Deck-Slab Diaphragm Shear Strength

20 ga 2VLI-36 Grade 50 Composite Deck

6.5 in. total slab depth, f'c = 4000 psi, 145 pcf NWC
35 pcy of Bekaert® Dramix® Please Select Fiber Reinforcing ⁴

Hilti X‑HSN24 PAF at Chords & Collectors for Shear Transfer

Perpendicular Connection Pattern¹ 4 per rib

Parallel Connection Attachment (maximum) 1 row at 3 in. o.c.

Minimum Connections to Supporting Members²

Minimum connections to all supports may be any of the following: arc spot welds, fillet welds,
PAF's, screws, Shearflex® anchors, welded studs or other mechanical connections³.

Perpendicular Connection Pattern¹ 1 per rib

Parallel Perimeter Connections for deck spans greater than 5 ft 36 in. o.c.

Governing Deck‑Slab Strength and Stiffness

Available Diaphragm Design Strength Va = (ΦPn)N = 5028 plf

Controlled by Connections to Chords and Collectors

Deck‑Slab Diaphragm Design Shear Stiffness G' = 1743 kip/in

Deck‑Slab Shear Strength

Deck‑Slab Diagonal Tension Design Shear Strength ΦSn = 15874 plf

Chords & Collector Shear Transfer Strength

Chord & Collectors Design Shear Transfer Strength (ΦPn)N = 5028 plf

Notes:
1. For UL Fire rated assemblies, refer to UL Design Number for support and sidelap connection requirements.
2. Minimum connections to supporting members do not contribute to the diaphragm shear strength.
3. Support welds at interlocking sidelaps may be 3/8" x 1‑1/4" arc seam welds in lieu of arc spot welds.
4. Sidelap connections between steel deck panels may be VSC2, button punch, screw, 1‑1/2 in. arc seam weld
or 1‑1/2 in. top arc seam weld. The maximum sidelap connection spacing shall not exceed 36 in. o.c.
5. Dramix Steel Fibers up to 66 lb/cy are approved in lieu of welded wire fabric in all UL D700, D800 , and
900 Series Designs, and G229.

Deck‑Slab Diaphragm V2.0 in accordance with: Date: 1/9/2024

AISI S100‑16 (2020) w/ S2‑20 & AISI S310‑16 as modified by IAPMO ER‑0652 or ER‑0423
NOTICE: Design defects that could cause injury or death may result from relying on the information in this document without independent verification by a qualified professional. The information in this
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