Smartdek Design Manual2

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BS 476-21: 1987 Fire tests on building materials and structures Part 21:
Methods for determination of the fire resistance of load bearing elements of
construction.
BS 5328: Part 4:1990 Concrete Part 4. Specification for the procedures to be

used in sampling, testing and assessing compliance of concrete.
BS 1881: Part 116: 1983 testing concrete Part 116. Method for determination
of compressive strength of concrete cubes.
BS EN 10 002-1: 1990 Tensile testing of metallic materials Part 1. Method of

test at ambient temperature.
AS/NZS 4600:1996 Cold-formed steel structures.
AS 3600-2001 Concrete structures.
ASTM A 184/A 184M-05 Standard specification for fabricated deformed steel

bar mats for concrete reinforcement.
ASTM A 615/A 615M Standard specification for deformed and plain carbon-
steel bars for concrete reinforcement.
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9 REFERENCES
• BS 5950-3.1:1990 Part 3 Design in composite construction. Section 3.1
Code of practice for design of simple and continuous composite beams
• Eurocode 2: Design of concrete structures-Part 1: General rules and rules
for buildings
• prEN 1994-1-1 Design of composite steel and concrete structures Part 1-1
General rules and Rules for buildings
• prEN 1994-1-2 Design of composite steel and concrete structures Part 1-2
General rules – Structural fire design
BS 5950: Part 4: 1994 Structural use steel work in buildings Part 4. Code of
practice for design of composite slabs with profiled steel sheeting.
BS 8110: Part 1: 1997 Structural use of concrete Part 1. Code of practice for
design and construction.
BS 8110: Part 2: 1985 Structural use of concrete Part 2. Code of practice for
special circumstances.
BS 5950: Part 6:1995 Structural use of steelwork in building Part 6. Code of

practice for design of light gauge profiled steel sheeting.
BS 5950: Part 9: 1994 Structural used of steel work in building part 9. Code
of practice for stressed skin design.
BS 6399: Part 1: 1996 Loading for buildings Part 1. Code of practice for
dead and imposed loads.
BS 4483:1998 Steel fabric for the reinforcement of concrete.
BS 4449:1997 Specification for carbon steel bars for the reinforcement of

concrete.
BS 5950; Part 8: 2003 structural use of steel work in building Part 8. Code
of practice for fire resistant design.
BS 5950-5: 1998 Structural use of steelwork in building Part 5. Code of

practice for design of cold formed thin gauge sections.
BS EN 10147:2000 Continuously hot-dip zink coated structural steels strip

and sheet – Technical delivery conditions.
BS 6399: Part 3: 1988 Loading for buildings Part 3. Code of practice for
imposed roof loads.
BS 476-20: 1987 Fire tests on building materials and structures Part 20:
Method for determination of the fire resistance of elements of construction
(general principles).
Indonesian Concrete Standard (SK SNI 03-2002)
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8 COMPOSITE BEAMS
• Primary and secondary beams are designed as simply supported.
• Primary beams can be designed as continuous - prEN1994-1-1 or BS5950-
3.1:1990 should be followed.
• Alternate and staggered position for a single stud per pan (in the case of
secondary composite beams) shall be used. Refer to Figure 8.1.
• Staggered position for pairs of studs per pan (in the case of secondary
composite beams) Refer to Figure 8.1.
Mesh reinforcement or
Bar reinforcement equivalent
Staggered single
shear studs Staggered pairs of studs
Steel beam
Figure 8.1
Shear stud position in secondary beam
(alternate location - single studs)
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7.6 SUSPENDED CEILINGS & SERVICES
7.6.1 PLASTERBOARD
A LYSAGHT SMARTDEK™ soffit may be covered with plasterboard by fixing
to battens.
Fixing to battens
Steel ceiling battens can be fixed directly to the underside of the slab
using powder-actuated fasteners. The plasterboard is then fixed to
ceiling battens in the usual way (Figure 7.13).
Concrete
Batten
Plaster board
Figure 7.13
Fixing platerboard to LYSAGHT SMARTDEK
7.6.2 SUSPENDED CEILING

Ceilings are suspended from hangers attached to eyelet pins power driven
into the underside of the slab.
7.6.3 SUSPENDED SERVICES

Services such as fire sprinkler systems, piping and ducting are easily
suspended from LYSAGHT SMARTDEK™ slabs using traditional installation
methods to support these services.
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7.4.6 CURING
After placement, the concrete is cured by conventional methods, for
example, by keeping the slab moist for at least seven days, by covering the
surface with sand, building paper or polythene sheeting immediately after it
has been moistened with a fine spray of water. Follow good building
practice. Be particularly careful when curing in very hot or very cold weather.
Until the concrete has cured, it is good practice to avoid concentrated loads
such as barrows and passageways with heavy traffic.
7.4.7 WHEN TO REMOVE PROPS

Various factors affect the earliest time when the props may be removed and a
slab initially loaded. Methods of calculating times and other guides are given
in AS 3610—1995, Clause 5.4.3
7.5 FINISHING
7.5.1 SOFFIT AND EDGE FORM FINISHES
For many applications, SMARTDEK™ gives an attractive appearance to the
underside (or soffit) of a composite slab, and will provide a satisfactory
ceiling—for example, in car parks, under-house storage and garages,
industrial floors and the like. Similarly, EDGE FORM will give a suitable edging.
Additional finishes take minimal extra effort.
Where the LYSAGHT SMARTDEK™ soffit is to be the ceiling, take care during
construction to minimise propping marks (refer to Installation—Propping),
and to provide a uniform surface at the side-laps (refer to Installation—
Fastening Side-lap joints).
Exposed surfaces of LYSAGHT SMARTDEK™ soffit and EDGE FORM may need
cleaning and/or preparation for any following finishes.
7.5.2 PLASTERING
Finishes such as vermiculite plaster can be applied directly to the underside
of LYSAGHT SMARTDEK™ with the open rib providing a positive key. With some
products it may be necessary to treat the galvanised steel surface with an
appropriate bonding agent prior to application.
Plaster-based finishes can be trowelled smooth, or sprayed on to give a
textured surface. They can also be coloured to suit interior design
requirements.
7.5.3 CHANGE OF FLOOR LOADINGS

Where a building is being refurbished, or there is a change of occupancy and
floor use, you may need to increase the fire resistance of the LYSAGHT
SMARTDEK™ composite slabs. This may be achieved by the addition of a
suitable fire-protection material to the underside of the slabs.
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Prior to recommencement of concreting, the construction joint must
be prepared to receive the new concrete, and the preparation
method will depend upon the age and condition of the old concrete.
Generally, thorough cleaning is required to remove loose material, to
roughen the surface and to expose the course aggregate.
Form boards sandwiching

continuous reinforcement.
Lower board shaped to match
SMARTDEK profile Concrete
It may be necessary
to locate joints at SMARTDEK
permanent supports Prop

where sheeting
terminates to control
formwork deflections.
Transverse construction joint
Form boards sandwiching

continuous reinforcement.
Concrete
Figure 7.12
Typical construction joint
Longitudinal construction joint
7.4.5 PLACING
The requirements for the handling and placing of the concrete are
covered in BS 8110: Part 1 - 1997 Section 6.2.
The concrete is placed between construction joints in a continuous
operation so that new concrete is placed against plastic concrete to
produce a monolithic mass. If the pouring has to be discontinued for
more than one hour, depending on the temperature, a construction joint
may be required.
Start pouring close to one end and spread concrete uniformly, preferably
over two or more spans. It is good practice to avoid excessive heaping of
concrete and heavy load concentrations. When concrete is transported by
wheel barrows, the use of planks or boards is recommended.
During pouring, the concrete should be thoroughly compacted, worked
around ribs and reinforcement, and into corners of the EDGE FORMS by
using a vibrating compacter. Ensure that the reinforcement remains
correctly positioned so that the specified minimum concrete cover is
achieved.
Unformed concrete surfaces are screeded and finished to achieve the
specified surface texture, cover to reinforcement, depths, falls or other
surface detailing.
Surfaces which will be exposed, such as EDGE FORMS and exposed soffits,
should be cleaned of concrete spills while still wet, to reduce subsequent
work.
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7.3.2 LONGITUDINAL REINFORCEMENT
Longitudinal reinforcement is positioned to carry design loads in the same
direction as the ribs of LYSAGHT SMARTDEK. Deformed bar or fabric
reinforcement may be used.
Top-face longitudinal reinforcement is usually located over interior supports
of the slab and extends into approximately a third of the adjoining spans.
Bottom-face longitudinal reinforcement is located between supports of the
slab but, depending upon the detailing over the interior supports, it may be
continuous, lapped, or discontinuous. Bottom-face longitudinal reinforcement
may be placed on top of or below transverse reinforcement.
Location of top and bottom-face longitudinal reinforcement in elevated
temperatures requires special design. (Figure 5.2)
7.3.3 TRIMMERS
Trimmers are used to distribute the design loads to the structural portion of
the slab and/or to control cracking of the concrete at penetrations, fittings
and re-entrant corners. Reinforcing bars or fabric reinforcement may be used.
Trimmers are sometimes laid at angles other than along or across the span,
and generally located between the top and bottom layers of transverse and
longitudinal reinforcement. Trimmers are generally fixed with ties from the
top and bottom layers of reinforcement.
7.4 CONCRETE
7.4.1 SPECIFICATION
The concrete is to have the compressive strength as specified in the project
documentation and the materials for the concrete and the concrete
manufacture should conform to SK SNI 03 - 2002.
7.4.2 CONCRETE ADDITIVES

Admixtures or concrete materials containing calcium chloride or other
chloride salts must not be used. Chemical admixtures including plasticisers
may be used if they comply with BS8110.
7.4.3 PREPARATION
Before concrete is placed, remove any accumulated debris, grease or any
other substance to ensure a clean bond with the LYSAGHT SMARTDEK™ sheeting.
Remove ponded rainwater.
7.4.4 CONSTRUCTION JOINTS

