Note gypsum planks also come in other sizes.
Precast gypsum plank roof deck.
Gypsum deck plank for roof decks.
No other building system accommodates creativity and practicality like spancrete hollowcore floor and roof building systems.
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.
Special galvanized wire mesh draped over the bulb tees distribute vertical loads to the bulb tee system and resist diaphragm loads.
A modern iteration of this arrangement is the quad deck system marketed by quad lock.
Place plank on lower flanges of sub purlins or other framing with ends and edges supported.
Lightweight precast concrete planks.
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.
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.
Precast modular concrete blocks make up this rather unique system.
Aside from roof decks this arrangement can also be deployed as a floor system.
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.
Each plank weighs approximately 135 lbs.
These include office complexes schools public buildings shopping malls and warehouses located throughout the united states.
It is one of the various types of insulated concrete forms icfs.
The building may date from the late 1930 s.
The planks are not poured on site but precast.
Collaboration with the structural engineer.
Structural panel concrete roof deck is versatile and economic option for both low and steep slope roofs.
Serving as a combined deck and ceiling system the planks erect quickly to reduce on site labor needs and are capable of spanning long open spaces to aid design flexibility.
Metal edge tounge groove plank is a lightweight 12 psf precast concrete plank produced in a standard 1 6 x10 x2 size with a cold rolled 22 ga.
Gypsum concrete roof deck systems have been installed since the early 1950 s in all types of commercial markets.
Formboards placed between the bulb tees contain the fast setting poured gypsum roof deck.
Continuous interior voids add structural.
