The Steel Deck Institute celebrates the life and legacy of Larry Luttrell, a brilliant engineer and renaissance man whose ground-breaking research and insights into diaphragm action and composite deck redefined the industry’s approach to design methodologies and positioned the SDI as the authority on industry standards for the design, manufacture, and field usage of steel […]
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Modernizing the SDI Code of Standard Practice The Steel Deck Institute has updated its Code of Standard Practice as a consensus document from industry leaders under the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) guidelines. The goal of this document is to outline best practices within the industry for the design, purchase, manufacture, and installation of steel
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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.
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Ken Charles brings 46 years of experience in the steel industry to the Steel Deck Institute with an eye toward growth and education.
A New Era at SDI – Ken Charles Takes the Helm Read More »
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…
100+ Years of Steel Deck Evolution: Building a Strong Foundation for Construction Read More »
Discover how the Steel Deck Institute is funding cutting-edge research to set industry standards for the engineering, design, and manufacturing of steel decks.
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Steel deck is an important part of many structures as it provides a strong and durable solution for both floor and roof systems.
Ensuring Safe and Optimal Steel Deck Performance Read More »
New resources provide comprehensive information on why one should consider using steel deck on cold-formed steel trusses.
How Steel Deck is Shaking Up Cold-Formed Steel Framing Design Read More »
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.
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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.
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