It is accepted building practice to provide construction joints where a
concrete pour is to be stopped. Such discontinuity may occur as a result of a
planned or unplanned termination of a pour. A pour may be terminated at
the end of a day’s work, because of bad weather or equipment failure. Where
unplanned construction joints are made, the design engineer must approve
the position.
In certain applications, the addition of water stops may be required, such as
in roof and balcony slabs where protection from corrosion of reinforcement
and sheeting is necessary.
Construction joints transverse to the span of the LYSAGHT SMARTDEK™ sheeting
are normally located at the mid-third of a slab span) and ideally over a line of
propping. Locate longitudinal construction joints in the pan (Figure 7.12).
It may be necessary to locate joints at permanent supports where sheeting
terminates. This is necessary to control formwork deflections since formwork
span tables are worked out for UDL loads.
Form construction joints with a vertical face—the easiest technique is to
sandwich a continuous reinforcement between two boards.
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7.2.11 INSPECTION
We recommend regular qualified inspection during the installation, to be sure
that the sheeting is installed in accordance with this publication and good
building practice.
7.2.12 CUTTING
It is easy to cut LYSAGHT SMARTDEK™ sheets to fit. Use a power saw fitted with
an abrasive disc or metal cutting blade. Initially lay the sheet with its ribs
down, cut through the pans and part-through the ribs, then turn over and
finish by cutting the tops of the ribs.
7.3 REINFORCEMENT
LYSAGHT SMARTDEK™ sheeting acts as longitudinal tensile reinforcement. The
condition of sheeting should be inspected before concrete is poured.
Reinforcement in slabs carries and distributes the design loads and controls
cracking. Reinforcement is generally described as transverse and longitudinal
in relation to span, but other reinforcement required for trimming may be
positioned in other orientations. Figure 7.11 shows a typical cross-section of
a LYSAGHT SMARTDEK™ composite slab and associated terms.
Reinforcement must be properly positioned, lapped where necessary to
ensure continuity, and tied to prevent displacement during construction.
Fixing of reinforcement shall be in accordance with BS 8110:Part 1: 2003.
To ensure the specified minimum concrete cover, the uppermost layer of
reinforcement must be positioned and tied to prevent displacement during
construction.
Where fabric is used in thin slabs, or where fabric is used to act as both
longitudinal and transverse reinforcement, pay particular attention to the
required minimum concrete cover and the required design reinforcement
depth at the splices—splice bars are a prudent addition.
Always place chairs and spacers on pan areas. Depending upon the type of
chair and its loading, it may be necessary to use plates under chairs to
protect the LYSAGHT SMARTDEK, particularly where the soffit will be exposed.
Transverse reinforcement may be used for spacing or supporting longitudinal
reinforcement.
Bar
reinforcement
Concrete
cover
composite
Depth of
slab
Mesh
LYSAGHT SMARTDEK
sheeting reinforcement
(fabric)
Figure 7.11
Typical cross-section of a slab showing common terms
For fire reinforcement requirements, see Figure 5.2.
7.3.1 TRANSVERSE REINFORCEMENT

Transverse reinforcement is placed at right-angles to the ribs of LYSAGHT
SMARTDEK™. Deformed bar or fabric reinforcement may be used. In most
applications the transverse reinforcement is for the control of cracks caused
by shrinkage and temperature effects, and for locating longitudinal
reinforcement
To control flexural cracking in the top face of the slab, transverse
reinforcement in the top-face may be required over walls or beams which run
in the same direction as the LYSAGHT SMARTDEK™ sheets.
For ease of construction, reinforcement for control of cracking due to
shrinkage and temperature is usually fabric reinforcement.
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7.2.9 ITEMS EMBEDDED IN SLABS
Included are pipes and conduits, sleeves, inserts, holding-down bolts, chairs
and other supports, plastic strips for plasterboard attachment, contraction
joint material and many more.
Location of items within the slab (Figure 7.9)
Minimise the quantity and size of holes through LYSAGHT SMARTDEK™ sheeting,
by hanging services from the underside of LYSAGHT SMARTDEK™.
Top-face reinforcement
Zone for pipes laid across the ribs
Bottom-face reinforcement (between top and bottom reinforcement)
Concrete
Figure 7.9
Zones for location of items embedded Zones for pipes and other items SMARTDEK
laid parallel with the ribs
in slabs
7.2.10 HOLES
LYSAGHT SMARTDEK™ acts as longitudinal tensile reinforcement similarly to
conventional bar or fabric reinforcement does in concrete slabs.
Consequently, holes in LYSAGHT SMARTDEK™ sheets, to accommodate pipes and
ducts, reduce the effective area of the steel sheeting and can adversely effect
the performance of a slab.
Some guidelines for holes are (Figure 7.10):
• Place holes within the pan of any sheet, with a minimum edge distance of
15 mm from the rib gap.
• Holes should be round, with a maximum diameter of 92 mm.
• For slabs designed as a continuous slab: space holes from an interior
support of the slab less than one tenth of a clear span.
Minimum Minimum
0.1 Ln 0.1 Ln
Zone for holes through Zone for holes
sheet in central pan in continuous slabs
Max. diameter 92 mm
15 mm
minimum Interior supports
Location of holes in sheet Ln
Figure 7.10 Location of holes relative to

Zones for location of holes through LYSAGHT supports in continuous slabs
W-DEK.
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External corner
1. Notch top flange

for the required angle
3. Bend corner of Edge Form

2. Cut 'V' to the required angle,
in bottom flange overlapping bottom flanges.
Internal corner
2. Bend Edge Form 3. Fasten top flange,
to required angle. each side of corner,
to SMARTDEK rib,
1. Cut top and bottom 100 mm maximum
flanges square. from corner.
Splicing two pieces
1. Cut-back top and bottom flanges of one Figure 7.6

Edge Form section approximately 200 mm. Fabrication of formwork is easy
2. Cut slight taper on web.
3. Slide inside adjoining Edge Form, and fasten with EDGE FORM
webs with at least 2 screws
Edgeform Brackets from hoop iron

A galvanised section that creates a permanent
formwork at the slab edges—cut, mitred and
screwed on site.
Stock length: 6100 mm
Figure 7.7
Fabrication accessories for EDGE FORM
7.2.8 SEALING
Seepage of water or fine concrete slurry can be minimised by following
common construction practices. Generally gaps are sealed with waterproof
tape or by sandwiching contraction joint material between the abutting ends
of LYSAGHT SMARTDEKsheet. If there is a sizeable gap you may have to support
the waterproof tape. (Figure 7.8).
Use Sealing Tape at end laps
Figure 7.8
Use waterproof tape to seal joints in LYSAGHT
SMARTDEK sheets and end capping to seal ends
Use end caps to seal voids
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7.2.6 FASTENING SIDE LAP JOINTS
If LYSAGHT SMARTDEK™ sheeting has been distorted in transport, storage or
erection, side-lap joints may need fastening to maintain a stable platform
during construction, to minimise concrete seepage during pouring, and to
gain a good visual quality for exposed soffits (Figure 7.4). This can be
achieved by positioning clinch connections at intervals closer than 500mm.
7.2.7 FITTING ACCESSORIES FOR EDGE FORM

EDGE FORM is a simple C-shaped section that simplifies the installation of most
LYSAGHT SMARTDEK™ slabs. It is easily fastened to the LYSAGHT SMARTDEK™
sheeting, neatly retaining the concrete and providing a smooth top edge for
quick and accurate screeding. We make it to suit any slab thickness.
EDGE FORM is easily spliced and bent to form internal and external corners of
any angle and must be fitted and fully fastened as the sheets are installed.
There are various methods of forming corners and splices. Some of these
methods are shown in Figures 7.5 and 7.6.
Fasten EDGE FORM to the underside of unsupported LYSAGHT SMARTDEK™ panels
every 350 mm. The top flange of EDGE FORM must be tied to the ribs every
700 mm with hoop iron 25 mm x 1.0 mm (Figures 7.7). Use 10–16 x 16
mm self-drilling screws.
Fastening bottom flange of Edge Form

SMARTDEK
Edge Form
Fastening positions
Fasten Edge Form to the underside

of unsupported SMARTDEK at 350 mm
maximum centres.
Fastening top flange of Edge Form

Edge Form Edge Form
Hoop iron
SMARTDEK Hoop iron
Tie top flange of Edge Form,

to SMARTDEK ribs, with hoop iron,
every 700 mm maximum.
Figure 7.5
Typical fastening of EDGE FORM to LYSAGHT
SMARTDEK™
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7.2.4 SECURING THE PLATFORM
Once laid, LYSAGHT SMARTDEK™ provides a stable working platform. LYSAGHT
SMARTDEK™ shall be fixed to supporting structure at all permanent and
temporary supports with screws or nails or equivalent.
Where additional security is needed you can use:
• weights;
• screws or nails into the propping bearers
Take care if you use penetrating fasteners (such as screws and nails) because
they can make removal of the props difficult, and perhaps result in damage to
the LYSAGHT SMARTDEK™.
7.2.5 INSTALLING SMARTDEK™ ON STEEL

FRAMES
LYSAGHT SMARTDEK™ may be installed directly on erected structural steel works.
General fastening of LYSAGHT SMARTDEK™
The sheeting shall be fixed to the structural steel using spot welds, or fasteners
such as self-drilling screws or equivalent.
Place the fixings (fasteners and spot welds) in the flat areas of the pans adjacent
to the ribs or between the flutes. The frequency of fixings depends on wind or
seismic conditions and good building practice. However at least one fastener
per pan shall be provided at all supports.
Use one of the fixing systems as appropriate.
• Fix LYSAGHT SMARTDEK™ with self-drilling screws or spot welds or equivalent.
• For structural steel up to 12 mm thick, use 12-24 x 38 mm self-drilling
hexagon head screws or equivalent.
• For structural steel over 12 mm thick, pre-drill and use 12-24 x 16 mm
hexagon head screws or equivalent.
• Spot welds should be 8 mm minimum diameter. Surfaces to be welded
must be free of loose material and foreign matter. Where the LYSAGHT
SMARTDEK™ soffit or the structural steel works has a pre-painted surface,
securing methods other than welding may be more appropriate. Take
suitable safety precautions against fumes during welding zinc coated
products.
Fastening composite beams
Stud welding through the sheet has been considered a suitable securing method
for the sheeting in a composite beam; however some preliminary fixing by one
Figure 7.4 of the methods mentioned above is necessary to secure the sheeting prior to
the stud welding. Some relevant welding requirements are:
Fixing at a lap
• Mating surfaces of steel beam and sheeting to be cleaned of scale, rust,
moisture, paint, over spray, primer, sand, mud or other contamination that
would prevent direct contact between the parent material and the
LYSAGHT SMARTDEK™;
• Welding must be done in dry conditions by a certified welder;
• For pre-painted LYSAGHT SMARTDEK™ sheets, special welding procedures may
be necessary; and
• For sheets transverse to beams, Stud welding must be within the pan.
Fixing at sheeting supports

