BONDEK

PLUS™
USER & INSTALLATION GUIDE
 LYSAGHT BONDEK PLUS™
LYSAGHT BONDEK PLUS™ is a traditional flat pan or ‘re-entrant’ profile that provides unmatched
performance in suspended concrete slabs. BONDEK PLUS™ is used in both concrete and steel frame
construction and utilises patented technology to achieve superior spanning capabilities, less deflection and
greater composite strength than similar re-entrant profiles. BONDEK PLUS™ comes complete with a range of
accessories allowing for easy suspension of ceilings and surfaces.
LYSAGHT BONDEK PLUS™ PROFILE

55mm

600mm

DESIGN ADVANTAGES MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Stronger composite strength - BONDEK PLUS™ is stronger LYSAGHT BONDEK PLUS profiled steel decking is rollformed from
than similar decks due to the patented ReLok® corner G550 (550 MPa) Yield Stress) steel with a Base Metal Thickness
embossments. ReLok® develops a strong mechanical (BMT) of 0.60mm, 0.75mm, and 1.00mm. The galvanised coating
interlock with the concrete slab. thickness is Z350 (350g/m2) in accordance with AS 1397:2001.

• Greater spanning capacities - BONDEK PLUS™ is stronger than

similar decks in positive bending and end shear due to the Yield
dovetail ribs which resist lateral deflection by up to 10%. Thickness Mass Strength Coverage

• Supplied in BONDEK BLUE® featuring a blue anti-glare coating mm kg/m2 kg/m MPa m2/t
reducing reflected light by a minimum of 80%, which means 0.60 8.38 5.03 550 119.3
greater comfort for installers and follow up trades on site.
0.75 10.32 6.19 550 96.9
1.00 13.56 8.14 550 73.7
BONDEK PLUS™
LYSAGHT BONDEK PLUS™ SPAN TABLES
MAXIMUM SLAB SPANS (mm)
LYSAGHT BONDEK PLUS™ sheets continuous over single slab span (FIGURE 1)
Formwork deflections limits L/240 (visual appearance important)

Slab 0.60 BMT BONDEK PLUS™ 0.75 BMT BONDEK PLUS™ 1.0 BMT BONDEK PLUS™
Depth Number of props per span Number of props per span Number of props per span
D (mm)
0 1 2 0 1 2 0 1 2
100 2,000 [4,800] [7,000] 2,250 [5,950] [8,250] 2,450 [6,500] [9,000]
110 2,000 [4,800] [7,000] 2,200 [5,750] [8,000] 2,400 [6,300] [8,750]
120 1,950 [4,800] [7,000] 2,150 [5,600] [7,800] 2,350 [6,150] [8,550]
130 1,900 [4,800] [6,900] 2,100 [5,500] [7,600] 2,250 [6,000] [8,300]
140 1,850 4,550 [6,650] 2,050 [5,350] [7,400] 2,200 [5,850] [8,150]
150 1,800 4,300 [6,400] 1,950 [5,250] [7,200] 2,200 [5,750] [7,950]
160 1,750 4,100 [6,200] 1,900 5,100 [6,950] 2,150 [5,650] [7,800]
170 1,700 3,900 [6,000] 1,850 5,000 [6,750] 2,100 5,500 [7,650]
180 1,650 3,700 5,800 1,850 4,850 [6,550] 2,050 5,400 [7,550]
190 1,600 3,550 5,600 1,800 4,750 6,350 2,000 5,350 [7,400]
200 1,600 3,400 5,300 1,750 4,600 6,200 2,000 5,250 [7,200]
210 1,550 3,300 5,150 1,700 4,500 6,050 1,950 5,150 7,000
220 1,550 2,900 4,950 1,700 4,400 5,900 1,900 5,100 6,850
230 1,500 2,850 4,450 1,650 4,300 5,750 1,850 5,000 6,700
240 1,450 2,750 4,300 1,600 4,200 5,600 1,850 4,950 6,550
250 1,450 2,700 4,200 1,600 4,150 5,500 1,800 4,850 6,400
BONDEK PLUS
BONDEK continuous
continuous over
over single
single slab
slab span
span

