Abstract A novel composite floor system is described, together with a specific metallic reinforcing and support section for use in the floor system. The system comprises a concrete slab and a metallic reinforcing and support section mechanically embedded in the slab. The support section comprises an elongated unitary strip having a substantially flat central web portion containing a plurality of spaced holes, a pair of substantially flat leg portions extending away from the sides of said web and an edge flange extending outwardly from the outer end of each leg portion, with at least the leg portions and the edge flanges being embedded in the concrete with the web adjacent the face of the slab. Support bolts are mounted within the web portion holes and extend outwardly from the slab. These bolts can be used to support a formwork for the pouring of the concrete slab.
A composite floor system comprising a concrete slab and a metallic reinforcing and support section mechanically embedded in said slab, said support section comprising an elongated unitary strip having a substantially flat central web portion containing a plurality of spaced holes, a pair of substantially flat leg portions extending away from the sides of said web, and an edge flange extending outwardly from the outer end of each leg portion and at least the leg portions and the edge flanges being embedded in the concrete with the web being adjacent a face of the slab and support bolts mounted within said web portion holes and extending outwardly from said slab, said edge flanges being mechanically interlocked with the concrete in both longitudinal and lateral directions, providing shear strength and rigidity for the floor system.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
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A composite floor system comprising a concrete slab and a metallic reinforcing and support section mechanically embedded in said slab, said support section comprising an elongated unitary strip having a substantially flat central web portion containing a plurality of spaced holes, a pair of substantially flat leg portions extending away from the sides of said web, and an edge flange extending outwardly from the outer end of each leg portion and at least the leg portions and the edge flanges being embedded in the concrete with the web being adjacent a face of the slab and support bolts mounted within said web portion holes and extending outwardly from said slab, said edge flanges being mechanically interlocked with the concrete in both longitudinal and lateral directions, providing shear strength and rigidity for the floor system.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
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A floor system according to claim 1 wherein said bolts support formwork for receiving a cement and aggregate slurry to make the concrete slab.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
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A floor system according to claim 2 wherein the formwork comprises wood panels supported by wooden beams which are supported by said bolts.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
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A floor system according to claim 3 wherein said formwork is mounted to permit removal after the concrete slabs are self-supporting.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
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A floor system according to claim 1, wherein said elongated unitary strip comprises one chord of an open web joist.