Figure 7.3
Positions for fixing LYSAGHT SMARTDEK™
to steel framing
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7.2.1 PROPPING
It is a common practice to specify unpropped LYSAGHT SMARTDEK™ formwork,
however, depending on the span of a LYSAGHT SMARTDEK™ slab, temporary
propping may be needed between the slab supports to prevent excessive
deflections or collapse of the formwork.
LYSAGHT SMARTDEK™ formwork is normally placed directly on prepared
propping. Props must stay in place during the laying of LYSAGHT SMARTDEK™
formwork, the placement of the concrete, and until the concrete has reached
the strength of 20 MPa.
Propping generally consists of substantial timber or steel bearers supported
by vertical props. The bearers must be continuous across the full width of
LYSAGHT SMARTDEK™ formwork.
Propping must be adequate to support construction loads and the mass of
wet concrete. Maximum propped and unpropped spans are given in Section
3.3.
7.2.2 LAYING
LYSAGHT SMARTDEK™ must be laid with the sheeting ribs aligned in the
direction of the designed spans. Other details include the following:
• The slab supports must be prepared for bearing as required.
• Lay LYSAGHT SMARTDEK™ sheets continuously over each slab span without
any intermediate splicing or jointing.
• Lay LYSAGHT SMARTDEK™ sheets end to end. Centralise the joint at the slab
supports. Where jointing material is required the sheets may be butted
against the jointing material.
• Support LYSAGHT SMARTDEK™ sheets across their full width at the slab
support lines and at the propping support lines.
• For the supports to carry the wet concrete and construction loads, the
minimum bearing is 50 mm for ends of LYSAGHT SMARTDEK™ sheets, and
100 mm for intermediate supports over which the sheeting is continuous.
• Fix to every support (temporary and permanent, end and internal)
7.2.3 INTERLOCKING THE SHEETS

Overlapping ribs of LYSAGHT SMARTDEK™ sheeting are crimped to interlock.
Place the female lap rib overlapping the male lap rib of the first sheet and
then simply lower it down, (see Figure 7.2) until the laps engage. Crimp the
sheets at 500mm centres.
If sheets don’t interlock neatly (perhaps due to some damage or distortion
from site handling or construction practices) use screws to pull the laps
together tightly (see Section 7.2.6, Fastening side-lap joints).
Crimping
Figure 7.2 Joining Method

Position SMARTDEK over adjoining sheet.
Interlock sheets by lowering female lap Male and female lap
of sheet over male lap and crimp at 500mm
centres. in lapped position
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7 CONSTRUCTION
7.1 SAFETY
LYSAGHT SMARTDEK™ is available in long lengths, so large areas can be quickly
and easily covered to form a safe working platform during construction. One
level of formwork gives immediate protection from the weather, and safety to
people working on the floor below. The minimal propping requirements
provide a relatively open area to the floor below.
It is common sense to work safely, protecting yourself and work mates from
accidents on the site. Safety includes the practices you use; as well as
personal protection of eyes and skin from sunburn, and hearing from noise.
For personal safety, and to protect the surface finish of LYSAGHT SMARTDEK,
wear clean dry gloves. Don’t slide sheets over rough surfaces or over each
other. Always carry tools, don’t drag them.
Occupational health and safety laws enforce safe working conditions in most
locations. Local laws may require you to have fall protection which includes
safety mesh, personal harnesses and perimeter guard rails where they are
appropriate. We recommend that you adhere strictly to all laws that apply to
your country.
LYSAGHT SMARTDEK is capable of withstanding temporary construction loads
including the mass of workmen, equipment and materials as specified in
Section 3.0 of this manual. However, it is good construction practice to
ensure protection from concentrated loads, such as barrows, by use of some
means such as planks and/or boards.
7.2 INSTALLATION
LYSAGHT SMARTDEK is delivered in strapped bundles. If not required for
immediate use stack sheets or bundles neatly and clear of the ground, on a
slight slope to allow drainage of water. If left in the open, protect with
waterproof covers.
Cover
Cover
Concrete slab
Slab depth
SMARTDEK
Props where Props where
required required
Bearing of SMARTDEK
(Not less than 50 mm Bearing of SMARTDEK
at end of sheets) (Not less than 100 mm
where sheeting is
continuous)
Slab span Slab span
Figure 7.1 (Interior span) End span)
Typical layout
Concrete
SMARTDEK
Minimum bearing
of SMARTDEK
25 mm
Figure 7.1.1 Note: Minimum bearing of LYSAGHT
Smartdek is discontinuous in concrete SMARTDEK™ shall be 25mm when used
frame construction. in concrete framed construction.

SMARTDEK sheeting is discontinuous
through the support.
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End Spans 220 mm slab
Span Characteristic Imposed Load Qk (kPa)
(mm) 2 3 4 5 6 7.5 10
3400 60 60 60 90 120 170 260
- - - - - - - - - - - 10 - 20
3600 60 60 90 130 170 230 330
- - - - - - - - - 10 - 20 - 40
3800 60 90 130 180 220 290 400
- - - - - 10 - 20 - 30 - 40 - 70
4000 80 130 180 220 270 350 490
- 10 - 20 - 30 - 40 - 50 - 60 20 90
4200 110 160 220 270 330 420 570
- 20 - 30 - 40 - 50 - 70 10 80 40 110
4400 150 210 270 330 390 490 670
- 40 - 50 - 60 10 70 20 90 30 100 60 130
4600 190 250 320 390 460 570
- 50 - 70 10 80 20 90 30 110 50 130
4800 230 300 380 450 530 660
- 70 20 90 30 100 40 120 50 130 70 150
5000 270 350 440 520 610 760
20 90 30 110 50 120 60 140 70 150 90 190
5200 320 410 500 600 700
40 110 50 130 60 140 80 160 90 190
5400 370 470 570 680 790
50 130 70 150 80 170 100 210 120 240
5600 420 530 640 770 900
70 150 90 170 100 220 120 260 150 290
5800 480 600 730 860
90 170 110 230 130 270 160 310
6000 540 670 810
110 230 130 270 160 310
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(mm) 2 3 4 5 6 7.5 10
3000 80 80 100 130 170 220 310
- - - 10 - 10 - 20 - 30 - 40 10 60
3200 80 100 140 180 220 280 390
- 10 - 20 - 30 - 40 - 50 10 60 30 80
3400 90 140 180 230 270 350 470
- 30 - 40 - 50 10 60 20 70 30 80 50 100
3600 130 180 230 280 330 420 570
- 40 10 50 10 60 20 70 30 90 50 100 70 130
3800 160 220 280 340 400 500 680
10 60 20 70 30 80 40 90 50 110 70 120 90 160
4000 200 270 330 400 470 590
20 80 40 90 50 100 60 120 70 130 90 150
4200 250 320 390 470 550 690
40 90 50 110 70 120 80 140 90 160 110 200
4400 280 370 450 540 640 800
50 110 70 130 80 140 100 170 110 200 130 250
4600 330 420 520 620 740
70 130 90 150 100 180 120 210 130 250
4800 380 490 600 720
90 150 100 190 120 230 140 260
5000 440 560 680
110 190 120 230 150 270
5200 500 630 780
130 230 150 280 190 320
5400 560 710
160 280 200 330
5600 630
190 330
5800

(mm) 2 3 4 5 6 7.5 10
3200 30 30 40 70 110 160 250
- - - - - - - - - - - - - 20
3400 30 40 80 120 160 220 320
- - - - - - - - - 10 - 20 - 40
3600 30 80 120 160 210 280 400
- - - - - 10 - 20 - 20 - 40 - 60
3800 70 120 160 210 270 340 480
- - - 10 - 20 - 30 - 40 - 60 10 90
4000 100 160 210 270 330 420 580
- 20 - 30 - 40 - 50 - 60 10 80 40 110
4200 140 200 260 330 390 500 690
- 40 - 50 - 60 - 70 20 90 30 100 60 140
4400 180 240 310 390 460 580
- 50 - 60 10 80 20 90 30 110 50 130
4600 220 290 370 460 540 680
- 70 10 80 30 100 40 110 50 130 70 170
4800 260 350 440 530 630 790
20 90 30 100 40 120 60 140 70 170 90 220
5000 310 410 510 610 720
30 110 50 120 60 150 80 190 90 220
5200 360 470 580 700 830
50 130 70 160 80 200 100 230 130 270
5400 420 540 660 800
70 160 90 200 110 240 140 280
5600 480 610 750
90 210 110 250 150 290
5800 540 690
110 250 150 300
6000 610
150 300
31
(mm) 2 3 4 5 6 7.5 10
2600 50 50 50 80 110 160 240
- - - - - - - - - 10 - 20 - 40
2800 50 60 90 130 160 210 310
- - - - - 10 - 20 - 30 - 40 10 60
3000 50 90 130 170 210 280 390
- 10 - 20 - 30 - 40 - 50 10 60 30 100
3200 90 130 180 220 270 350 490
- 20 - 30 - 50 10 60 20 70 30 90 50 140
3400 120 170 230 280 340 430 600
- 40 - 50 10 60 20 80 30 110 50 140 70 190
3600 160 220 280 340 410 520
10 60 20 70 30 100 40 120 50 150 70 190
3800 200 270 340 410 500 630
20 80 40 110 50 140 60 170 70 190 90 240
4000 240 320 400 490 590
40 90 50 150 70 180 80 210 100 240
4200 290 380 480 580
60 160 70 190 90 230 100 260
4400 350 450 560
80 200 90 240 110 280
4600 400 520 650
100 250 120 290 150 330
4800 460 590
120 280 150 330
5000 520 680
150 330 190 380
5200 600
190 380
5400

(mm) 2 3 4 5 6 7.5 10
2800 60 60 80 110 140 190 270
- - - - - 10 - 10 - 20 - 30 - 50
3000 60 80 110 150 190 250 350
- - - 10 - 20 - 30 - 40 - 50 20 70
3200 70 110 160 200 240 310 430
- 20 - 30 - 40 - 50 10 60 20 70 40 110
3400 110 150 200 250 300 380 530
- 30 - 40 10 50 20 60 20 80 40 100 60 150
3600 140 200 250 310 370 460 640
- 50 10 60 20 70 30 80 40 110 60 150 80 200
3800 180 240 310 370 440 550
20 70 30 80 40 90 50 130 60 160 80 190
4000 220 290 360 440 520 660
30 80 40 100 60 150 70 170 80 200 100 240
4200 270 350 430 520 620
50 100 60 160 80 190 90 220 100 250
4400 320 410 500 610 720
70 120 80 200 100 230 110 270 130 300
4600 360 460 570 690
80 200 100 240 110 270 140 310
4800 420 530 660
100 240 120 280 150 320
5000 480 610
120 280 150 330
5200 540 690
150 330 190 380
5400 610
190 380
5600
30
(mm) 2 3 4 5 6 7.5 10
2200 20 20 20 40 60 100 160
- N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A
2400 20 20 50 80 110 150 240
- N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A
2600 20 50 90 120 160 220 320
- N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A 10 N/A
2800 50 90 130 170 220 290 420
- N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A 10 N/A 40 N/A
3000 80 130 180 230 280 370 530
- N/A - N/A - N/A 10 N/A 20 N/A 40 N/A 70 N/A
3200 120 170 230 290 360 470
- N/A 10 N/A 20 N/A 30 N/A 40 N/A 70 N/A
3400 160 220 290 370 450
10 N/A 20 N/A 40 N/A 50 N/A 80 N/A
3600 200 280 360 450 550
30 N/A 40 N/A 70 N/A 90 N/A 120 N/A
3800 250 340 440 550
50 N/A 80 N/A 110 N/A 130 N/A
4000 310 410 530
80 N/A 110 N/A 150 N/A
4200 370 490
120 N/A 160 N/A
4400 430
160 N/A
4600 510
210 N/A
4800

