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MULTIDECK 50
PROFILED
METAL
FLOORDECK

HIGH PERFORMANCE
B U ILD IN G PRODU C T S FLOORDECK SYSTEM
 Multideck Profiled Metal Floordeck

Multideck 50
Contents

INTRODUCTION 3
Features 3

SPECIFICATION AND DESIGN

Floordeck Design 4
Construction Loading 4
Multideck 50 Profile & Dimensions 5
Section Properties 5
Slab Volumes and Weights 5
Multideck 50 Load Span Tables 6
Multideck 50 Fire Resistance Tables 10
Fire Performance 11

ESTIMATING, QUOTATIONS AND SERVICE 12

Kingspan Service 12

COMPONENTS, DIMENSIONS AND REFERENCES

Slab Edge Trim 13

Edge Trim Restraint Strap 13
Shear Studs 13

CONSTRUCTION DETAILS 14
Edge Beam Details and Cantilevers 14
Intermediate Beam Details 16

SITEWORK 17
Primary Fixings 18
Minimum Bearing Surface 19
Shear Connectors 20
Forming Holes 21
Site Handling 22
Suspension Systems 23
Transport, Storage and Safety 24

BRITISH STANDARD REFERENCES 25

COMPANY INFORMATION 26

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Multideck 50
Introduction

Welcome to the Kingspan Multideck 50 floordeck

handbook. Multideck is a high performance
profiled galvanised steel deck for use in the
construction of composite floor slabs. This
publication contains complete technical
information on the following products produced
by Kingspan Building Products.

● Multideck 50 Profiled Metal Floordeck

FEATURES
● Four gauges available.

● No temporary supports required under most

conditions.

● Easy installation of ceilings and services.

● High loading and spaning performance.

IDENTIFICATION

Multideck 50 is a high performance profiled

galvanised steel deck for use in the construction
of composite floor slabs. Initially acting as
permanent shuttering into which wet concrete is
poured, Multideck ultimately forms a composite
floor slab with the hardened concrete.

The composite action of the floor slabs depends

upon the generation of a mechanical bond
between the harden concrete and the deck
preventing any relative movement between the
two materials.

Multideck 50 has embossment in all faces of the

‘dovetail’ to provide an enhanced bond.

The bond between the multideck 50 and the

harden concrete allows the deck to provide the
tensile reinforcement for the finished floor slab.

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Multideck 50
Specification and Design

FLOORDECK DESIGN S OF TWARE

Multideck can be designed to BS 5950 : Part 4 The Multideck Design Software is a

1994 using either the load span tables on pages comprehensive package for the analysis and
6-9 or the Multideck Design Software, available design of composite slabs and the selection of
free of charge to qualifying specifiers. the correct Multideck product.

The software will also provide designs to the Operating on a PC under Windows™, the software
previous code BS 5950 : Part 4 : 1982. designs to BS 5950: Part 4 1994 and BS 5950 :
Part 4 : 1982 for the full range of design loadings
Note: Load tables for 0.8mm gauge Multideck 50 including point loading and fire performance.
are available from Kingspan Technical Services.
TECHNICAL ADVICE

Kingspan Building Products resident engineers

offer a comprehensive technical advisory service
to specifiers and users of Multideck including
preparation of design information and full
calculations free of charge. Contact the Kingspan
Multideck Technical Department on 042 9698500
or fax 042 9698583.

CONCRETE

All concrete used with Multideck in the

construction of composite slabs should comply
with the recommendations in BS 8110: 1985.

REINFORCEMENT

All reinforcement for anti-crack and fire

engineering should comply with the following
standards.

Steel reinforcement bars (plain and deformed) to

BS 4449. Steel fabric reinforcement to BS 4483.

CONSTRUCTION LOADING

A value of 1.5kN/m2 for temporary construction

loading is included in the calculations. Other
construction loading is accommodated in the use
of the software.

Heaping of wet concrete must be strictly avoided.

If temporary construction loads are likely to
exceed 1.5kN/m2, use the Multideck 50 design
software or contact Kingspan Building Products
Technical Services Department.

SHEAR CONNECTORS

For information on the length and spacing of

Shear Connectors see page 20 ‘Sitework’.
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Multideck 50
Specification, Design & Dimensions

DECK MULTIDECK 50

Steel strip for Multideck 50 Section Proper ties

600
complies with BS EN 10143 and
BS EN 10147 with a guaranteed
minimum yield strength of
350N/mm2 and a minimum total 50
coating mass (including both sides)
of 275g/m2. NOTES:
Volume and weight of Composite Slabs
Weight (kN/m2) 1. Excludes weight of steel

CONCRETE Slab Concrete Normal weight Lightweight decking and relates only to weight
Depth Volume Concrete Concrete
of concrete.
Load/span tables are based on (mm) (m3/m2) Wet Dry Wet Dry
2. Concrete volumes are based
100 0.091 2.14 2.1 1.7 1.61
Grade 30 concrete, having a design
110 0.101 2.38 2.33 1.88 1.78 upon a calculated minimum value.
strength of 30N/mm2. 120 0.111 2.61 2.56 2.07 1.96
(Nominal slab depth)
125 0.116 2.73 2.67 2.16 2.05
Density of normal weight concrete: 130 0.121 2.85 2.79 2.26 2.14 Account should be taken of deck
140 0.131 3.08 3.02 2.44 2.31
2400kg/m at wet stage.
3 and supporting structure
150 0.141 3.32 3.25 2.63 2.49
160 0.151 3.56 3.48 2.81 2.67 deflections.
Density of lightweight concrete: 170 0.161 3.79 3.71 3.00 2.84
200 0.191 4.50 4.40 3.56 3.37
1900kg/m3 at wet stage. 250 0.241 5.67 5.56 4.49 4.26

REINFORCEMENT

Reinforcement of the slab to prevent

cracking at all intermediate supports Section properties per metre width
is required in BS 5950: Part 4 1994. Height to Second Ultimate Moment
Normal Self Weight Neutral Axis Moment Steel Capacity (kNm/m)
Steel reinforcement for anti-crack or Thickness of Area Area
(mm) (kg/m2) (kN/m2) Sagging (cm4/m) (mm2/m) Sagging Hogging
fire engineering purposes in
0.90 12.89 0.126 16.7 mm 67.68 1605 6.90 6.86
accordance with British Standards: 1.00 14.36 0.141 17.0 mm 74.26 1792 7.64 7.11
1.20 17.29 0.170 17.4 mm 95.55 2165 9.95 9.41
Hot rolled bars – BS 4449: 1988;
Fabric reinforcement – BS 4483:
1985.
Multideck 50 profile and dimensions (mm)
EMBOSSMENTS
600 Cover Width
Raised embossments on each face
150
of the ‘dovetail’ provide mechanical 20
40
connection to enhance the bond
between the harden concrete and
51 5 17
the deck. t

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t = 0.8, 0.9, 1.0, 1.2mm Maximum length: 12 metres

Note: For design information on 0.8mm profile contact Kingspan Technical Services on 042 9698500

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M u l t i d e c k 5 0 L o a d / S p a n Ta b l e s
NORMAL WEIGHT CONCRETE MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE SPAN (m)

t = 0.9
Slab Min Total Applied Load (kN/m2)
Span Type Depth Mesh (See note 6)
(Support Condition) (mm) Size 4.0 6.0 8.0 10.0 12.0 14.0

100 A98 2.96 2.96 2.96 2.96 2.90 2.58

110 A98 2.88 2.88 2.88 2.88 2.88 2.70
120 A142 2.79 2.79 2.79 2.79 2.79 2.79
130 A142 2.72 2.72 2.72 2.72 2.72 2.72
140 A142 2.65 2.65 2.65 2.65 2.65 2.65
150 A142 2.59 2.59 2.59 2.59 2.59 2.59
160 A142 2.54 2.54 2.54 2.54 2.54 2.54
170 A193 2.49 2.49 2.49 2.49 2.49 2.49
200 A193 2.53 2,53 2.53 2.53 2.53 2.53
250 A252 2.18 2.18 2.18 2.18 2.18 2.18

