252 3.7 3.2 2.4 3.9 3.4 2.6 4.0 3.6 2.7 4.2 3.7 2.8
1 hr 105 A252 3.8 3.3 2.5 4.0 3.5 2.6 4.1 3.6 2.8 4.2 3.7 2.9
115 A393 3.9 3.4 2.6 4.1 3.6 2.7 4.3 3.8 2.9 4.5 4.0 3.0
Simple 105 A252 3.3 2.9 2.3 3.5 3.0 2.3 3.5 3.1 2.4 3.6 3.2 2.5
1.5 hr
span slab 115 A393 3.7 3.3 2.5 3.8 3.4 2.6 3.9 3.4 2.6 3.9 3.5 2.7
115 A393 3.2 2.8 2.2 3.2 2.9 2.2 3.3 2.9 2.2 3.3 2.9 2.3
2 hr 200 2xA393 3.2 2.9 2.4 3.3 3.0 2.4 3.4 3.1 2.5 3.4 3.1 2.5
240 2xA393 3.2 3.0 2.4 3.3 3.1 2.5 3.4 3.1 2.5 3.5 3.2 2.6
101 A252 3.7 3.2 2.4 3.9 3.4 2.6 4.1 3.6 2.7 4.3 3.8 2.8
1 hr 105 A252 3.8 3.3 2.5 4.0 3.5 2.6 4.2 3.7 2.8 4.4 3.8 2.9
115 A393 3.9 3.4 2.6 4.1 3.6 2.7 4.3 3.8 2.9 4.5 4.0 3.0
Double 105 A252 3.8 3.3 2.5 4.0 3.5 2.6 4.2 3.7 2.8 4.3 3.8 2.9
1.5 hr
span slab 115 A393 3.9 3.4 2.6 4.1 3.6 2.7 4.3 3.8 2.9 4.5 4.0 3.0
115 A393 3.9 3.4 2.6 4.1 3.6 2.7 4.3 3.8 2.9 4.4 3.9 3.0
2 hr 200 2xA393 4.7 4.3 3.3 5.0 4.5 3.5 5.3 4.7 3.7 5.5 5.0 3.9
240 2xA393 5.0 4.5 3.6 5.3 4.8 3.8 5.5 5.0 4.0 5.8 5.3 4.2
However the dead load of the slab itself has already
been taken into account and need not be considered as
Bearing width The width of the support is assumed to be 150mm. part of the applied load.
Deflection Construction stage L/130 or 30mm (ponding has been design method simplified design method.
taken into account). Fire engineering The fire engineering (FE) method may be used to
Deflection Composite stage L/350. method calculate the additional reinforcement needed for fire,
load and span conditions beyond the scope of these
Concrete grade The concrete is assumed to be Grade 35 with a
tables. The FE method of design is provided In the
maximum aggregate size of 20mm. The wet weight of
design CD.
concrete is taken to be normal weight 2400kg/m3 and
lightweight 1900 kg/m3. The modular ratio is 10 for Fire insulation The minimum slab thickness indicated in each table, for
normal weight and 15 for lightweight concrete. each fire rating satisfies the fire insulation requirements
of BS 5950: Part 8.
Construction load 1.5 kN/m2 construction load is taken into account,in
accordance with BS 5950:Part 4. No allowance is made Span/depth ratio Slab span to depth ratio is limited to 30 for lightweight
for heaping of concrete during the casting operation. concrete and 35 for normal weight concrete.
See design notes.

ComFlor 70
ComFlor 70
ComFlor 70 is designed for optimum

performance in span capacity, economy,
composite performance and concrete usage.
The economy and spanning capacity of a
trapezoidal profile is combined with
the interlocking shear performance of a
re-entrant to give major performance
advantages.
● Standard shear studs are fully ● Reduced slab depth and concrete ● Fire properties of 55mm deep
effective with ComFlor 70 usage profile
The profile is 70mm deep, including the The slab depth required for fire and Not only can the top re-entrant section be
top re-entrant section, but the height of the structural design is minimised by the profile disregarded for stud design, tests have
main trapezoidal section at 55mm defines design. The concrete usage is further also confirmed that it is too small to
the critical zone projecting from the base reduced by the profile shape, which contribute to the transmission of heat
of the shear connector to the web-to- eliminates another effective 26mm from the energy through the slab in a fire. Taking the
flange junction of the profile. This point slab depth. Reduced slab depth and effective profile height as 55mm results in a
was confirmed in The Steel Construction concrete usage results in lower overall floor reduced overall slab depth being required
Institute note AD147, following tests. height, lower dead load structure and for any particular fire rating.
The shear connector should project at foundations, lower concrete cost.
● Low cost and fast service
least 35mm above the main trapezoidal
● Optimum shear stud placement connection
section, meaning that a standard 95mm
The arrangement of stiffeners in the Low cost connector devices can be used
stud is conservatively adequate for use
ComFlor 70 trough allows shear studs to with the small sized re-entrant, for the
with ComFlor 70 profile.
be positioned centre trough, which makes hanging of ceilings and services direct to
them fully effective in both directions, for the profile.
composite beam design ie. no reductions
in stud capacity due to deck geometry.

ComFlor 70

on CD (inside
back page)

135 0.110 2.58 2.53 2.04 1.94
150 0.125 2.94 2.87 2.32 2.20
160 0.135 3.17 3.11 2.51 2.38
180 0.155 3.64 3.57 2.88 2.73
200 0.175 4.11 4.03 3.26 3.08
250 0.225 5.29 5.18 4.19 3.97

0.90 0.86 0.10 1178 30.34 54.80 6.18 6.18
1.00 0.96 0.11 1312 30.33 61.80 7.94 7.94
1.10 1.06 0.12 1445 30.33 68.80 9.70 9.70
1.20 1.16 0.13 1578 30.32 76.00 11.48 11.48
Design Notes

Fe E 350G, Z275, with a guaranteed minimum crack mesh should comprise 0.1% of slab area. slabs under a fire condition with nominal anti-
yield stress of 350 N/mm2. Minimum zinc coating The Eurocode 4 recommendation is that anti- crack mesh, please refer to the quick reference
mass is 275 g/m2 total including both sides. crack mesh should comprise 0.2% of slab area fire load tables. For other simplified design cases
for unpropped spans and 0.4% of slab area for or for full fire engineering, refer to the design CD.
propped spans. PMF in conjunction with
Technical services
The quick reference load/span and fire design The Steel Construction Institute has agreed to
tables, on the following 2 pages are intended for modify the requirement with regard to anti-crack PMF Technical Department offer a
initial design, based on the parameters stated mesh, to comply with the Eurocode 4 comprehensive advisory service on design
below the tables. The PMF calculation suite recommendations. Accordingly, the mesh shown of composite flooring, which is available to
contained on the CD at the back of this literature in the quick reference tables complies with EC4 all specifiers and users. Should queries arise
provides a full design program. and the design program defaults to these values. which are not covered by this literature or by the
Where EC4 mesh rules are used, the mesh may design CD, please contact us.
software. be reduced midspan - see Design Information on
page 20. The reduced BS mesh values may still
be used by overriding this default in the design
program.
A252 & A393 mesh.

ComFlor 70

MAXIMUM SPAN (m)
Deck Thickness (mm)
(mm) 3.5 5.0 10.0 3.5 5.0 10.0 3.5 5.0 10.0 3.5 5.0 10.0
1 hr 125 A142 2.8 2.8 2.4 3.0 3.0 2.4 3.1 3.1 2.5 3.2 3.2 2.6
No Temporary props
Simple 1.5 hr 135 A193 2.7 2.7 2.2 3.0 2.8 2.3 3.1 2.9 2.3 3.2 3.0 2.4
span slab 150 A193 2.6 2.5 2.0 2.8 2.6 2.0 2.8 2.6 2.1 2.9 2.7 2.1
& deck 2 hr 200 A393 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.7 2.7 2.6 2.7 2.7 2.6 2.8 2.8 2.6
250 A393 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.6 2.6 2.6 2.6 2.6 2.6
1 hr 125 A142 3.2 3.2 2.8 3.4 3.4 2.8 3.8 3.7 2.9 4.0 3.7 3.0
Double 1.5 hr 135 A193 3.1 3.1 2.7 3.3 3.3 2.7 3.7 3.5 2.8 3.9 3.5 2.8
span slab 150 A193 2.9 2.9 2.5 3.3 3.1 2.5 3.5 3.2 2.5 3.5 3.2 2.6
& deck 2 hr 200 A393 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.9 2.9 2.9 3.2 3.2 3.2 3.5 3.5 3.5
250 A393 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.8 2.8 2.8 3.2 3.2 3.2
125 A393 3.8 3.4 2.6 3.9 3.5 2.7 3.9 3.5 2.8 4.0 3.6 2.8
1 hr 135 A393 3.8 3.4 2.7 3.9 3.5 2.7 4.0 3.5 2.8 4.1 3.6 2.9
150 A393 3.8 3.4 2.7 3.9 3.5 2.8 3.9 3.6 2.9 4.1 3.7 2.9
Simple 135 A393 3.4 3.1 2.4 3.5 3.1 2.5 3.5 3.2 2.5 3.6 3.2 2.5
1.5 hr
span slab 150 A393 3.4 3.1 2.5 3.5 3.2 2.5 3.6 3.2 2.5 3.6 3.3 2.6
150 A393 3.1 2.8 2.2 3.2 2.9 2.3 3.2 2.9 2.3 3.2 2.9 2.3
2 hr 200 2xA393 2.8 2.6 2.1 2.8 2.6 2.1 2.9 2.6 2.1 3.0 2.7 2.1
250 2xA393 2.7 2.5 2.1 2.7 2.5 2.1 2.8 2.6 2.1 2.8 2.6 2.2
125 A393 4.3 3.8 2.8 4.5 4.0 2.9 4.7 4.1 3.1 4.8 4.3 3.2
1 hr 135 A393 4.5 3.9 2.9 4.7 4.1 3.0 4.9 4.3 3.2 5.0 4.5 3.3
150 A393 4.7 4.1 3.1 4.9 4.3 3.2 5.1 4.5 3.4 5.2 4.7 3.5
Double 135 A393 4.0 3.6 2.8 4.1 3.7 2.9 4.2 3.7 2.9 4.2 3.8 3.0
1.5 hr
span slab 150 A393 4.2 3.8 3.0 4.3 3.9 3.1 4.4 3.9 3.1 4.4 4.0 3.2
150 A393 3.7 3.3 2.6 3.8 3.4 2.7 3.8 3.4 2.7 3.8 3.5 2.7
2 hr 200 2xA393 4.2 3.8 3.1 4.2 3.8 3.1 4.2 3.9 3.1 4.2 3.9 3.1
250 2xA393 3.8 3.8 3.7 4.3 4.3 3.7 4.9 4.6 3.8 5.0 4.6 3.8

14
ComFlor 70

MAXIMUM SPAN (m)
Deck Thickness (mm)
3.5 5.0 10.0 3.5 5.0 10.0 3.5 5.0 10.0 3.5 5.0 10.0
1 hr 115 A142 3.1 3.0 2.4 3.4 3.1 2.4 3.5 3.2 2.5 3.6 3.3 2.6
No Temporary props
Simple 1.5 hr 125 A142 3.0 2.7 2.1 3.1 2.8 2.2 3.1 2.9 2.2 3.2 2.9 2.3
span slab 135 A193 2.9 2.7 2.1 3.0 2.7 2.1 3.0 2.7 2.1 3.1 2.8 2.1
& deck 2 hr 200 A393 2.6 2.6 2.6 2.8 2.8 2.7 2.9 2.9 2.7 3.0 3.0 2.7
250 A393 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.7 2.7 2.7 2.8 2.8 2.7 2.8 2.8 2.8
1 hr 115 A142 3.5 3.5 2.8 3.8 3.7 2.8 4.2 3.7 2.9 4.3 3.8 3.0
Double 1.5 hr 125 A142 3.4 3.4 2.6 3.7 3.4 2.6 3.8 3.5 2.7 3.9 3.5 2.7
span slab 135 A193 3.3 3.3 2.7 3.6 3.5 2.8 3.9 3.6 2.8 4.0 3.6 2.8
& deck 2 hr 200 A393 2.8 2.8 2.8 3.2 3.2 3.2 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.7 3.7 3.7
250 A393 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.9 2.9 2.9 3.2 3.2 3.2 3.5 3.5 3.5
115 A393 3.9 3.5 2.6 4.0 3.5 3.5 4.0 3.6 2.7 4.1 3.6 2.8
1 hr 125 A393 4.0 3.5 2.7 4.0 3.7 2.8 4.1 3.7 2.8 4.2 3.7 2.9
135 A393 4.0 3.6 2.7 4.1 3.6 2.8 4.2 3.7 2.9 4.3 3.8 2.9
Simple 125 A393 3.6 3.2 2.4 3.6 3.2 2.5 3.7 3.3 2.5 3.8 3.3 2.6
1.5 hr
span slab 135 A393 3.6 3.2 2.5 3.7 3.3 2.5 3.7 3.3 2.6 3.8 3.4 2.6
135 A393 3.3 2.9 2.3 3.3 2.9 2.3 3.3 3.0 2.3 3.4 3.0 2.3
2 hr 200 2xA393 3.0 2.7 2.1 3.0 2.7 2.1 3.0 2.7 2.2 3.0 2.8 2.2
250 2xA393 2.9 2.7 2.2 2.9 2.7 2.2 3.0 2.7 2.2 3.0 2.8 2.2
115 A393 4.2 3.8 2.7 4.3 3.9 2.8 4.3 3.9 3.1 4.4 4.0 3.1
1 hr 125 A393 4.5 3.9 2.8 4.5 4.1 3.0 4.6 4.2 3.1 4.7 4.3 3.3
135 A393 4.7 4.1 3.0 4.8 4.3 3.1 4.9 4.5 3.3 4.9 4.6 3.4
Double 125 A393 4.5 3.9 2.8 4.5 4.1 3.0 4.6 4.2 3.1 4.7 4.3 3.3
1.5 hr
span slab 135 A393 4.7 4.1 3.0 4.8 4.3 3.1 4.9 4.5 3.3 4.9 4.5 3.4
135 A393 4.6 4.1 3.0 4.6 4.1 3.1 4.6 4.1 3.1 4.6 4.1 3.2
2 hr 200 2xA393 4.8 4.8 3.7 5.5 5.1 3.9 5.7 5.1 4.0 5.7 5.1 4.1
250 2xA393 4.3 4.3 4.1 4.9 4.9 4.3 5.5 5.5 4.5 6.1 6.0 4.7
Deflection Construction stage L/130 or 30mm (ponding has been design method simplified design method.
taken into account). Fire engineering The fire engineering (FE) method may be used to
Deflection Composite stage L/350. method calculate the additional reinforcement needed for fire,
load and span conditions beyond the scope of these
tables. The FE method of design is provided in the
design CD.
lightweight 1900 kg/m3. The modular ratio is 10 for Fire insulation The minimum slab thickness indicated in each table, for
normal weight and 15 for lightweight concrete. each fire rating satisfies the fire insulation requirements
of BS 5950: Part 8.
Construction load 1.5 kN/m2 construction load is taken into account,in
accordance with BS 5950:Part 4. No allowance is made Span/depth ratio Slab span to depth ratio is limited to 30 for lightweight
for heaping of concrete during the casting operation. concrete and 35 for normal weight concrete.
See design notes.