(mm) 2 3 4 5 6 7.5 10
2400 40 40 40 60 90 130 200
- - - - - - - - - - - 10 - 30
2600 40 40 70 100 130 180 270
- - - - - - - 10 - 20 - 30 - 50
2800 40 70 110 150 190 250 360
- - - 10 - 20 - 30 - 40 - 50 20 90
3000 70 110 150 200 240 320 450
- 20 - 30 - 40 - 50 10 60 20 90 40 130
3200 100 150 200 250 310 400 560
- 30 - 40 10 60 20 80 30 100 40 130 70 190
3400 140 190 260 320 380 490
- 50 10 60 20 90 40 120 50 140 70 180
3600 180 240 320 390 470 600
20 70 30 110 40 130 60 160 80 190 110 230
3800 220 300 380 470 570
30 110 50 150 70 180 90 210 120 240
4000 270 360 460 560
50 150 80 190 100 220 130 260
4200 320 430 540
70 200 110 230 150 270
4400 380 500
120 240 150 280
4600 450 590
160 290 200 340
4800 510
190 330
5000 590
230 380
5200
29
(mm) 2 3 4 5 6 7.5 10
1800 0 0 0 0 10 40 100
- N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A
2000 0 0 10 30 60 100 170
- N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A
2200 0 10 40 80 110 160 250
- N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A
2400 10 50 90 130 170 230 350
- N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A 20 N/A
2600 50 90 140 190 240 320
- N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A 10 N/A 30 N/A
2800 80 140 190 250 320
- N/A - N/A 10 N/A 20 N/A 40 N/A
3000 120 190 260 330 410
10 N/A 20 N/A 30 N/A 60 N/A 80 N/A
3200 170 250 330
20 N/A 50 N/A 70 N/A
3400 220 310 420
50 N/A 90 N/A 120 N/A
3600 280 390
90 N/A 130 N/A
3800 340
140 N/A
4000 420
180 N/A
4200

(mm) 2 3 4 5 6 7.5 10
2000 10 10 10 10 40 70 130
- N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A
2200 10 10 30 50 80 130 200
- N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A
2400 10 30 70 100 130 190 280
- N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A 10 N/A
2600 30 70 110 150 190 260 380
- N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A 10 N/A 30 N/A
2800 60 110 160 210 260 340
- N/A - N/A - N/A 10 N/A 20 N/A 30 N/A
3000 100 150 210 270 340 440
- N/A - N/A 10 N/A 30 N/A 40 N/A 70 N/A
3200 140 200 270 350 430
10 N/A 20 N/A 30 N/A 50 N/A 80 N/A
3400 180 260 340 430
30 N/A 40 N/A 70 N/A 90 N/A
3600 230 320 430
50 N/A 80 N/A 110 N/A
3800 290 400
80 N/A 120 N/A
4000 350 480
120 N/A 160 N/A
4200 420
170 N/A
4400
28
6.4 END SPANS

(mm) 2 3 4 5 6 7.5 10
1800 0 0 10 40 60 110 190
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
2000 0 20 50 90 130 190
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
2200 20 60 100 150 200 280
2400 60 110 160 230 290
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
2600 100 160 240
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
2800 150 230
N/A N/A N/A N/A
3000 210
N/A N/A
3200 270
N/A N/A
3400
3600

(mm) 2 3 4 5 6 7.5 10
1800 0 0 0 10 30 70 130
- N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A
2000 0 0 30 60 90 130 220
- N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A
2200 0 30 70 110 150 210 320
- N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A 20 N/A
2400 30 70 120 170 220 300
- N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A 10 N/A 30 N/A
2600 70 120 180 240 300
- N/A - N/A 10 N/A 20 N/A 50 N/A
2800 110 170 240 320
- N/A 20 N/A 40 N/A 70 N/A
3000 160 240 320
30 N/A 60 N/A 90 N/A
3200 210 310
70 N/A 100 N/A
3400 270
110 N/A
3600 340
160 N/A
3800
27
Interior Spans 220 mm slab
(mm) 2 3 4 5 6 7.5 10
3400 60 60 60 60 70 120 200
- - - - - - - - - - - - - -
3600 60 60 60 80 110 170 260
- - - - - - - - - - - - - -
3800 60 60 80 120 160 220 320
- - - - - - - - - - - - - -
4000 60 70 120 160 200 270 390
- - - - - - - - - - - - - -
4200 60 100 150 200 250 330 460
- - - - - - - - - - - - - -
4400 90 140 190 250 300 390 540
- - - - - - - - - - - - - -
4600 120 180 240 300 360 460 630
- - - - - - - - - - - - - -
4800 150 220 280 350 420 530 730
- - - - - - - - - - - - - -
5000 190 260 330 410 480 610 830
- - - - - - - - - - - - - -
5200 230 300 380 470 560 690 950
- - - - - - - - - - - - - 60
5400 270 350 440 530 630 790
- - - - - - - - - - - -
5600 310 400 500 600 710 890
- - - - - - - - - - - N/A
5800 350 460 570 680 800
- - - - - - - - - N/A
6000 400 520 640 760 900
- - - - - - - N/A - N/A
26
(mm) 2 3 4 5 6 7.5 10
3000 80 80 80 90 120 170 250
- - - - - - - - - - - - - -
3200 80 80 100 130 170 220 320
- - - - - - - - - - - - - -
3400 80 90 130 170 210 280 390
- - - - - - - - - - - - - -
3600 80 130 170 220 260 340 470
- - - - - - - - - - - - - -
3800 110 160 210 270 320 410 560
- - - - - - - - - - - - - -
4000 140 200 260 320 380 480 660
- - - - - - - - - - - - - -
4200 180 240 310 380 450 560 770
- - - - - - - - - - - - - -
4400 210 280 360 430 520 650
- - - - - - - - - - - -
4600 250 330 410 500 590 750
- - - - - - - - - - - 80
4800 290 380 470 570 680
- - - - - - - - - 90
5000 340 430 540 660 780
- - - - - - - 150 - N/A
5200 380 490 610 750
- - - - - 190 - N/A
5400 430 560 690
- - - 210 - N/A
5600 490 630 780
- 210 - N/A 70 N/A
5800 550 700
- N/A 80 N/A
6000 610
60 N/A

(mm) 2 3 4 5 6 7.5 10
3200 30 30 30 30 60 110 190
- - - - - - - - - - - - - -
3400 30 30 30 70 100 160 250
- - - - - - - - - - - - - -
3600 30 30 70 110 150 210 320
- - - - - - - - - - - - - -
3800 30 60 110 150 200 270 390
- - - - - - - - - - - - - -
4000 50 100 150 200 250 330 470
- - - - - - - - - - - - - -
4200 80 130 190 250 300 400 560
- - - - - - - - - - - - - -
4400 110 170 230 290 360 460 650
- - - - - - - - - - - - - -
4600 140 210 280 350 430 540 760
- - - - - - - - - - - - - -
4800 180 250 330 410 500 630
- - - - - - - - - - - -
5000 220 300 390 480 570 730
- - - - - - - - - - - -
5200 260 350 450 550 660 830
- - - - - - - - - - - N/A
5400 310 410 510 630 750
- - - - - - - 10 - N/A
5600 350 470 580 710 850
- - - - - 50 - N/A - N/A
5800 400 530 660 810
- - - 80 - N/A - N/A
6000 460 590 740
- 80 - N/A - N/A
25
(mm) 2 3 4 5 6 7.5 10
2600 50 50 50 50 80 120 190
- - - - - - - - - - - - - -
2800 50 50 60 90 120 170 250
- - - - - - - - - - - - - -
3000 50 60 90 130 160 220 320
- - - - - - - - - - - - - -
3200 50 90 130 170 210 280 400
- - - - - - - - - - - - - -
3400 80 120 170 220 270 350 490
- - - - - - - - - - - - - 50
3600 110 160 210 270 330 420 600
- - - - - - - - - - - 30 - N/A
3800 140 200 260 330 400 510
- - - - - - - - - 50 - N/A
4000 180 250 320 390 470 610
- - - - - 10 - 120 - N/A - N/A
4200 220 290 380 460 560
- - - 50 - 180 - N/A - N/A
4400 260 350 440 540 660
- 80 - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A
4600 310 410 520 640
- N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A
4800 350 460 580
- N/A - N/A - N/A
5000 400 530 670
- N/A - N/A - N/A
5200 460 600
- N/A - N/A
5400 520
- N/A
5600 590
180 N/A
5800

(mm) 2 3 4 5 6 7.5 10
2800 60 60 60 70 100 140 220
- - - - - - - - - - - - - -
3000 60 60 80 110 140 190 280
- - - - - - - - - - - - - -
3200 60 70 110 150 190 250 350
- - - - - - - - - - - - - -
3400 60 110 150 190 240 310 430
- - - - - - - - - - - - - -
3600 90 140 190 240 290 380 520
- - - - - - - - - - - - - 60
3800 130 180 240 290 360 450 630
- - - - - - - - - - - 30 - N/A
4000 160 220 290 350 420 530 750
- - - - - - - - - 50 - 240 - N/A
4200 200 270 340 420 500 630
- - - - - - - 120 - 270 - N/A
4400 240 310 400 490 580 740
- - - - - 190 - N/A - N/A - N/A
4600 270 360 450 550 660
- - - 200 - N/A - N/A - N/A
4800 320 420 520 640
- - - N/A - N/A - N/A
5000 360 480 600 730
- N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A
5200 420 540 680
- N/A - N/A - N/A
5400 470 610
- N/A - N/A
5600 530 690
- N/A 140 N/A
5800 600
120 N/A
6000
24
(mm) 2 3 4 5 6 7.5 10
2200 20 20 20 20 30 70 130
- N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A
2400 20 20 20 50 70 110 190
- N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A
2600 20 20 50 80 120 170 260
- N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A
2800 20 50 90 130 170 230 340
- N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A
3000 40 90 130 180 220 300 430
- N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A
3200 70 120 180 230 290 380 550
- N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A
3400 110 160 230 290 360 470
- N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A
3600 140 210 280 360 440
- N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A
3800 180 260 340 430 530
- N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A
4000 230 320 410 520
- N/A - N/A - N/A 40 N/A
4200 270 380 490
- N/A - N/A 80 N/A
4400 330 450
- N/A 110 N/A
4600 390
120 N/A
4800

