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Designing Buildings at 11:02, 3 November 2020

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		+	* Access deck.
	* Arches.		* Arches.
	* Civil engineer.		* Civil engineer.

Editor at 11:22, 26 October 2020

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	* Arches.		* Arches.
	* Civil engineer.		* Civil engineer.
		+	* Decking boards.
	* Flat roof		* Flat roof
	* Floor definition.		* Floor definition.

Editor at 16:05, 16 October 2020

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	* Slab.		* Slab.
	* Types of structural load.		* Types of structural load.
		+	* Widow's walk.

−	[[Category:Design]]	+	[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:Design]]

Designing Buildings at 13:19, 17 May 2019

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

Designing Buildings at 13:18, 17 May 2019

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	== Floor deck ==		== Floor deck ==

−	A building under construction may have a deck if, for example, profiled metal permanent formwork is in position awaiting the pouring of concrete. In such a state, the metal formwork may be referred to as a deck, not a floor. However, once the concrete is poured and a continuous horizontal surface is created, it is no longer referred to as a deck but a floor.	+	A building under construction may have a deck if, for example, profiled metal permanent formwork is in position awaiting the pouring of concrete. In such a state, the metal formwork may be referred to as a deck, not a floor. However, once the concrete is poured and a continuous horizontal surface is created, it is no longer referred to as a deck but sa a floor.

	== Garden/patio deck ==		== Garden/patio deck ==
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	A raised floor in a garden or patio, usually in timber and abutting or close to the house, is frequently referred to as a ‘deck’ or ‘garden deck’. These are usually constructed to create a platform for leisure use, e.g sitting, dining etc and may form a continuous level with the ground floor of the house.		A raised floor in a garden or patio, usually in timber and abutting or close to the house, is frequently referred to as a ‘deck’ or ‘garden deck’. These are usually constructed to create a platform for leisure use, e.g sitting, dining etc and may form a continuous level with the ground floor of the house.

−	=== Roof deck ===	+	== Roof deck ==

	In a flat-roofed building, the platform that covers the building (and caries the weatherproofing measures) may be referred to as the ‘roof deck’.		In a flat-roofed building, the platform that covers the building (and caries the weatherproofing measures) may be referred to as the ‘roof deck’.

−	=== Observation deck ===	+	== Observation deck ==

−	~~In a building, this~~ is a floor or protrusion at high level that allows people to get high-level views of the surrounding ~~landscape~~.	+	This is a floor or protrusion at high level that allows people to get high-level views of the surrounding area.

−	=== Helicopter deck ===	+	== Helicopter deck ==

−	This is a raised platform ~~on a building (or ship)~~ that enables helicopters to take-off and land.	+	This is a raised platform that enables helicopters to take-off and land.

−	=== Bridge deck ===	+	== Bridge deck ==

−	The upper horizontal surface of a bridge which carries road and/or rail traffic is frequently referred to as the ‘deck’. It will be supported by the main structural elements of the bridge, whether trusses, arches, suspension cables etc. The deck ~~will~~ be finished ~~either~~ with a road surface or rail tracks.	+	The upper horizontal surface of a bridge which carries road and/or rail traffic is frequently referred to as the ‘deck’. It will be supported by the main structural elements of the bridge, whether trusses, arches, suspension cables etc. The deck may be finished with a road surface, rail tracks and so on.

−	Some bridges have two decks and are referred to as ‘multi-deck’ or ‘multi-level’ bridges. Both decks may be for road traffic or one might be for rail. Typical of this genre is the High Level Bridge (1847-1849) in Newcastle-upon-Tyne which has two decks: the upper carries a railway line while the lower carries the B1307 road. Some bridges such as the Meridian Highway Bridge~~, US,~~ have two decks for pedestrians only.	+	Some bridges have two decks and are referred to as ‘multi-deck’ or ‘multi-level’ bridges. Both decks may be for road traffic or one might be for rail. Typical of this genre is the High Level Bridge (1847-1849) in Newcastle-upon-Tyne which has two decks: the upper level carries a railway line while the lower carries the B1307 road.
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		+	Some bridges such as the Meridian Highway Bridge in the USA have two decks for pedestrians only.

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

Designing Buildings at 13:15, 17 May 2019

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	~~Aside from~~ its traditional usage in shipping to ~~mean~~ the uppermost, horizontal, working level of a ship, the term ‘deck’ ~~in construction means similarly~~ a horizontal platform but in different applications.	+	In its traditional usage in shipping the term deck refers to the uppermost, horizontal, working level of a ship. Similarly in construction the term ‘deck’ refers to a horizontal platform but may relate to a range of different applications.

−	=== Floor deck ===	+	== Floor deck ==

	A building under construction may have a deck if, for example, profiled metal permanent formwork is in position awaiting the pouring of concrete. In such a state, the metal formwork may be referred to as a deck, not a floor. However, once the concrete is poured and a continuous horizontal surface is created, it is no longer referred to as a deck but a floor.		A building under construction may have a deck if, for example, profiled metal permanent formwork is in position awaiting the pouring of concrete. In such a state, the metal formwork may be referred to as a deck, not a floor. However, once the concrete is poured and a continuous horizontal surface is created, it is no longer referred to as a deck but a floor.