Concrete slab

Temporary
Prop
BONDEK
BONDEK PLUS

Equal formwork spans

f L L
Slab span

FIGURE 1
LYSAGHT BONDEK PLUS™ sheets continuous over single slab span

NOTES
1. The tables above denote maximum allowable centreline to centreline span in millimetres 8. These tables are based upon effective section properties of the sheeting calculated in ac-
between permanent supports after temporary propping is removed. cordance to AS 4600:2005.
2. The practical limit for span to slab depth ratio is considered to be 35 for single span slabs, 9. Care must be exercised when placing concrete to avoid mounding.
or 40 for continuous slabs. Values above these limits have been listed in brackets “[ ]”. The 10. Wide ply strips, of 300 mm wide, shall be provided to prevent any concentrated loads
use of the results in brackets must be confirmed with the structural engineer or a Lysaght being applied to the sheeting, particularly for exposed soffits, to avoid direct point loading
representative as the long term serviceability and composite performance of the resulting of the sheet overlap ribs and unsupported edges of the sheeting.
concrete slab may not be suitable for the project application. 11. When using the table for two or more spans the adjacent spans should not differ in length
3. Allowance has been made for ponding of wet concrete due to decking deflection, density by more than 5%.
2400kg/m3. 12. A maximum sheet length of 12m has been considered.
4. Loading is considered in accordance with AS 1170.0:2002, AS 2327.1:2003, 13. A minimum bearing width of the permanent support has been considered to be 50mm.
AS 3610:1995 with a Stage III construction live load allowance of 1.0kPa in accordance with 14. Lysaght recommend a gauge of 1.00 mm BMT for exposed soffits in propped applications
AS 2327.1:2003 Appendix F. to avoid creasing of steel decking. Please contact your local Lysaght representative for
5. The requirements for Stage II & IV material staking loads in accordance with further information.
AS 2327.1:2003 Appendix F are assumed to be zero.
6. It is recommended that an experienced structural engineer design the composite slab to
ensure sufficient capacity to meet strength and long term deflection requirements.
7. The temporary propping tables have been prepared for a span/240 deflection criteria.
A span/240 deflection is generally considered aesthetically satisfactory for exposed soffits.
MAXIMUM SLAB SPANS (mm)
LYSAGHT BONDEK PLUS™ sheets continuous over two (2) or more slab spans (FIGURE 2)
Formwork deflections limits L/240 (visual appearance important)

Slab 0.60 BMT BONDEK PLUS™ 0.75 BMT BONDEK PLUS™ 1.0 BMT BONDEK PLUS™
Depth Number of props per span Number of props per span Number of props per span
D (mm)
0 1 2 0 1 2 0 1 2
100 2,350 [4,650] [7,000] 2,700 [5,550] [8,150] 2,950 [6,050] [8,900]
110 2,350 [4,650] [7,000] 2,650 [5,400] [7,950] 2,900 [5,900] [8,700]
120 2,350 4,650 [7,000] 2,550 [5,250] [7,750] 2,800 [5,750] [8,450]
130 2,250 4,650 [6,800] 2,500 5,150 [7,550] 2,750 [5,600] [8,250]
140 2,200 4,500 [6,550] 2,450 5,000 [7,350] 2,700 5,500 [8,100]
150 2,100 4,350 [6,350] 2,350 4,900 [7,100] 2,600 5,400 [7,900]
160 2,050 4,200 6,100 2,300 4,750 [6,900] 2,550 5,300 [7,750]
170 2,000 4,000 6,050 2,200 4,600 6,650 2,500 5,200 [7,600]
180 1,900 3,850 5,750 2,150 4,450 6,450 2,500 5,100 [7,500]
190 1,800 3,650 5,500 2,100 4,350 6,300 2,450 5,000 7,300
200 1,750 3,500 5,300 2,050 4,200 6,150 2,350 4,900 7,100
210 1,650 3,400 5,100 2,000 4,100 5,950 2,300 4,800 6,950
220 1,500 3,250 4,900 1,950 4,000 5,950 2,250 4,650 6,800
230 1,450 2,900 4,400 1,900 3,900 5,900 2,200 4,550 6,600
240 1,400 2,850 4,250 1,850 3,850 5,750 2,150 4,450 6,500
250 1,350 2,750 4,150 1,800 3,750 5,650 2,100 4,350 6,350

BONDEK PLUS formwork

BONDEK PLUS
BONDEK continuous BONDEK formwork
joins over permanent
continuous over two slab joints oversupports
permanent
over two slab spans only
spans
supports only

Concrete slab
Two rows
One row of of temporary
temporary props props

Equal formwork spans

L Equal formwork spans L L L L

Slab span Slab span

FIGURE 2
LYSAGHT BONDEK PLUS™ sheets continuous over two (2) or more slab span
NOTES
1. The tables above denote maximum allowable centreline to centreline span in millimetres 8. These tables are based upon effective section properties of the sheeting calculated in ac-
between permanent supports after temporary propping is removed. cordance to AS 4600:2005.
2. The practical limit for span to slab depth ratio is considered to be 35 for single span slabs, 9. Care must be exercised when placing concrete to avoid mounding.
or 40 for continuous slabs. Values above these limits have been listed in brackets “[ ]”. The 10. Wide ply strips, of 300 mm wide, shall be provided to prevent any concentrated loads
use of the results in brackets must be confirmed with the structural engineer or a Lysaght being applied to the sheeting, particularly for exposed soffits, to avoid direct point loading
representative as the long term serviceability and composite performance of the resulting of the sheet overlap ribs and unsupported edges of the sheeting.
BONDEK PLUS™