(mm) 2 3 4 5 6 7.5 10
2400 40 40 40 40 50 90 160
- - - - - - - - - - - - - -
2600 40 40 40 70 100 140 220
- - - - - - - - - - - - - -
2800 40 40 70 110 140 190 290
- - - - - - - - - - - - - -
3000 40 70 110 150 190 250 370
- - - - - - - - - - - - - -
3200 60 100 150 200 250 320 460
- - - - - - - - - - - - - 50
3400 90 140 190 250 310 400 570
- - - - - - - - - - - 30 - N/A
3600 120 180 240 310 380 490
- - - - - - - - - 60 - 200
3800 160 230 300 370 450 590
- - - - - 20 - 120 - N/A - N/A
4000 200 280 360 450 540
- - - 50 - 170 - N/A - N/A
4200 240 330 430 530
- 80 - N/A - N/A 20 N/A
4400 290 390 500
- N/A - N/A 60 N/A
4600 340 460 590
- N/A 90 N/A 250 N/A
4800 390 520
60 N/A 230 N/A
5000 440
230 N/A
5200
23
(mm) 2 3 4 5 6 7.5 10
1800 0 0 0 0 0 20 70
- N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A
2000 0 0 0 10 30 70 130
- N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A
2200 0 0 20 50 70 120 200
- N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A
2400 0 20 50 90 120 180 280
- N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A
2600 10 50 100 140 180 250 390
- N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A
2800 40 90 140 190 250 340
- N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A
3000 80 130 190 260 330
- N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A
3200 120 180 250 330 420
- N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A
3400 160 240 320 420
- N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A
3600 200 300 400
- N/A - N/A 10 N/A
3800 250 370
- N/A 30 N/A
4000 310
40 N/A
4200

(mm) 2 3 4 5 6 7.5 10
2000 10 10 10 10 10 40 100
- N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A
2200 10 10 10 30 50 90 160
- N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A
2400 10 10 30 60 100 140 230
- N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A
2600 10 40 70 110 150 200 310
- N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A
2800 30 70 110 160 200 270 410
- N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A
3000 60 110 160 210 270 360
- N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A
3200 90 150 210 270 340 450
- N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A
3400 130 200 270 340 420
- N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A
3600 170 250 330 420
- N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A
3800 210 300 400
- N/A - N/A - N/A
4000 260 370 490
- N/A - N/A 110 N/A
4200 320 440
10 N/A 130 N/A
4400 380
140 N/A
4600
22
6.3 INTERIOR SPANS

(mm) 2 3 4 5 6 7.5 10
1800 0 0 0 10 40 70 150
2000 0 0 20 50 90 140 240
2200 0 30 70 110 150 220
2400 20 70 120 170 230
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
2600 60 110 180 240
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
2800 100 170 250
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
3000 140 230
N/A N/A N/A N/A
3200 200
N/A N/A
3400 260
N/A N/A

(mm) 2 3 4 5 6 7.5 10
1800 0 0 0 0 10 40 100
- N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A
2000 0 0 0 30 50 100 170
- N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A
2200 0 10 40 70 110 160 260
- N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A
2400 0 40 80 120 170 240
- N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A
2600 30 80 130 180 240 330
- N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A
2800 70 120 180 250 320
- N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A
3000 110 170 250 330
- N/A - N/A - N/A - N/A
3200 150 230 320
- N/A - N/A - N/A
3400 200 300
- N/A - N/A
3600 250
- N/A
3800 310
70 N/A
4000
21
Single Spans 180 mm slab
(mm) 2 3 4 5 6 7.5 10
3000 40 100 60 110 70 130 80 140 100 160 120 180 150 220
3200 70 130 80 140 100 160 110 180 130 200 150 220 190 270
3400 90 160 110 170 130 190 140 210 160 230 190 260 230 310
3600 120 190 140 210 160 230 180 250 200 270 220 310
3800 150 220 170 240 190 270 210 290 230 320 260 350
4000 180 250 200 280 220 310 250 340 270 360
4200 210 290 240 320 260 350
4400 240 320 270 360
4600

(mm) 2 3 4 5 6 7.5 10
3200 0 70 10 80 20 100 40 110 50 130 70 150 100 190
3400 20 90 40 110 50 130 60 140 80 160 100 190 140 230
3600 50 120 60 140 80 160 90 180 110 200 140 230 180 270
3800 70 150 90 170 110 190 130 220 140 240 170 270 220 320
4000 100 180 120 210 140 230 160 250 180 280 210 310
4200 130 220 150 240 170 270 200 300 220 320
4400 160 250 180 280 200 310 230 330
4600 190 290 210 320
4800 220 320
5000

(mm) 2 3 4 5 6 7.5 10
3400 10 80 20 90 30 110 50 120 60 140 80 160 110 200
3600 30 100 50 120 60 140 70 150 90 170 110 200 150 240
3800 60 130 70 150 90 170 100 190 120 210 140 230 180 280
4000 80 160 100 180 120 200 130 220 150 240 180 280 220 330
4200 110 190 130 210 140 240 160 260 180 280 210 310
4400 130 220 150 250 180 270 200 300 220 320 250 360
4600 160 260 190 280 210 310 230 340 260 370
4800 190 290 220 320 240 350
5000 230 330 250 360
5200 260 370
5400
20
(mm) 2 3 4 5 6 7.5 10
2200 0 N/A 0 N/A 10 N/A 20 N/A 30 N/A 50 N/A 80 N/A
2400 10 N/A 30 N/A 40 N/A 50 N/A 60 N/A 80 N/A 110 N/A
2600 40 N/A 50 N/A 70 N/A 80 N/A 100 N/A 120 N/A 160 N/A
2800 60 N/A 80 N/A 100 N/A 120 N/A 130 N/A 160 N/A 200 N/A
3000 90 N/A 110 N/A 130 N/A 150 N/A 170 N/A 200 N/A 250 N/A
3200 120 N/A 140 N/A 170 N/A 190 N/A 210 N/A 250 N/A
3400 150 N/A 180 N/A 210 N/A 230 N/A
3600 190 N/A 220 N/A
3800 230 N/A
4000

(mm) 2 3 4 5 6 7.5 10
2400 0 50 20 60 30 80 40 90 50 100 70 120 90 160
2600 30 80 40 90 50 110 70 120 80 140 100 160 130 200
2800 50 110 70 120 80 140 100 160 110 180 130 200 170 250
3000 80 140 90 160 110 180 130 200 150 220 170 250 220 300
3200 100 170 120 190 140 210 160 240 180 260 210 300
3400 130 200 160 230 180 250 200 280 220 310
3600 160 240 190 270 220 300 240 330
3800 200 280 230 310
4000 240 320
4200

(mm) 2 3 4 5 6 7.5 10
2600 20 70 30 80 40 90 50 110 60 120 80 140 110 180
2800 40 90 50 110 70 120 80 140 90 160 110 180 150 220
3000 60 120 80 140 90 160 110 180 130 190 150 220 190 270
3200 90 150 110 170 130 190 140 210 160 230 190 270 230 320
3400 120 180 140 210 160 230 180 250 200 280 230 310
3600 150 220 170 240 190 270 210 300 240 320
3800 180 250 200 280 230 310 250 340
4000 210 290 240 330
4200 250 330
4400

(mm) 2 3 4 5 6 7.5 10
2800 30 80 40 100 60 110 70 130 80 140 100 160 130 200
3000 50 110 70 130 80 140 100 160 110 180 130 200 170 240
3200 80 140 90 160 110 180 130 190 140 210 170 240 210 290
3400 100 170 120 190 140 210 160 230 180 250 210 290 250 340
3600 130 200 150 220 170 250 190 270 210 300 250 330
3800 160 240 180 260 210 290 230 320 250 340
4000 190 270 220 300 240 330
4200 230 310 250 340
4400
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6.2 SINGLE SPANS

(mm) 2 3 4 5 6 7.5 10
1800 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
2400 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
2600 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
2800 N/A N/A N/A N/A

(mm) 2 3 4 5 6 7.5 10
1800 0 N/A 0 N/A 10 N/A 20 N/A 30 N/A 50 N/A 80 N/A
2000 10 N/A 20 N/A 40 N/A 50 N/A 70 N/A 90 N/A 130 N/A
2200 40 N/A 50 N/A 70 N/A 90 N/A 110 N/A 140 N/A 190 N/A
2400 70 N/A 90 N/A 110 N/A 130 N/A 160 N/A 190 N/A 250 N/A
2600 100 N/A 130 N/A 160 N/A 180 N/A 210 N/A 250 N/A
2800 140 N/A 180 N/A 210 N/A 240 N/A
3000 190 N/A 220 N/A
3200

(mm) 2 3 4 5 6 7.5 10
1800 0 N/A 0 N/A 0 N/A 0 N/A 10 N/A 20 N/A 50 N/A
2000 0 N/A 0 N/A 20 N/A 30 N/A 40 N/A 60 N/A 90 N/A
2200 20 N/A 30 N/A 50 N/A 60 N/A 70 N/A 100 N/A 130 N/A
2400 40 N/A 60 N/A 80 N/A 90 N/A 110 N/A 140 N/A 190 N/A
2600 70 N/A 90 N/A 110 N/A 130 N/A 160 N/A 190 N/A 240 N/A
2800 110 N/A 130 N/A 150 N/A 180 N/A 210 N/A 240 N/A
3000 140 N/A 170 N/A 200 N/A 230 N/A
3200 180 N/A 210 N/A
3400 220 N/A
3600

(mm) 2 3 4 5 6 7.5 10
2000 0 N/A 0 N/A 0 N/A 10 N/A 20 N/A 40 N/A 60 N/A
2200 0 N/A 10 N/A 30 N/A 40 N/A 50 N/A 70 N/A 100 N/A
2400 30 N/A 40 N/A 60 N/A 70 N/A 80 N/A 110 N/A 140 N/A
2600 50 N/A 70 N/A 90 N/A 100 N/A 120 N/A 150 N/A 190 N/A
2800 80 N/A 100 N/A 120 N/A 140 N/A 160 N/A 190 N/A 250 N/A
3000 110 N/A 130 N/A 160 N/A 180 N/A 210 N/A 240 N/A
3200 140 N/A 170 N/A 200 N/A 230 N/A
3400 180 N/A 210 N/A
3600 220 N/A
3800
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Wall
Wall
Mesh Top negative reinforcement
Depth of Concrete slab

composite
slab SMARTDEK
0.3Ln
Mesh 0.3Ln 0.3Ln Additional fire reinforcement
will be provided at the same
level as the mesh, where
Steel beam necessary
Ln Ln
L (span) L (span)
Restraint at Continuous over
end support interior support
by mass of wall
Note: 1/3 top negative reinforcement shall continue all over the span if ratio of live load
to total dead load is more than 2.
Figure 6.1
LYSAGHT SMARTDEK continuous span
Additional fire reinforcement

