Structural Concrete Deck
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I am
looking for info on building a above ground concrete deck. I have seen
several on homes in the south but not here in the northwest. I under
stand there is a ribbed steel sheeting that can be used for the lower form
and left in place. My plan at this time is to place 6 inch X 6 inch
steel reinforced concrete post on 8 foot centers. Part of the deck
will be supported by a concrete wall to give it lateral span. Any info
on span's, reinforcing and supporting the deck or where I can get info on
self supporting concrete would be most helpful.
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I
strongly suggest that you get a structural engineer to design the deck for
you. This is not as simple as it may look and local building codes may
require it as well. If you do decide to try it yourself - the UBC (Uniform Building Code) gives the parameters you are asking for. ACI-318 is a publication of the American Concrete Institute that defines the methods and formulas for these calculations. Both should be available at the library in a college that teaches Civil Engineering. Good luck, and be careful, |