−	=== Garden/patio deck ===	+	== Garden/patio deck ==

	A raised floor in a garden or patio, usually in timber and abutting or close to the house, is frequently referred to as a ‘deck’ or ‘garden deck’. These are usually constructed to create a platform for leisure use, e.g sitting, dining etc and may form a continuous level with the ground floor of the house.		A raised floor in a garden or patio, usually in timber and abutting or close to the house, is frequently referred to as a ‘deck’ or ‘garden deck’. These are usually constructed to create a platform for leisure use, e.g sitting, dining etc and may form a continuous level with the ground floor of the house.

Editor at 18:51, 8 May 2019

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	Aside from its traditional usage in shipping to mean the uppermost, horizontal, working level of a ship, the term ‘deck’ in construction means similarly a horizontal platform but in different applications.		Aside from its traditional usage in shipping to mean the uppermost, horizontal, working level of a ship, the term ‘deck’ in construction means similarly a horizontal platform but in different applications.

−	= Floor deck =	+	=== Floor deck ===

	A building under construction may have a deck if, for example, profiled metal permanent formwork is in position awaiting the pouring of concrete. In such a state, the metal formwork may be referred to as a deck, not a floor. However, once the concrete is poured and a continuous horizontal surface is created, it is no longer referred to as a deck but a floor.		A building under construction may have a deck if, for example, profiled metal permanent formwork is in position awaiting the pouring of concrete. In such a state, the metal formwork may be referred to as a deck, not a floor. However, once the concrete is poured and a continuous horizontal surface is created, it is no longer referred to as a deck but a floor.

−	= Garden/patio deck =	+	=== Garden/patio deck ===

	A raised floor in a garden or patio, usually in timber and abutting or close to the house, is frequently referred to as a ‘deck’ or ‘garden deck’. These are usually constructed to create a platform for leisure use, e.g sitting, dining etc and may form a continuous level with the ground floor of the house.		A raised floor in a garden or patio, usually in timber and abutting or close to the house, is frequently referred to as a ‘deck’ or ‘garden deck’. These are usually constructed to create a platform for leisure use, e.g sitting, dining etc and may form a continuous level with the ground floor of the house.

−	= Roof deck =	+	=== Roof deck ===

	In a flat-roofed building, the platform that covers the building (and caries the weatherproofing measures) may be referred to as the ‘roof deck’.		In a flat-roofed building, the platform that covers the building (and caries the weatherproofing measures) may be referred to as the ‘roof deck’.

−	= Observation deck =	+	=== Observation deck ===

	In a building, this is a floor or protrusion at high level that allows people to get high-level views of the surrounding landscape.		In a building, this is a floor or protrusion at high level that allows people to get high-level views of the surrounding landscape.

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= Introduction =

Aside from its traditional usage in shipping to mean the uppermost, horizontal, working level of a ship, the term ‘deck’ in construction means similarly a horizontal platform but in different applications.

= Floor deck =

A building under construction may have a deck if, for example, profiled metal permanent formwork is in position awaiting the pouring of concrete. In such a state, the metal formwork may be referred to as a deck, not a floor. However, once the concrete is poured and a continuous horizontal surface is created, it is no longer referred to as a deck but a floor.

= Garden/patio deck =

A raised floor in a garden or patio, usually in timber and abutting or close to the house, is frequently referred to as a ‘deck’ or ‘garden deck’. These are usually constructed to create a platform for leisure use, e.g sitting, dining etc and may form a continuous level with the ground floor of the house.

= Roof deck =

In a flat-roofed building, the platform that covers the building (and caries the weatherproofing measures) may be referred to as the ‘roof deck’.

= Observation deck =

In a building, this is a floor or protrusion at high level that allows people to get high-level views of the surrounding landscape.

=== Helicopter deck ===

This is a raised platform on a building (or ship) that enables helicopters to take-off and land.

=== Bridge deck ===

The upper horizontal surface of a bridge which carries road and/or rail traffic is frequently referred to as the ‘deck’. It will be supported by the main structural elements of the bridge, whether trusses, arches, suspension cables etc. The deck will be finished either with a road surface or rail tracks.

Some bridges have two decks and are referred to as ‘multi-deck’ or ‘multi-level’ bridges. Both decks may be for road traffic or one might be for rail. Typical of this genre is the High Level Bridge (1847-1849) in Newcastle-upon-Tyne which has two decks: the upper carries a railway line while the lower carries the B1307 road. Some bridges such as the Meridian Highway Bridge, US, have two decks for pedestrians only.

= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

* Arches.
* Civil engineer.
* Flat roof
* Floor definition.
* Floor loading.
* Floor slab.
* Piers.
* Pile foundations.
* Railway engineering.
* Road construction.
* Separating floor.
* Slab.
* Types of structural load.

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