Wall
Wall
will be provided at the same

level as the mesh
0.3Ln
Depth of Concrete slab

composite
slab
SMARTDEK
Mesh
Steel beam
Ln
L (span)
Restraint at
end support
by mass of wall
Figure 6.2
LYSAGHT SMARTDEK single span
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6 DESIGN TABLES
6.1 USE OF DESIGN TABLES
The following parameters are common for all tables.
Exposure Mild
KEY - Single Spans
Spans More than four
Fire reinforcement required for fire Deflection Limits L/250 total and L/360 lncremental
resistance of 120 minutes (mm2/m) Ratio of composite slab spans 1
Crack Control Required
50 570 Creep and shrinkage Indoor
Concrete grade K250
Bottom reinforcement required for fire
resistance of 60 minutes (mm2/m) Reo bars grade G400
Reo bars dia 10mm
Reinforcement mesh Minimum possible as required for
shrinkage control
KEY - Continuous Spans Shrinkage Control Minor
Top tensile (negative)
reinforcements over Superimposed dead load 1.5kPa
supports (mm2/m) Fire reinforcement
required for fire ψc (Part of Imposed load 0.25
resistance of 120 (which is permanent)
minutes (mm2/m)
1440 Formwork deflection limit L/180 and 20mm
50 570
Formwork spans Two span
Fire reinforcement required for fire Fire Imposed load factor 0.5
resistance of 60 minutes (mm2/m)
Support width 100mm
Notes: SMARTDEK (BMT) 0.7mm
1. Areas without cells mean that a design
solution is not possible. SMARTDEK grade G550
2. Single spans do not require top tensile Shear studs No
reinforcement, relevant cells are not
shown. Maximum spans up to 6m
3. All spans are centre to centre. Fire ratings 60 minutes, 120 minutes
4. A dash (-) means no fire reinforcement is
necessary.
5. N/A means a design solution with this
particular fire rating is not possible.
6. Top tensile/negative reinforcement is
additional to shrinkage mesh area which
is shown in Table 6.1 below.
Empty cell means no solution is possible

with adopted reinforcement pattern and
selected parameters. It is possible to find
solutions in many instances using our
software, which can design compression and
bottom tensile reinforcement and may
provide other extra functionality.
Depth Mesh
100 - 180 M5
190 - 230 M6
240 - 250 M7
Mesh should be specified in addition

to reinforcement in Design Tables.
Use Figure 6.1 and 6.2
Table 6.1
Shrinkage mesh used with table.
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5.5 LOCATION OF LONGITUDINAL
REINFORCEMENT FOR FIRE DESIGN
The longitudinal bars which make up Ast.f +, Ast.f - or A-st should be located
within the zone shown in Figure 5.2.
xb = 133.21mm
yb = varies depending on the diameter of the supporting bar
Transverse supporting bars Concrete - -

(shrinkage mesh) Ast. (Ast.f )
xb xb
yb
Ast.f+
LYSAGHT SMARTDEK Permissible zone for
longitudinal fire reinforcement Ast.f+, Ast.f- and A-st
Fig. 5.2
Permissible zone for location of longitudinal fire reinforcement for
Fire Detail 1 & 2.
Negative reinforcement A-st may be placed anywhere outside

permissible zone (See Fig. 5.2) if design for fire is not required.
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–
Ast.f
– Ast
Concrete xb xb
dct
D
Mesh
LYSAGHT
SMARTDEK
– –
Ast Ast.f
Concrete
LYSAGHT
SMARTDEK 0.3 Ln
Ln
L
Fire detail 1
– +
Ast Ast.f Ast+
Concrete xb xb
D
yb
LYSAGHT
Mesh
SMARTDEK
Ast.f+and mesh laid Ast

-
Concrete on SMARTDEK ribs
LYSAGHT
SMARTDEK
Ln
L
Fire detail 2
Figure 5.1
LYSAGHT SMARTDEK fire detail
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5.3 DESIGN FOR STRUCTURAL ADEQUACY
5.3.1 DESIGN LOADS

Use BS5950-8:2003, Clause 7 together with
Design load for fire Wf = 1.0G + ψ Q
f
ψ = 0.5 was used in the Design Tables.
f
5.4 REINFORCEMENT FOR FIRE DESIGN

The arrangement of reinforcement for fire design is shown in Figure 5.1.
Fire reinforcement may be necessary, in addition to mesh and negative
reinforcement required by our tables for composite slab design.
• The location of reinforcement A - for Fire detail 1 is in a single top layer
st,f
at a depth of dct below the slab top face (refer to figure 5.1). This detail is
applicable to interior spans, as in Design Tables.
• The location of reinforcement Ast,f+ for Fire detail 2 is in a single bottom
layer at a distance of yb above the slab soffit (refer to Figure 5.1). This detail
is applicable to both continuous and simple spans.
• Fire detail 2 was used in tables for single spans and end spans of
continuous spans. Fire detail 1 for end spans is available in our software.
• The cross-sectional area of the additional reinforcement for fire design is
designated Ast,f+ in our tables (G400 with bar diameters of 10mm).
• The negative reinforcement (Ast-) and the additional fire reinforcement
(A + or A - as applicable), must be located as shown in Figure 5.1 & 5.2.
st,f st,f
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5.0 DESIGN FOR FIRE
5.1 GENERAL
The SMARTDEK composite slabs shall be designed for fire conditions in
accordance to BS 5950-8: 2003, BS 476-20: 1987, BS 476-21: 1987 and
Eurocode 4 (prEN 1994-1-2).
Strength retention factors are applied to allow for the adverse effect of
elevated temperatures on the mechanical properties of concrete and steel.
Values of these retention factors have been derived from BS 8110:Part 2:
1985 and BS 5950-8: 2003 for steel and concrete respectively.
Our tables may be used to detail SMARTDEK composite slabs when the soffit is
exposed to fire provided the following conditions are satisfied:
• The composite slab acts as a one-way element spanning in the direction of
the sheeting ribs for both room temperature and fire conditions.
• The composite slab has been initially designed and detailed for room
temperature conditions in accordance to this manual.
• The fire design load is essentially uniformly distributed and static in nature.
• Adequate detailing of slab jointing, edges, slab holes and cavities (for
penetrating, embedded or encased services) to provide the appropriate fire
resistance period. Alternatively the local provision of suitable protection
(such as fire spray material) will be necessary.
• The fire periods are 30, 60, 90, 120, 180 or 240 min.
5.2 DESIGN FOR INSULATION

AND INTEGRITY
Minimum required overall depth (D) of LYSAGHT SMARTDEKs™ labs for insulation
and integrity for various fire resistance periods is given in Table 5.1.
These minimum slab thicknesses are conservative values based on prEN1994-
1-2 recommendation. More shallow slabs will be necessary after fire tests are
completed.
Table 5.1 Minimum overall

depth (D) of LYSAGHT
SMARTDEK™ slabs for
insulation and integrity
Fire
resistance Depth
period
(Minutes) (D)mm
60 105
90 125
120 145
180 180
240 220
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4 COMPOSITE SLAB DESIGN
4.1 GENERAL
The SMARTDEK composite slabs shall be designed in accordance to BS 5950:
Part 4: 1994, BS 8110: Part 1: 1997, BS 8110: Part2: 1985, BS 4449: 1997. AS
3600-2001 may be used where relevant.
The tables provide with solutions for steel frame or masonry wall types of
construction and concrete frames with narrow support.
Our design tables and software can be used to design composite slabs with
SMARTDEK, provided the following conditions are satisfied:
• It is a common practice to design continuous slabs as a series of single
spans. Minimum nominal reinforcement at intermediate supports shall be
specified in this case in accordance to BS5950: Part4: 1994, Clause 6.8. It
shall be noted that nominal reinforcement will not prevent formation of
wide cracks over supports - requirements of BS8110: Part 1: 1994, Clause
3.5.8 for crack control will not be satisfied. Increased slab thickness may be
required in many instances when continuous slabs are designed as a series
of simply supported spans.
• The ratio of longer slab span (Ll) to the shorter slab span (Ls) of any two
adjacent spans does not exceed 1.2, that is Ll/Ls<=1.2.
• The bending moments at the supports are only caused by the action of
vertical loads applied to the slab.
• The first interior span shall have the same thickness as the end span.
• The geometry of the steel sheeting profile shall conform to the dimensions
and tolerances shown on our production drawings.
• The specified concrete strength grade is in the range K225 to K350 (only
K250 is available in tables). The wet concrete density should be 2400 kg/m3
for normal weight concrete to use with the design tables. The concrete
shall follow the recommendations given in BS 8110 and Indonesian
Standard.
• Composite action must be assumed to exist between the steel sheeting
and the concrete once the concrete in the slab has attained a compressive
strength of 20 MPa. Prior to the development of composite action during
construction, potential damage to the shear connection must be avoided,
and maximum construction imposed loads shall be limited to 1.5 kPa.
• Detailing of conventional tensile reinforcement over negative moment
regions shall be arranged in accordance with relevent Indonesian Standard.
• LYSAGHT SMARTDEK must not be spliced, lapped or joined longitudinally in any
way.
• The permanent support lines must extend across the full width
of the slab.
• The lines of support extend across the full width of the sheeting and have a
minimum bearing of 50 mm at the ends of the sheets, and 100 mm at
intermediate supports over which sheeting is continuous.
• The slab has a uniform cross-section.
• The design loads for serviceability and strength design shall be uniformly-
distributed and static in nature.
• User specified exposure classification
• Only LYSAGHT SMARTDEK™ profiles can be used in conjunction with this
manual. High values of Longitudinal shear resistance (τu,Rd) responsible
for composite performance can only be achieved due to advanced features
of LYSAGHT SMARTDEK™. Longitudinal shear resistance (τu,Rd) can be
calculated by the following equation:
τu,Rd = 132 + 17 x (t - 0.7)/0.5
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3.4 FORMWORK TABLES
Formwork Span 0.7mm 550 MPa No props

