Lite-Deck Technical Data and Specs

Residential Uses
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General Specifications
Nominal Span Charts

General Specifications

Insulating Panels - 1.25 lb. nominal density
Expanded Polystyrene, modified bead. See
"Insulation Properties" chart for other
specifications (right).

Stiffeners - 18-guage steel C channel, continuous every 12" on center.

Dimensions - To provide the load-bearing strength for a wide range of applications, panels are provided which produce concrete joist depths of 6", 8", 10", 12", 14" and 16" (including a minimum 2" concrete cover). Custom depths can be provided with some restrictions. A minimum 2-inch thick cover is required, to provide full joist depth and strength. The joist width and other dimensions do not change. Conventional structural engineering is used to determine the appropriate concrete joist depth for each application. Panels are provided to within 1/2" of lengths specified.

Profile of 16-inch deep section.
The 6 1/2" joist width for 12", 14"
and 16" depths.

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Optional, 1-piece, 48-inch Double Wide Form:
- Reduces handling and jobsite labor
- Available in all depths and lengths

Dead Loads (per square foot)

Section Depth	Before Concrete Placement
6"	2.06 lbs.
8"	2.32 lbs.
10"	2.72 lbs.

Section Depth	Before Concrete Placement
12"	3.04 lbs.
14"	3.36 lbs.
16"	3.68 lbs.

Estimated Concrete Consumption
Square Feet of Coverage for 1 cubic yard of Concrete at various Lite-Deck Thicknesses

Concrete Cover Thickness	6"	8"	10"	12"	14"	16"

2 inch	110	100	90	76	70	66
2.5 inch	90	83	76	66	62	58
3 inch	83	76	71	62	58	55
3.5 inch	71	66	62	55	52	50
4 inch	66	62	58	52	50	47
4.5 inch	58	55	52	47	45	43
5 inch	55	52	50	45	43	41
5.5 inch	50	47	75	71	70	38
6 inch	45	43	41	38	37	35

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1. Concrete can be placed with pump, chute or wheelbarrow.

2. Concrete joist and cover are normally placed and consolidated in one operation.

3. A Lite-Deck floor will be integrated with a conventional slab. Ends of sections have been field-trimmed.

4. Lite-Deck can be combined with CMU walls or conventional and Insulating Concrete Wall systems.

5. A commercial shoring system has been placed perpendicular to the C channels, every 6 feet and will be removed in approx. 21 days.

6. Drywall is being attached to the steel C channels with self-tapping screws. Utility block outs are installed prior to concrete placement.

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Nominal
Span Charts
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Long Term Creep is that part of the total deflection occurring after attachment of non-structural elements (sum of the long term deflection due to all sustained loads and the immediate deflection due to any additional live load).

L/480 - Roof or Floor Construction supporting or attached to non-structural elements which are likely to be damaged by large deflections.

L/240 - Roof or Floor Construction supporting or attached to non-structural elements which are not likely to be damaged by large deflections.

CAUTION! The material shown on the charts has been prepared as a general guideline for estimating purposes only. While they are in accord with recognized engineering principles and sound judgement, the charts are not to be used in lieu of job-specific designing provided by a licensed Structural Engineer whose requirements shall prevail in all cases. The information disclosed in these charts is subject to approval by the local building code authority or a structural engineer who is trained and licenses to interpret the information shown. Lite-Form International, nor any of their employees or representatives makes any warranty, guarantee or representation, expressed or implied for the direct or indirect damages arising from the use of the information shown.

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Project Safety and Performance

Shoring & Bracing - Installer is responsible for the design and correct installation of shoring of form in accordance with the latest ACI (American Concrete Institute) 347R "Guide to Formwork for Concrete", Design Chapter.

Reinforced Concrete - Installer is responsible for placement of all reinforcing steel in accordance with the latest ACI 318 "Building Code Requirements for Reinforced Concrete" and latest CRSI (Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute) standards.

Concrete Placement - Installer is responsible for compliance with latest ACI-614 Code (Handling) and ACI-301 and 306 Codes for cold and hot weather concrete placement.

Any variance from ACI or CRSI standards must be certified in advance by a Structural Engineer, who is licensed for the jobsite's location and specifications.

Designing and Engineering Versatility

The Lite-Deck system uses the common structural principals of reinforced concrete joists to provide the load-bearing strength for floors, ceilings, roofs or decks. The panels are structurally integrated into the masonry or concrete walls to meet a variety of reinforcing steel requirements for safety and performance. The thickness of the overall concrete cover above the forms can be varied, to comply with project demands. A minimum 2-inch thick cover is required, to provide full joist dept and strength. Unlike conventional cast-in-place concrete forms, Lite-Deck forms stay in place to reduce jobsite labor and provide permanent insulation for the structure.

Custom Lengths - As ordered, + or - 1/2"

Six standard Joist depths - Ask about customized Joist depths

Regional Manufacturers - cut jobsite delays
and shipping costs

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