100 A98 3.26 3.26 3.26 3.26 3.01 2.55

110 A98 3.17 3.17 3.17 3.17 3.15 2.70
120 A142 3.09 3.09 3.09 3.09 3.07 2.81
130 A142 3.01 3.01 3.01 3.01 3.01 2.92
140 A142 2.94 2.94 2.94 2.94 2.94 2.94
150 A142 2.87 2.87 2.87 2.87 2.87 2.87
160 A142 2.80 2.80 2.80 2.80 2.80 2.80
170 A193 2.75 2.75 2.75 2.75 2.75 2.75
200 A193 2.59 2.59 2.59 2.59 2.59 2.59
250 A252 2.38 2.38 2.38 2.38 2.38 2.38

M u l t i d e c k 5 0 P r o p p e d L o a d / S p a n Ta b l e s

NORMAL WEIGHT CONCRETE PROPPED MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE SPAN (m)

t = 0.9
Slab Min Total Applied Load (kN/m2)
Span Type Depth Mesh (See note 6)
(Support Condition) (mm) Size 4.0 6.0 8.0 10.0 12.0 14.0
100 A98 3.65 3.50 ★ ★ ★ ★
110 A98 3.85 3.73 3.32 ★ ★ ★
120 A142 4.20 3.87 3.47 3.17 ★ ★
130 A142 4.62 4.02 3.60 3.25 ★ ★
140 A142 4.72 4.12 3.73 3.32 ★ ★
or 150 A142 4.88 4.28 3.85 3.37 2.92 ★
160 A142 5.00 4.39 3.96 3.42 2.97 ★
170 A193 5.10 4.49 4.06 3.47 3.01 ★
200 A193 5.18 4.78 4.17 3.57 3.12 2.78
250 A252 4.76 4.76 4.26 3.69 3.25 2.91

200 A193 5.18 4.78 4.17 3.57 3.12 2.78

or
250 A252 4.76 4.76 4.26 3.69 3.25 2.91
Permanent Support Temporary Support

NOTES:
1. All tabulated figures include the etc.) has been limited to that composite behaviour under normal 7. Temporary supports should
self weight of the slab. stipulated in BS 5950: Part 4 1994. imposed loads. remain in place until the concrete
has achieved its 75% of its 28 day
2. All tabulated figures include a 4. Minimum reinforcement mesh 6. Total applied load referred to
cube strength often available after
construction allowance of 1.5kN/m2. sizes provide 0.1% of the gross in the above table is a working load
7 days.
cross-sectional area of the concrete based on factored combinations of
3. The suggested maximum ratios
at the support. live loads, finishes, ceilings, services 8. ★ The addition of props gives
of slab span to slab depth are 30 for
and partitions, divided by a load no further benefit in these cases.
LWC and 35 for NWC to control 5. The composite slabs should
factor of 1.60 (excluding slab self
deflections. Deflection under meet the requirements of BS 5950:
weight).
construction loading (wet concrete Part 4 1994 with regard to their

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M u l t i d e c k 5 0 L o a d / S p a n Ta b l e s
MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE SPAN (m) NORMAL WEIGHT CONCRETE

t =1.0 t = 1.2
Total Applied Load (kN/m2) Total Applied Load (kN/m2)
(See note 6) (See note 6)
4.0 6.0 8.0 10.0 12.0 14.0 4.0 6.0 8.0 10.0 12.0 14.0
3.05 3.05 3.05 3.05 3.05 3.05 3.31 3.31 3.31 3.31 2.91 2.71
2.97 2.97 2.97 2.97 2.97 2.97 3.21 3.21 3.21 3.21 3.08 2.85
2.88 2.88 2.88 2.88 2.88 2.88 3.12 3.12 3.12 3.12 3.12 3.00
2.80 2.80 2.80 2.80 2.80 2.80 3.04 3.04 3.04 3.04 3.04 3.04
2.73 2.73 2.73 2.73 2.73 2.73 2.96 2.96 2.96 2.96 2.96 2.96
2.67 2.67 2.67 2.67 2.67 2.67 2.90 2.90 2.90 2.90 2.90 2.90
2.61 2.61 2.61 2.61 2.61 2.61 2.84 2.84 2.84 2.84 2.84 2.84
2.56 2.56 2.56 2.56 2.56 2.56 2.78 2.78 2.78 2.78 2.78 2.78
2.42 2.42 2.42 2.42 2.42 2.42 2.63 2.63 2.63 2.63 2.63 2.63
2.25 2.25 2.25 2.25 2.25 2.25 2.44 2.44 2.44 2.44 2.44 2.44

3.49 3.49 3.49 3.15 2.87 2.65 3.55 3.55 3.55 3.21 2.93 2.71
3.39 3.39 3.39 3.32 3.02 2.78 3.72 3.72 3.72 3.37 3.08 2.85
3.31 3.31 3.31 3.31 3.19 2.91 3.57 3.57 3.57 3.55 3.24 3.00
3.23 3.23 3.23 3.23 3.22 3.03 3.48 3.48 3.48 3.48 3.40 3.15
3.15 3.15 3.15 3.15 3.15 3.15 3.40 3.40 3.40 3.40 3.40 3.28
3.07 3.07 3.07 3.07 3.07 3.07 3.38 3.38 3.38 3.38 3.35 3.38
3.01 3.01 3.01 3.01 3.01 3.01 3.25 3.25 3.25 3.25 3.25 3.25
2.94 2.94 2.94 2.94 2.94 2.94 3.18 3.18 3.18 3.18 3.18 3.18
2.77 2.77 2.77 2.77 2.77 2.77 3.05 3.05 3.05 3.05 3.05 3.05
2.55 2.55 2.55 2.55 2.55 2.55 2.76 2.76 2.76 2.76 2.76 2.76

M u l t i d e c k 5 0 P r o p p e d L o a d / S p a n Ta b l e s

MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE SPAN (m) NORMAL WEIGHT CONCRETE PROPPED

t = 1.0 t = 1.2
Total Applied Load (kN/m2) Total Applied Load (kN/m2)
(See note 6) (See note 6)
4.0 6.0 8.0 10.0 12.0 14.0 4.0 6.0 8.0 10.0 12.0 14.0
3.92 3.53 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
4.18 3.68 ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.29 3.73 ★ ★ ★ ★
4.39 3.82 3.43 ★ ★ ★ 4.45 3.88 ★ ★ ★ ★
4.54 3.96 3.56 ★ ★ ★ 4.59 4.02 3.62 ★ ★ ★
4.66 4.09 3.68 3.38 ★ ★ 4.72 4.15 3.74 ★ ★ ★
4.78 4.21 3.80 3.49 ★ ★ 4.84 4.26 3.85 3.54 ★ ★
4.89 4.31 3.9 3.55 3.07 ★ 4.95 4.37 3.96 3.65 ★ ★
4.99 4.41 4.0 3.59 3.13 ★ 5.05 4.48 4.06 3.75 3.32 ★
5.26 4.69 4.27 3.70 3.24 2.88 5.32 4.75 4.33 3.93 3.44 ★
5.11 5.05 4.41 3.82 3.37 3.02 5.60 5.12 4.68 4.06 3.58 3.21

5.26 4.69 4.27 3.70 3.24 2.88 5.32 4.75 4.33 3.93 3.44 ★

5.11 5.05 4.41 3.82 3.37 3.02 5.60 5.12 4.68 4.06 3.58 3.21

NOTES: MAXIMUM PERMIS SIBLE SPAN

9. Propped loads assume props
are equally spaced. Centres of support steelwork

10. Deck must lie flat on all Deck clear span

support beams. Point only contact

will affect design loading. Please
FOR MULTIDECK 50
contact Kingspan Technical
Maximum Permissible Span = Deck Clear Span + 50mm
Services.

