Do the web crippling provisions of Section C3.4.1 of the Specification apply to re-entrant deck profiles?
Answer No. 4 Wallace and Schuster have determined that re-entrant deck sections behave similar to fastened multi-web deck sections. This behavior trend was found to be valid regardless of support conditions. Based on the results of their tests on end-one-flange loading, Wallace and Schuster recommended that the Specification be amended to include re-entrant deck profiles. Thus, the Specification limitation that the web inclination be less than or equal to 90 degrees will be eliminated. A summary of Wallace and Schuster’s study can be found on pages 183 and 184 of the Proceedings of the 17 th International Specialty Conference on Cold-Formed Steel Structures, November 4 & 5, 2004. Back to top Question No.
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