MetFloor® 55 is more than just a traditional dovetail re-entrant composite floor deck – it’s a structural masterpiece that ensures optimal performance. The profile of MetFloor® 55 offers an exceptional mechanical key into the concrete slab, establishing a robust shear bond performance, further reinforced by strategically placed stiffeners within the profile trough. The result? A virtually flat soffit and the need for a relatively thin slab to meet stringent fire design requirements.

MetFloor® 55: A Paradigm of Strength and Efficiency in Composite Flooring

Shear Studs: Enhancing Flexibility and Efficiency

MetFloor® 55 takes flexibility to new heights with its wide trough, providing unparalleled efficiency in the placement of shear studs. This not only ensures structural integrity but also simplifies the construction process, making MetFloor® 55 a go-to choice for those seeking efficiency without compromising on strength.

Enhancing Structural Rigidity: The Role of Shear Studs in MetFloor® 55

Composite Beams’ Fire Performance: Unmatched Durability

Even in the face of a two-hour fire rating, MetFloor® 55 demonstrates its resilience. The top flange of the steel beam requires no additional fire protection when paired with MetFloor® 55 composite deck, ensuring both structural stability and compliance with fire safety standards.

Fire-Resistant Design: MetFloor® 55 and the Enduring Strength of Composite Beams

Under Floor Services: Seamless Integration for Convenience

One of the standout features of MetFloor® 55 is its compatibility with underfloor services. The ribs present a dovetailed recessed groove in the concrete slab at 150mm intervals, facilitating easy attachment of services. This design ensures a perfect connection for service hangers using a wedge nut or similar device.

Effortless Integration: Under Floor Services with MetFloor® 55

Slab’s Fire Performance: Minimal Heat Transfer, Maximum Safety

MetFloor® 55’s dovetail design, with its minimal opening, ensures minimal heat transfer through the slab in case of a fire. When designing for fire safety, a similar slab depth is all that’s required, making MetFloor® 55 an efficient and secure choice.

Fire-Resistant Excellence: MetFloor® 55’s Slab Performance for Enhanced Safety

Choosing Excellence with MetFloor® 55

MetFloor® 55 from Southern Profiles emerges as the epitome of strength, efficiency, and fire-resistant design in the realm of composite flooring. Elevate your construction projects with a product that not only meets but exceeds industry standards – choose MetFloor® 55 for structural excellence.

Shallow Composite Floor Decking

Profile Type: MetFloor® 55 is a traditional dovetail re-entrant composite floor deck.

Mechanical Key: Its profile provides an excellent mechanical key into the concrete slab, ensuring a strong shear bond performance.

Stiffeners for Strength: Stiffeners strategically located in the profile trough enhance the shear bond performance.

Soffit Appearance: MetFloor® 55 presents a virtually flat soffit, contributing to a sleek and aesthetically pleasing finish.

Fire Design Requirements: A relatively thin slab is required to meet fire design requirements, making it a practical choice for various applications.

Wide Trough for Flexibility: MetFloor® 55 features a wide trough, offering great flexibility and efficiency when placing shear studs.

Fire Rating for Composite Beams: Even for a two-hour fire rating, the top flange of the steel beam does not require fire protection when used with MetFloor® 55.

Under Floor Services: Services are easy to attach to MetFloor® 55, with ribs presenting a dovetailed recessed groove in the concrete slab at 150mm centers.

Minimal Heat Transfer: Due to its dovetail design, MetFloor® 55 has a very small opening, resulting in minimal heat transfer through the slab in case of a fire.

Efficient Design: When designing for fire purposes, a similar slab depth is needed, showcasing the efficiency of MetFloor® 55.

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