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M u l t i d e c k 5 0 L o a d / S p a n Ta b l e s
LIGHTWEIGHT CONCRETE MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE SPAN (m)

t = 0.9
Slab Min Total Applied Load (kN/m2)
Span Type Depth Mesh (See note 6)
(Support Condition) (mm) Size 4.0 6.0 8.0 10.0 12.0 14.0

100 A98 3.19 3.19 3.00 2.79 2.41 2.07

110 A98 3.10 3.10 3.10 3.00 2.52 2.16
120 A142 3.01 3.01 3.01 3.01 2.62 2.25
130 A142 2.93 2.93 2.93 2.93 2.73 2.34
140 A142 2.86 2.86 2.86 2.86 2.83 2.42
150 A142 2.79 2.79 2.79 2.79 2.79 2.50
160 A142 2.73 2.73 2.73 2.73 2.73 2.58
170 A193 2.68 2.68 2.68 2.68 2.68 2.65
200 A193 2.54 2.54 2.54 2.54 2.54 2.54
250 A252 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.35 2.35

100 A98 3.00 3.00 3.00 2.90 2.41 2.07

110 A98 3.30 3.30 3.30 3.02 2.52 2.16
120 A142 3.29 3.29 3.29 3.15 2.65 2.25
130 A142 3.22 3.22 3.22 3.22 2.73 2.34
140 A142 3.15 3.15 3.15 3.15 2.83 2.41
150 A142 3.09 3.09 3.09 3.09 2.92 2.50
160 A142 3.02 3.02 3.02 3.02 3.01 2.58
170 A193 2.97 2.97 2.97 2.97 2.97 2.65
200 A193 2.81 2.81 2.81 2.81 2.81 2.81
250 A252 2.60 2.60 2.60 2.60 2.60 2.60

M u l t i d e c k 5 0 P r o p p e d L o a d / S p a n Ta b l e s

LIGHTWEIGHT CONCRETE PROPPED MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE SPAN (m)

t = 0.9
Slab Min Total Applied Load (kN/m2)
Span Type Depth Mesh (See note 6)
(Support Condition) (mm) Size 4.0 6.0 8.0 10.0 12.0 14.0
100 A98 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
110 A98 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
120 A142 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
130 A142 3.90 3.90 3.27 ★ ★ ★
140 A142 4.20 4.14 3.34 ★ ★ ★
or 150 A142 4.50 4.21 3.40 ★ ★ ★
160 A142 4.80 4.26 3.45 2.90 ★ ★
170 A193 5.10 4.31 3.50 2.94 ★ ★
200 A193 5.61 4.40 3.61 3.06 2.65 ★
250 A252 5.18 4.49 3.73 3.19 2.79 2.48

200 A193 5.61 4.40 3.61 3.06 2.65 ★

or
250 A252 5.18 4.49 3.73 3.19 2.79 2.48
Permanent Support Temporary Support

NOTES:
1. All tabulated figures include the etc.) has been limited to that composite behaviour under normal 7. Temporary supports should
self weight of the slab. stipulated in BS 5950: Part 4 1994. imposed loads. remain in place until the concrete
has achieved its 75% of its 28 day
2. All tabulated figures include a 4. Minimum reinforcement mesh 6. Total applied load referred to
cube strength often available after
construction allowance of 1.5kN/m2. sizes provide 0.1% of the gross in the above table is a working load
7 days.
cross-sectional area of the concrete based on factored combinations of
3. The suggested maximum ratios
at the support. live loads, finishes, ceilings, services 8. ★ The addition of props gives
of slab span to slab depth are 30 for
and partitions, divided by a load no further benefit in these cases.
LWC and 35 for NWC to control 5. The composite slabs should
factor of 1.60 (excluding slab self
deflections. Deflection under meet the requirements of BS 5950:
weight).
construction loading (wet concrete Part 4 1994 with regard to their

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M u l t i d e c k 5 0 L o a d / S p a n Ta b l e s
MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE SPAN (m) LIGHTWEIGHT CONCRETE

t =1.0 t = 1.2
Total Applied Load (kN/m2) Total Applied Load (kN/m2)
(See note 6) (See note 6)
4.0 6.0 8.0 10.0 12.0 14.0 4.0 6.0 8.0 10.0 12.0 14.0
3.28 3.28 3.04 2.83 2.50 2.13 3.54 3.46 3.14 2.92 2.65 2.28
3.19 3.19 3.19 3.04 2.61 2.23 3.45 3.45 3.37 3.13 2.77 2.37
3.09 3.09 3.09 3.09 2.61 2.23 3.35 3.35 3.35 3.35 2.88 2.40
3.02 3.02 3.02 3.02 2.83 2.42 3.26 3.26 3.26 3.26 3.01 2.50
2.94 2.94 2.94 2.94 2.93 2.51 3.18 3.18 3.18 3.18 3.11 2.67
2.87 2.87 2.87 2.87 2.87 2.59 3.12 3.12 3.12 3.12 3.12 2.76
2.81 2.81 2.81 2.81 2.81 2.67 3.05 3.05 3.05 3.05 3.05 2.84
2.75 2.75 2.75 2.75 2.75 2.75 2.99 2.99 2.99 2.99 2.99 2.91
2.61 2.61 2.61 2.61 2.61 2.61 2.83 2.83 2.83 2.83 2.83 2.83
2.43 2.43 2.43 2.43 2.43 2.43 2.63 2.63 2.63 2.63 2.63 2.63

3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 2.50 2.14 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 2.66 2.28
3.30 3.30 3.30 3.13 2.61 2.23 3.30 3.30 3.30 3.30 2.77 2.37
3.52 3.52 3.52 3.27 2.72 2.33 3.60 3.60 3.60 3.47 2.89 2.48
3.44 3.44 3.44 3.39 2.83 2.42 3.72 3.72 3.72 3.60 3.01 2.58
3.38 3.38 3.38 3.38 2.93 2.51 3.64 3.64 3.64 3.64 3.12 2.67
3.30 3.30 3.30 3.30 3.03 2.59 3.58 3.58 3.58 3.58 3.22 2.76
3.23 3.23 3.23 3.23 3.12 2.67 3.50 3.50 3.50 3.50 3.32 2.84
3.17 3.17 3.17 3.17 3.17 2.75 3.43 3.43 3.43 3.43 3.41 2.93
3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 2.96 3.25 3.25 3.25 3.25 3.25 3.15
2.78 2.78 2.78 2.78 2.78 2.78 3.05 3.05 3.05 3.05 3.05 3.05

M u l t i d e c k 5 0 P r o p p e d L o a d / S p a n Ta b l e s

MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE SPAN (m) LIGHTWEIGHT CONCRETE PROPPED

t = 1.0 t = 1.2
Total Applied Load (kN/m2) Total Applied Load (kN/m2)
(See note 6) (See note 6)
4.0 6.0 8.0 10.0 12.0 14.0 4.0 6.0 8.0 10.0 12.0 14.0
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
3.90 3.90 ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.90 3.90 ★ ★ ★ ★
4.20 4.20 3.46 ★ ★ ★ 4.20 4.14 ★ ★ ★ ★
4.50 4.36 3.52 ★ ★ ★ 4.57 4.21 3.73 ★ ★ ★
4.80 4.41 3.57 ★ ★ ★ 4.80 4.68 3.79 ★ ★ ★
5.10 4.46 3.62 ★ ★ ★ 5.10 4.73 3.84 ★ ★ ★
5.84 4.56 3.74 3.17 ★ ★ 6.00 4.84 3.97 3.36 ★ ★
5.56 4.65 3.86 3.31 2.89 ★ 6.10 4.93 4.10 3.51 ★ ★

5.84 4.56 3.74 3.17 ★ ★ 6.00 4.84 3.97 3.36 ★ ★

5.56 4.65 3.86 3.31 2.89 ★ 6.10 4.93 4.10 3.51 ★ ★

NOTES: MAXIMUM PERMIS SIBLE SPAN

9. Propped loads assume props
are equally spaced. Centres of support steelwork

10. Deck must lie flat on all Deck clear span

support beams. Point only contact

will affect design loading.
FOR MULTIDECK 50
11. Maximum slab to depth Maximum Permissible Span = Deck Clear Span + 50mm
ratio 30.