ComFlor 100
ComFlor 100
ComFlor 100, has a very strong profile shape and

offers the capability to span up to 4.5metres without
props. Designed particularly for Continental
European application, the ComFlor 100 also brings
considerable benefits to the British designer looking
for longer unpropped spans. The profile is not
suitable for use with shear stud connectors.
● No temporary props ● Large concrete volume reduction ● Suitable for traditional construction
ComFlor 100 can carry wet concrete and Although a deep slab is required, the ComFlor 100 is suitable to be placed onto
construction loads to 4.5m without ComFlor 100 profile greatly reduces the masonry walls or standard design non-
temporary propping, (depending on slab volume of concrete needed and thus the composite steel beams.
depth) thereby leaving a clear area beneath cost and weight of concrete.
the floor under construction. Further savings
of labour and prop hire are also realised.

ComFlor 100

on CD (inside
back page)

195 0.135 3.18 3.12 2.52 2.39
200 0.140 3.30 3.23 2.61 2.47
210 0.150 3.53 3.46 2.80 2.65 ComFlor 100 is not designed for use with
220 0.160 3.77 3.69 2.98 2.83 shear studs (i.e. not for composite beam
230 0.170 4.01 3.92 3.17 3.00 design)
250 0.190 4.48 4.38 3.54 3.36

1.00 0.96 0.14 1687 58.00 257.0 11.84 14.96
1.10 1.06 0.15 1855 58.00 278.0 12.08 16.80
1.20 1.16 0.16 2022 58.00 298.0 12.40 18.64
Design Notes

Fe E 280G, Z275, with a guaranteed minimum crack mesh should comprise 0.1% of slab area. slabs under a fire condition with nominal anti-
yield stress of 280 N/mm2. Minimum zinc coating The Eurocode 4 recommendation is that anti- crack mesh, please refer to the quick reference
mass is 275 g/m2 total including both sides. crack mesh should comprise 0.2% of slab area fire load tables. For other simplified design cases
for unpropped spans and 0.4% of slab area for or for full fire engineering, refer to the design CD.
propped spans. PMF in conjunction with
Technical services
The quick reference load/span and fire design The Steel Construction Institute has agreed to
tables, on the following 2 pages are intended for modify the requirement with regard to anti-crack PMF Technical Department offer a
initial design, based on the parameters stated mesh, to comply with the Eurocode 4 comprehensive advisory service on design
below the tables. The PMF calculation suite recommendations. Accordingly, the mesh shown of composite flooring, which is available to
contained on the CD at the back of this literature in the quick reference tables complies with EC4 all specifiers and users. Should queries arise
provides a full design program. and the design program defaults to these values. which are not covered by this literature or by the
Where EC4 mesh rules are used, the mesh may design CD, please contact us.
program.
A252 & A393 mesh.
Secret Fix Product Selector 9

ComFlor 100

MAXIMUM SPAN (m)
Deck Thickness
Props Span Fire Slab Mesh Bar 1.0 1.1 1.2
Rating Depth Reinforcement Total Applied Load (kN/m2)
(mm) 12mm 3.5 5.0 10.0 3.5 5.0 10.0 3.5 5.0 10.0
No Temporary props
1 hr 170 A252 None 3.9 3.5 2.8 4.0 3.6 2.8 4.0 3.7 2.9
Simple
1.5 hr 180 A393 None 3.8 3.5 2.8 3.9 3.6 2.8 3.9 3.6 2.9
span slab
195 A393 None 3.6 3.2 2.6 3.6 3.3 2.6 3.6 3.3 2.6
& deck 2 hr
250 A393 None 3.3 3.2 2.6 3.3 3.2 2.6 3.3 3.2 2.6
1 hr 170 A142 None 4.3 3.9 3.1 4.4 4.0 3.1 4.5 4.1 3.2
Double
1.5 hr 180 A252 None 4.3 3.8 3.0 4.3 3.9 3.9 4.4 4.0 3.1
span slab
195 A393 None 4.2 3.8 3.1 4.2 3.9 3.1 4.3 3.9 3.1
& deck 2 hr
250 A393 None 3.5 3.5 3.4 3.8 3.8 3.5 3.8 3.8 3.5
170 A393 One per trough 5.9 5.3 4.2 5.9 5.3 4.2 5.9 5.3 4.2
1 hr
250 2xA393 One per trough 5.8 5.8 4.9 6.3 6.0 4.9 6.5 6.0 4.9
Simple
180 A393 One per trough 4.8 4.4 3.4 4.8 4.3 3.4 4.8 4.3 3.4
span slab 1.5 hr
250 2xA393 One per trough 3.5 4.8 3.9 5.2 4.8 3.9 5.2 4.8 3.9
& deck
195 A393 One per trough 4.0 3.7 2.9 4.0 3.6 2.9 4.0 3.6 2.9
2 hr
250 2xA393 One per trough 4.3 3.9 3.2 4.3 3.9 3.2 4.3 3.9 3.2
170 A393 One per trough 5.9 5.0 4.2 5.9 5.3 4.2 5.9 5.3 4.2
1 hr
250 2xA393 One per trough 5.9 5.9 4.9 6.5 6.0 4.9 6.5 6.0 4.9
Simple
180 A393 One per trough 4.8 4.4 3.4 4.8 4.3 3.4 4.8 4.3 3.4
span slab 1.5 hr
250 2xA393 One per trough 5.2 4.8 3.9 5.2 4.8 3.9 5.2 4.8 3.9
& deck
195 A393 One per trough 4.0 3.7 2.9 4.0 3.6 2.9 4.0 3.6 2.9
2 hr
250 2xA393 One per trough 4.3 3.9 3.2 4.3 3.9 3.2 4.3 3.9 3.2

ComFlor100

MAXIMUM SPAN (m)
Deck Thickness
Props Span Fire Slab Mesh Bar 1.0 1.1 1.2
Rating Depth Reinforcement Total Applied Load (kN/m2)
(mm) 12mm 3.5 5.0 10.0 3.5 5.0 10.0 3.5 5.0 10.0
No Temporary props
1 hr 160 A252 None 4.1 3.6 2.8 4.2 3.7 2.9 4.3 3.8 2.9
Simple
1.5 hr 170 A252 None 3.7 3.3 2.5 3.7 3.3 2.6 3.8 3.4 2.6
span slab
180 A393 None 3.8 3.4 2.7 3.9 3.5 2.7 3.9 3.5 2.7
& deck 2 hr
250 A393 None 3.6 3.4 2.7 3.6 3.4 2.7 3.6 3.4 2.7
1 hr 160 A142 None 4.5 4.1 3.1 4.6 4.1 3.1 4.7 4.2 3.2
Double
1.5 hr 170 A142 None 4.1 3.7 2.8 4.2 3.7 2.9 4.3 3.8 2.9
span slab
180 A393 None 4.7 4.7 3.6 4.7 4.7 3.6 4.8 4.7 3.6
& deck 2 hr
250 A393 None 3.9 3.9 3.9 4.1 4.1 4.1 4.1 4.1 4.1
160 A252 One per trough 5.6 5.1 4.1 5.6 5.2 4.1 5.7 5.2 4.1
1 hr
250 2xA393 One per trough 6.7 6.6 5.2 7.1 6.6 5.2 7.2 6.5 5.2
Simple
170 A393 One per trough 5.7 5.2 4.0 5.8 5.2 4.0 5.8 5.2 4.0
span slab 1.5 hr
250 2xA393 One per trough 6.5 5.9 4.7 6.5 5.9 4.7 6.5 5.9 4.7
& deck
180 A393 One per trough 5.2 4.6 3.6 5.2 4.6 3.6 5.2 4.6 3.6
2 hr
250 2xA393 One per trough 5.7 5.2 4.1 5.7 5.2 4.1 5.7 5.2 4.1
160 A252 One per trough 5.5 5.1 4.1 5.5 5.1 4.1 5.6 5.2 4.1
1 hr
250 2xA393 One per trough 6.7 6.6 5.2 7.1 6.6 5.2 7.2 6.5 5.2
Simple
170 A393 One per trough 5.6 5.2 4.0 5.8 5.2 4.0 5.8 5.2 4.0
span slab 1.5 hr
250 2xA393 One per trough 6.5 5.9 4.7 6.5 5.9 4.7 6.5 5.9 4.7
& deck
180 A393 One per trough 5.2 4.6 3.6 5.2 4.6 3.6 5.2 4.6 3.6
2 hr
250 2xA393 One per trough 5.7 5.2 4.1 5.7 5.2 4.1 5.7 5.2 4.1
Prop width Assumed to be 100mm. Simplified fire The fire recommendations in the “No Prop” section of
Deflection Construction stage L/130 or 30mm (ponding has been design method these tables are based on the simplified design method.
taken into account). Fire engineering The fire engineering (FE) method has been used to
Deflection Composite stage L/350. method calculate the reinforcement needed for fire,load and
span conditions in the “propped” section of these
tables. The FE method of design is provided in the
design CD which may be used for further design
situations.
lightweight 1900 kg/m3. The modular ratio is 10 for
normal weight and 15 for lightweight concrete. Fire insulation The minimum slab thickness indicated in each table, for
each fire rating satisfies the fire insulation requirements
Construction load 1.5 kN/m2 construction
load is taken into account,in
of BS 5950: Part 8.
accordance with BS 5950:Part 4. No allowance is made
for heaping of concrete during the casting operation. Span/depth ratio Slab span to depth ratio is limited to 30 for lightweight
See design notes. concrete and 35 for normal weight concrete.

Design Information
Shallow Composite Floor Decks

-Design information
Composite Floor Decking design is generally dictated by the construction stage condition, the
load and span required for service and the fire resistance required for the slab. The deck design
is also influenced by the composite beam design.
Design Parameters Anti-crack mesh Bar Reinforcement
● Fire rating – dictates minimum BS5950 : Part 4 currently recommends that The Axis Distance of bar reinforcement
slab depth. anti-crack mesh should comprise 0.1% of defines the distance from the bottom of the
● Concrete type – also dictates minimum slab area. The Eurocode 4 recommendation ribs to the centre of the bar, which has a
slab depth and is that anti-crack mesh should comprise minimum value of 25 mm, and a maximum
influences unpropped 0.2% of slab area for unpropped spans and value of the profile height. Where used,
deck span. 0.4% of slab area for propped spans. PMF in bar reinforcement is placed at one bar per
conjunction with The Steel Construction profile trough.
● Deck span – (unpropped) usually
Institute has agreed to modify the
dictates general Transverse Reinforcement.
requirement with regard to anti-crack mesh,
beam spacing. PMF composite floor decks contribute to
to comply with the Eurocode 4
● Slab span – (propped deck) dictates recommendations. Accordingly, the mesh transverse reinforcement of the composite
maximum beam spacing. shown in the quick reference tables complies beam, provided that the decking is either
Two Stage Design with EC4 and the design program defaults to continuous across the top flange of the steel
these values. The reduced BS mesh values beam or alternatively that it is welded to the
All Composite Floors must be considered in
may still be used by overriding this default in steel beam by stud shear connectors. For
two stages.
the design program. further information refer to BS5950:Part 3:
● Wet Concrete and Construction load Section 3.1.Clause 5.6.4.
– carried by deck alone. In slabs subject to line loads, the mesh
should comprise 0.4% of the cross-sectional Concrete choice
● Cured Concrete
area of the concrete topping, propped and Lightweight concrete (LWC) uses artificially
– carried by composite slab.
unpropped. produced aggregate such as expanded
General design aims
These limits ensure adequate crack control in pulverised fuel ash pellets. LWC leads to
Generally designers prefer to reduce the visually exposed applications (0.5 mm considerable advantages in improved fire
requirement to provide temporary propping maximum crack width). The mesh performance, reduced slab depth, longer
and so the span and slab depth required reinforcement should be positioned at a unpropped spans and reduced dead load.
governs the deck selection. Fire requirements maximum of 30 mm from the top surface. However, LWC is not readily available in
usually dictate slab depth. For most Elsewhere, 0.1% reinforcement may be used some parts of the country. Normal weight
applications, the imposed load on the slab to distribute local loads on the slab (or 0.2% concrete uses a natural aggregate and is
will not limit the design. to EC4). widely available.
Quick Reference and Full Design. Mesh laps are to be 300mm for A142 mesh The strength of the concrete must meet the
The combination of this manual and design and 400mm for A193, A252 & A393. requirements for strength for the composite
CD makes both quick reference and full slab and shall not be less than 25N/mm2 for
Reduced Mesh
design easy. Indicative design may be carried LWC or 30N/mm2 for NWC. Similarly, the
Where EC4 mesh rules are used, as maximum value of concrete strength shall
out from the printed tables, however the
recommended by Steel Construction Institute not be taken as greater than 40 for LWC or
software on the CD greatly increases the
and PMF, the full stipulated mesh applies to 50 for NWC.
scope available to the Design Engineer and
the slab 1.2m either side of every support.
allows the engineer to print a full set of The modular ratio defines the ratio of the
Outside of this, i.e. in the midspan area,
calculations which can be used for elastic modulus of steel to concrete, as
the mesh area may be halved (to 0.2%
submission to a Local Authority. modified for creep in the concrete.
for propped and 0.1% for unpropped
British Standards and Eurocodes construction), provided there are no In design to BS5950 and BS8110, the cube
concentrated loads, openings etc. to be strength is used (in N/mm2). In design to
The Software user is offered a choice to
considered. Also the reduced midspan mesh EC3, the cylinder strength is used (in N/mm2).
design to either BS5950 Parts 4 and 3 or to
must be checked for adequacy under fire, for The concrete grade (C30/37) defines the
Eurocode 4.
the rating required. (cylinder/cube strength) to EC3.
The quick reference tables are designed to
BS5950 Part 4, with the important exception 1.2m 1.2m 1.2m 1.2m
of the mesh recommendations.
Support Support Support

