2026-02-10
Truss Steel Metal Deck

Truss Steel Floor Deck Specification


Truss steel floor deck (full name: rebar truss steel floor deck) is an integrated structural component composed of a cold-formed galvanized steel base plate and a factory-welded steel bar truss. It is widely applied in prefabricated steel structure buildings, combining the advantages of fast construction, high bearing capacity, and good composite performance with concrete. 


Material Specification-Steel Base Plate


Material Grade:Chinese standard: Q235B, Q345B ;American standard: ASTM A653 Grade 33/37 ;European standard: S235JR, S355JR


Thickness Range : 0.6–1.5 mm (common specification: 0.8–1.2 mm)


Coating Type: Hot-dip galvanizing (coating weight: 80–275 g/m²) Galvalume coating (Zn-Al alloy, 150–200 g/m²)


Density :7850 kg/m³ (theoretical value for carbon steel)


Rebar Truss Components


The truss is welded by chord bars (main stress-bearing bars) and web bars (connecting bars), with the following material requirements:


Chord bar grade: HRB400 (Chinese standard), Grade 60 (American standard), B500B (European standard)


Web bar grade: HPB300 (Chinese standard), Grade 40 (American standard), B400A (European standard)


Welding standard: The weld joint strength shall not be lower than the strength of the base metal; no weld defects, such as porosity or cracks, are allowed.


Bearing Capacity


Bending performance: Under construction load (1.5 kN/m²), the maximum deflection ≤ L/250 (L = span of the deck)
Shear capacity: The shear resistance at the support meets the requirements of GB 50017 (Chinese standard) or AISC 360 (American standard)


Composite performance: Bond strength between deck and concrete ≥ 0.2 MPa; no separation or sliding occurs under service load


Installation Requirements


Lap joint: The lap length between adjacent decks ≥ 50 mm; lap length on steel beam ≥ 80 mm


Fixing method: Use self-drilling screws (diameter ≥ 5.5 mm) or spot welding; fastener spacing ≤ 300 mm along the steel beam


Temporary support: For decks with span > 4 m, temporary supports shall be set during concrete pouring to control deflection


Concrete pouring: The concrete strength grade shall not be lower than C30; the pouring thickness shall match the truss height (generally 10–20 mm higher than the truss top chord)


Specification


Parameter
Specification Range
Notes
Overall Height
70–200 mm (common: 100 mm, 120 mm, 150 mm)
Determines the bending stiffness of the deck
Nominal Width
600 mm, 900 mm, 1200 mm
Effective width is 500–1100 mm (considering lap joint margin)
Length
Customized (3–18 m)
Subject to transportation limits; maximum length is generally ≤12 m for road transportation
Truss Spacing
150 mm, 200 mm, 250 mm
Smaller spacing means higher bearing capacity
The fire resistance limit of the truss steel floor deck system depends on the concrete thickness and protective measures:
Concrete Slab Thickness
Fire Resistance Limit
Applicable Scenario
≥ 100 mm
≥ 1.0 h
General industrial buildings
≥ 120 mm
≥ 1.5 h
Multi-story office buildings
≥ 150 mm + fireproof coating
≥ 2.0 h
High-rise buildings, fire-protection zones