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Studwelders

Steel Floor Decking Systems

Composite Floor Decks

Studwelders Company Bro JUNE:Layout 1 30/06/2009 15:21 Page 21

Studwelders Limited was originallyformed in 1952. In 1987 the Directorsdecided to further expand its alreadyestablished welding expertise intoassociated product areas. Today theCompany is firmly established within the Construction Industry as one of the market leaders in the Design,Installation and Studwelding of SteelFloor Decking Systems.

Studwelders realises the importance of technical expertise and speed ofcommunication within todays fast trackconstruction industry, therefore, it’sDesign and Draughting departmentbased in Chepstow is supported by ‘state of the art’ computer systems.Although its centre of operations isbased at Chepstow the company’s selfsufficient installation and welding teamsinstall throughout England, Wales,Scotland, Channel Islands, Isle of Manand Isle of Wight.

The safety of these teams is ensured bythe erection of netting by Studwelders’in house Safety Net Division.

Throughout its period of growthStudwelders has continued to developits own welding technology andproducts, including sole UK distributionof KOSTER welding products.

The company’s target for success hasbeen summarised by the Directors in the statement, ‘Only through first classquality and service can we become thecustomers first choice’.

Studwelders Limited A history that dates back to 1952 and a reputation that’s second to none.

Studwelders new corporateheadquarters.


MetFloor® 60 14

Operations

Fibredeck 9

Contracts 4

Design 2

Projects 10

MetFloor® 80 15

FlooringProfiles

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MetFloor® 55 13

Contents

Safety Net Division 16Health & Safety

Projects

Associated Products 17Studwelding

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• Full in-house Design & DraughtingDepartment

• Project specific design teams

• Some 2000 projects totalling 5 million square metres of deckinghave been designed and completedover the past 10 years

• Latest network IT hardware

• Windows based Composite FloorDesign Software developed by theSteel Construction Institute

• Analytical Design can be producedfor both BS 5950 and Eurocodes

• Full support from our TechnicalDepartment

• All drawings are computergenerated using AutoCAD LT

• Ability to receive and transmitdrawings by E-mail

Design Analytical Design & Draughting


Contracts Management

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Studwelders procedures and controlsystems have been optimised over thepast ten years to ensure:

• Detailed pre-planning

• On site interfacing problems areminimised

• Programme issues are resolvedimmediately

• Quality standards are maintained

• Safety standards are adhered to

• Customer communication isconstantly maintained

• Auditable records and informationsystems

• Contract management preparesfully detailed:

- Method Statements- COSHH and Risk Assessments

• All sites are visited prior tocommencement of installation


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• All projects prior to commencementare fully programmed including:

- Phasing of the works- Drawing submission- Materials delivery- On site installation

• Notice of material deliveries areissued for all deliveries

• Contract management attendwhere necessary all progressmeetings

• Upon completion the works areinspected and a Completion/Handover Certificate issued

• Manuals and as-built drawings areissued upon completion

• All management staff are NEBOSHaccredited


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The companies installation teams arethe front line in creating customerrelationships and demonstratingprofessionalism.

Studwelders have invested heavily intraining and equipping its installationstaff.

Today these self-sufficient installationteams are the backbone ofStudwelders Limited.

• All Installation, welding and nettingteams are directly employed andare fully trained holding thefollowing certificates:

CITB Banksman and SlingingPowered AccessForklift

ECITB Safety Passport

• All site staff are provided with:

Adequate gloves and protectiveclothing, Safety boots, Eyeprotection conforming to thespecification in BS 2092:1987Ear defenders, hard hats and highvisibility clothing

Contracts Netting, Installation & Welding

• Full safety arrest systems in theform of safety netting aresupplied by our in house SafetyNetting Division


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Contracts Concreting

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To compliment our floor deckingproducts we now offer a complete floorslab construction by adding the supplyand laying of reinforced concrete.

This single point solution allowsintegrated deck slab design withassociated trade interface andprogramme advantages.


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• The combination of Novocon Steel and Fibermesh micro-syntheticfibres provide a unique technical solution for composite metaldecks.

• Fibermesh micro-synthetic fibres are proven to reduce plasticshrinkage, settlement cracking and the explosive spallingtendency of concrete during fires.

• Novocon Steel Fibres provides load bearing capabilities,increased toughness and long term crack control.

• Independent testing proves that Fibredeck provides equivalentor superior performance to traditional welded wire fabricsolutions.

• Up to 20% on site Programme savings.

• No lifting/manual handling of mesh reinforcement.

• Easier concrete placement - no trip hazard from mesh.

• No lapping and spacer products required.

• No onsite storage requirements.

fibredeckNO MESH FLOORDECK SYSTEM

Fibredeck is a composite floor system that uses a combination ofFibermesh micro-synthetic fibres and Novocon steel fibres toprovide a 3 dimensional fibre reinforced concrete.

Traditionally composite metal deck construction has utilised meshfabric reinforcement. This involves the delivery, lifting andinstallation of wire mesh on to floors prior to pouring concrete. This method is a costly and time consuming use of equipment and manpower.

Fibredeck provides a solution where reinforcement is mixedwithin the concrete delivered, ready to pump on-site.

Benefits of Fibredeck

Fibermesh® Novocon®


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ProjectsA measure of Studwelders’ success is thenumber, size and quality of the projectsunder construction and completed.