Beam Beam Beam
Diagram showing full mesh area over supports

Design Information

-Design information
Concrete Density the crest, the bar will be placed below the Vibration
In the absence of more precise information, dovetail. The dynamic sensitivity of the composite slab
the following assumptions may be made: The quick reference tables for shallow should be checked in accordance with the
composite floors generally use the simplified Steel Construction Institute publication P076:
Density kg/m3
fire design method (except CF100), which Design guide on the vibration of floors. The
Wet Dry Modular Ratio utilises the anti-crack mesh as fire natural frequency is calculated using the self-
LWC 1900 1800 15 reinforcement. Increased load span capability weight of the slab, ceiling and services,
NWC 2400 2350 10 under fire may be realised by including bar screed and 10% imposed loads, representing
reinforcement and using the fire engineering the permanent loads and the floor.
The wet density is used in the design of the method of design. In the absence of more appropriate
profiled steel sheets and the dry density, in Deflection Limits information, the natural frequency of the
the design of the composite slab. composite slab should not exceed 5Hz for
Deflection Limits would normally be agreed
normal office, industrial or domestic usage.
Fire Design with the client. In the absence of more
Conversely, for dance floor type applications
Fire insulation appropriate information, the following limits
or for floors supporting sensitive machinery,
should be adopted:
The fire insulation requirements of BS 5950: the limit may need to be set higher.
Part 8, must be satisfied and are taken into Construction Stage
For design to the Eurocodes, the loads
account in the tables and design software. Le/130 (but not greater than 30mm) considered for the vibration check are
Span/depth ratio Imposed load deflection increased using the psi-factor for imposed
Le/350 (but not greater than 20mm) loads (typically 0.5). The natural frequency
Slab span to depth ratio is limited to a
limit may be reduced to 4Hz, because of this
maximum of 30 for lightweight concrete and Total load deflection
higher load, used in the calculation.
35 for normal weight concrete. Le/250 (but not greater than 30mm)
Loads and Load Arrangement
Shear connectors in fire situation According to BS5950 Part 4, ponding,
resulting from the deflection of the decking is Loading information would normally be
If shear connectors are provided, any
only taken into account if the construction agreed with the clients. Reference should
catenary forces transferred from the slab to
stage deflection exceeds Ds/10. Le is the also be made to BS 6399 and to EC1.
the support beams can be ignored within the
fire resistance periods quoted. effective span of the deck and Ds is the slab Factored loads are considered at the ultimate
overall depth (excluding non-structural limit state and unfactored loads at the
Fire Design methods screeds). serviceability limit state. Unfactored loads are
There are two requirements for fire design: The deflection under construction load also considered in fire conditions.
* Bending resistance in fire conditions. should not exceed the span/180 or 20mm Partial factors are taken from BS5950, EC3
overall, whichever is the lesser, when the and EC4.
* Minimum slab depth for insulation
purposes. ponding of the concrete slab is not taken into Loads considered at the construction stage
account. Where ponding is taken into consist of the slab self weight and the basic
The capacity of the composite slab in fire
account the deflection should not exceed the construction load. The basic construction
may be calculated using either the Simple
span/130 or 30mm overall. The quick load is taken as 1.5 kN/m2 or 4.5/Lp
Method or the Fire Engineering Method. The
reference tables do take ponding into (whichever is greater), where Lp is the span
simple method will be the most economic.
account, if deflection exceeds Ds/10, of the profiled steel sheets between effective
The fire engineering method should be used
or Le/180, and thus use span/130 or 30mm supports in metres. For multi span
for design to Eurocodes.
as a deflection limit. unpropped construction, the basic
The Simple Method: The Simple Method may
It is recommended that the prop width construction load of 1.5 kN/m2 is considered
be used for simply supported decks or for
should not be less than 100mm otherwise over the one span only. On other spans, the
decks continuous over one or more internal
the deck may mark slightly at prop lines. construction load considered is half this value
supports. The capacity assessment in fire is
(i.e. 0.75 kN/m2). Construction loads are
based on a single or double layer of standard
considered as imposed loads for this check.
mesh. Any bar reinforcement is ignored.
Loads considered at the normal service
The Fire Engineering Method: The Fire
stage consist of the slab self weight,
Engineering Method is of general application.
superimposed dead loads and imposed
The capacity assessment in fire is based on a
loads.
single or double layer of standard mesh at
the top and one bar in each concrete rib. For
the shallow decks, the program assumes the
bar is positioned just below the top of the
steel deck. For CF70 with a raised dovetail in

Design Information

-Design information
Openings Extra bars in slab (over the deck)

Openings can be accommodated readily in
composite slabs, by boxing out prior to
pouring concrete and cutting out the deck
B
after concrete has cured (see sitework
section on page 31. The design of openings
depends on their size:
Small
Openings up to 300 mm square - do not Opening B
normally require additional reinforcement.
Medium A A
Openings between 300 mm and 700 mm
square - normally require additional
reinforcement to be placed in the slab. This is
also the case if the openings are placed close
together.
Large
Openings greater than 700mm square - should Extra bars in troughs
be trimmed with additional permanent
steelwork back to the support beams.
Reinforcement around opening
Opening Rules
If the opening falls within the usual effective Reinforcement
Where W = width of opening across the span breadth of concrete flange of any composite
of the deck. Extra reinforcement is provided within the
beams (typically span/8 each side of the beam
‘beam strips’ to suit the applied loading. This
1. The distance between the opening and centre line), the beam resistance should be
reinforcement often takes the form of bars
unsupported edge must be greater than checked assuming an appropriately reduced
placed in the troughs of the decking.
500mm or W, whichever is the greater. effective breadth of slab.
Additional transverse or diagonal bars may
2. Openings must not be closer together than Slab design around openings be used to improve load transfer around the
1.5W (of the largest opening) or 300mm, It may be assumed that an effective system of opening.
whichever is the greater. If they are closer ‘beam strips’ span the perimeter of the
they must be considered as one opening. opening. The effective breadth of the beam
strips should be taken as do/2, where do is the
3. Not more than 1/4 width of any bay is to be width of the opening in the direction transverse Section A-A
removed by openings. to the decking ribs. Only the concrete above
Mesh
4. Not more than 1/4 width of deck span is to the ribs is effective. The transverse beam strips
be removed by openings. are assumed to be simply supported, and
span a distance of 1.5 do. The longitudinal
Where these rules are not satisfied, the beam strips are designed to resist the load
openings must be fully trimmed with support from the transverse beam strips, in addition to
steelwork. their own proportion of the loading.
Extra bars in troughs
Centre Line Transverse reinforced Centre Line
of Floor Beam concrete beam strip of Floor Beam
d o /2
Section B-B
Effective span of
do transverse beam Mesh
Deck Span strips = 1d o
d o /2
d o /2 d o /2
Longitudinal reinforced
concrete beam strips
Extra bars over deck
Load paths and beam strips around medium to large openings

Design Information

-Design information
Design of Shear Studs
Non-beneficial side Beneficial side
Composite beam design.
Savings in beam weight of up to 50% can be Crushing Force applied
achieved when the composite slab is effectively to shear stud
anchored to the steel beam. The slab will then
act as a compression flange to the beam.
The methods of connection between slab and

beam is generally by means of through deck Force applied Crushing
Top Flange of beam
welding of 19mm diameter shear studs of to slab
varying height, which are fixed to the beam
after the decking has been laid. Off-centre welding of shear-connectors
Headed studs
THROUGH DECK WELDED STUD REDUCTION FACTOR k
When deck profile ribs are running
perpendicular to the steel beam i.e. BS5950 Part 3 centre placed, Unfavourably placed
favourably placed or studs
compositely connected to the composite slab,
offset placed studs (2)
the capacity of headed studs should be taken
1 stud/rib 2 studs /rib 1 stud/rib 2 studs /rib
as their capacity in a solid slab but multiplied
by the reduction factor “k”. CF70 1.00 0.80 0.71 0.50
The table relates to 95mm high, 19mm CF46 & CF51 1.00 0.80 1.00 0.80
diameter shear studs. The calculation method
for “k” differs between BS5950 Part 3 and
Eurocode 4. EC4 Ribs perpendicular Ribs parallel
(transverse) to beam to beam
Suitability of decks
Shear studs cannot be placed on profile 1 stud/rib 2 studs /rib
stiffeners, and with CF70 and CF46, the CF70,CF46 & CF51 - 1mm or less 0.85 0.70 1.00
position of the stiffeners dictates the shear stud CF46 & CF51 1.00 0.80 1.00
position. With CF70, the trough containing the
CF70,CF46 & CF51 - greater than 1mm 1.00 0.80 1.00
side lap rib prevents central placement of studs
but the other two troughs have twin stiffeners,
which allow central placement of studs which
means site supervision is kept to a minimum.
The profile height of CF70 is taken at 55mm
see page 12.
NB: CF100 is not suitable for use with
shear studs.
Non-welded shear connectors

Hilti shear connectors may be used. Refer to
Hilti for further information.
Design guide
The Steel Construction Institute / Metal
Cladding & Roofing Manufacturers CENTRAL STUDS OFFSET PLACED STUDS NON-CENTRAL STUDS
Association P300 “Composite Slabs and
Beams using Steel Decking: Best Practice for *76mm = 4d for 19mm studs
Design and Construction” is recommended 57mm = 3d for 19mm studs
by PMF for further reference.
*
76 mm 57 mm * 76 mm*
min min min
20mm min, edge of stud to edge of beam

Construction Details

- Construction details
Plan view of typical floor layout Deck notation
Edge trim X Edge trim reference X
dimensions
Y F75
Tie Number Decking

C P C D X = distance (mm) of sheets lengths
member from centreline of
dimensions 245
Indicates cut deck beam to edge of
Indicates cut plate slab (parallel to
Distance (mm) deck span) 6-1000 Span of
245 mm wide from centreline decking
of tie member 2107
F75
F75
to Setting Out 6-1000
Point (s.o.p.) 2107
of decking Y = distance (mm)
Beam first sheet. Indicates bay Floor Phase Bundle
member from centreline of tie level
which requires member to edge of number
centreline temporary slab (perpendicular
propping. to deck span)
94
Y F75
Typical side detail

Tie Member centres Y
Steel stud Edge trim
For Cantilevers
over 150mm,
additional
reinforcement
is required.
See table p.27
for maximum
CF70 Floor Cantilever Cantilevers
20 min dimension
Decking without props.
Universal Beam
Typical side detail Unsupported edge detail

Tie Member centres X 100mm
minimum
Steel stud
Edge trim Edge trim
Restraint strap Restraint

at 600mm strap
centres
Timber
Reinforcement bearer
as specified
CF51 Floor Decking 20 min
See typical plan for
dimension ‘X’ & ‘Y’ Temporary
prop
Universal Beam


- Construction details
Typical end detail Butt joint
X Beam centres 20 min
Stud on centreline Edge of flange 50 min

Edge trim to side of stud
of beam
Restraint
straps at
600mm
centres
Floor decking CF70 Floor Decking
to have a 50mm
minimum bearing on Studs in pairs or
Cantilever
top flange of beam staggered where a
dimensions see
butt joint occurs
table p.29
When studs are
used deck is to Deck to be butt
extend 20mm jointed over
minimum beyond centreline of
the stud beam
Universal Beam Universal Beam
Typical end Cantilever Step in floor
X Beam centres Edge trim fixed

to align with
Steel stud if edge of beam
Edge trim applicable
fixed to
decking
sheet
CF70 Decking
to centreline
Restraint straps at of beam
600mm centres
CF70 Floor
Dimension ‘X’ required Decking RSA to be wide
to extend to enough to provide
Maximum Cantilever edge trim sufficient bearing
500mm, greater and allow fixing of
Cantilevers require deck without drill
temporary props and fouling top flange
additional reinforcement of beam above
or steelwork brackets CF70 Decking
connected to the with a minimum
Universal Beam Universal Beam Universal Beam 50mm bearing


-Construction details
End detail alternative 1 End detail alternative 2
X Beam centres X Beam centres
Restraint strap
Stud on centreline
of beam Steel stud
Edge trim CF51 Floor Decking Edge CF51 Floor Decking

to extend to edge trim trim to centreline of beam
Restraint
strap at 20 mm min.
600mm Cantilever
centres dimension
For Cantilevers over
150mm additional
reinforcement is required.
See table on p.27 for
maximum cantilever
Universal Beam Universal Beam without props
Side cantilever with stub bracket Typical edge with plate
Dimension required
Y Beam centres
Edge Trim CF70 Floor
Steel stud Decking
Edge trim
Restraint
strap
CF70 Floor Decking
20 mm Closure plate in 2mm

min flat steel strip to suit
remainder of floor area
Steel stub as to a maximum of
designed by 245mm. Reference
the engineer CP245 (plate width)
Universal Beam Universal Beam


-Construction details
Beam at perimeter wall Typical wall end detail
25 X Beam centres Overall wall dimension

Restraint strap
Stud on centreline of beam
CE100 edge
trim leaving
room for
25mm
Korkpak joint
Edge trim to align

CF51 Floor Decking CF70 Floor Decking
with edge of wall
to extend to edge trim with 75mm (minimum)
bearing onto wall
100mm wall
Perimeter shown here
wall
Universal Beam
Typical wall side detail Deck Inside of wall detail
Wall outer dimensions Steel or wall to wall
10 mm min
CF70 Floor Decking CF70 Floor Decking

with 75mm (minimum) with 50mm (minimum) bearing
bearing onto wall onto steel angle
Masonry fixing to
wall at 500mm c/c
RSA, RSC or
Edge trim to align Universal Beam
with edge of wall
Perimeter wall
100mm wall
shown here

Sitework

-Sitework
Deck fixing
Immediately after laying, the deck must be FIXING INFORMATION FOR SHALLOW DECKING
fixed through its trough to the top of the
To Steel Heavy duty powder actuated fixings - Hilti ENP2
supporting structure. Powder actuated nail/Spit SBR14 or equivalent
pins or self-drilling screws are used.
Self-drilling screws. To steel up to 11mm thick -
Side lap fixings are required at 1000mm SFS SD14 - 5.5 x 32 / EJOT HS 38 or equivalent. To steel
centres for CF46, CF70 and CF100. up to 17mm thick SFS TDC-T-6.3 x 38 or equivalent
Where shear studs are being used, the deck To Masonry Pre drill hole - use self tapping fixing suitable for masonry/
requires two fixings per sheet per support at or Concrete concrete - SFS TB-T range/EJOT 4H32 or equivalent
sheet ends and one fixing per sheet at
To side laps Self drilling stitching screw typically SFS SL range / EJOT
intermediate supports. or closures etc. SF25 or equivalent
Where shear studs are not employed, the
deck must be fixed as follows:
FIXING SPACINGS
ComFlor 46 ComFlor 51 ComFlor 100

& ComFlor 70
Telephone numbers of fixings End fixing 3 per sheet

(2 per sheet when 2 per sheet 2 per sheet
suppliers using shear studs)
EJOT 0113 247 0880
Intermediate 2 per sheet
Erico 0118 958 8386
supports (1 per sheet when 1 per sheet 1 per sheet
Hilti 0161 886 1000 using shear studs)
SFS 0113 208 5500
Side laps 1 fixing at 1000mm c/c (not required for CF 51)
Spit 0141 764 2700
Side fixing onto support 1 fixing at 600mm c/c
Deck fixing on CF 70
Butt joint in
decking
3 fixings per sheet

(CF46 & CF70)
2 fixings per sheet
(CF51 & CF100)
Intermediate on both sides of
support butt joint
2 fixings per sheet

(CF46 & CF70)
1 fixing per sheet
(CF51 & CF100)
3 fixings per sheet Side lap, CF46 & CF70,
(CF46 & CF70) CF100 fixing at 1000mm
2 fixings per sheet CF51 does not require
(CF51 & CF100) side lap fixing

