Steel Deck Fastening Systems
Steel Deck Fastener Design and Selection 1.1
2 . Full Scale Diaphragm System Tests
Figure 2 : Small Element Connection Tests
Full scale diaphragm system tests are used to determine the strength and stiffness of a larger steel deck diaphragm assembly directly . The data is analyzed and fit in a predictive model to address varying configurations of base steel , steel deck , specific fastener combinations and spans . These tests are conducted in accordance with the following standards and shown in Figures 3 , 4 and 5 .
• ICC-ES AC43 Acceptance Criteria for Steel Deck Roof and Floor Systems
• AISI S907 Cantilever Test Method for Cold-Formed Steel Diaphragms
• ASTM E455 Standard Test Method for Static Load Testing of Framed Floor or Roof Diaphragm Constructions for Buildings
Figure 3 : ICC-ES AC43 Diaphragm Test Frame Schematics
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24 ' -0 "
Figure 4 : AC43 Diaphragm Test Frame Fastening Systems Research Laboratory ( FSRL ), Schaan , Liechtenstein
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