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M u l t i d e c k 5 0 Fi re R e s i s t a n c e ( C o n t i n u o u s s p a n s o n l y - n o p r o p s )
NORMAL WEIGHT CONCRETE MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE SPAN (m)

Fire rating: 1.0 hour(s) Fire rating: 1.5 hour(s)

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Slab Min Total Applied Load (kN/m ) Total Applied Load (kN/m2)
Depth Mesh See note 6 (page 6) See note 6 (page 6)
(mm) Size 4.00 5.00 6.00 7.00 8.00 9.00 10.00 11.00 12.00 4.00 5.00 6.00 7.00 8.00 9.00 10.00 11.00 12.00

100 142 3.50 3.50 3.50 3.50 3.43 3.30 3.17 3.07 2.96 – – – – – – – – –
100 193 3.50 3.50 3.50 3.50 3.50 3.43 3.36 3.25 3.14 – – – – – – – – –
100 252 3.50 3.50 3.50 3.50 3.50 3.50 3.50 3.42 3.33 – – – – – – – – –
110 142 3.85 3.85 3.85 3.75 3.57 3.44 3.31 3.21 3.10 3.80 3.58 3.40 3.24 3.10 2.99 2.88 2.79 2.69
110 193 3.85 3.85 3.85 3.85 3.79 3.65 3.51 3.40 3.29 3.85 3.85 3.65 3.49 3.34 3.22 3.09 2.99 2.89
110 252 3.85 3.85 3.85 3.85 3.85 3.79 3.73 3.61 3.49 3.85 3.85 3.85 3.73 3.57 3.44 3.31 3.21 3.10
125 142 4.20 4.20 4.05 3.86 3.71 3.58 3.44 3.33 3.22 3.93 3.71 3.52 3.37 3.23 3.11 2.99 2.90 2.81
125 193 4.20 4.20 4.20 4.11 3.94 3.80 3.66 3.55 3.43 4.20 3.99 3.79 3.62 3.47 3.35 3.22 3.12 3.02
125 252 4.20 4.20 4.20 4.20 4.18 4.03 3.88 3.76 3.64 4.20 4.20 4.07 3.91 3.72 3.59 3.45 3.35 3.24
130 142 4.55 4.39 4.18 3.99 3.83 3.70 3.56 3.45 3.34 4.04 3.82 3.63 3.48 3.33 3.22 3.10 3.01 2.91
130 193 4.55 4.55 4.44 4.25 4.07 3.93 3.78 3.67 3.55 4.35 4.12 3.91 3.74 3.59 3.47 3.34 3.24 3.13
130 252 4.55 4.55 4.55 4.50 4.32 4.17 4.02 3.90 3.77 4.55 4.42 4.20 4.02 3.85 3.72 3.58 3.47 3.36
140 142 4.73 4.48 4.27 4.08 3.92 3.79 3.65 3.54 3.43 4.14 3.92 3.73 3.58 3.43 3.32 3.20 3.10 3.00
140 193 4.90 4.77 4.54 4.34 4.17 4.03 3.88 3.76 3.64 4.46 4.22 4.02 3.85 3.70 3.57 3.44 3.34 3.23
140 252 4.90 4.90 4.82 4.61 4.43 4.28 4.12 4.00 3.87 4.79 4.53 4.32 4.13 3.97 3.83 3.69 3.58 3.47
150 142 4.80 4.55 4.34 4.16 4.00 3.86 3.72 3.61 3.50 4.22 4.00 3.82 3.66 3.52 3.40 3.28 3.19 3.09
150 193 5.10 4.84 4.62 4.42 4.25 4.11 3.96 3.84 3.72 4.55 4.32 4.12 3.95 3.79 3.67 3.54 3.44 3.33
150 252 5.25 5.14 4.90 4.69 4.51 4.36 4.20 4.08 3.95 4.89 4.65 4.42 4.24 4.07 3.94 3.80 3.69 3.57
160 142 4.86 4.62 4.41 4.23 4.07 3.94 3.80 3.69 3.58 4.27 4.06 3.88 3.72 3.58 3.46 3.34 3.25 3.15
160 193 5.17 4.91 4.69 4.50 4.32 4.18 4.03 3.92 3.80 4.16 4.38 4.18 4.01 3.86 3.73 3.60 3.50 3.39
160 252 5.49 5.21 4.98 4.77 4.59 4.44 4.28 4.15 4.03 4.95 4.17 4.49 4.31 4.14 4.01 3.87 3.76 3.64
200 142 5.07 4.85 4.65 4.47 4.32 4.19 4.05 3.94 3.83 4.44 4.24 4.07 3.92 3.78 3.67 3.55 3.46 3.36
200 193 5.38 5.14 4.93 4.75 4.58 4.44 4.30 4.18 4.06 4.78 4.57 4.39 4.23 4.07 3.95 3.82 3.72 3.61
200 252 5.71 5.45 5.23 5.03 4.86 4.71 4.56 4.44 4.31 5.14 4.91 4.71 4.53 4.37 4.24 4.10 3.99 3.88
250 142 5.27 5.06 4.88 4.72 4.56 4.43 4.30 4.20 4.09 4.60 4.42 4.26 4.12 3.98 3.87 3.76 3.67 3.57
250 193 5.58 5.36 5.17 4.99 4.83 4.70 4.56 4.45 4.33 4.95 4.75 4.58 4.43 4.28 4.16 4.04 3.94 3.84
250 252 5.92 5.68 5.47 5.29 5.12 4.98 4.83 4.71 4.58 5.30 5.10 4.91 4.75 4.59 4.46 4.33 4.22 4.11

M u l t i d e c k 5 0 Fi re R e s i s t a n c e ( C o n t i n u o u s s p a n s o n l y - n o p r o p s )
LIGHTWEIGHT CONCRETE MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE SPAN (m)

Fire rating: 1.0 hour(s) Fire rating: 1.5 hour(s)

Slab Min Total Applied Load (kN/m2) Total Applied Load (kN/m2)
Depth Mesh See note 6 (page 6) See note 6 (page 6)
(mm) Size 4.00 5.00 6.00 7.00 8.00 9.00 10.00 11.00 12.00 4.00 5.00 6.00 7.00 8.00 9.00 10.00 11.00 12.00

115 142 3.00 2.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.15 3.15 3.15 3.15 3.15 3.04 2.92 2.83 2.73
115 193 3.00 2.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.15 3.15 3.15 3.15 3.15 3.15 3.15 3.05 2.94
115 252 3.00 2.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.15 3.15 3.15 3.15 3.15 3.15 3.15 3.15 3.15
120 142 3.30 3.30 3.30 3.30 3.30 3.30 3.30 3.24 3.18 3.30 3.30 3.30 3.30 3.24 3.12 2.99 2.89 2.79
120 193 3.30 3.30 3.30 3.30 3.30 3.30 3.30 3.30 3.30 3.30 3.30 3.30 3.30 3.30 3.27 3.23 3.12 3.01
120 252 3.30 3.30 3.30 3.30 3.30 3.30 3.30 3.30 3.30 3.30 3.30 3.30 3.30 3.30 3.30 3.30 3.27 3.24
125 142 3.60 3.60 3.60 3.60 3.60 3.58 3.55 3.43 3.31 3.60 3.60 3.60 3.53 3.38 3.25 3.12 3.02 2.92
125 193 3.60 3.60 3.60 3.60 3.60 3.60 3.60 3.57 3.53 3.60 3.60 3.60 3.60 3.60 3.49 3.37 3.26 3.15
125 252 3.60 3.60 3.60 3.60 3.60 3.60 3.60 3.60 3.60 3.60 3.60 3.60 3.60 3.60 3.60 3.60 3.50 3.39
130 142 3.90 3.90 3.90 3.90 3.90 3.79 3,.67 3.55 3.43 3.90 3.90 3.84 3.66 3.50 3.37 3.24 3.14 3.03
130 193 3.90 3.90 3.90 3.90 3.90 3.90 3.90 3.78 3.65 3.90 3.90 3.90 3.89 3.78 3.64 3.50 3.39 3.27
130 252 3.90 3.90 3.90 3.90 3.90 3.90 3.90 3.90 3.89 3.90 3.90 3.90 3.90 3.90 3.84 3.77 3.65 3.53
140 142 4.20 4.20 4.20 4.18 4.06 3.91 3.76 3.64 3.52 4.20 4.15 3.94 3.76 3.60 3.47 3.33 3.23 3.12
140 193 4.20 4.20 4.20 4.20 4.20 4.10 4.00 3.87 3.74 4.20 4.20 4.20 4.06 3.89 3.75 3.60 3.49 3.37
140 252 4.20 4.20 4.20 4.20 4.20 4.20 4.20 4.09 3.98 4.20 4.20 4.20 4.20 4.19 4.04 3.88 3.76 3.63
150 142 4.50 4.50 4.50 4.32 4.14 3.99 3.84 3.72 3.60 4.47 4.22 4.01 3.83 3.67 3.54 3.40 3.30 3.19
150 193 4.50 4.50 4.50 4.50 4.41 4.25 4.09 3.96 3.83 4.50 4.50 4.34 4.14 3.96 3.82 3.68 3.57 3.45
150 252 4.50 4.50 4.50 4.50 4.50 4.43 4.35 4.21 4.07 4.50 4.50 4.50 4.45 4.27 4.12 3.96 3.84 3.71
160 142 4.80 4.80 4.61 4.41 4.23 4.08 3.92 3.80 3.68 4.54 4.29 4.07 3.89 3.73 3.60 3.47 3.36 3.25
160 193 4.80 4.80 4.80 4.69 4.49 4.33 4.17 4.04 3.91 4.80 4.63 4.40 4.21 4.03 3.89 3.75 3.64 3.52
160 252 4.80 4.80 4.80 4.80 4.78 4.61 4.43 4.30 4.16 4.80 4.80 4.74 4.53 4.34 4.19 4.03 3.91 3.78
200 142 5.40 5.13 4.89 4.69 4.51 4.36 4.21 4.09 3.96 4.74 4.51 4.30 4.12 3.97 3.84 3.70 3.60 3.49
200 193 5.73 5.45 5.20 4.98 4.79 4.63 4.47 4.34 4.21 5.12 4.86 4.64 4.45 4.28 4.14 3.99 3.88 3.76
200 252 6.00 5.78 5.52 5.29 5.08 4.91 4.74 4.60 4.46 5.51 5.23 4.99 4.78 4.60 4.45 4.29 4.17 4.04
250 142 5.65 5.39 5.17 4.97 4.80 4.65 4.50 4.38 4.25 4.94 4.72 4.52 4.36 4.20 4.07 3.94 3.83 3.72
250 193 5.99 5.72 5.48 5.27 5.09 4.93 4.77 4.64 4.51 5.32 5.08 4.87 4.69 4.52 4.38 4.24 4.13 4.01
250 252 6.35 6.06 5.81 5.59 5.39 5.22 5.05 4.91 4.77 5.72 5.46 5.23 5.04 4.86 4.71 4.56 4.43 4.30
10 NOTE:
These tables apply to all gauges 0.9mm and above.
 Multideck Profiled Metal Floordeck