Sitework

-Sitework
Bearing requirements
End bearing and shared bearing (minimum) Continuous bearing (minimum)
50mm 50mm 75mm
Steel Section Steel Section
70mm 70mm 100mm
Masonry Masonry
Edge trim
This is used to retain the wet concrete to the
correct level at the decking perimeters. It is
fixed to the supports in the same manner as
the deck and the top is restrained by straps at
600mm centres, which are fixed to the top of
the deck profile, by steel pop rivets or self-
drilling screws.
Edge trim Selector

Edge Maximum Cantilever (mm)
trim Galv. Steel Edge Trim Thickness (mm)
depth 0.9 1.2 1.6 2.0
130 100 125 160 195
150 0 115 150 185
200 x 100 130 160
250 x 0 100 135
300 x x 0 100
350 x x x 0
x - not recommended

Sitework

-Sitework
Shear connectors Ceilings and services hanger systems (b) GTD-clip hangar fixings
Most commonly used shear connectors are The dovetail shaped re-entrant rib on
19mm diameter headed studs, which are ComFlor 51 and the 15mm high raised mini-
welded to the support beam through the dovetail re-entrant stiffener on ComFlor 70
deck, a process carried out by specialist profiles allow for the quick and easy
stud welding contractors. suspension of ceiling and services, using
Site conditions must be suitable for welding either of the two following suspension
and bend tests carried out as appropriate. systems.
The spacing and position of the shear
(a) Threaded wedge nut fixings
connectors is important and must be defined
by the design engineer on the deck set out ComFlor 51
drawings.
Minimum Spacing: The minimum centre-to-

spacing of stud shear connectors should be
5d along the beam and 4d between adjacent
studs, where d is the nominal shank diameter.
Where rows of studs are staggered, the
minimum transverse spacing of longitudinal
lines of studs should be 3d.
The shear stud should not be closer than
20mm to the edge of the beam. See page 23.
Further guidance on shear studs for
designers and installers may be found in
The Steel Construction Institution
publications: P300 Composite Slabs and
Beams Using Steel Decking: Best Practice for
Design and Construction, P055 Design of
ComFlor 70
Composite Slabs and Beams with Steel
GTD-clip hangar fixings are cold formed thin
Decking.
steel hangers with circular openings in the soffit
Mesh placement to take metric bolts, threaded rods or further
Standard reinforcing mesh, such as A142, pipe clamp hangers. The system is installed
A193 and A252 is usually required, positioned after the composite slab has been poured and
towards the top of the slab. The top cover to the concrete is sufficiently hardened.
the reinforcement mesh should be a minimum
Installation
of 15mm and a maximum of 30mm. Support
To install the GTD-clips, the two dovetail
stools are required to maintain the correct
shaped ends are compressed by hand and
mesh height.
inserted into the dovetail re-entrant of the
The mesh must be lapped by 300mm for
profile, before being rotated 90 degrees. One
A142 and A193 mesh, and by 400mm for
then lets go of the two ends and the clip will
A252 and A393 mesh.
snap into position and is tightly connected.
Casting concrete Finally, bolts, threaded rods or pipe clamps
Before the concrete is poured, the decking are connected into the soffit opening of the
Wedges are dovetail shaped steel blocks,
must be cleared of all dirt and grease, which GTD-clip.
which are threaded to take metric bolts or
could adversely influence the performance of
threaded rods. The wedge nut hanger system Loadbearing Capacities
the hardened slab. The oil left on the decking
is installed after the concrete of the composite
from the roll forming process does not have to Thread Maximum
slab has been poured and is hardened. System Size Static Working
be removed. Concrete should be poured Load (kg)
evenly, working in the direction of span. Installation Wedge Nut 4 100
Care should be taken to avoid heaping of For installation of the system, wedge nuts are 6 100
8 100
concrete in any area during the casting inserted into the raised re-entrants of the
profile before being rotated 90 degrees, after GTD - Clip 6 90
sequence.
8 90
Construction and day joints should occur over which the dovetail shaped wedge nuts will 10 90
a support beam, preferably also at a deck joint. lock into the dovetail re-entrants under vertical GTD - Clip & N/A 45
loading. Finally, the bolts or threaded rods are Pipe Clamp
finger tightened up to the roof of the re- A minimum safety factor of 4 has been applied
entrants and mechanically tightened. to the safe working load capacities

Sitework

-Sitework
Openings
Openings greater than 300mm must be
designed by the engineer, with extra
reinforcement placed around the opening.
Openings up to 700mm can be
accommodated readily in composite slabs, by
boxing out prior to pouring concrete and cutting
out the deck after concrete has cured.
Larger openings require support trimming
steel, which must be installed prior to the
decking. The decking is cut away immediately
and the opening edges are then treated like
any other perimeter with edge trim.
Note:– do not cut the opening in the steel

deck prior to concreting, or before the
concrete has cured. Timber shutter Dense polystyrene block
Temporary supports [c] The spreader beams or timbers are to Temporary Props
The safe design and installation of temporary provide a minimum bearing width of l00mm.
Timber Bearer Guide (shallow decks)
props is the responsibility of the main The spreaders must not deflect more than All to be min. 100mm wide
contractor or designated sub-contractor. 10mm and should be placed narrow edge up, Slab depth (mm) Bearer depth(mm)
Where temporary supports are required by see diagram.
up to120 150
the design, these must provide continuous [d] The propping structure is not to be
support to the profiled sheeting. Spreader removed until the concrete has reached at 130 - 160 200
beams (timbers) are used, supported by least 70% of its characteristic strength.
170 - 200 250
temporary props at one metre centres. The horizontal bearer timbers must be at least
[a] The timbers and props must be of 100mm wide and should be propped at no
adequate strength and construction more than 1m centres. Sometimes the
[b] The temporary supports are placed at specification may call for 150mm wide
midspan or at other suitable centres if more bearers, as determined by the structural
supports per span are required. Please engineer or concreting contractor.
contact PMF Technical Department
Temporary support using an

’Acrow’ type prop

ComFlor 210
ComFlor 210
- From the PMF Deep
Composite Profile Range
The original SlimFlor long span

steel deck, ComFlor 210 has the
capability to span up to 6 metres in
unpropped construction. Suitable
for use in Corus Slimdek®
construction, which offers minimal
structural depth, fast construction
and many other benefits.
● With cross and longitudinal stiffeners, ● Simple single bar reinforcement in each ● The nestable profile shape reduces
CF210 is structurally efficient and offers trough, combined with anti-crack mesh transport and handling costs.
excellent composite action with the near the top of the concrete slab gives the
● Up to 2 hours fire rating with unprotected
concrete. composite slab superb structural strength
soffit.
and fire properties.

ComFlor 210

on CD (inside
back page)

Weight of Concrete (kN/m2 allowed for in the table.
305 0.135 3.18 3.12 2.52 2.39
310 0.140 3.30 3.23 2.61 2.48
330 0.160 3.77 3.69 2.99 2.83
350 0.180 4.24 4.16 3.36 3.18
375 0.205 4.83 4.73 3.83 3.62
400 0.230 5.42 5.31 4.29 4.07

Nominal Design Height to Moment of Ultimate Moment Capacity
1.25 1.21 0.16 2009 95.00 816.00 23.20 23.20
Design Notes
Deck material Anti-crack mesh Technical services

Zinc coated steel to BS EN 10147:1992, BS 5950: Part 4 currently recommends that anti- PMF Technical Department offer a
Fe E 350G, Z275, with a guaranteed minimum crack mesh should comprise 0.1% of slab area. comprehensive advisory service on design
yield stress of 350 N/mm2. Minimum zinc coating The Eurocode 4 recommendation is that anti- of composite flooring, which is available to
mass is 275 g/m2 total including both sides. crack mesh should comprise 0.2% of slab area all specifiers and users. Should queries arise
for unpropped spans and 0.4% of slab area for which are not covered by this literature or by the
propped spans. PMF in conjunction with the design CD, please contact us.
tables on the following 2 pages are intended for the requirement with regard to anti-crack
initial design, based on the parameters stated mesh, to comply with the Eurocode 4
below the tables. The PMF calculation suite recommendations. Accordingly, the mesh shown
contained on the CD at the back of this literature in the quick reference tables complies with EC4
provides a full design program. and the design program defaults to these values.
Please refer to page 56 for help in using the Where EC4 mesh rules are used, the mesh may
program.
A252 & A393 mesh.

ComFlor 210

MAXIMUM SPAN (m)
Total Applied Load (kN/m2)
Props Span Fire Slab Mesh 3.5kN/m2 5kN/m2 10kN/m2
Rating Depth Bar Size (mm)
(mm) 12 16 20 25 12 16 20 25 12 16 20 25
280 A142 4.8 5.4 5.4 5.4 4.3 5.4 5.4 5.4 3.4 4.5 5.4 5.4
No Temporary props
1 hr 300 A193 4.8 5.2 5.2 5.2 4.4 5.2 5.2 5.2 3.5 4.6 5.2 5.2
350 A393 4.7 4.7 4.7 4.7 4.5 4.7 4.7 4.7 3.7 4.7 4.7 4.7
Simple 290 A193 3.7 4.9 5.3 5.3 3.4 4.4 5.3 5.3 2.7 3.5 4.3 5.3
span 1.5 hr 300 A193 3.7 4.9 5.2 5.2 3.4 4.5 5.2 5.2 2.7 3.6 4.4 5.2
slab 350 A393 3.8 4.7 4.7 4.7 3.5 4.6 4.7 4.7 2.8 3.8 4.6 4.7
305 A193 2.0 2.7 3.3 4.1 1.8 2.4 3.0 3.7 1.5 1.9 2.4 3.0
2 hr 350 A393 2.1 2.7 3.4 4.2 1.9 2.5 3.1 3.8 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.1
400 A393 2.1 2.7 3.4 4.2 1.9 2.6 3.2 3.9 1.6 2.1 2.6 3.3
280 A393 4.9 6.4 7.3 7.3 4.4 5.8 7.2 7.3 3.4 4.5 5.6 6.2
1 hr 300 A393 4.9 6.5 6.7 6.7 4.5 5.9 6.7 6.7 3.5 4.7 5.8 6.6
350 2xA393 5.1 5.6 5.6 5.6 4.6 5.6 5.6 5.6 3.7 4.9 5.6 5.6
Simple 290 A393 3.7 5.0 6.2 7.0 3.4 4.5 5.5 6.9 2.7 3.5 4.4 5.4
span 1.5 hr 300 A393 3.8 5.0 6.2 6.7 3.4 4.5 5.6 6.7 2.7 3.6 4.4 5.5
slab 350 2xA393 3.8 5.1 5.6 5.6 3.5 4.7 5.6 5.6 2.9 3.8 4.7 5.6
305 A393 2.0 2.7 3.3 4.1 1.8 2.4 3.0 3.7 1.5 1.9 2.4 3.0
2 hr 350 2xA393 2.1 2.7 3.4 4.2 1.9 2.5 3.1 3.9 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.1
400 2xA393 2.1 2.8 3.4 4.3 1.9 2.6 3.2 3.9 1.6 2.1 2.6 3.3
280 A393 5.7 7.1 7.3 7.3 5.1 6.3 7.3 7.3 4.0 4.9 5.9 6.7
1 hr 300 A393 5.8 6.7 6.7 6.7 5.3 6.5 6.7 6.7 4.2 5.1 6.2 6.7
350 2xA393 5.6 5.6 5.6 5.6 5.6 5.6 5.6 5.6 4.6 5.6 5.6 5.6
Continuous 290 A393 4.3 5.4 6.5 7.0 3.9 4.8 5.8 7.0 3.0 3.8 4.6 5.6
span 1.5 hr 300 A393 4.4 5.4 6.6 6.7 3.9 4.9 5.9 6.7 3.1 3.9 4.7 5.7
slab 350 2x A393 4.7 5.6 5.6 5.6 4.3 5.3 5.6 5.6 3.5 4.2 5.1 5.6
305 A393 2.6 3.1 3.7 4.4 2.3 2.8 3.3 4.0 1.9 2.2 2.6 3.2
2 hr 350 2xA393 2.8 3.4 3.9 4.6 2.6 3.1 3.6 4.3 2.1 2.5 2.9 3.4
400 2xA393 3.1 3.6 4.2 4.8 2.9 3.4 3.9 4.5 2.4 2.8 3.2 3.7
280 A393 4.9 6.4 7.6 7.8 4.4 5.8 7.2 7.4 3.4 4.5 5.6 6.2
1 hr 300 A393 4.9 6.5 7.7 8.0 4.5 5.9 7.3 7.7 3.5 4.7 5.8 6.6
350 2xA393 5.0 6.6 8.0 8.3 4.6 6.1 7.6 8.2 3.7 4.9 6.1 7.4
Simple 290 A393 3.7 5.0 6.2 7.6 3.4 4.5 5.6 6.9 2.7 3.5 4.4 5.4
span 1.5 hr 300 A393 3.8 5.0 6.2 7.7 3.4 4.5 5.6 6.9 2.7 3.6 4.4 5.5
2 Lines of Temporary props
slab 350 2x A393 3.8 5.1 6.3 7.8 3.5 4.7 5.8 7.2 2.9 3.8 4.7 5.8
305 A393 2.0 2.7 3.3 4.1 1.8 2.4 3.0 3.7 1.5 1.9 2.4 3.0
2 hr 350 2xA393 2.1 2.7 3.4 4.2 1.9 2.5 3.1 3.9 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.1
400 2xA393 2.1 2.8 3.4 4.3 1.9 2.6 3.2 3.9 1.6 2.1 2.6 3.3
280 A393 5.7 7.1 8.0 8.3 5.1 5.3 7.8 7.9 4.0 4.9 5.9 6.7
1 hr 300 A393 5.8 7.2 8.3 8.5 5.3 6.5 7.8 8.1 4.2 5.2 6.2 7.1
350 2xA393 6.2 7.6 8.7 8.7 5.7 7.0 8.6 8.7 4.6 5.6 6.7 7.5
Continuous 290 A393 4.3 5.4 6.5 7.9 3.9 4.8 5.9 7.1 3.0 3.8 4.6 5.6
span 1.5 hr 300 A393 4.4 5.4 6.6 8.0 3.9 4.9 5.9 7.4 3.1 3.9 4.7 5.2
slab 350 2x A393 4.7 5.7 6.9 8.3 4.3 5.3 6.3 7.6 3.5 4.3 5.1 5.8
305 A393 2.6 3.1 3.7 4.4 2.3 2.8 3.3 4.0 1.9 2.2 2.6 3.2
2 hr 350 2xA393 2.8 3.4 3.9 4.6 2.6 3.1 3.6 4.3 2.1 2.5 2.9 3.4
400 2xA393 3.1 3.6 4.2 4.9 2.9 3.4 3.9 4.5 2.4 2.8 3.2 3.7
Mesh See notes on previous page. Concrete grade The concrete is assumed to be Grade 35 with a
Spans Measured centre to centre of supports. maximum aggregate size of 20mm. The wet weight of
Bearing width The width of the support is assumed to be 200mm. normal weight and 15 for lightweight concrete.
Prop width Assumed to be 100mm. Construction load Refer to page 41 for details. No allowance is made for
Deflection Construction stage L/130 or 30mm (ponding has been heaping of concrete during the casting operation.
taken into account).
Deflection Composite stage L/350.

