Collaboration with the structural engineer.
Precast gypsum plank roof deck.
It is one of the various types of insulated concrete forms icfs.
The building may date from the late 1930 s.
Structural panel concrete roof deck is versatile and economic option for both low and steep slope roofs.
Gypsum concrete roof deck systems have been installed since the early 1950 s in all types of commercial markets.
Special galvanized wire mesh draped over the bulb tees distribute vertical loads to the bulb tee system and resist diaphragm loads.
Each plank weighs approximately 135 lbs.
Unlike traditional roofing systems where multiple layers are required concrete roof deck is both the noncombustible structural sheathing and either the nail base or thermal barrier.
The planks are not poured on site but precast.
Continuous interior voids add structural.
Gypsum deck plank for roof decks.
2 1 gypsum plank roof decking figure 1 2 1 1 gypsum planks are normally 2 inches thick 2 feet wide and 8 feet long and are factory laminated of two gypsum panels.
A modern iteration of this arrangement is the quad deck system marketed by quad lock.
Note gypsum planks also come in other sizes.
The gypsum roof deck system is supported by bulb tees generally spaced from 24 to 32 on center.
Aside from roof decks this arrangement can also be deployed as a floor system.
Precast modular concrete blocks make up this rather unique system.
Formboards placed between the bulb tees contain the fast setting poured gypsum roof deck.
Lightweight precast concrete planks.
No other building system accommodates creativity and practicality like spancrete hollowcore floor and roof building systems.
The roof deck consists of a flat deck of 3 solid gypsum planks 1 wide and 3 long supported by doubled light gage channels in turn supported by structural steel framing.
Place plank on lower flanges of sub purlins or other framing with ends and edges supported.
Because a roof deck is the foundation for the roof system the designer needs to coordinate the roof system design requirements for the roof deck with the structural engineer to ensure the performance of the roof system.
There is a hung ceiling below which may be part of the assembly.
For extreme environmental conditions stainless steel edging is available.
