Another type of steel deck commonly used
develops composite action between the concrete and steel
deck. In this type of construction, the steel deck serves as
the positive moment reinforcement. The design of
composite slabs on steel deck is described in “Standard for
the Structural Design of Composite Slabs” (ANSI/
ASCE 3).1.11 The standard refers to the appropriate portions of
ACI 318 for the design and construction of the concrete
portion of the composite assembly. Guidelines for the
construction of composite steel deck slabs are given in
“Standard Practice for the Construction and Inspection
of Composite Slabs” (ANSI/ASCE 9).1.12 Reference 1.13
also provides guidance for design of composite slabs on steel
deck. The design of negative moment reinforcement to make
a slab continuous is a common example where a portion of
the slab is designed in conformance with this Code.