ComFlor 210

MAXIMUM SPAN (m)
(mm) 12 16 20 25 12 16 20 25 12 16 20 25
270 A142 5.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 4.5 5.9 6.0 6.0 3.5 4.6 5.6 5.8
No Temporary props
1 hr 300 A193 5.1 5.6 5.6 5.6 4.6 5.6 5.6 5.6 3.6 4.8 5.6 5.6
350 A393 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 4.8 5.0 5.0 5.0 3.9 5.0 5.0 5.0
Simple 280 A142 4.3 5.6 5.8 5.8 3.9 5.1 5.8 5.8 3.0 4.0 4.9 5.8
span 1.5 hr 300 A193 4.4 5.6 5.6 5.6 4.0 5.2 5.6 5.6 3.1 4.1 5.0 5.6
slab 350 A393 4.5 5.0 5.0 5.0 4.1 5.0 5.0 5.0 3.3 4.3 5.0 5.0
290 A193 3.1 4.1 5.0 5.7 2.8 3.7 4.5 5.6 2.2 2.8 3.5 4.4
2 hr 350 A393 3.2 4.2 5.0 5.0 2.9 3.9 4.8 5.0 2.3 3.1 3.8 4.7
400 A393 3.3 4.3 4.7 4.7 3.0 4.0 4.7 4.7 2.4 3.2 4.0 4.7
270 A393 5.1 6.7 7.5 7.7 4.5 6.0 7.0 7.2 3.5 4.6 5.6 5.8
1 hr 300 A393 5.2 6.9 7.6 7.6 4.7 6.2 7.4 7.6 3.6 4.8 5.9 6.4
350 2xA393 5.4 6.4 6.4 6.4 4.9 6.4 6.4 6.4 3.9 5.1 6.4 6.4
Simple 280 A393 4.4 5.8 7.2 7.8 3.9 5.1 6.4 7.4 3.0 4.0 4.9 6.0
span 1.5 hr 300 A393 4.4 5.9 7.3 7.6 4.0 5.3 6.5 7.6 3.1 4.1 5.1 6.3
slab 350 2xA393 4.6 6.0 6.4 6.4 4.1 5.5 6.4 6.4 3.3 4.4 5.4 6.4
290 A393 3.1 4.1 5.1 6.4 2.8 3.8 4.6 5.7 2.2 2.8 3.5 4.4
2 hr 350 2xA393 3.2 4.3 5.3 6.4 2.9 3.9 4.8 6.1 2.3 3.1 3.8 4.8
400 2xA393 3.3 4.4 5.4 5.6 3.0 4.0 5.0 5.6 2.4 3.2 4.0 5.0
270 A393 6.0 7.4 7.9 8.1 5.3 6.6 7.4 7.6 4.0 5.0 6.0 6.2
1 hr 300 A393 6.3 7.6 7.6 7.6 5.6 6.9 7.6 7.6 4.3 5.4 6.4 6.9
350 2xA393 6.4 6.4 6.4 6.4 6.1 6.4 6.4 6.4 4.8 5.9 6.4 6.4
Continuous 280 A393 5.1 6.2 7.5 8.2 4.4 5.6 6.7 7.8 3.4 4.3 5.1 6.3
span 1.5 hr 300 A393 5.1 6.4 7.6 7.6 4.6 5.7 6.9 7.6 3.6 4.4 5.4 6.5
slab 350 2x A393 5.5 6.4 6.4 6.4 5.0 6.2 6.4 6.4 4.0 4.9 5.8 6.4
290 A393 3.7 4.5 5.5 6.6 3.3 4.0 4.9 5.9 2.5 3.1 3.8 4.6
2 hr 350 2xA393 4.0 4.9 5.8 6.4 3.7 4.5 5.3 6.4 2.9 3.5 4.2 5.0
400 2xA393 4.4 5.2 5.6 5.6 4.0 4.8 5.6 5.6 3.2 3.9 4.6 5.4
270 A393 5.1 6.7 7.5 7.7 4.5 6.0 7.0 7.2 3.5 4.6 5.6 5.8
1 hr 300 A393 5.2 6.9 7.9 8.1 4.7 6.2 7.5 7.7 3.6 4.8 5.9 6.4
350 2xA393 5.4 7.1 8.3 8.5 4.9 6.5 8.0 8.3 3.9 5.1 6.4 7.1
Simple 280 A393 4.4 5.8 7.2 7.8 3.9 5.1 6.4 7.4 3.0 4.0 4.9 6.0
span 1.5 hr 300 A393 4.4 5.9 7.3 8.1 4.0 5.3 6.5 7.7 3.1 4.1 5.1 6.3
slab 350 2x A393 4.6 6.1 7.5 8.5 4.1 5.5 6.8 8.3 3.3 4.4 5.4 6.7
290 A393 3.1 4.1 5.1 6.4 2.8 3.7 4.6 5.7 2.2 2.8 3.5 4.4
2 hr 350 2xA393 3.2 4.3 5.3 6.6 2.9 3.9 4.8 6.0 2.3 3.1 3.8 4.8
400 2xA393 3.3 4.4 5.4 6.8 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.2 2.4 3.2 4.0 5.0
270 A393 6.0 7.4 7.9 8.1 5.3 6.6 7.4 7.6 4.0 5.0 6.0 6.2
1 hr 300 A393 6.3 7.7 8.3 8.6 5.6 6.9 7.9 8.1 4.3 5.3 6.4 6.9
350 2xA393 6.7 8.2 8.9 9.2 6.1 7.5 8.5 8.8 4.8 5.9 6.6 7.1
Continuous 280 A393 5.0 6.3 7.6 8.3 4.4 5.6 6.7 7.8 3.4 4.3 5.1 6.3
span 1.5 hr 300 A393 5.1 6.4 7.7 8.6 4.6 5.7 6.9 8.1 3.6 4.4 5.4 6.5
slab 350 2x A393 5.5 6.8 8.2 9.2 5.0 6.2 7.4 8.8 4.0 4.9 5.8 7.1
290 A393 3.7 4.5 5.5 6.6 3.3 4.0 4.9 5.9 2.5 3.1 3.8 4.6
2 hr 350 2xA393 4.0 4.9 5.8 7.0 3.7 4.5 5.3 6.4 2.9 3.5 4.2 5.0
400 2xA393 4.4 5.3 6.2 7.4 4.0 4.8 5.7 6.7 3.2 3.9 4.6 5.4
Bar reinforcement End Anchorage for bar reinforcement. All cases require Fire The Fire Engineering method (FE) has been used to
properly anchored L-bars at the supports, except for calculate the reinforcement needed to achieve the fire
those boxed in red. Cases boxed in red may have rating.
straight bars, with an anchorage length of 70mm from The minimum slab thickness indicated in each table for
the edge of the support. See Design Notes on page 42 each fire rating satisfies the fire insulation requirements
for further information. of BS 5950 : Part 8.
One bar is placed in each profile trough, the cover to Span/depth ratio This is limited to 30 for lightweight concrete and 35 for
deck soffit is assumed at 70mm. normal weight concrete.

SD 225
SD 225
- From the PMF Deep
Composite Profile Range
SD 225 is the latest addition to

PMF’s flooring range. Developed
specifically for Corus Slimdek®
system, SD225 offers up to 6.5
metres unpropped span.
Corus Slimdek® engineered
flooring solution is a unique
structural floor system which
uses Asymmetric SlimFlor
Beams, where the bottom flange the need for shear studs, and fire protection to
is wider than the top flange. the beam. The Slimdek® system is fast,
The SD225 steel deck bears on the lower eliminates temporary props, is structurally
flange of the beam which results in a minimal optimized and saves on cladding costs.
overall floor depth, the concrete that surrounds The system also reduces building height or
the beam provides composite action without enables extra floors to be built.
● SD 225 deck is a state of the art cold ● The re-entrant section to the top flange of ● The deck is designed to offer flexible
formed profile design offering fully the profile enhances composite action and service integration (as described in Steel
optimized composite and load carrying offers easy services attachment. Construction Institute publication “Service
characteristics. Integration in Slimdek”).
● Up to 2 hours fire rating with unprotected

soffit.

SD 225
SD 225 Design information Full design program

on CD (inside
back page)

Weight of Concrete (kN/m2 allowed for in the table.
305 0.136 3.21 3.14 2.54 2.41
310 0.141 3.32 3.26 2.63 2.49
320 0.151 3.56 3.49 2.82 2.67
350 0.181 4.27 4.18 3.38 3.20
380 0.211 4.97 4.87 3.94 3.73
400 0.231 5.44 5.33 4.31 4.08

1.25 1.21 0.18 2186 107.00 968.00 30.80 30.80
Design Notes
Deck material Anti-crack mesh Technical services

Zinc coated steel to BS EN 10147:1992, BS 5950: Part 4 currently recommends that anti- PMF Technical Department offer a
Fe E 350G, Z275, with a guaranteed minimum crack mesh should comprise 0.1% of slab area. comprehensive advisory service on design
yield stress of 280 N/mm2. Minimum zinc coating The Eurocode 4 recommendation is that anti- of composite flooring, which is available to
mass is 275 g/m2 total including both sides. crack mesh should comprise 0.2% of slab area all specifiers and users. Should queries arise
for unpropped spans and 0.4% of slab area for which are not covered by this literature or by the
propped spans. PMF in conjunction with The design CD, please contact us.
tables, on the following 2 pages are intended as the requirement with regard to anti-crack
a guide for initial design, based on the mesh, to comply with the Eurocode 4
parameters stated below the tables. The PMF recommendations. Accordingly, the mesh shown
calculation suite contained on the CD at the back in the quick reference tables complies with EC4
of this literature provides a full design program. and the design program defaults to these values.
Please refer to page 56 for help in using the Where EC4 mesh rules are used, the mesh may
program.
A252 & A393 mesh.

SD 225
SD 225 Normal weight concrete - quick reference tables
SD 225 Span table - Normal weight Concrete

MAXIMUM SPAN (m)
(mm) 16 20 25 32 16 20 25 32 16 20 25 32
295 A142 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.7 5.9 5.9 5.9 4.6 5.7 5.9 5.9
No Temporary props
1 hr 320 A193 5.6 5.6 5.6 5.6 5.6 5.6 5.6 5.6 4.7 5.6 5.6 5.6
350 A252 5.3 5.3 5.3 5.3 5.3 5.3 5.3 5.3 4.9 5.3 5.3 5.3
305 A193 5.8 5.8 5.8 5.8 5.4 5.8 5.8 5.8 4.4 5.4 5.8 5.8
Simple
1.5 hr 320 A193 5.6 5.6 5.6 5.6 5.6 5.6 5.6 5.6 4.5 5.5 5.6 5.6
span slab
350 A252 5.3 5.3 5.3 5.3 5.3 5.3 5.3 5.3 4.6 5.3 5.3 5.3
320 A193 4.5 5.5 5.6 5.6 4.2 5.1 5.6 5.6 3.3 4.1 5.1 5.6
2 hr 350 A393 4.6 5.3 5.3 5.3 4.2 5.2 5.3 5.3 3.4 4.3 5.3 5.3
400 A393 4.6 4.9 4.9 4.9 4.3 4.9 4.9 4.9 3.6 4.4 4.9 4.9
295 A393 6.5 7.3 7.3 7.3 5.9 7.3 7.3 7.3 4.6 5.7 6.6 7.0
1 hr 320 A393 6.6 6.6 6.6 6.6 6.0 6.6 6.6 6.6 4.8 5.9 6.6 6.6
350 2xA252 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 4.9 5.9 5.9 5.9
305 A393 6.1 7.0 7.0 7.0 5.5 6.9 6.9 6.9 4.4 5.5 6.8 6.9
Simple
1.5 hr 320 A393 6.2 6.6 6.6 6.6 5.6 6.6 6.6 6.6 4.5 5.6 6.6 6.6
span slab
350 2xA252 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.7 5.9 5.9 5.9 4.6 5.7 5.9 5.9
320 A393 4.6 5.7 6.6 6.6 4.2 5.2 6.5 6.6 3.4 4.2 5.2 6.5
2 hr 350 2xA252 4.6 5.8 5.9 5.9 4.3 5.3 5.9 5.9 3.5 4.3 5.3 5.9
400 2xA393 4.7 5.0 5.0 5.0 4.4 5.0 5.0 5.0 3.6 4.5 5.0 5.0
295 A393 7.3 7.3 7.3 7.3 6.6 7.3 7.3 7.3 5.2 6.2 7.0 7.3
1 hr 320 A393 6.6 6.6 6.6 6.6 6.6 6.6 6.6 6.6 5.4 6.5 6.6 6.6
350 2xA252 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.7 5.9 5.9 5.9
305 A393 6.7 7.0 7.0 7.0 6.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 4.8 5.8 7.0 7.0
Continuous
1.5 hr 320 A393 6.6 6.6 6.6 6.6 6.2 6.6 6.6 6.6 4.9 5.9 6.6 6.6
Slab
350 2xA252 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.2 5.9 5.9 5.9
320 A393 5.2 6.2 6.6 6.6 4.7 5.6 6.6 6.6 3.7 4.5 5.4 6.6
2 hr 350 2xA252 5.3 5.9 5.9 5.9 4.9 5.8 5.9 5.9 3.9 4.7 5.6 5.9
400 2xA393 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 4.3 5.0 5.0 5.0
295 A393 6.5 7.7 8.0 8.4 5.9 7.3 7.7 8.0 4.6 5.7 6.6 7.0
1 hr 320 A393 6.6 7.9 8.1 8.5 6.0 7.4 8.0 8.3 4.8 5.9 7.0 7.4
350 2xA252 6.7 8.0 8.3 8.7 6.1 7.6 8.2 8.6 4.9 6.1 7.5 7.8
305 A393 6.1 7.6 8.1 8.4 5.6 6.9 7.8 8.1 4.4 5.5 6.8 7.1
Simple
1.5 hr 320 A393 6.2 7.7 8.1 8.5 5.6 7.0 8.0 8.3 4.5 5.6 6.9 7.4
span slab
350 2xA252 6.2 7.7 8.3 8.7 5.7 7.1 8.2 8.6 4.6 5.7 7.1 7.8
320 A393 4.6 5.7 7.1 8.5 4.2 5.2 6.5 8.2 3.4 4.2 5.2 6.5
2 hr 350 2xA252 4.6 5.8 7.2 8.7 4.3 5.3 6.6 8.4 3.5 4.3 5.3 6.8
400 2xA393 4.7 5.9 7.3 7.9 4.4 5.4 6.8 7.9 3.6 4.5 5.6 7.1
295 A393 7.3 8.3 8.5 8.9 6.6 7.8 8.1 8.5 5.2 6.2 7.0 7.3
1 hr 320 A393 7.5 8.5 8.8 9.2 6.8 8.1 8.4 8.8 5.4 6.5 7.4 7.7
350 2xA252 7.7 8.8 9.1 9.2 7.1 8.4 8.8 9.2 5.7 6.8 7.9 8.0
305 A393 6.7 8.0 8.6 9.0 6.0 7.3 8.2 8.6 4.8 5.8 7.0 7.5
Continuous
1.5 hr 320 A393 6.8 8.2 8.8 9.2 6.2 7.41 8.4 8.8 4.9 5.9 7.2 7.7
Slab
350 2xA252 7.0 8.4 9.1 9.2 6.4 7.7 8.8 9.2 5.2 6.2 7.5 8.0
320 A393 5.2 6.2 7.5 9.2 4.7 5.6 6.8 8.4 3.7 4.5 5.4 6.7
2 hr 350 2xA252 5.3 6.3 7.6 9.2 4.9 5.8 7.0 8.7 3.9 4.7 5.6 7.0
400 2xA393 5.6 6.6 7.8 7.9 5.2 6.1 7.3 7.9 4.3 5.0 6.0 7.4
Mesh See notes on previous page. Concrete grade The concrete is assumed to be Grade 35 with a
Spans Measured centre to centre of supports. maximum aggregate size of 20mm. The wet weight of
Bearing width The width of the support is assumed to be 200mm. normal weight and 15 for lightweight concrete.
Prop width Assumed to be 100mm. Construction load Refer to page 41 for details. No allowance is made for
Deflection Construction stage L/130 or 30mm (ponding has been heaping of concrete during the casting operation.
taken into account). See design notes.
Deflection Composite stage L/350.