Multideck 50
Specification and Design

FIRE PERFORMANCE
MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE SPAN (m)
1. These fire resistance tables are For other applications where the
Fire rating: 2.0 hour(s)
based upon fire test data from full imposed loads are almost entirely
Total Applied Load (kN/m2) Min Slab scale tests performed at the permanent the total load should be
See note 6 (page 6) Mesh Depth
4.00 5.00 6.00 7.00 8.00 9.00 10.00 11.00 12.00 Size (mm) Warrington Fire Research Centre, adjusted accordingly before reading

– – – – – – – – – 142 100 May 1998. from the tables, eg:

– – – – – – – – – 193 100
– – – – – – – – – 252 100 2. All stated slab depths comply 150mm normal weight concrete
– – – – – – – – – 142 110 with the minimum fire insulation plantroom slab and A142 mesh
– – – – – – – – – 193 110
– – – – – – – – – 252 110 criteria of BS 476: Part 20 1987. 7.5kN/m2 live load
3.34 3.15 3.00 2.87 2.75 2.66 2.56 2.48 2.40 142 125
3.67 3.47 3.30 3.16 3.03 2.92 2.81 2.73 2.64 193 125 3. The composite slab is assumed 1.2kN/m2 50mm screed finish
4.01 3.79 3.60 3.45 3.30 3.18 3.06 2.97 2.88 252 125
to be continuous over one or more
3.39 3.21 3.05 2.92 2.80 2.70 2.60 2.53 2.45 142 130 0.5kn/m2 ceilings and services
3.73 3.53 3.36 3.21 3.08 2.97 2.86 2.78 2.69 193 130 intermediate supports. i.e. minimum
4.08 3.86 3.67 3.51 3.36 3.25 3.13 3.04 2.94 252 130 1 hour fire rating
3.47 3.29 3.14 3.00 2.88 2.79 2.69 2.61 2.53 142 140 double span.
3.82 3.62 3.45 3.31 3.17 3.07 2.96 2.87 2.78 193 140 Multideck 50 profile
4.18 3.96 3.77 3.62 3.47 3.35 3.23 3.13 3.03 252 140 4. Minimum laps should be
3.55 3.37 3.21 3.08 2.96 2.86 2.76 2.68 2.60 142 150 Total applied load
300mm for A142 mesh and 400mm
3.92 3.72 3.55 3.40 3.27 3.16 3.05 2.96 2.87 193 150
4.28 4.06 3.87 3.71 3.57 3.45 3.32 3.23 3.13 252 150 for A193 and A252 mesh. = 1.2 + 0.5 + 7.5/0.8
3.61 3.44 3.28 3.15 3.03 2.93 2.83 2.75 2.67 142 160
3.99 3.79 3.62 3.47 3.34 3.23 3.12 3.03 2.94 193 160 5. The mesh should have = 11.075kN/m2
4.36 4.14 3.96 3.80 3.65 3.53 3.41 3.31 3.21 252 160
3.74 3.58 3.43 3.31 3.19 3.10 3.00 2.92 2.84 142 200 15- 45mm top cover. (This range From Table on page 10
4.13 3.95 3.79 3.65 3.52 3.41 3.30 3.21 3.12 193 200 caters for lap areas.)
4.52 4.32 4.14 3.99 3.85 3.73 3.61 3.51 3.41 252 200 Maximum span = 3.6m.
3.86 3.71 3.57 3.46 3.34 3.25 3.16 3.08 3.00 142 250 6. The tables are based upon Grade
4.25 4.08 3.93 3.80 3.68 3.58 3.47 3.39 3.30 193 250 9. The tables must be read in
4.65 4.46 4.30 4.16 4.03 3.92 3.80 3.71 3.61 252 250 30 concrete, reinforcement having a
conjunction with load/span tables
yield strength of 460N/mm2.
for Multideck 50 to verify the
7. The values in all the tables are
structural integrity of the composite
MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE SPAN (m) relevant to unpropped construction.
slab.
Fire rating: 2.0 hour(s) 8. The tables take into account the
10. The * denotes that the mesh
Total Applied Load (kN/m2) Min Slab reduced partial factor of 0.8 as
provided, although satisfying the
See note 6 (page 6) Mesh Depth
permitted in BS 5950: Part 8 for
4.00 5.00 6.00 7.00 8.00 9.00 10.00 11.00 12.00 Size (mm) fire resistance requirement, does
non-permanent imposed loads.
3.45 3.29 3.11 2.96 2.83 2.72 2.61 2.53 2.44 142 115 not comply with the minimum
3.45 3.45 3.44 3.28 3.13 3.01 2.89 2.80 2.70 193 115 The tables are presented in terms anticrack reinforcement requirement
3.45 3.45 3.45 3.45 3.42 3.29 3.16 3.06 2.95 252 115
3.57 3.35 3.17 3.02 2.89 2.78 2.67 2.59 2.50 142 120 of total specified imposed load of BS 5950: Part 4. Refer to
3.60 3.60 3.51 3.34 3.19 3.07 2.95 2.86 2.76 193 120 (non-permanent and permanent).
3.60 3.60 3.60 3.59 3.50 3.37 3.23 3.13 3.02 252 120 standard load/span tables for
3.63 3.41 3.23 3.08 2.94 2.83 2.72 2.64 2.55 142 125 It is assumed that the permanent minimum mesh requirements.
3.75 3.72 3.58 3.41 3.25 3.13 3.01 2.92 2.82 193 125
3.75 3.75 3.75 3.70 3.57 3.44 3.30 3.20 3.09 252 125 imposed loads for partitions,
11. For load/span conditions beyond
3.68 3.46 3.28 3.13 2.99 2.88 2.77 2.68 2.59 142 130 finishes, ceilings and services are
3.90 3.84 3.64 3.47 3.31 3.19 3.07 2.97 2.87 193 130 the scope of these tables the
3.90 3.90 3.90 3.80 3.63 3.50 3.36 3.26 3.15 252 130 equivalent to 1.7kN/m2 in all cases.
3.79 3.57 3.39 3.23 3.09 2.98 2.87 2.78 2.69 142 140 Multideck Design Software should be
The tables are therefore appropriate
4.20 3.95 3.75 3.58 3.42 3.30 3.17 3.07 2.97 193 140 used or adopt the Fire Engineering
4.20 4.20 4.12 3.93 3.76 3.62 3.48 3.37 3.26 252 140 for office type applications.
3.86 3.64 3.46 3.30 3.16 3.05 2.94 2.85 2.75 142 150 Method as detailed in the SCI
4.27 4.03 3.83 3.66 3.50 3.38 3.25 3.15 3.05 193 150
Publication 056 or contact Kingspan
4.50 4.43 4.21 4.02 3.85 3.71 3.57 3.46 3.34 252 150
3.90 3.68 3.50 3.35 3.21 3.10 2.99 2.90 2.80 142 160 Technical Services Department.
4.32 4.08 3.88 3.71 3.56 3.43 3.30 3.20 3.10 193 160
4.74 4.48 4.26 4.07 3.90 3.77 3.63 3.52 3.40 252 160
4.04 3.84 3.67 3.52 3.38 3.27 3.16 3.07 2.98 142 200
4.47 4.25 4.06 3.89 3.74 3.62 3.49 3.39 3.29 193 200
4.91 4.66 4.45 4.27 4.10 3.97 3.83 3.72 3.61 252 200
4.18 3.99 3.83 3.69 3.56 3.45 3.34 3.25 3.16 142 250
4.62 4.41 4.23 4.08 3.93 3.81 3.68 3.58 3.48 193 250
5.06 4.83 4.64 4.46 4.30 4.17 4.04 3.93 3.81 252 250
NOTE: 11
These tables apply to all gauges 0.9mm and above.
 Multideck Profiled Metal Floordeck