Slab thickness, mm 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180 200 220
Single span, mm 2380 2310 2230 2170 2110 2060 2010 1960 1920 1840 1770
2 spans, mm 2640 2550 2470 2400 2330 2270 2210 2160 2110 2030 1950
3 spans, mm 2640 2550 2470 2400 2330 2270 2210 2140 2080 1960 1870
1 prop
Single span, mm 2800 3000 3400 3600 3800 4000 4200 4200 4230 4060 3910
Continuous spans, mm 3400 3800 4000 4400 4600 4540 4430 4330 4230 4050 3860
2 props
Single span, mm 2800 3000 3400 3600 3800 4000 4200 4200 4400 4800 5200
Single span, mm 2800 2780 2700 2620 2560 2500 2440 2390 2340 2260 2180
1 prop
Single span, mm 2800 3000 3400 3600 3800 4000 4200 4200 4400 4800 4750
2 props
Single span, mm 2800 3000 3400 3600 3800 4000 4200 4200 4400 4800 5200
Single span, mm 2740 2650 2570 2500 2430 2370 2330 2280 2230 2150 2080
2 spans, mm 3410 3320 3230 3150 3080 3000 2930 2850 2790 2670 2570
3 spans, mm 3280 3170 3070 2990 2900 2800 2710 2630 2550 2420 2300
1 prop
Single span, mm 2800 3000 3400 3600 3800 4000 4200 4200 4400 4800 5140
2 props
Single span, mm 2800 3000 3400 3600 3800 4000 4200 4200 4400 4800 5200
NOTES:
1. Continuous maximum spans are limited as given in composite slab tables for interior spans and total
6000mm limit.
2. Maximum formwork spans are based on L/180 deflection limit and ratio of two adjacent spans equal
1:1.
3. Use LYSAGHT SMARTDEK™ software to get longer spans with L/130 deflection limit and wider supports.
4. 1kPa Live Load due to stacked materials is used.
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3.2 DESIGN FOR STRENGTH
Design bending capacities
The positive and negative bending moments should be determined based on
Partial Plastic Method (PPM). According to this method, negative moments at
supports should be redistributed to values equal to negative moment
capacities as shown for internal supports below.
It should be noted that no moment redistribution will occur if the negative
moment developed over support is in a cantilever span.
Bending moment capacity developed in a continuous span is calculated by
the following equations:
Positive moment capacity at mid span:

M+u,sh = Min (1.5 + L x 0.867, 2.81) x (fy/300)0.62 x (t/0.7)1.4
Negative moment capacity over internal support:

(Noted that Design negative capacity should be take as zero if sheeting can
not be securely fixed to supports)
M-u,sh = 1.73 x (t/1.20) x (fy /300)0.7
Negative moment capacity over the support (at cantilever situation):

M-u,sh = Min (0.4 + L x 0.867, 1.30) x (fy/300)1.06 x (t/0.7)1.2
Shear (Web crippling) Capacity

Combined shear and moment not necessary to check according to partial
plastic theory at interior supports. Shear capacity should be checked at end
supports only. The design shear capacity (φ V u,sh) for end bearing length of
50 mm or more can be calculated by the following equation:
φV u,sh = 14.72 x t1.85 x (fy /300)0.5
Where, L = meters
t = base metal thickness in mm
fy = yield stress of steel in MPa
3.3 DESIGN FOR SERVICEABILITY

The maximum vertical deflection (∆), at completion of the concrete
placement in all spans, is calculated using the following equation:
kd Fdef ( L or L' ) ( L or L' )
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Deflection (∆)= ≤
(E I )
s eff
180 (or 130)
where • the values of the coefficient kd as given in Table 3.2; and
• the value of the stiffness (EsIeff) is calculated using the following
equations:
Continuous Span
Ieff = Max (93000 x (t/0.7)1.2 x (fy/550) 0.1, Min (105000 x L, 308000) x (t/0.7)1.2 x (fy/550) 0.1)
Table 3.2
Single Span Values of coefficient kd for calculation of ∆
(The maximum vertical deflection always occurs
Ieff= Max (165000 x (t/0.7) 1.15 x (fy/550) 0.1, Min (252000 x L -105000, 336000) x (t/0.7)1.15 x in the end span for these conditions.)
(fy/550)0.1) Longer Longer
Equal span span is an span is an
end span interior span
Where, L = meters
Number
t = base metal thickness in mm L1/Ls ≤ 1.2 L1/Ls ≤ 1.2
of spans
fy = yield stress of steel in MPa 1 5/384
Es= 200000MPa 2 1/185 0.00643
3 0.00687 0.00761 0.00687
4 or more 0.00646 0.00725 0.00725
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3.0 FORMWORK DESIGN
3.1 DESIGN FOR STRENGTH
The SMARTDEK formwork shall be designed in • The formwork is not used as a restraint to supporting
accordance to BS 5950: steel beams during construction. When necessary,
Part 4: 1994 and BS 5950: Part 6: 1995 and Technical restraint capacities can be analysed using first
Note 116: Design of profile sheeting as permanent principles.
formwork. • Separate consideration is given to sides of the
SMARTDEK bending capacities have been confirmed by sheeting where edges shall be restrained.
tests conducted at Lysaght Technology laboratory at • LYSAGHT SMARTDEK sheeting ends shall be securely
Chester Hill, Sydney, Australia. fixed to the supporting structure
Our design tables can be used to detail LYSAGHT • The ratio of the longer slab span to the shorter slab
SMARTDEK acting as a structural formwork, provided the span (Ll/Ls) of any two adjacent spans does not
following conditions are satisfied: exceed 1.2 (i.e. Ll/Ls ≤ 1.2).
• The support lines extend across the full width of the • The supports are effectively rigid such that their
sheeting and have a minimum bearing of 50 mm at vertical deflections during the construction phase can
the ends of the sheets when rest on steel or be ignored in design.
concrete and 70 mm when rest on other materials • Lap joints should be clinched at 500mm spacing.
such as masonry wall. 25mm is allowed for concrete • Maximum construction imposed load is 1.5 kPa, or
beam supports. 4.5/Span kPa for slab spans less than 3m.
• The sheets continue within each slab span length Construction imposed load can be applied on the
without any overlaps or intermediate splicing or SMARTDEK formwork or recently formed slabs.
jointing longitudinally. • Maximum imposed storage load on the formwork is
• The sheets are designed as single or continuous 1 kPa. This load shall not be applied on recently
span formwork. formed slabs.
• The slab has a uniform cross section. • Imposed construction loads shall not be applied to
areas supporting storage loads and vice versa.
Equal sheeting spans L'
50mm
Outline of 100 mm
concrete minimum
minimum
SMARTDEK
Temporary
Temporary props
props Interior Interior
End
support support support
Slab span L Slab span L
Lysaght SMARTDEK™ formwork (double span)with two rows of propping

Equal sheeting spans L'
Outline of 100 mm Figure 3.1

concrete
minimum LYSAGHT SMARTDEK formwork
Deflection limits/loading parameters

SMARTDEK In this publication, deflection limits of
Temporary L/180 or 20mm (whichever is less) is
props adopted.
Slab span L
Lysaght SMARTDEK™ formwork (single span) with two rows of propping

Table 3.1 - Factored load combinations for strength and deflection calculations
Construction Design Case Sheeting Concrete Imposed Imposed
Stage (See note 2) Dead Load Dead Load Construction Storage
(See note 1) Gdp (See Note 3) Gdp Loads Qc Loads Qs
la Strength 1.4 - 1.6 -
lb Strength 1.4 - - 1.6
lla Strength 1.4 1.4 1.6 -
llb Deflection 1.0 1.0 - -
NOTES:
1) Construction Stage 1 is defined as being prior to the placement of concrete, and Stage 2 as during the placement of concrete up until the concrete hardens.
2) Gdc includes an allowance for concrete ponding and the weight of steel reinforcement.
8 3) Both distributed and line load cases must be considered seperately.
2.3 SHEETING
SMARTDEK is rolled-formed from hot dipped, zinc-coated, high tensile steel, in
base metal thickness (BMT) of 1.2, 1.0 and 0.70mm.
The steel conforms to both AS 1397 and BS EN 10147, and:
• for 1.2 BMT the grade is G300;
• for 1.0 and 0.75 BMT the grade is G550.
The coating is Z275 (275g/m2 minimum coating mass) and is available subject
enquiry. Embossments on the top of flanges provide the mechanical
connection between the steel and concrete.
Other grades of steel and BMT are available suject to enquiry.
2.4 CONCRETE
All tables have been developed for K250 concrete according to Indonesian
Standard (SK SNI 03-2002) with normal density of 2400 kg/m3 (wet density).
Other concrete grades are available in the SMARTDEK™ software.
2.5 REINFORCEMENT
Steel reinforcement is necessary to control shrinkage and temperature
effects, as flexural negative reinforcement over supports and in some
instances for fire engineering purposes. Reinforcement steels shall comply
with relevant ASTM Standards.
ASTM Standards:
i. A 184/A 184M-05
It covers material in mat (or sheet) form fabricated from deformed bars to be
used for the reinforcement of concrete.
ii. A 615/A 615M
It covers the specification for deformed and plain carbon-steel bars for
concrete reinforcement.
2.6 SHEAR CONNECTORS

Shear studs for composite beams may be specified with SMARTDEK™ concrete
slabs as required by BS 5959:Part 3: Section 3.1 or Eurocode 4 where
relevant. Shear studs shall not be considered when composite beams are not
a design option such as concrete frame buildings or composite slabs
supported by masonry walls.
2.7 DESIGN METHODS

There are three ways you can design concrete slabs using LYSAGHT SMARTDEK:
• Using the design tables given in this manual.
• Calculate from first principles using relevant British Standards and data
from this manual and available through BlueScope Lysaght, Indonesia and
Lysaght Technology at Chester Hill, Sydney Australia.
• Run our software. This is also likely to produce more economical design .
The software allows input of parameters which are not available in tables
such as grades of concrete other than K250.
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2 SPECIFICATION AND DESIGN
2.1 LYSAGHT SMARTDEK™
COMPOSITE SLABS
Reinforcement
Mesh Reinforcement
Embossments
Concrete b
D yb
dcb tbm (BMT)

SHEETING
ELASTIC
SMARTDEK
CENTROID
Cover width 960mm
Figure 2.1
LYSAGHT SMARTDEK™ profile dimension and
reinforcement
51mm
Cover width 960mm
Figure 2.2
LYSAGHT SMARTDEK profile and dimensions
2.2 LYSAGHT SMARTDEK SECTION

PROPERTIES
Yield
stress
MPa
550
550
300
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1 FEATURES AND APPLICATIONS
Contact BlueScope Lysaght (Indonesia) for advice on the design of concrete
frame buildings. Use on masonry buildings is acceptable if the requirements
of Section 7 are satisfied.
1.1 SPANNING CAPACITIES