SD 225
SD 225 Lightweight concrete - quick reference tables
SD 225 Span table - Lightweight Concrete

MAXIMUM SPAN (m)
(mm) 16 20 25 32 16 20 25 32 16 20 25 32
285 A142 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.0 6.5 6.5 6.5 4.7 5.7 6.2 6.5
No Temporary props
1 hr 320 A193 6.1 6.1 6.1 6.1 6.1 6.1 6.1 6.1 4.9 6.0 6.1 6.1
350 A252 5.8 5.8 5.8 5.8 5.8 5.8 5.8 5.8 5.1 5.8 5.8 5.8
295 A193 6.4 6.4 6.4 6.4 5.9 6.4 6.4 6.4 4.6 5.7 6.4 6.4
Simple
1.5 hr 320 A193 6.1 6.1 6.1 6.1 6.0 6.1 6.1 6.1 4.8 5.9 6.1 6.1
span slab
350 A252 5.8 5.8 5.8 5.8 5.8 5.8 5.8 5.8 5.0 5.8 5.8 5.8
305 A193 5.4 6.3 6.3 6.3 4.9 6.0 6.3 6.3 3.9 4.8 5.9 6.3
2 hr 350 A252 5.6 5.8 5.8 5.8 5.1 5.8 5.8 5.8 4.1 5.1 5.8 5.8
400 A393 5.3 5.3 5.3 5.3 5.2 5.3 5.3 5.3 4.3 5.3 5.3 5.3
285 A252 6.8 7.7 7.9 8.2 6.1 7.3 7.5 7.8 4.7 5.8 6.2 6.5
1 hr 320 A393 7.0 7.5 7.5 7.5 6.3 7.5 7.5 7.5 4.9 6.1 6.8 7.2
350 2xA252 6.8 6.8 6.8 6.8 6.5 6.8 6.8 6.8 5.1 6.3 6.8 6.8
295 A393 6.7 7.8 8.1 8.3 6.0 7.4 7.6 7.9 4.6 5.8 6.7 6.7
Simple
1.5 hr 320 A393 6.8 7.5 7.5 7.5 6.1 7.5 7.5 7.5 4.8 6.0 6.8 7.2
span slab
350 2xA252 6.8 6.8 6.8 6.8 6.3 6.8 6.8 6.8 5.0 6.2 6.8 6.8
305 A393 5.5 6.9 8.0 8.0 5.0 6.2 7.6 8.0 3.9 4.8 6.0 6.9
2 hr 350 2xA252 5.7 6.8 6.8 6.8 5.2 6.4 6.8 6.8 4.1 5.1 6.3 6.8
400 2xA393 5.8 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.3 5.9 5.9 5.9 4.3 5.4 5.9 5.9
285 A252 7.9 8.2 8.4 8.6 7.0 7.7 7.9 8.2 5.4 6.4 6.6 7.0
1 hr 320 A393 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5 6.0 7.0 7.3 7.5
350 2xA252 6.8 6.8 6.8 6.8 6.8 6.8 6.8 6.8 6.4 6.8 6.8 6.8
295 A393 7.9 8.3 8.3 8.3 7.1 7.9 8.1 8.3 5.5 6.4 6.8 7.1
Continuous
1.5 hr 320 A393 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.3 7.5 7.5 7.5 5.7 6.7 7.2 7.5
Slab
350 2x A252 6.8 6.8 6.8 6.8 6.8 6.8 6.8 6.8 6.1 6.8 6.8 6.8
305 A393 6.8 8.0 8.0 8.0 6.1 7.1 8.0 8.0 4.8 5.6 6.6 7.3
2 hr 350 2xA252 6.8 6.8 6.8 6.8 6.6 6.8 6.8 6.8 5.2 6.1 6.8 6.3
400 2xA393 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.9 5.7 5.9 5.9 5.9
285 A252 6.8 7.7 7.9 8.2 6.1 7.3 7.5 7.8 4.7 5.8 6.2 6.5
1 hr 320 A393 7.0 8.1 8.4 8.7 6.3 7.7 8.0 8.3 4.9 6.1 6.8 7.2
350 2xA252 7.1 8.3 8.6 9.0 6.4 8.0 8.3 8.7 5.1 6.4 7.3 7.6
295 A393 6.7 7.9 8.1 8.4 6.0 7.4 7.7 8.0 4.6 5.8 6.4 6.7
Simple
1.5 hr 320 A393 6.8 8.1 8.4 8.7 6.1 7.6 8.0 8.3 4.8 6.0 6.8 7.2
span slab
350 2x A252 6.9 8.3 8.6 9.0 6.3 7.8 8.3 8.7 5.0 6.2 7.3 7.6
305 A393 5.5 6.9 8.2 8.5 5.0 6.2 7.7 8.1 3.9 4.8 6.0 6.9
2 hr 350 2xA252 5.7 7.1 8.6 9.0 5.2 6.4 8.0 8.7 4.1 5.1 6.3 7.6
400 2xA393 5.8 7.2 8.9 9.2 5.3 6.6 8.2 9.2 4.3 5.4 6.7 8.3
285 A252 7.9 8.2 8.4 8.7 7.0 7.7 7.9 8.2 5.4 6.4 6.6 7.0
1 hr 320 A393 8.4 8.6 8.9 9.2 7.7 8.2 8.4 8.8 6.0 7.0 7.3 7.6
350 2xA252 8.8 9.0 9.2 9.6 8.1 8.5 8.8 9.2 6.4 7.4 7.7 8.0
295 A393 7.9 8.3 8.5 8.9 7.1 7.9 8.1 8.4 5.5 6.4 6.8 7.1
Continuous
1.5 hr 320 A393 8.2 8.6 8.9 9.2 7.4 8.2 8.4 8.8 5.8 6.8 7.3 7.6
Slab
350 2x A252 8.5 9.0 9.2 9.6 7.7 8.5 8.8 9.2 6.1 7.2 7.7 8.0
305 A393 6.8 8.0 8.7 9.0 6.1 7.1 8.2 8.6 4.8 5.6 6.6 7.3
2 hr 350 2xA252 7.3 8.4 9.2 9.6 6.6 7.7 8.8 9.2 5.2 6.1 7.1 8.0
400 2xA393 7.8 8.9 9.2 9.2 7.1 8.2 9.2 9.2 5.7 6.6 7.7 8.6
Bar reinforcement End Anchorage for bar reinforcement. All cases require Fire The Fire Engineering method (FE) has been used to
properly anchored L-bars at the supports, except for calculate the reinforcement needed to achieve the fire
those boxed in red. Cases boxed in red may have rating.
straight bars, with an anchorage length of 70mm from The minimum slab thickness indicated in each table for
the edge of the support. See Design Notes on page 42 each fire rating satisfies the fire insulation requirements
for further information. of BS 5950 : Part 8.
One bar is placed in each profile trough, the cover to Span/depth ratio This is limited to 30 for lightweight concrete and 35 for
deck soffit is assumed at 70mm. normal weight concrete.

Design Information
Deep Composite Floor Decks

-Design information
Deep Composite Floor Decks will be considered where longer span (4m plus) floor slabs are
required. When combined with Corus Slimdek® system, deep decks are designed to achieve a
very shallow overall structural floor-hence the term Slim Floor Construction.
PMF Deep Composite Floor Decks will be
used in one of these applications:
1 Corus Slimdek system.
2 Long span composite concrete/steel floor

deck in composite steel construction.
3 Long span composite concrete/steel floor

deck in masonry construction.
The design considerations relating to the

decking are similar for all these applications.
Corus Slimdek® System Asymmetric Slimflor® Beam (ASB), which is a hot

The most recent slim floor development rolled section with a narrower top flange than bottom
produced by Corus is the Slimdek® system. flange.
This system comprises Asymmetric Slimflor®
beams and deep SD225 decking.
The principle of Slimdek® is that the steel deck

(and thus the composite concrete slab) bears
on the lower flange of the beam, thus
containing the beam within the floor slab.
Three different types of Slimflor® beam are

produced:
Slimflor® Fabricated Beam (SFB), which is a Universal

Column section with a wide flange plate welded to its
underside.
Rectangular Hollow Slimflor® Beam (RHSFB), which is

a rectangular hollow section with a flange plate welded
to its lower face (generally used for edge beams).

Design Information

-Design information
Slimdek® Design Procedure
There are two distinct stages for which the Construction load Reduced construction load
elements of the Slimdek® system must be 1.5 kN/m2 x 1.6 0.75 kN/m2 x 1.6
designed. The first is the construction stage,
during which the beams and decking support
the loads as non-composite sections. The
second is the final stage, during which the
decking and concrete act together to form
Self weight x 1.4
composite slabs, as do (generally) the ASBs
and slab. SFBs and RHSFBs will act
compositely if shear studs have been 3m
provided.
Clear span + 0.075m
The key design points are:
● Consideration of the required spans will
allow the depth of the beams to be Loading on deep decking at Construction stage.
determined.
● Consideration of the required fire differ slightly from those that should be End Bearing
resistance will allow the depth of slab to be considered for shallow decking, because of The end bearing of the sheets should be
determined, as a function of the cover the considerably greater spans that can be specified as 50 mm. The flange widths
required for the beams and the decking. achieved with deep decking. are such that this bearing can be achieved,
whilst still allowing the sheets to be dropped
Having established these scheme design Construction Stage Loading
vertically into position (i.e. without having to
parameters, detailed design of the beams The 1.5 kN/m2 construction load required by
‘thread’ them between the top and bottom
and slab can be undertaken. The following BS 5950-4 should only be applied over the
flanges).
slab depths should be considered as typical: middle 3m of the span, as shown above.
280 ASB sections - 290-320mm deep slab
A reduced load of 0.75 kN/m2 (as specified in
300 ASB sections - 315-340mm deep slab.
EC4) may be applied outside this region, as it
These depths will provide adequate cover to would be overly conservative to apply the full
the ASB for it to act compositely with the load of 1.5kN/m2 over the entire span. The
slab. For SFBs a greater range of slab depths effect of concrete ponding should be taken
may be considered for a given depth of into account (by increasing the self weight of
beam; the slab depth requirement will the slab) if the deflection under self-weight
depend on whether shear studs must be alone exceeds the lesser of span/180 or
accommodated to make the SFB act 20mm.
compositely.
If temporary props are used to support the
Slimdek® Beam Design decking during construction, a construction
The design of the beams in the Slimdek® load of 1.5 kN/m2 should be considered as
system is presented in The Corus Slimdek® acting over the complete span (between
Manual and Design Software which is permanent supports). Although a lower value
available from Corus Construction Centre might be justifiable over parts of the span, a
01724 405060. Further detailed design constant load should be considered for
information is available in The Steel design simplicity.
Construction Institute publications: P300
Temporary propping (when required)
Composite Slabs and Beams Using Steel
The spacing of temporary props is governed
Decking: Best Practice for Design and
by the ability of the decking to resist
Construction, P055 Design of Composite
combined bending and shear in the hogging
Slabs and Beams with Steel Decking.
(negative) moment regions over the lines of
Please see references section for further
props. It is recommended that the spacing
information.
between the props should be relatively close,
Decking Design so that local loads do not cause damage to
In addition to considering the self-weight of the decking (2.5m to 3.5m spacing
the slab, the design of the deep decking depending on the slab weight). A 100 mm
should take into account temporary wide timber bearer should be used to
construction loads. These construction loads distribute the load at these points.

Design Information

-Design information
Slab Design Straight bars may be used to achieve 60 Fire Resistance
minutes fire resistance (provided that shear
The design of composite slabs using deep
stresses are low). In other cases, L bars Concrete thickness above deck
decking differs from that for shallow decking Fire resistance NWC LWC
should be used to provide sufficient end
in the following ways: 60min 70mm 60mm
anchorage in fire conditions.
90min 80mm 70mm
Placing bar reinforcement in the troughs of
Cracking 120min 95mm 80mm
the decking increases the ultimate load
It is normal for some cracking to occur in the
resistance of the slab. The benefit of these
slab over the beams. These cracks run One of the principal considerations governing
bars is considered in both the ‘normal’ and
parallel with the beams and are not the choice of slab depth is the required fire
fire conditions.
detrimental to the structural behaviour of the resistance period. Minimum depths are given
The slab depth may need to be chosen not slab. They may be controlled by mesh above as a function of the concrete type and
only to satisfy the structural, durability and fire reinforcement provided across the tops of the fire resistance required and are based on
resistance requirements of the slab itself, but beams. Guidance on the detailing of insulation requirements.
also to provide appropriate cover over ASB or reinforcement to control cracking may be
The Fire Engineering Method: The capacity
Slimflor beams. found in the Corus Slimdek® manual.
assessment in fire is based on a single or
The reinforcing bars in the troughs of the Additional reinforcement may be required to double layer of standard mesh at the top and
decking provide additional tensile area to that fulfil the following roles: one bar in each concrete rib. For CF210 or
provided by the decking, and thus enhance ● Transverse reinforcement adjacent to SD 225 decking, the bar is placed at an axis
the bending resistance of the composite slab. shear connectors. distance, dependent on the fire resistance
● U-bars at composite edge beams. period. The axis distance must not be less
Bar diameters range from 8 mm to 32 mm,
● Additional crack control reinforcements than 70mm. To maximise fire resistance
depending on the span and fire resistance
● Strengthening around openings. capacity the axis distance needs to be 70, 90
requirements.
● Strengthening at positions of concentrated and 120mm (from the soffit of the deck) for
loads. 60, 90 and 120 mins. fire resistance,
respectively. However where fire resistance is
not the limiting factor it may be more effective
for the axis distance to be at the minimum.
Support Mid span Reduced Mesh
Concrete in Where EC4 mesh rules are used, as
compression
recommended by The Steel Construction
Institute and PMF, the full stipulated mesh
Vertical
reaction Tension applies to the slab 1.2m either side of every
in decking support. Outside of this, i.e. in the midspan
and bar
reinforcement area, the mesh area may be halved (to 0.2%
Slip between Longitudinal Bar reinforcement Stress for propped and 0.1% for unpropped
deck and concrete shear bond distribution construction), provided there are no
concentrated loads, openings etc. to be
Action of composite slab with reinforcement in ribs. considered. Also the reduced midspan mesh
must be checked for adequacy under fire, for
the rating required.
øL
1.2m 1.2m 1.2m 1.2m
12øL
25
øL Support Support Support
Beam Beam Beam
100mm
100mm Diagram showing full mesh area
50øL over supports
Detailing requirements for deep composite slabs

(need for L bars depends on level of shear stress).

