Composite Steel Joist and Girder Systems
Hybrid Steel Framing, Inc. is offering this advanced composite structural commercial floor system that combines the durability of concrete and the non-combustibility of steel. This is the integration of cold-formed steel floor joist with fiberglass-reinforced cement panels that allows commercial contractors to build structures faster and more economically than is feasible with other construction products and methods.
The composite floor assembly combines the high-strength-to-weight ratio and superior tensile strength of steel with the compression strenght of concrete.
This structural floor assembly is unlike anything else available to the building industry.
The Key Benefits:
- Structural integrity
- High-strength-to-weight ratio
- Superior tensile and compression strength
- Non-combustible design assembly
- Approved for all types of non-combustible construction
- One hour and two hour fire rated floor assemblies available
- Will help lower builder risk insurance
- Acoustical performance
- High STC and IIC sound performance ratings can be achieved
- Resistance to rot-mold and insects
- Light weight
- Significantly reduces the dead weight of the structure
- Less weight means a reduction in seismic loads and worker fatigue
- Since the concrete panel and the steel floor joist system is lighter than poured concrete, it can reduce the impact on floor structure members when compared with other concrete-based systems.
- Its lighter dead load is advantageous to the thickness and size of the structure supporting the floor, as well as to the sizing of the foundation.
- Poured floors and concrete planks add significant weight to a building. This additional weight affects the overall height of the building, increases material cost for structural reinforcement and can potentially reduce the building's stability in the event of an earthquake or other severe weather events.
- Economical
- The install cost of the integrated steel/concrete floor assembly is competitive with concrete-based floor systems such as poured concrete over metal deck and lightweight concrete topping on pre-cast hollow core concrete planks.
- Reduces installation cost compared with poured or pre-cast concrete
- Eliminates the need for mutliple trades typically required when pre-cast or poured concrete are installed
- Greater spanning capabilities
- Design flexibility
- Multiple product dimensions and thickness of steel components give the builder and developer greater design flexibility when cost-effective framing solutions are needed.
- Pre-punched mechanical openings
- The joist systems feature large extruded holes that accommodates HVAC, mechanical, plumbing and sprinkler runs. The joist system also features a series of smaller holes for electrical and technology lines.
- These pre-punched openings provide easy installation for the sub-trades, decreasing ceiling height and eliminating the need for soffit framing.
- Joist dimensions
- The joist system can be ordered in standard lengths or to your exact specifications to minimize waste
- Insurance cost
- By reducing the threat of fire, mold, infestation, high wind and earthquake damage, this unique floor joist system can lower insurance cost drastically, both during and after construction.
- Reduces the height of the building
- Because the concrete structural panel is so thin, the joist system can save up to 12 vertical inches of exterior wall and interior wall for a 5-story building when compared with poured concrete over metal deck.
- The system can also save an additional ten inches in the vertical depth of structural members accounting for a 22-inch reduction in the exterior envelope and interior core walls.
- Extremely fast installation
- The system’s ease of installation accelerates the construction schedule and its flexibility ensures that the schedule stays on track.
- Installation is faster than pouring concrete flooring over a metal deck
- Complete installation services included
- Complete turn-key materials and installation included
- Contributes to sustainable design
- The system is considered a Green building floor system that contributes to LEED points
- The system utilizes recycled materials and is 100% recyclable
- This advanced steel/concrete structural floor panel is an important part of the Hybrid Steel Framing, Inc.’s durable commercial building envelope.
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