LYSAGHT SMARTDEK™ has good spanning capacities. 1.0 mm BMT LYSAGHT
SMARTDEK™ can span more than 3 metres unpropped.
After careful examination, our LYSAGHT engineers incorporated the best
aspects of each profile into new LYSAGHT SMARTDEK™ developed specifically for
economy and performance. This resulted in a new innovative and optimised
shape for LYSAGHT SMARTDEK™, having flange stiffeners and deep
embossments, which act as web stiffeners, to increase the load carrying
capacity.
1.2 COMPOSITE ACTION

Lysaght SMARTDEK is a permanent and integral formwork for making a
concrete slab. Composite action will develop in a slab because two elements
(namely concrete and steel deck) are tied together using mechanical means,
namely shear connectors. The composite action of a composite slab depends
on a complex interaction between steel sheeting and the surrounding
concrete and is the key factor of determining the behaviour of the composite
slab. Experiments indicate that longitudinal shear transfer mechanism
(composite action) is provided by the combination of chemical adhesion,
mechanical interlock and end anchorage. See BS 5950-3.1:1990 for further
explanation.
After careful examination, our engineers incorporated a smart way of
embossing the ribs of the profile, which significantly improved ductility and
the bond between the hardened concrete and the steel decking, so that the
two elements act as a single composite slab. Therefore, LYSAGHT SMARTDEK™
has exceptional composite action performance which leads to no additional
reinforcement requirements in most applications.
1.3 DESIGN EFFICIENCY

The range of LYSAGHT SMARTDEK™ gauges available (0.7 mm G550, 1.0 mm
G550 and 1.2mm G300). Other gauges and steel grades are available upon
enquiry.
1.4 DESIGN FOR FIRE

LYSAGHT SMARTDEK™ composite slabs can be designed for up to 4 hours of fire
rating. Guide tables in our manual are developed for fire periods of 60 and
120 minutes. Where necessary, additional bottom fire reinforcement is given
in these tables. Our software can be used if other fire periods are required.
Negative fire reinforcement is an additional design option in our LYSAGHT
SMARTDEK™ design software as well as additional bottom tensile and
compression reinforcement where necessary.
1.5 QUICKER TROUBLE-FREE INSTALLATION

The installation of LYSAGHT SMARTDEK™ follows traditional methods for quick
and easy installation. It is available in long lengths so large areas can be
quickly and easily covered to form a safe working platform during
construction. LYSAGHT SMARTDEK™ provides a cover width of 960 mm.
1.6 TECHNICAL SUPPORT

Contact your local sales office to access our technical support services. Your
local BlueScope Lysaght Technical Sales Representatives, can be called upon
also to provide comprehensive design advice and information regarding the
correct use of LYSAGHT SMARTDEK™ for engineers, architects and builders.
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INTRODUCTION
LYSAGHT SMARTDEK™ is a new innovative profiled steel decking which brings
greater economy and design freedom to building with composite concrete
slabs. Our design engineers scoured the globe to find the best “W”- profiles in
the world. After careful examination, our engineers incorporated the best
aspects of each profile into new LYSAGHT SMARTDEK™ . The profile has been
specifically developed for Indonesia.
• This Design and Construction manual provides information on the design of
formwork, propping, composite slabs and design for fire.
• This manual is developed to the latest versions of the relevant British
Standards and Eurocodes using concrete grades and reinforcement readily
available in Indonesia.
• LYSAGHT SMARTDEK™ is a profiled zinc-coated high tensile steel and mild steel
decking for use in the construction of composite floor slabs. It has exceptional
composite performance – no additional reinforcement is required in most
applications.
• It can be used as formwork during construction and as a reinforcement system
in composite slabs.
• Our increased understanding of composite slabs, together with testing in our
NATA-accredited laboratory and leading Australian universities, has paid off
with an optimised product, which provides significant cost savings for projects.
• LYSAGHT SMARTDEK™ has exceptional spanning characteristics and spans more
than 3 metres, reducing the need for supporting structures.
• The built-in properties of high tensile steel are maximised in the design and
fabrication of the deck profiles which result in products with high strength-to-
weight ratio. LYSAGHT SMARTDEK™ is currently the most economical structural
steel decking in Indonesia for typical applications because it cureently provides
widest cover per weight of steel and minimises reinforcement.
• The profiled ribs are 51mm in height, resulting in LYSAGHT SMARTDEK™ having
excellent concrete displacement characteristics and minimal propping
requirements. This speeds up installation and makes the costs of delivery,
erection and structural framing significantly lower than for other systems.
This publication contains technical information on the following grades of
LYSAGHT SMARTDEK™:
• LYSAGHT SMARTDEK™ 1.2 mm thickness G300 mild steel

• LYSAGHT SMARTDEK™ 1.00 mm thickness G500 high tensile steel
• LYSAGHT SMARTDEK™ 0.7 mm thickness G550 high tensile steel
Additionally, LYSAGHT SMARTDEK™ 2006 software allows you to get quicker and
more economical solutions with a range of options.
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CONTENTS
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 7. Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
1. Features and applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 7.1 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
1.1 Spanning capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 7.2 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
1.2 Composite action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 7.2.1 Propping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
1.3 Design efficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 7.2.2 Laying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
1.4 Economical design for fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 7.2.3 Interlocking the sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
1.5 Quicker trouble free installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 7.2.4 Securing the platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
1.6 Technical support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 7.2.5 Installing SMARTDEKon steel frames . . . . . . .35
2. Specification and Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 7.2.6 Fastening side lap joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
2.1 LYSAGHT SMARTDEK™ composite slabs . . . . . . . . . . .6 7.2.7 Fitting accessories for edge form . . . . . . . .36
2.2 LYSAGHT SMARTDEK™ section properties . . . . . . . . . .6 7.2.8 Sealing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
2.3 Sheeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 7.2.9 Items embedded in slabs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
2.4 Concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 7.2.10 Holes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
2.5 Reinforcement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 7.2.11 Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
2.6 Shear connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 7.2.12 Cutting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
2.7 Design methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 7.3 Reinforcement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
3. Formwork design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 7.3.1 Transverse reinforcement . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
3.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 7.3.2 Longitudinal reinforcement . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
3.2 Design for strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 7.3.3 Trimmers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
3.3 Design for serviceability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 7.4 Concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
3.4 Formwork Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 7.4.1 Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
4. Composite slab design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 7.4.2 Concrete additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
4.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 7.4.3 Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
5. Design for fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 7.4.4 Construction joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
5.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 7.4.5 Placing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
5.2 Design for insulation and integrity . . . . . . . . . . . .12 7.4.6 Curing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
5.3 Design for structural adequacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 7.4.7 When to remove props . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
5.3.1 Design loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 7.5 Finishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
5.4 Reinforcement for fire design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 7.5.1 Soffit and edge form finishes . . . . . . . . . . .42
5.5 Location of longitudinal reinforcement for fire design 7.5.2 Plastering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 7.5.3 Change in floor loadings . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
6. Design Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 7.6 Suspended ceilings & services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
6.1 Use of design tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 7.6.1 Plasterboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
6.2 Single span design tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 7.6.2 Suspended ceiling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
6.3 Interior span design tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 7.6.3 Suspended services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
6.4 End spans design tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 8. Composite beams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
9. References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
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Disclaimer, warranties and limitation of liability
This publication is intended to be a design aid for professional
engineers and is not a substitute for professional judgment.
Except to the extent to which liability may not be lawfully be
excluded or limited, BlueScope Steel Limited will not be under or
incur any liability to you for any direct or indirect loss or damage
(including, without limitation, consequential loss or damage, such as
loss of profit or anticipated profit, loss of data, loss of use, damage
to goodwill and loss due to delay) however caused (including,
without limitation, breach of contract, negligence and/or breach of
stature), which you may suffer or incur in connection with this
publication or the software.
© Copyright BlueScope Steel Limited 1 September 2006
LYSAGHT®, SMARTDEK®, and GALVASPAN® are trademarks of
BlueScope Steel Limited A.B.N. 16 000 011 058. The LYSAGHT range
of products is exclusively made by BlueScope Steel Limited trading
as BlueScope Lysaght.
Produced at BlueScope Lysaght Technology.

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BS 5328: Part 4:1990 Concrete Part 4. Specification for the procedures to be

BS EN 10 002-1: 1990 Tensile testing of metallic materials Part 1. Method of

AS/NZS 4600:1996 Cold-formed steel structures.

AS 3600-2001 Concrete structures.

ASTM A 184/A 184M-05 Standard specification for fabricated deformed steel

BS 5950: Part 6:1995 Structural use of steelwork in building Part 6. Code of

BS 4483:1998 Steel fabric for the reinforcement of concrete.

BS 4449:1997 Specification for carbon steel bars for the reinforcement of

BS 5950-5: 1998 Structural use of steelwork in building Part 5. Code of

BS EN 10147:2000 Continuously hot-dip zink coated structural steels strip

Indonesian Concrete Standard (SK SNI 03-2002)

7.6.2 SUSPENDED CEILING

7.6.3 SUSPENDED SERVICES

7.4.7 WHEN TO REMOVE PROPS

7.5.3 CHANGE OF FLOOR LOADINGS

Form boards sandwiching

permanent supports Prop

Form boards sandwiching

Longitudinal construction joint

7.4.2 CONCRETE ADDITIVES

7.4.4 CONSTRUCTION JOINTS

7.3.1 TRANSVERSE REINFORCEMENT

Location of holes in sheet Ln

Figure 7.10 Location of holes relative to

1. Notch top flange

3. Bend corner of Edge Form

Splicing two pieces

1. Cut-back top and bottom flanges of one Figure 7.6

Edgeform Brackets from hoop iron

Use Sealing Tape at end laps

7.2.7 FITTING ACCESSORIES FOR EDGE FORM

Fastening bottom flange of Edge Form

Fasten Edge Form to the underside

Fastening top flange of Edge Form

Tie top flange of Edge Form,

7.2.5 INSTALLING SMARTDEK™ ON STEEL

Fixing at sheeting supports

7.2.3 INTERLOCKING THE SHEETS

Figure 7.2 Joining Method

frame construction. in concrete framed construction.

End Spans 200 mm slab

End Spans 170 mm slab

End Spans 150 mm slab

End Spans 130 mm slab

End Spans 100 mm slab

End Spans 110 mm slab

Interior Spans 200 mm slab

Interior Spans 170 mm slab

Interior Spans 150 mm slab

Interior Spans 130 mm slab

Interior Spans 100 mm slab

Interior Spans 110 mm slab

Single Spans 200 mm slab

Single Spans 220 mm slab