Design Information

-Design information
Vibration In this case, the amount of mesh reinforcement
T12 bar x 1500 long ASB beam
The dynamic sensitivity of the composite slab is increased to a minimum of 0.4% of the
should be checked in accordance with the SCI cross-sectional area of the concrete topping in
≥500
publication P076: Design guide on the vibration order to develop sufficient continuity in the slab.
Note that in all cases, partial continuity is
Opening
of floors. The natural frequency is calculated
≤1000
using the self-weight of the slab, ceiling and ignored in assessing the capacity of the 300
services, screed and 10% imposed loads, composite slab at the normal design stage. Minimum
representing the permanent loads and the floor A142 mesh
Service Attachments throughout
self weight.
The SD225 decking facilitates the fixing of ≤400
In the absence of more appropriate information, services and suspended ceilings. Hangars can
the natural frequency of the composite slab be used to support services running either
should not exceed 5Hz for normal office, parallel or perpendicular to the decking span.
industrial or domestic usage. For designs using Special Lindapter fixing clips can achieve a safe Centre-line of ribs ASB beam
SD225 or CF210 decking, this limit may be working load of 1kN per fixing. These allow
reduced to 4Hz if the design has been carried service pipes to be suspended directly from the Design of small and medium size openings
out on the assumption of simple supports at in the slab
decking between the ribs. Alternatively, self-
the ends. Conversely, for dance floor type drilling self-tapping screws may be used to
applications or for floors supporting sensitive attach hangers to the decking after the If an opening greater than 300 mm x 300 mm
machinery, the limit may need to be set higher. concrete has been placed. lies within the effective width of slab adjacent to
In the Slimdek system, consideration should be a beam (L/8), the beam should be designed as
Openings in the Slab
given to the system frequency of the floor as a non-composite. A close grouping of
Provision for vertical service openings within the
whole if the natural frequency of the slab and/or penetrations transverse to the span direction of
floor slab will necessitate careful design and
the supporting beam is less than 5Hz. the decking should be treated as a single large
planning. The following summarises the options
For design to the Eurocodes, the loads that are available to the designer: opening.
considered for the vibration check are
Openings up to 300 mm x 300 mm can be Service Integration
increased using the psi-factor for imposed
accommodated anywhere in the slab over a The Slimdek system offers considerable
loads (typically 0.5). The natural frequency limit
crest section of the deck, normally without opportunity for the integration of services. This
may be reduced to 4Hz, because of this higher
needing additional reinforcement. is covered in detail in Corus Construction
load used in the calculation.
Centre publication Slimdek - Structure and
Openings up to 400 mm wide x 1000 mm long services integration.
Partial Continuity
may be taken through the crest of the deep
Partial continuity for deep decking: Tests have
decking. Additional reinforcement, which
shown that the SD 225 or CF210 composite
should be designed in accordance with BS
slabs supported on a steel beam and provided
8110, may be required around the opening.
with adequately detailed continuity mesh
reinforcement over the steel beam support Openings up to 1000 mm wide x 2000 mm
exhibits a degree of continuity at the support. long may be accommodated by removing one
The beneficial effect of partial continuity at the rib (maximum) of the decking, fixing suitable
supports may be taken into account by edge trims and providing additional
specifying CONTINUOUS in the Span Type reinforcement to transfer forces from the
field. When this option is specified, the following discontinuous rib. The slab should be designed
assumptions are made by the design software; as a ribbed slab in accordance with BS 8110,
with decking being used as permanent
● a 20% reduction in the deflections of the
formwork. Guidance may be found in the
composite slab at the normal design stage.
Corus Slimdek Manual.
● a 30% reduction in the deflections when
assessing the natural frequency of the slab. Opening up to 1000mm
This is justified by the lower stress levels
during vibration.
● stresses in the composite slab in fire

conditions are derived from a model which
assumes full continuity at one end and a Larger openings will generally require trimming
simple support at the other (i.e a propped by secondary beams.
cantilever condition).


- Construction Details
End fixing onto ASB

Beam centres
Notch in decking on beam
side of diaphragm to allow
viewing of concrete around
the beam and to allow SD225 Floor
easy handling of the deck Decking
in the construction stage with 50mm
minimum
SD225 End diaphragm bearing onto
Asymmetric SlimFlor Beam Asymmetric
Beam
72mm for 280ASB100

75mm for 280ASB136
and 300ASB153
50 mm min
Side fixing onto ASB
Beam centres
Asymmetric SlimFlor Beam
SD225 Floor Decking

to extend to edge trim
20 mm min
Perimeter with trim Cut plates

100 min Beam centres Beam centres
Restraint
strap at
600mm
centres
Edge trim SD225 SD225 Floor Decking

Floor Decking
Closure plate (CP153 etc)
Asymmetric 2mm flat steel plate size to
suit remainder of floor area
150 max SlimFlor Beam (maximum 245mm wide)
Asymmetric SlimFlor Beam
50 mm min


Cut deck - Option 1 Cut deck - Option 2
Beam centres Beam centres
100 min 165-185 100 min 240-270

SD225 Deck
cut along top
section only
SD225 Deck
cut along top
section only
Asymmetric SlimFlor Beam Closure flashing Asymmetric SlimFlor Beam Closure flashing
Cut deck - Option 3

Beam centres
100 min 370-405
Asymmetric SlimFlor Beam SD225 Deck

cut along top
section only
Closure flashing
Unsupported edge Unsupported edge with closure flashing
Restraint
strap
Edge trim Edge trim
Reinforcement Reinforcement
Restraint strap at as specified as specified
600 mm centres Closure
flashing
Temporary
props required 100 min Temporary
for spans prop
greater than
500mm


Steel trims
20
50 50
Slab
depth
220
190
50 min (steel)
90 90
(150 max) (150 max) 75 min
(blockwork)
Notations used on deck layout drawing
Number of sheets Decking lengths Prop decking in this area
6-5555 Span of decking Z2 Side of decking run that requires

‘Z’ flashing
Floor level 4105
Phase Distance from centreline of tie
Bundle number 94 member to sop of first decking sheet
End fixing onto RHS Side fixing onto RHS

Beam centres Beam centres
30 600
SD225 End diaphragm
Deck s.o.p.
RHS with steel plate

(300x200 RHS shown here)
75 100
SD225 Floor Decking with
75mm minimum bearing SD225 Floor Decking
100
onto steelwork


End fixing onto blockwork
75 min Construction dimension

Restraint strap
Edge trim with

75mm bottom leg
(min) to be fixed
before decking SD225 End diaphragm
sheet is laid
Blockwall width SD225 Floor Decking with 100mm bearing (75 min)
Side fixing onto blockwork
Restraint strap at 600mm centres
A minimum gap of
100mm is required to
allow fixing
Edge trim with SD225 Floor Decking

75mm bottom leg
(min) to be fixed
before decking 75
sheet is laid
Blockwall width Construction dimension
Cut Plate on Blockwork
75 min Construction dimension
Restraint strap at 600mm centres
Edge trim with

75mm bottom leg
(min) to be fixed
before decking
SD225 Floor Decking
sheet is laid
CP245 flat plate Z flashing
or decking sheet which must
have sufficient bearing for a
blockwork fixing
Blockwall width Maximum flat plate width is
245 mm

Sitework

- Sitework
End Diaphragms up the extra length required due to the fact
Steel end diaphragms, as manufactured by that the end of the deck is at a raked angle to
PMF, are essential for both deep deck the support rather than at right angles.
systems to ensure the structural integrity of
The concrete that the diaphragms entrap
the deck. The end diaphragms, are fixed first
around the Asymmetric Slimflor Beam, give
and are supplied in lengths of 1800 mm, to
the beam its fire rating, therefore the
cover three PMF deep deck profiles. They are
diaphragms must be placed strictly according
fixed using at least two shot-fired pins for
to specification.
each length; in the Slimdek system the end
diaphragms align with the edge of the lower
flange of the beam.
Single diaphragms are available with pre-

punched service holes in two types. Type 1
has one 160mm diameter hole; Type 2 has End diaphragm for SD225
one elongated 160mm diameter hole to make
opening 320mm wide x 160mm high.
Unpunched single diaphragms are also

available. Where the deep deck lands onto a
support at a rake, the single diaphragms are
End diaphragm for ComFlor 210
used doubled up, and adjusted on site to take
Deck Fixing
The decking sheets are then manually FIXING INFORMATION FOR DEEP DECKING
lowered individually onto the beams. In the
To Steel Heavy duty powder actuated fixings - Hilti ENP2
Slimdek system, the end bearing of the
nail/Spit SBR14 or equivalent
sheets should be 50 mm; the flange widths
are such that this can be achieved, whilst still Self-drilling screws. To steel up to 11mm thick -
SFS SD14 - 5.5 x 32 / EJOT HS 38 or equivalent. To steel
being able to drop the sheets vertically into up to 17mm thick SFS TDC-T-6.3 x 38 or equivalent
position (i.e. without having to thread them
To Masonry Pre drill hole - use self tapping fixing suitable for masonry/
between the top and bottom flanges). or Concrete concrete - SFS TB-T range / EJOT 4H32 or equivalent
Once the sheets for the whole bay are in
To side laps Self drilling stitching screw typically SFS SL range / EJOT
place, they are secured to the beam flanges or closures etc. SF25 or equivalent
using heavy duty shot-fired fixings. The
required number of main fixings for SD225 is
two per trough, one on both sides of the
centre dovetail section. CF 210 requires one FIXING SPACINGS
main fixing per trough.
SD225 ComFlor 210
Where CF210 deck is being used with
Asymmetric SlimFlor Beams, the top flange of End fixing 2 per trough 1 per trough
the profile must be notched back by 50mm, Side laps 1 fixing through top flat of 1 fixing with shear clip at
so that the concrete can be observed passing small dovetail at 1000mm c/c 350mm c/c
between the end diaphragm and the beam to Side fixing 1 fixing at 600mm c/c 1 fixing at 600mm c/c
allow concrete to flow into the beam. (SD225 onto support
is supplied pre-punched).
The crown of the deck sheet is fixed to the
top of the diaphragms using two self drilling
screws for SD225, or one self drilling screw Telephone numbers of fixings
for CF210. suppliers
When fixing to other types of supports such EJOT 0113 247 0880
as reinforced concrete, or load bearing walls, Hilti 0161 886 1000
2 suitable fixings must be used in each Lindapter 0127 452 1444
SD225 trough (one per CF210 trough), as for SFS 0113 208 5500
the steel supports. Spit 0141 764 2700

Sitework

- Sitework
Fixing of Comflor 210 1 heavy duty shot fired

pin per trough for fixing
into steelwork
End diaphragm
Side laps stitched at 350mm

End diaphragm centres including trough shear-
bond clip
View from above
1 heavy duty shot fired pin per

trough for fixing into steelwork
Deck top
Beam top
Side Laps CF210 side laps are to be stitched at 350mm

The SD225 dovetail shaped side lap detail centres with 5.5mm diameter self drilling
offers a positive interlock and once engaged screw, the location is marked by an
should be stitched using self drilling fasteners indentation in the overlap tail. Every side lap
through the top flat of the dovetail at 1000mm fastener must fix and locate a trough shear
centres. connector clip into position. The clip is partly
With both profiles, where the first and last responsible for the composite action of the
sheet lands on a support, the edge of the decking and must not be omitted unless the
sheet must be fixed to the support at 600mm CF210 is being used as formwork only.
ComFlor 210 shear clip
centres.

Sitework

- Sitework
Edge Details
Fit restraint straps at 600mm c/c to prevent any bowing of edge trim.
The steelwork must be stable and adequately
restrained with support for the deck around
columns and openings. The PMF deep
decking can be easily cut, and fitted, to
accommodate columns and other awkward
shapes. Where there is no supporting
steelwork, brackets fixed to the column will
have to be used for local support to the deck.
Light steel edge trim is used to form the

edges of the slab and to infill where the 600
mm profile of the deck does not align with
the parallel supports. Supplied in 3m lengths
as standard, and offered in thickness of 1.2
mm to 2.0 mm, the edge trims are fixed to
the perimeter steel beams, using the same
shot fired fasteners that secure the deck.
The upper leg is strapped to the crown of
the profile, to prevent buckling during the
concrete pouring operation.
Cantilevers Edge trims selector

PMF deep decks can be Cantilevered in its Edge Maximum Cantilever (mm)
trim
length up to 500 mm during construction. depth Galv. Steel Edge trim thickness (mm)
When Cantilevers are required perpendicular (mm) 1.6 2.0
to the span of the profile, stub beams or 270 100 135
some similar type of support has to be 300 0 100
350 x 0
supplied. In both cases, the Cantilever
400 x 0
must be assessed, for the final stage, x = not recommended
in accordance with BS8110 Part 1,
to determine whether additional
reinforcement is required.
Reinforcement
The decking forms a part of the slab
reinforcement, with the remainder being
supplied by a bar in each trough of the
decking and a mesh placed near to the top
of the slab. Reinforcement should be fixed in
accordance with the requirements of the
Structural Designer. Normally, circular plastic
spacers are used to position the bars 70 mm
from the base of the trough. This distance
can increase to 90 or 120 mm (respectively)
when 90 or 120 minutes fire resistance are
required. There may be additional mesh or
bar requirements to fix adjacent to the
supports or edge beams, or above beams for
crack control purposes.
Any shear studs that are required (to make

SFBs or RHSFBs composite) may be welded
to these sections during fabrication, because
they do not interfere with the decking. If they
are to be welded on site, the precautions and
procedures outlined on page 28 should be
considered.

