Steel’s role in construction is fundamental, thanks to its incredible versatility and robustness. However, picking the right type of steel for specific builds isn’t a matter of making an educated guess about what type of steel will “get the job done” – it’s a process that demands awareness of and adherence to the current standards …
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With the organization’s latest priorities in mind, SDI aims to blend the rich history and expertise of its membership to both build credibility for steel deck and realize a future of growth.
Ken Charles brings 46 years of experience in the steel industry to the Steel Deck Institute with an eye toward growth and education.
For over a century, steel deck has been a foundational element in the construction industry, providing strength, versatility, and sustainability to countless structures. The first recorded use…
Discover how the Steel Deck Institute is funding cutting-edge research to set industry standards for the engineering, design, and manufacturing of steel decks.
Steel deck is an important part of many structures as it provides a strong and durable solution for both floor and roof systems.
Steel deck is an important part of many structures as it provides a strong and durable solution for both floor and roof systems.
New resources provide comprehensive information on why one should consider using steel deck on cold-formed steel trusses.
Traditional membrane roof systems on steel decks have a uniform wind uplift load transfer, but newer single-ply membrane roof systems, particularly those with wider sheets, use seam-fastened, mechanically attached methods resulting in larger tributary uplift loads per fastener and non-uniform loading configurations.
Steel floor or roof deck is only as good as its fastening. Whether it is the performance of the product as a diaphragm to transfer wind or seismic forces, resisting wind uplift, acting as a concrete form, providing bracing to beams or joists, or providing a safe working platform during construction, proper fastening makes the deck do its job.