concrete slab may not be suitable for the project application. 11. When using the table for two or more spans the adjacent spans should not differ in length
3. Allowance has been made for ponding of wet concrete due to decking deflection, density by more than 5%.
2400kg/m3. 12. A maximum sheet length of 12m has been considered.
4. Loading is considered in accordance with AS 1170.0:2002, AS 2327.1:2003, 13. A minimum bearing width of the permanent support has been considered to be 50mm.
AS 3610:1995 with a Stage III construction live load allowance of 1.0kPa in accordance with 14. Lysaght recommend a gauge of 1.00 mm BMT for exposed soffits in propped applications
AS 2327.1:2003 Appendix F. to avoid creasing of steel decking. Please contact your local Lysaght representative for
5. The requirements for Stage II & IV material staking loads in accordance with further information.
AS 2327.1:2003 Appendix F are assumed to be zero.
6. It is recommended that an experienced structural engineer design the composite slab to
ensure sufficient capacity to meet strength and long term deflection requirements.
7. The temporary propping tables have been prepared for a span/240 deflection criteria.
A span/240 deflection is generally considered aesthetically satisfactory for exposed soffits.
 INSTALLING LYSAGHT BONDEK PLUS™
TEMPORARY PROPPING FASTENERS AND LOCATIONS
If temporary propping is required (refer to the temporary propping tables), The decking must be secured to the supporting structure in order to avoid
props should be placed at the correct centres prior to laying the BONDEK movement and excessive deflection during the pouring of concrete.
PLUS™ sheets. Generally, timber or steel bearers with a minimum dimension When fixing to a steel support structure, shot fired pins or self-drilling/
of 75mm x 75mm are used on vertical props. The props should be installed tapping fasteners should be used. Provide one fastener in each pan at every
so as to prevent settlement during loading by wet concrete and other support.
construction loads. In the case of other support systems, such as brickwork, block work and
Wide ply strips, of 300 mm wide, may be positioned above the header concrete, the BONDEK PLUS™ sheets must be temporarily held in place
bearers to assist in dispersing the load and minimise any local deformation of against wind and other effects until the concrete is poured.
the decking due to the headers.
Fasteners at every pan on
Temporary props should only be removed after the slab has reached both sides of butt joint
sufficient strength (at least 75% of the specified 28-day strength). The
full design load may only be applied once the slab has achieved 28-day
strength.
Fasteners at
every pan
Effective span
(from temporary
propping tables)

BONDEK
PLUS

Butt joint in decking

Edge beam

EDGEFORM
Frame or
supporting Single or multiple Galvanised steel EDGEFORM can be used for the retention of wet concrete
structure continuous prop lines to the correct level at the decked floor perimeters. EDGEFORM is usually
may be required
(temporary prop)
shot-fired to the steel support structure or to the BONDEK PLUS™ deck and
the top of the EDGEFORM is connected back to the decking with restraint
LAYING BONDEK PLUS™ straps at approximately 600mm centres using either pop-rivets or self-drilling
1. Place the BONDEK PLUS™ sheet over the supports ensuring a minimum screws.
end bearing of 50mm. If supporting on a brick or masonry wall, provide
a separating strip such as malthoid.

Lower BONDEK PLUS

at angle down onto
preceding edge

1. Tap the female rib with a hammer at a 45° angle to lock it into place.
REINFORCEMENT
Place all reinforcement in strict accordance with the structural engineer’s
drawings and specification.

CONCRETE PLACEMENT
The specified grade of concrete and any chemical admixtures must be in
strict accordance with AS 3600:2001 and the structural engineer’s drawings
and specification. The deck must be clear of any excess dirt, grease or debris
as this inhibits bonding between the deck and concrete.
Ensure that concrete is applied evenly over the decking surface, as
mounding of the wet concrete will cause excessive local loading.
BONDEK PLUS™
PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS

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(a) supply Goods with such minor modifications from

its drawings and specifications as it sees fit; and
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literature to reflect changes made after the date
of such publication.

DISCLAIMER, WARRANTIES
AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

• This publication is intended to be an aid for all trades and

professionals involved with specifying and installing
Lysaght products and not to be a substitute for professional
judgement.

• Terms and conditions of sale available at local Lysaght sales

offices.

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excluded or limited, BlueScope Steel Limited will not be
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consequential loss or damage such as loss of profit or
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