Sitework

- Sitework
Temporary Props Penetrations
In instances when the design spans exceed Openings should be made through the wide
the construction stage capacity of the crown of the profile. The openings should be
decking, it is necessary to support the weight boxed out prior to the pouring of the
of the wet concrete and construction loads, concrete, and the metal of the deck only cut
by using additional temporary supports. The once the concrete has achieved 75% of its
supports should offer a continuous bearing of design strength.
at least 100 mm width to the underside of the
Casting Concrete
deck. where temporary supports are used it is
All grease, dirt and debris, which could have
important that: The timbers and supports are
an adverse effect upon the performance of
of adequate strength. The props are placed at
the cured slab, must be cleared before the
mid-span, or at third span, as required. The
application of the concrete can commence.
propping structure is not to be removed until
The deck may have some lubricant from the Timber shutter for opening
the concrete has achieved 75% of its design
roll forming process on its surface. This does
strength. The horizontal bearer timbers must
not have to be removed. Care should be
be at least 100mm wide and should be
taken during the application of the concrete,
propped at no more than 1m centres.
to avoid heaping, and the close working of
Sometimes the specification may call for
unnecessarily large number of operatives.
150mm wide bearers.
Unsupported Edges
All unsupported edges must be propped, and
TEMPORARY PROPS may require additional reinforcement.
Timber Bearer Guide (deep decks)
All to be min. 100mm wide
Slab Depth Bearer Depth
(mm) (mm)
280 150
320 200
360 250
Dense polystyrene block for opening
Temporary support using an ’Acrow’ type prop

Formwork
Formwork
(non-composite)
PMF Permanent Formwork Profile Range
PMF manufacture a range of five profiles

which are used as permanent formwork.
Permanent formwork remains in situ for
the life of the building but, unlike composite
flooring profiles, it does not act as
reinforcement in the concrete slab.
● The steel decking supports the wet ● The concrete ● The wide range of PMF formwork profiles
concrete and construction loads. slab requires full structural bar or mesh ensure the optimum solution is available.
reinforcement.
● Temporary propping can be eliminated.
Maximum Spans of Permanent Single or Double span

Profile Steel Thickness Profile weight 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm
(mm) (kN/m2)
0.9 0.09 1.66 1.48 1.36 1.28

F32S
1.2 0.12 1.82 1.62 1.49 1.39
0.9 0.09 1.88 1.68 1.55 1.45
F35
1.2 0.13 2.11 1.89 1.74 1.63
0.9 0.09 2.37 2.13 1.96 1.84
F46
1.2 0.13 2.55 2.30 2.12 1.99
0.9 0.11 2.81 2.53 2.31 2.14
F60
1.2 0.14 3.06 2.80 2.58 2.43
0.9 0.12 3.69 3.31 3.04 2.82
F100
1.2 0.16 4.16 3.85 3.52 3.27
These are similar to shallow composite
flooring. Refer to pages 24 - 27. Concrete
Mesh Slab
Sitework Depth
Concrete
This is similar to shallow composite flooring. Profile
Refer to pages 28 - 31. Reinforcement Height
Formwork
Concrete Usage Table

Weight of Concrete (kN/m2)
Profile Slab Depth above profile (mm) “ED” (mm)
100mm 150mm 250mm
F32S 2.68 3.90 5.12 10
F35 2.75 3.79 5.19 13
F46 2.90 4.11 5.33 19
F60 3.11 4.33 5.55 28
F100 3.40 4.62 5.84 40
To determine concrete usage increase slab depth above profile by “ED” mm.

Formwork
Formwork
(non-composite)
PMF Permanent Formwork Profile Range
F32S
87.5 72.5 27 160

32
Cover width 960
F35
75 75 35 150
35
Cover width 900
F46
120 105 67 225

46
Cover width 900
F60
110 90 64 200
60
Cover width 800
F100
109 124.3 233.3

63
100
Cover width 700

Reference
Transport & Handling

For general information on Transport, Positioning the Decking This will minimise the risk of an accident
Handling and Storage, refer to the relevant The support steelwork should be prepared to occurring as a result of movement of a sheet
Corus PMF leaflet, contained within the main receive the decking before lifting the bundles when it is being used as a platform. (However,
ring binder. onto it. The top surface of the underlying for setting-out purposes, it may be necessary
Information of particular interest to Composite beams should be reasonably clean. When to lay out an entire bay using a minimum
Flooring Contractors is given below. thru-deck welding of shear studs is specified, number of temporary’ fixings before fully
the tops of the flanges should be free of paint securing the sheets later).
Receiving Decking
or galvanising. Sheets should be positioned to provide a
Composite Floor Decking is packed into
The identification tags should be used to minimum bearing of 50 mm on the steel
bundles of up to 24 sheets, and the sheets
ensure that bundles are positioned on the support beams. The ends of adjacent sheets
are secured with metal banding. Each bundle
frame at the correct floor level, and in the should be butted together. A gap of up to 5
may be up to 950mm wide (the overall width
nominated bay shown on the deck layout mm is generally considered not to allow
of a single sheet) by 750 mm deep, and may
drawing. The bundles should be positioned excessive seepage, but, if necessary, the
weigh up to 2.5 tonnes, depending on sheet
such that the interlocking side laps are on the ends of the sheets may be taped together.
length (average weight is about 1.5 tonnes).
same side. This will enable the decking to be When end gaps are greater than 5 mm, it is
Loads are normally delivered by articulated
laid progressively without the need to turn the normally sufficient to seal them with an
lorries approximately 16 m long with a
sheets. The bundles should also be expanding foam filler. The longitudinal edges
maximum gross weight of up to 40 tonnes,
positioned in the correct span orientation, and should be overlapped, to minimise concrete
and a turning circle of approximately 19 m.
not at 90o to it. Care should be taken to seepage.
The Main Contractor should ensure that there
is suitable access and appropriate standing ensure that the bundles are not upside down, Cutting Sheets
and off-loading areas. particularly with trapezoidal profiles. The Where necessary, sheets may be cut using a
embossments should be oriented so that they grinder or a nibbler. However, field cutting
Each bundle has an identification tag. The
project upwards. should be kept to a minimum and should only
information on each tag should be checked
by operatives from the decking contractor (or, Placement of Decking be necessary where a column or other
if they are not on site, the Main Contractor) The breaking open of bundles and installation obstruction interrupts the decking. Gaps
immediately upon arrival. In particular, the of decking should only begin if all the sheets adjacent to the webs of columns should be
stated sheet thickness should be checked can be positioned and secured. This will filled in with off-cuts or thin strips of steel.
against the requirement specified on the require sufficient time and suitable weather. Decking sheets shown as continuous on the
contract drawings, and a visual inspection The decking layout drawing should also be decking layout drawing should never be cut
should be made to ensure that there is no checked to ensure that any temporary into more than one length. Also, sheets
damage. supports that need to be in position prior to should never be severed at the location of a
deck laying are in place. temporary support, and the decking should
Lifting Bundles
never be fastened to a temporary support.
The bundles should be lifted from the lorry. Access for installation will normally be
achieved using ladders connected to the steel As the work progresses, unwanted scraps
Bundles should never be off-loaded by
frame. Once they have started laying out the and off-cuts should be disposed of in a skip
tipping, dragging, dropping or other
sheets, the erectors will create their own placed alongside the appropriate level of
improvised means.
working platform by securely fixing the working. The skip should be positioned
Care is needed when lifting the decking carefully over a support beam to avoid
decking as they progress.
bundles; protected chain slings are overloading the decking If a skip is not
recommended. Unprotected chain slings can The laying of sheets should begin at the
available, scraps should be gathered for
damage the bundle during lifting; when locations indicated on the decking layout
collection by the Main Contractor as soon as
synthetic slings are used there is a risk of the drawings. These would normally be at the
is possible. Partially used bundles should be
severing them on the edges of the decking corner of the building at each level; to reduce
secured, to avoid individual sheets moving in
sheets. the number of ‘leading edges’, i.e.
strong winds.
unprotected edges, where the decking is
If timber packers are used, they should be
being laid. When the bundles have been
secured to the bundle before lifting so that
properly positioned, as noted above, there
when the slings are released they do not fall
should be no need to turn the sheets
to the ground (with potentially disastrous
manually, and there should be no doubt which
results). Bundles must never be lifted using
way up the sheet should be fixed.
the metal banding.
Individual sheets should be slid into place
and, where possible, fixed to the steelwork
before moving onto the next sheet.

Reference
References - Health & Safety

British Standards Health & Safety General Safety Points
The design guidance given in this brochure Handling Hazards Follow the good practice outlined here and in
and on the attached software complies, Zinc coated steel decking should be handled SCI publications.
where relevant, with the following Standards. with care; it may be delivered with soluble ● Always fix deck securely before using as a
protective layer of oil, which can cause working platform.
Composite Floor Deck
contamination to lacerated skin. Decking will ● Steel end diaphragms, as manufactured
1. BS 5950: Part 4 1994. Structural use of
have sharp edges and corners. Adequate by PMF, are essential for both deep deck
steelwork in building: Code of practice for
gloves and protective clothing should be worn systems to ensure the structural integrity
design of composite slabs with profiled
when handling decking. of the deck.
steel sheeting.
Eye Hazards ● Rigorously employ all personal safety
Composite Steel Beams Eye protectors conforming to the specification measures such as hard hats, protective
2. BS 5950: Part 3: 1990. Design in in BS 2092:1987 should always be worn, when clothing.
composite construction: Section 3.1: breaking the strapping around bundles
1990. Code of practice for design of ● Rigorously employ all site safety measures
because the sudden release of tension creates
simple and continuous composite beams. such as safety lines, edge protection,
a risk to eyes.
properly tied ladders.
Profiled Steel Deck Particles of metal also create eye hazards when
3. BS 5950: Part 6 1995. Structural use of cutting steel, and eye protection should be ● Don’t leave any unfixed decking sheets.
steelwork in building: Code of practice for worn, during this activity. ● Don’t heap concrete or drop from any
design of light gauge profiled steel Noise Hazards height.
sheeting. Noise may be hazardous whilst handling or ● Don’t put heavy loads on unprotected
Fire Resistance cutting decking, shot firing, etc, adequate ear deck.
defenders should be worn. ● Don’t place props on uncured concrete.
4. BS 5950: Part 8 1990. Structural use of
steelwork in building: Code of practice for Respiratory Hazards ● Don’t cut holes/voids in the deck prior to
fire resistant design. Fumes containing oxides of iron and zinc are concreting.
produced during welding or flame cutting and
Concrete
if inhaled these may cause metal fume fever;
5. BS 8110: Part 1: 1997 Structural use of
this is a short-lasting condition with
concrete: Code of practice for design and
symptoms similar to those of influenza. In
construction.
conditions of exposure to such hazards, the
6. BS 8110: Part 2: 1985 Structural use of use of respiratory equipment is
concrete: Code of practice for special recommended.
circumstances.
Explosives and Fumes
Reinforcement
When using shot fired fixings explosives and
7. BS 4483: 1998 Specification for steel
fumes may create a hazard.
fabric for the reinforcement of concrete.
Occupational Exposure Limits
8. BS4449:1997 Specification for carbon
Limits for iron and zinc oxides are 5g/m≥ (8
steel bars for the reinforcement of
hours TWA) and 10mg/m≤ (10 minutes TWA).
concrete.
(OE recommendation)
Eurocode 4 Summary of Protective Measures
9. ENV 1993 - 1 - 3: Design of steel Wear adequate gloves and protective clothing
structures. Supplementary rules for cold and safety goggles.
formed thin gauge members ans sheeting. Ensure adequate ventilation and use personal
10. ENV 1994 - 1 - 1: Design of Composite protective equipment.
steel and concrete structures. General Follow instructions for safe handling, use,
rules for building. disposal and control of cartridges issued by
equipment supplier.
11. ENV 1994 - 1 - 2: Design of composite
Ensure adequate ventilation and / or use
steel and concrete structures. Structural
personal respiratory protective equipment.
fire design.
Use appropriate ear defenders or earplugs.
12. SCI - P - 076 : Design guide on the
vibration of floors.
SCI in association with CIRIA (1989).

Reference
Composite Floor Design Disc

Use of the CD Use of the design program Before accepting a particular design as
The Composite Floor Design disc is to be Choose BS5950 or Eurocodes. satisfactory, it is highly advisable to print out
found opposite. If it is missing, PMF will send All the variables start with a default value, the calculations and check that all the input
or email a replacement version free of charge. however check or input new variables on both parameters are correct.
Please note that the software will be updated Datasheet1 and Datasheet2. When satisfied
Design criteria and methods
from time to time without prior notice. click analyse to run the calculations.
The design program has been produced by
The disc is for use on Windows based PCs Job details may be entered for a formal the Steel Construction Institute on behalf of
and does not Auto-start. Place CD in drive, printout. PMF.
click Start - Run - Browse. When in CD drive,
It is not necessary to put in shear connectors Help function on disc.
double click ComDek folder - setup. The
(shear studs) for the composite slab design The Help function on the design program
software must be installed, i.e. will not run
(shear connectors are used primarily for the contains all the detailed information that is
directly from the CD; it requires less than 2MB
benefit of the beam not the slab). However if used to produce the calculations.
of disc space once installed.
shear connectors are to be used, then the
The program COMDEK was developed by the design software allows end anchorage to be
Steel Construction Institute for Corus PMF. accounted for which in some cases will improve
the load capacity of the composite slab.
Hoofdkantoor ING Amsterdam;

ASB – ComFlor 100/210

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Composite Floor Decks 1

PMF deep composite floor decks.

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Product Selector Page

Composite Floor Decks 3

ComFlor 46, first introduced in 1985, is a

● Nestable. ● Easy service suspension. ● Low concrete usage

4 Composite Floor Decks

ComFlor 46 Design information Full design program

Volume & weight table notes

Section Properties (per metre width)

Deck material Anti-crack mesh Fire

Composite Floor Decks 5

ComFlor 46 Normal weight concrete - quick reference tables

ComFlor 46 Span table - Normal weight Concrete

6 Composite Floor Decks

ComFlor 46 Lightweight concrete - quick reference tables

ComFlor 46 Span table - Lightweight Concrete

Parameters assumed for quick reference span tables

Composite Floor Decks 7

ComFlor 51 is a traditional dovetail re-

● Shear studs ● Under floor services ● Fire performance of the slab

8 Composite Floor Decks

ComFlor 51 Design information Full design program

Volume & weight table notes

Section Properties (per metre width)

Deck material Anti-crack mesh Fire

Composite Floor Decks 9

ComFlor 51 Normal weight concrete - quick reference tables

ComFlor 51 Span table - Normal weight Concrete

10 Composite Floor Decks

ComFlor 51 Lightweight concrete - quick reference tables

ComFlor 51 Span table - Lightweight Concrete

Parameters assumed for quick reference span tables

Composite Floor Decks 11

ComFlor 70 is designed for optimum

12 Composite Floor Decks

ComFlor 70 Design information Full design program

Volume & weight table notes

Section Properties (per metre width)

Deck material Anti-crack mesh Fire

Composite Floor Decks 13

ComFlor 70 Normal weight concrete - quick reference tables

ComFlor 70 Span table - Normal weight Concrete

6 Composite Floor Decks

ComFlor 70 Lightweight concrete - quick reference tables

ComFlor 70 Span table - Lightweight Concrete

Parameters assumed for quick reference span tables

Composite Floor Decks 15

ComFlor 100, has a very strong profile shape and

16 Composite Floor Decks

ComFlor 100 Design information Full design program

Volume & weight table notes

Section Properties (per metre width)

Deck material Anti-crack mesh Fire