Metal decking

Abstract

In one implementation, a metal deck is provided that includes a plurality of decking components formed in a contiguous metal sheet. Each of the deck components includes a plurality of folded ribs formed along the length of the metal deck. Each of the plurality of folded ribs are configured such that one or more trusses of a building may fit between the plurality of folded ribs. The metal deck may be used to complete the structural diaphragm without using concrete.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A metal deck comprising:
 a plurality of deck components formed in a contiguous metal sheet, each of the deck components formed along a width of the metal deck and including a folded rib along a length of the metal deck, each of the folded ribs facing towards a bottom of the metal deck.   
     
     
         2 . The metal deck of  claim 1 , wherein each of the folded ribs includes sides that are formed perpendicular to a bottom surface of the metal deck. 
     
     
         3 . The metal deck of  claim 1 , wherein each of the folded ribs are dovetail shaped ribs. 
     
     
         4 . The metal deck of  claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of top ribs formed on a top surface of the metal deck. 
     
     
         5 . The metal deck of  claim 1 , wherein a thickness of the contiguous metal sheet is between 12-18 gauge. 
     
     
         6 . The metal deck of  claim 1 , wherein each of the folded ribs includes one or more rib openings. 
     
     
         7 . The metal deck of  claim 6 , wherein one or more trusses fit between the plurality of folded ribs in the one or more openings. 
     
     
         8 . The metal deck of  claim 6 , wherein a distance between the rib openings is 24 inches. 
     
     
         9 . The metal deck of  claim 1 , wherein each of the folded ribs is substantially parallel to one another. 
     
     
         10 . The metal deck of  claim 1 , wherein each of the folded ribs extend approximately 1.25 inches from a bottom surface of the metal decking 
     
     
         11 . A structural system, comprising:
 one or more trusses laid parallel to each other such that the lengths of the trusses are along a width of the structural system; and   a metal deck comprising a plurality of deck components formed in a contiguous metal sheet, each of the deck components formed along a length of the structural system and including a plurality of folded ribs along the length of the structural system, each of the folded ribs facing towards the bottom of the metal deck.   
     
     
         12 . The structural system of  claim 11  wherein the one or more trusses fit between the plurality of folded ribs. 
     
     
         13 . The structural system of  claim 11  wherein each of the plurality of folded ribs includes sides that are formed perpendicular to a bottom surface of the metal deck. 
     
     
         14 . The structural system of  claim 11  wherein each of the plurality of folded ribs is a dovetailed shaped rib. 
     
     
         15 . The structural system of  claim 11 , wherein a thickness of the contiguous metal sheet is between 12 and 18 gauge. 
     
     
         16 . The structural system of  claim 11 , wherein each of the plurality of folded ribs has a length of about 24 inches. 
     
     
         17 . The structural system of  claim 11  wherein each of the plurality of folded ribs is substantially parallel to one another. 
     
     
         18 . The structural system of  claim 11 , wherein each of the plurality of ribs extends approximately 1.25 inches from a bottom surface of the metal decking. 
     
     
         19 . The structural system of  claim 11 , wherein the plurality of folded ribs and the one or more trusses are positioned substantially perpendicular to each other. 
     
     
         20 . The structural system of  claim 11  further comprising a layer of concrete laid on top of the metal deck.