Multideck 50
Estimating, Quotations & Service

S E RV I C E SUPPLY ONLY Q U O TAT I O N S PACKING

● Estimates and Kingspan Multideck is available on Kingspan Building Products will Multideck is supplied packed in
a supply only basis direct from give quotations for the supply of bundles of up to 2.5 tonnes banded
quotations.
Kingspan Building Products. Multideck on receipt of clients with steel straps onto pallets or with
● Design calculations. structural detail drawings and/or timber packers at regular intervals
SUPPLY AND FIX specifications with bills of to prevent damage during transport
● Detail drawing quantities. or lifting on site.
If a fixing service is required
service.
Kingspan recommend:
DELIVERY AVAILABILITY
● Delivery to site. DMD Limited
Delivery of Kingspan Multideck is Kingspan Multideck is normally
3 Hill Street made direct to site and phased in available on a 2-3 week delivery but

Monaghan accordance with clients erection please check before ordering as this
programme whenever possible. can vary with demand.
Tel: 047 72203
Delivery is made using Kingspan
Fax: 047 72565 Building Products own transport for
off loading by others.

Please contact Kingspan Multideck Sales Department

on 042 9698500 or Fax 042 9698583.

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C o m p o n e n t s , D i m e n s i o n s a n d R e f e re n c e s

SLAB EDGE TRIM

1.2mm and 2mm galvanised steel in

30
3m lengths for cutting on site.
Supplied by Kingspan.
45˚ To suit slab
thickness

Variable

EDGE TRIM RESTRAINT STRAP

0.9mm galvanised steel in 3m

50mm
lengths for cutting on site.
3m
Supplied by Kingspan. Fix generally
at 600 centres

SHEAR STUD

All shear studs should be low ductility. These are normally

carbon steel with a minimum yield supplied and fixed by the decking
19mm
strength of 350 N/mm and an
2
contractor.
MD 50 - 95mm LAW
ultimate tensile strength of
450 N/mm2 minimum with suitable LAW = Length After Welding

RE-ENTRANT CLIP SYSTEM RE-ENTRANT WEDGE

Material: Cold rolled carbon steel Material: Malleable iron to

to BS 5770: Part 2 1981 Grade 70. BS 6681: 1986.
Finish: Electro zinc plated to
Finish: Electro zinc plated to BS
BS 1706: 1990 Grade Fe/Zn 5c 1A
1706 : 1990 Grade Fe/Zn 5c 1A.
(clear passivate).
Packaging: 100 per box. Packaging: The Re-entrant
Wedge and V-nut are packed as
complete units of 50 per bag.

Supplied by Lindapter, Bradford, West Yorkshire. Tel: 01274 521444

See page 23 for capacities and installation details.

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Construction Details

Side Detail

COMPOSITE BEAM DESIGN

Slab edge trim
Min edge distance 6d to CL stud Shear stud
from edge of slab
(BS 5950 : PT 3 Section 3 : 1)

Slab Restraint strap

depth
Concrete slab
varies

50 40 Multideck 50
min min composite metal deck

Side Detail with Cantilever

Slab edge trim

Restraint strap

Shear stud

Multideck 50 composite
metal deck
Concrete slab

Slab
depth
varies

(See table)
Maximum
cantilever
50 40
min min

(All dimensions are nominal and to be used as a guide for setting out details).

MAXIMUM EDGE TRIM CANTILEVERS (mm)

NOTES: 3. An allowance of 1.5kN/m2 is

Edge Trim Gauge (mm)
Slab 1. Vertical deflection is limited to made for construction imposed
Depth (mm) 1.2 2.0
3.0mm (approx) under wet weight of load.
120 126 185 concrete only. 4. Edge trim acts as permanent
130 123 181
140 121 178 2. The table is based on normal formwork only. Any necessary
150 119 175 weight concrete and material yield cantilever reinforcement should be
160 117 172
175 115 168 stress of 280N/mm2. designed to BS 8110 requirements
200 111 163
250 105 154
These values are for guidance only
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End Detail
NOTE:
1. Construction stage deck Slab edge trim

cantilevers should be limited to the Restraint strap

lesser of (a) 1/4 x adjacent span, or Shear stud

(b) 600mm. Concrete slab

Slab
2. Decking acts as permanent depth
varies
formwork only for cantilever slabs:
any necessary cantilever
reinforcement should be designed Multideck 50
composite metal deck
to BS 8110 requirements by the 50 50
min min End closure tape to prevent
Engineer. Maximum
excessive grout loss
(See table) cantilever

End Detail with Cantilever

Slab edge trim

Restraint strap
Shear stud
Slab Concrete slab
depth
varies

Multideck 50
50
composite metal deck
min

(See note) Maximum cantilever

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INTERMEDIATE BEAM DETAILS

Shear stud

Concrete slab

Slab
depth
varies

40 40 Multideck 50
min min composite metal deck

Inter mediate Beam Multideck change of direction of lay with ledger angle

Edge closure tape to

prevent excessive grout loss

Concrete
Slab slab
depth
varies

50 Multideck 50 composite
min metal deck

Inter mediate Beam Multideck change of direction of lay

Shear stud

Concrete slab
Slab
depth
varies

Multideck 50
composite metal deck
Edge closure tape to
prevent excessive grout loss

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Sitework

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Sitework

PRIMARY FIXINGS HILTI FIXINGS

The supporting structure should be inspected For the initial fix to steelwork where shear studs Tel: 0800 886100

prior to installation of Multideck 50 to ensure that are to be utilised Kingspan would suggest the Fax: 0800 886200

it is sound and suitable for the fixing of the HILTI DAK16P8TH pin or similar, in order to No on-site shot-fired pin fixings
sheeting and in accordance with the detail provide a safe working platform. should be made before a test has
drawings. been carried out to prove that the
If the decking is to provide lateral restraint to the
All primary fixings should be made through the fixing system is operable.
steel beams, and in the absence of through-deck
trough in the profile. Primary fixings must always
welded shear studs, the fixing type should be All Multideck sheets must be laid
be made at the same location and centres on fire
checked for suitability. For restraint to composite and securely fixed to the support
test specimens if regulation approval has been
beams refer to BS 5950: Part 3: Section 3.1: structure to avoid excessive
given on that basis.
Appendix A.2.3. deflection or dislodgement during
There are a number of fixing methods which may pouring of the concrete.
be employed for securing the decking to Where decking is supported by concrete beams,
Every sheet must have two fixings at
supporting structure but, in general, shot-fired shot fired fixings may still be employed, see
the panel ends and at intermediate
pins are both fast and economical. The number of manufacturer’s literature for guidance.
supports.
main fixings required at butt joint and intermediate
For fixing to other base materials and for further
positions is a minimum of two per panel.
information contact the fixing manufacturer. SIDE LAP FIXINGS

* Pin spacing 500mm max Fixings at mid span are necessary

to prevent grout loss.

