Deck Components

1) Deck Panel: - It forms the horizontal surface for casting of slabs. It is built for proper safety of workers.  

FIG 3.9: - DECK PANEL

      2) Deck Prop: - It forms a V-shaped prop head. It supports the deck and bears the load coming on the deck panel.

FIG 3.10: -DECK PROP

     3) Prop Length: - It is the length of the prop. It depends upon the length of the slab. 

FIG 3.11: - DECK PROP LENGTH

      4)  Deck Mid – Beam: - It supports the middle portion of the beam. It holds the concrete.

FIG 3.12: - DECK MID-BEAM

      5) Soffit Length: - It provides support to the edge of the deck panels at their perimeter of the room.

FIG 3.13: - SOFFIT LENGTH

6)  Deck Beam Bar: - It is the deck for the beam. This component supports the deck and beam.

FIG 3.14: -DECK BEAM BAR

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