PDPA Tension and Shear Loads in Lightweight Concrete over Metal Deck

1. The fastener shall not be driven until the concrete has reached the designated compressive strength. Minimum concrete thickness is three times the fastener embedment into the concrete.
2. The allowable tension and shear values are for the fastener only. Members connected to the steel must be investigated separately in accordance with accepted design criteria.
3. Metal deck must be minimum 20 gauge and has a minimum yield strength of 38,000 psi.
4. Shear values are for loads applied toward edge of flute.
5. The fastener shall be installed 1 1/2" from the edge of flute.