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The attached clause extracted from ACI318-11.
The supplier of pre-engineered structure is using Metal Deck profile P-3623 that is a composite decking.
On the other hand they are saying that steel joists are designed as a non-composite sections, then no need for the shear studs.
Is it logical ? Without connecting the shear studs and decking profile still works as a composite and metal deck will work as a positive reinforcement.
Can anybody advise?
ACI Code clause.pdf