* Spacing on both
sides of butt joint

* Spacing

Butt joint on decking

Internal beam

Edge beam

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MINIMUM BEARING SURFAC E

End bearing on steel or concrete End bearing on brick or blockwork walls

50 70
min min

Double or shared bearing on steel or Double or shared bearing on brick or

concrete blockwork walls

50 50 70 70
min min min min

Continuous bearing on brick or

Continuous bearing on steel or concrete blockwork walls

75 100
min min

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SHEAR CONNECTORS

THROUGH DECK STUD N.B. In any cases of studs through

WELDING
deck welded to beams in pairs

The studs quoted are 19mm which are not on the centre line of

diameter headed shear studs of the beam, the flange of the beam

varying lengths for through deck must be of sufficient width to

welding, of low carbon steel with a accommodate this detail.

minimum yield point of 350N/mm 2

e. The distance between the edge of
and an ultimate tensile strength of
a connector and the edge of the
450N/mm2 minimum.
steel beam flange should not be

The following data is intended to be less than 20mm.

One shear
used only as a guide. Final design connector per
f. The concrete cover over the
criteria are the responsibility of the trough
connector should not be less than
design agency and/or a qualified
15mm. If the cover is required to
design engineer.
protect the connector against

a. The flange plate thickness of the corrosion it should not be less than

underlying beam should not be less 20mm.

than 0.4d.
g. The connectors after welding

b. The spacing of the connectors should extend not less than 35mm

should not be less than: above the top flange of the steel
deck i.e. for 50mm Multideck use
(i) in the direction of the shear
stud length 95mm L.A.W.
force = 5d.
h. The top flanges of the beam must
(ii) transverse to the direction of
be unpainted.
shear force = 4d (where d is the
diameter of the shear stud). Welding equipment should be of
NELSON manufacture with a
c. The longitudinal spacing of the
minimum of 175 KVA diesel
connectors should not exceed the
generator, or mains power at 415V
lesser of 600mm or 4 times the slab
3-phase fused at 100A per phase.
depth.
j. Where studs are required for
d. Where studs are required to be
composite beam action strength
through-deck welded across the line
reduction factors should be
of span of the decking, they must be
calculated to BS 5950: Part 3:
spaced to suit the configuration of
Section 3.1.
the deck profile.

20mm
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Sitework

FORMING HOLES

FORMATION OF holes in the span under cut until the concrete has achieved a. One T 25 bar in each trough either
HOLES IN
consideration. For slabs less than at least 75% of its design strength. side of the hole (or multiple smaller
MULTIDECK
FLOOR SLAB S 4m wide the permissible width of bars giving the equivalent area).
2. Holes up to 300mm square will
holes should be reduced
The following empirical rules are not require additional reinforcement b. One T 25 bar across each end of
proportionately.
based on recommendations as or trimming beams. the hole on the deck transverse to

given in the Concrete Society report 4. The length of hole measured the span (or multiple smaller bars
3. Holes over 300mm square up to
on standard details and the Steel parallel to the slab span should not giving equivalent area).
500mm square will require the
Construction Institute publication be greater than 1/4 of the span following additional reinforcement if c. Where the slab thickness is less
“Good Practice in Composite Floor without provision of trimming trimming support beams are not than 200mm, provide one T 25 bar
Construction”. support beams. provided. diagonally across each corner of the

Timber shutter Dense polystyrene blocks

5. When the distance between holes a. One T 20 bar in each trough opening between the bottom
STRUCTURAL
L I M I TAT I O N S is less than 1 1/2 times the width of either side of the hole (or multiple transverse bars and the mesh (or
the largest opening, the group of smaller bars giving equivalent area). multiple smaller bars giving
Where the slab is supporting
holes should be considered as a equivalent area).
uniformly distributed loads the b. One T 20 bar across each end of
single hole with an effective length
following rules may be applied. the hole on the deck transverse to d. Where the slab thickness is
of width taken as the perimeter of
If concentrated or line loads exist the slab span (or multiple smaller greater than or equal to 200mm
the group.
adjacent to holes a special analysis bars giving equivalent area). provide one T 25 bar diagonally
may be required. The following information is for across each corner of the opening
c. Two additional high yield bars of
guidance only. The design and both immediately above the bottom
1. No hole should be closer than its the same diameter as the mesh
detailing of additional trimming transverse bars and also under the
width to an unsupported edge. parallel to each edge of the hole at
reinforcement around voids is the top mesh (or multiple smaller bars
mesh level.
2. The maximum width of hole responsibility of the engineer. giving equivalent area).
measured transversely to the span All reinforcing bars should extend
e. Three additional high yield bars
of the slab should not be greater CONSTRUCTION an anchorage length beyond the
of the same diameter as the mesh
than 700mm without additional DETAILS edges of the hole.
across each edge of the hole at
trimming support beams.
1. Holes not trimmed by supporting 4. Holes over 500mm square up to mesh level.
3. In any 4m width of slab beams should be boxed out with the 700mm square will require the
5. Holes over 700mm square will
measured transversely to the span formwork prior to concreting and following additional reinforcement
require trimming support beams
of the slab, not more than 1/4 of the the hole in the deck should not be trimming if support beams are not
around the opening.
slab width should be removed by all provided.

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Sitework

SITE HANDLING

Span

max 1/3 Span Site constructed joint

Concrete
Deck butt joint

Deck

Permanent
steel support

Where it is not possible to situate a T E M P O RA RY

day joint over a permanent support, S U P P O RT S

no more than the end third of a

In instances where the design
sheet should be left unpoured. The
indicates the use of temporary
sub-contractor responsible for
supports to sustain the dead weight
concreting can have timber custom
of wet concrete or other
made to suit.
construction loads, please consult
Kingspan Building Products
CONCRETE
Technical Services Department.
PLACEMENT
In such cases, the supports should
CLEANING THE DECK Tape ends to
not be removed until the concrete avoid grout loss
The deck surface should be free of
has achieved a minimum of 75% of
dirt, oil etc. prior to concreting.
its 28 day cube strength.
The slight surface grease on the
deck as delivered to site is LAYING SEQUENCE
acceptable and does not affect the
All Multideck sheets must be laid
bond of the concrete to the
sequentially as numbered, in
galvanised steel.
accordance with the design

POURING THE drawings.

CONCRETE

The wet concrete mix must be POWER HOISTS AND

CRANES
poured evenly into the panels
working in the direction of span The provision of power hoists,
only. HEAPING OF WET cranes, fork lift trucks and other
CONCRETE MUST BE STRICTLY mechanical handling facilities
AVOIDED as this will introduce required for Multideck 50 shall be
excessive local loads and cause the responsibility of others.
unnecessary deflections.

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Sitework

SUSPENSION SYSTEMS

Two suspension systems are

available for Multideck 50 profiles.
A lightweight clip system is
available for applications up to 20kg
such as suspended ceilings. The
Kingspan Re-entrant Multiwedge is
a heavy duty suspension method for
pipework, ducting, etc. and will
carry loads up to 150kg. These
suspension systems are designed
for use with the Multideck 50 profile
and both are quickly and easily
fitted.

Load: 150kg (SWL). Safety Factor: 3:1.

