A concrete pan deck faces its one real test before the concrete gains strength: the pour itself. Fresh concrete weighs far heavier than the cured member in terms of what the deck must carry, and it comes with a crew, hoses, buggies, and screeds on top of it.
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Deflection and Shoring
What the specification turns on remains deflection: a concrete pan decking panel that deflects excessively during placement give extra concrete than the drawings show — which cost both concrete and dead load. Where the span pushes past what the deck can take without support, temporary shoring go underneath until the slab cure. Form Deck Supplier Selecting a concrete deck pan that avoids props saves labor and material on the job.
Whether you want shored or unshored spans, the right profile help you.
Plan the Pour
Ready to price out your panels? If you're after shored or unshored, a good supplier make it easy to find the right profile.
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