3.5 STEEL DECK FASTENING SYSTEMS
3.5 STEEL DECK FASTENING SYSTEMS
3.5.1 STEEL DECK FASTENER DESIGN AND SELECTION
Direct Fastening Technical Guide , Edition 24
The following sections describe Hilti steel deck fastening solutions for the steel and metal trades . These solutions consist of powder-actuated and screw fastening systems which provide the installer with highly productive , high quality solutions which are designed to fit the needs of the particular application .
Hilti steel deck fastening systems are model code compliant alternatives to welds and offer many advantages to the building owner , designer and installer . Frame fastening systems consist of powder-actuated fasteners for attachment of a wide variety of steel deck profiles to structural steel and open web steel joists / bar joists or screw fasteners for attachment to bar joists or gauge purlins . Sidelap fastening systems consist of screw fasteners for attachment of steel deck panels to adjacent panels .
X-HSN 24 Powder-Actuated and Racing Tip Screw Fastening Systems for bar joist or gauge purlin
X-ENP-19 Frame Fastener for structural steel
SLC-01 and SLC-02 Sidelap Fasteners
Hilti steel deck fastening systems have been extensively evaluated and hold all relevant model building code approvals and evaluations including International Code Council - Evaluation Service ( ICC-ES ), Steel Deck Institute ( SDI ), Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety ( LADBS ), Factory Mutual ( FM ), Underwriter ’ s Laboratory ( UL ) and American Bureau of Shipping ( ABS ).
Please see the sections 3.5.2 , 3.5.3 , 3.5.4 , 3.5.5 and 3.5.6 for more information on specific product approvals , evaluations and application limits .
In order to make selection and design with Hilti steel deck fasteners quicker and easier , Hilti developed the revolutionary Profis DF Diaphragm Software package . This design and submittal generator program incorporates a powerful design optimization feature to produce the most cost-effective and reliable steel deck design solutions . Producing project submittals including Hilti steel deck fasteners is also streamlined through an automatic design and submittal generator function . Visit the Hilti Decking Design Center to download your copy or ask your Hilti Field Engineer or Steel and Metal Account Manager for details today .
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