The Kingspan Re-entrant Wedge is available from Lindapter, Bradford, West Yorkshire. Tel: 01274 521444

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Sitework

SITEWORK

TRANSPORT AND HANDLING DECK

SITE ACCES S IDENTIFICATION
HEALTH HAZARDS
When deck has to be lifted onto the
Delivery vehicles are up to 12m All Multideck 50 bundles are
building framework, care must be When subjected to elevated
long with a maximum gross weight marked to correspond with the
taken to avoid damage by using temperatures during welding or
of 30 tonnes and a turning circle of detail and general arrangement
ropes or flat slings. Unprotected flame cutting, fumes containing
16m. They require an access road at drawings. Identification includes
chains should not be used. Sheet oxides of iron and zinc are
least 4m wide and 12m of good floor location, grid location, deck
corners must be protected as these produced. The use of respiratory
hard standing to allow for crane- length and gauge with colour splash
are particularly vulnerable to equipment is recommended.
operated unloading. for direction of lay. Where possible,
damage.
bundles should be lifted from the
Standard loads may be up to PROTECTIVE
Never walk on deck in the stack or
transport and placed on the support CLOTHING
24 tonnes.
before it is securely fixed in
frame ready for fixing.
To prevent laceration of skin,
position (see also ‘Safety’).
UNLOADING contamination by oil and risks to
Multideck 50 sheets must not be SAFETY
eyes and hands, protective overalls,
Unloading of vehicles on-site is the
dragged from the stack. Remove by
HANDLING HAZARDS gloves and eye protection should be
responsibility of others.
lifting off one at a time.
worn at all times.
Zinc coated steel sheeting should
FORK LIF T TRUCKS be handled with care as it may be
S T O RAGE
O C C U PATI O N A L
delivered with a protective layer of
Sheets of Multideck 50 up to 7m EXPOSURE LIMITS
Multideck 50 should be stored
oil. The surface of the sheet can be
long may be transported on fork lift
under cover in suitable sheds or OE limits recommended for iron and
slippery especially when wet. Care
trucks. Sheets longer than 7m
beneath waterproof tarpaulins, off zinc oxides are 5.00g/m3 (8 hours
must be taken when walking on the
should be lifted by crane. All deck
the ground in suitable timber TWA) and 10.00mg/m2 (10 minutes
deck.
should be placed directly onto the
framing with good air circulation TWA).
floor or roof structure. If this is
around the sheet. The sheets should
EYE HAZARDS To ensure that these limits are not
impractical, it should be stored as
slope to drain away any rain water
exceeded when fumes and dust are
recommended under ‘Storage’. There is a risk of injury when
which may enter the storage area.
generated, adequate ventilation
breaking the strapping around
When exposed to moisture, including local fume extraction
SPREADER BARS bundles, because of the sudden
galvanised deck will develop a should be provided.
release of tension. Eye protectors
Cranes should be equipped with
coating of zinc oxide. If left, this
conforming to the specification in
slings and spreader bars to avoid
may reduce the degree of
BS 2092: 1987 should always be
damage to the sheeting.
protection, so it is important to
worn.
inspect regularly for moisture, and
QUALITY CONTROL
take immediate remedial action.
ON-SITE

Quality control on site should be

based on the recommendations of
BS 8000: Part 2 Concrete Work.

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R e f e re n c e s

BRITISH STANDARD REFERENCES

BS 476: Part 4 1970 Fire tests on building materials and structures.

BS 76: Part 8 1972 Test methods and criteria for the fire resistance of elements of building construction.
BS 1449: Part 1 Specification for carbon and carbon-manganese plate, sheet and strip.
BS 1494: Part 1 1964 Fixing accessories for building purposes – sheet, roof and wall coverings.
BS 1881: Part 1 1964 (1988) Protection of iron and steel by aluminium and zinc against atmospheric corrosion.
BS 1881: Part 2 1965 (1988) Protection of iron and steel against corrosion and oxidisation at elevated temperatures.
BS 3963: 1974 (1980) Method for testing the mixing performance of concrete mixers.
BS 4078: Cartridge Tools.
BS 4174: 1972 Self-tapping screws and metallic drive screws.
BS 4449: 1988 Specification for carbon steel bars for the reinforcement of concrete.
BS 4483: 1985 Specification for steel fabric for the reinforcement of concrete.
BS 5328: Parts 1-4 Methods for specifying concrete, including ready-mixed concrete.
BS 5247: 1976 Code of practice for performance and loading criteria for profiled sheeting in building.
BS 5750: Part 1 1987 Quality assurance.
BS 5950: Part 3 Design in composite construction.
Section 3.1: 1990 Code of practice for design of simple and continuous composite beams.
BS 5950: Part 4 1994 Code of Practice for design of floors with profiled steel sheeting.
BS 5950: Part 6 Code of practice for design of light gauge profiled sheeting.
BS 5950: Part 8 1990 Code of practice for fire resistant design.
BS 6100: Glossary of building and civil engineering terms.
BS 6100: Part 1 General and miscellaneous.
BS 6100: Part 1.3 Parts of construction works.
BS 6100: Part 1.3.3 Floors and ceilings.
BS 6100: Part 6 Concrete and plaster.
BS 6100: Part 6.1 Binders.
BS 6100: Part 6.2 Concrete.
BS 6100: Part 6.3 Aggregates.
BS 6399: Part 1 1984 Code of practice for dead and imposed loads.
BS 6687: 1986 Specification for electrolytically zinc coated steel flat rolled products.
BS 6830: 1987 Specification for continuously hot-dip aluminium/zinc alloy coated cold rolled carbon steel flat products.
BS 8000: Part 2 1990 Workmanship on building sites – concrete work.
BS 8110 Structural use of concrete.
Part 1 1985 Code of practice for design and construction.
Part 2 1985 Code of practice for special circumstances.
BS 8204: Part 1 1987 Code of practice for concrete bases and screeds to receive in-situ flooring.
BS 8204: Part 2 1987 Code of practice for concrete wearing surfaces.
BS EN 10002: Part 1 1990 Method for tensile testing of metals.
BS EN 10143: 1993 Continuously hot-dip metal coated steel sheet and strip – tolerances on dimensions and shape.
BS EN 10147: 1992 Continuously hot-dip zinc coated structural steel sheet and strip – technical deliver conditions.

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Kingspan Building Products

The Company

Kingspan Building Products is one of Irelands QUALITY AS SURANCE

leading designer and manufacturer of structural Quality assurance is a fundamental feature of the
steel components for the construction industry. Kingspan operating policy. From initial material
testing for yield strength and thickness through to
Based in Kingscourt, Co Cavan the Kingspan
delivery on site all aspects of quality and service are
Organisation operates one of the largest and most
monitored ensuring compliance with the
advanced production complexes in Europe.
requirements of BS EN ISO 9002 Quality Systems.

CUSTOMER SERVICE

Kingspan offer a comprehensive advisory service

to customers, specifiers and contractors on all
aspects of specification and use of our product
range.

EXPERIENCE

From concept to design to manufacture and site

installation, Kingspan Building Products has an
unmatched degree of experience and technical
expertise in all aspects of steel construction. Our specialist team of design engineers is
available to answer technical queries regarding
TECHNICAL EXCELLENCE
the use of our products in any application and our
Over the years Kingspan Building Products has internal sales staff and customer services
been committed to advancing technology within department provide a friendly and efficient service
the construction industry. The Company is from initial enquiry through to site delivery of our
continually refining and testing new and existing products.
products with a view to the achievement of
Personal contact is important. To ensure you are
technical excellence and the establishment of
kept informed of the latest developments at
higher standards in the industry.
Kingspan our specially trained regionally based
COMMITMENT Sales Engineers are on hand to discuss your
project personally and advise on the application
It is this commitment and
and use of Kingspan Structural products.
professional approach that has enabled the
Company to establish its outstanding reputation More than just a Salesman, he is also trained to
for service and quality and maintain its lead in a install and update our time saving range of
highly competitive field. computer software, available to all specifiers and
users of our product range, as part of our
comprehensive service package.

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 PRODUCT RANGE

ROOF PANEL WALL PANEL

Trapezoidal Micro-Rib
KS1000 RW KS600, 900,
FM & LPC & 1000 MR
FM & LPC

Euro-Box
KS1000 EB
FM & LPC

KS1000 DR
FM & LPC Flat & Stucco
Insulated Panels Approvals KS600, 900 &
1000 FLS
FM & LPC

Plank
KS1000 PL
Curved FM & LPC
KS1000 CR
FM & LPC Tramline
KS1000 TL
FM & LPC

Lo-Pitch
KS1000 LP
FM & LPC Fire Rated Box
KS1000 FR-B
FM
DINORM 4102
Klasse : B2
C. S. T. B.
M 1 Classification
Certification PV No 94.38662

BS476:
Part 22 1987

Secret Fix
KS1000 SF
FM & LPC Trapezoidal
IAB No. 95/0059 KS1000 RW
FM & LPC

Kingspan Building Products Limited

Greenfield Business Park No.2, Greenfield, Holywell,
Flintshire, N. Wales CH8 7GJ.
Rooflights Tel: (01352) 716100 Fax: (01352) 712444
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KS1000
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B U I L DIN G PRO DUC T S

Kingspan Building Products Limited
Kingscourt, Co. Cavan, Ireland.
Telephone: (042) 9698500 Fax: (042) 9698572
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