The company’s major achievements canbe summarised in the following projects:

• Platinum Point at Leith Docks,Edinburgh - 44,000 m2

• St George’s Island in Manchester- 40,000 m2

• The Eagle Centre in Derby - 110,000 m2

• Stratford City - 400,000 m2

• The Glasshouse in Nottingham- 25,000 m2

• Faslane Naval Base Regeneration atHelensburgh - 55,000 m2

• Mass House in Birmingham - 25,000 m2


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• Shear studsMetFloor® 55 has a wide trough whichgives you great flexibility and efficiencywhen placing shear studs.

• Composite beams’ fire performanceEven for two hours fire rating, the topflange of the steel beam does notrequire fire protection when used withMetFloor® 55 composite deck.

• Under floor servicesServices are easy to attach to MetFloor®

55, with the ribs presenting adovetailed recessed groove in theconcrete slab at 150mm centres. Thisprovides the perfect connection forservice hangars via a wedge nut orsimilar device.

• Slab’s fire performanceBecause the dovetail has a very smallopening very little heat is transferredthrough the slab if there is a fire. Sowhen you design for fire purposes youwill need a smaller slab depth.

MetFloor® 55The ultimate in lightweight steel decking for all multi-rise buildings

Cover width 600mm

Metfloor®

MetFloor® 55 is a traditional dovetail re-entrant composite floor deck.

Its profile provides an excellent mechanical key intothe concrete slab, offering a strong shear bondperformance augmented by stiffeners located in theprofile trough. MetFloor® 55 presents a virtually flatsoffit and a relatively thin slab is required to meetfire design requirements.

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With the launch of the entire CMF MetFloor®

range, solutions to composite flooring justgot better.

MetFloor® 60 has exceptional spanning capabilitiesand reduced concrete usage. The result - a highlycost-effective, attractive, and easy-to-install floorsolution. Its highly developed product range has beencreated with over 30 years experience in thecomposite metal flooring market.


• Long-span capabilityThe smarter profile designs ofMetFloor® 60 delivers exceptionalunpropped spanning capability, helpingto reduce structural steel componentsand costs

• Less concrete usageAs it needs less concrete volume forany slab depth, MetFloor® 60 delivers amore sustainable solution and helpsreduces costs too

• Enhanced shear-stud interactionEnhanced design profile guarantees

central shear-stud positioning tooptimise composite action, so reducingthe need for on-site checking

• Excellent acoustic and fireperformanceManufactured with closed ends to giveexceptional fire protection and acousticperformance, while simplifyinginstallation

• Safer manual handlingWith a cover width of 600mm sheetsare lightweight, making them safer andeasier to handle

Cover width 600mm

MetFloor® 60 also provides greatacoustic performance – it isengineered with optional closed ends- and excellent fire protection, withno need for filler blocks. The profile isdesigned with trough stiffeners andside laps positioned to guaranteecentrally placed shear studs. And witha cover width at just 600mm, thelightweight, easy-to-handle MetFloor®

60 sheets ensure safer on-siteworking conditions.

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Metfloor®


With the launch of the entire CMFMetFloor® range, composite flooringsolutions just got better.

MetFloor® 80 has exceptional spanning capabilitiesand reduced concrete usage. The result - a highlycost-effective, attractive, and easy-to-install floorsolution. Its highly developed product range hasbeen created with over 30 years experience in thecomposite metal flooring market.


MetFloor® 80 also provides greatacoustic performance – it isengineered with optional closed ends- and excellent fire protection, withno need for filler blocks. The profile isdesigned with trough stiffeners andside laps positioned to guaranteecentrally placed shear studs. And witha cover width at just 600mm, thelightweight, easy-to-handle MetFloor®

80 sheets ensure safer on-siteworking conditions.

Cover width 600mm

• Long-span capabilityThe smarter profile designs ofMetFloor® 80 delivers exceptionalunpropped spanning capability, helpingto reduce structural steel requirementsand costs

• Less concrete usageAs it needs less concrete volume forany slab depth, MetFloor® 80 delivers amore sustainable solution and helpsreduces costs too

• Enhanced shear-stud interactionEnhanced design profile guarantees

central shear-stud positioning tooptimise composite action, so reducingthe need for on-site checking

• Excellent acoustic and fireperformanceManufactured with closed ends to giveexceptional fire protection and acousticperformance, while simplifyinginstallation

• Safer manual handlingWith a cover width of 600mm sheetsare lightweight, making them safer andeasier to handle

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Metfloor®

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Studwelders Safety Net Division

Health & Safety

• Studwelders Health and Safety Policyrecognises the need to constantlydevelop its methods of working tominimise and remove risk. One of thekey company edicts is that all staffwill be protected by safety netting

• To ensure that its teams andcustomers receive this protectionStudwelders has formed its own inhouse Safety Net Division

Design of safety netting systemsThe erection and removal of safetynetting in accordance with BS 1263Parts 1 & 2.Erection and removal of debrisnetting for internal protectionSale of safety netting inclusive ofborder cords and ties

• Studwelders Safety Net Division haserection teams operating nationally,each team of two men being completewith its own vehicle, tools and safetynets

• All staff are CITB FASET trainedinstallers


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Stud weldingwith ceramic

ferrule

Stud weldingwith shielding

gas

Short-cyclestud welding

with or withoutshielding gas

Studwelding ‘One stop shop’ for stud welding products and equipment

• A large stock of the full range of stud welding productsis maintained, including standard size plain andthreaded anchors

• Non-standard items can be manufactured to customerrequirements

• High performance Compact Stud Welding equipment isavailable either from stock or on short delivery

• Training operatives, including certification, can becombined with the supply of equipment

The stud is placed

against the

workpiece

The stud is lifted

off,while the

current is flowing,

thus creating an arc

The arc melts the

surfaces of the stud

and workpiece

The stud is plunged

into the weld pool

A cross-sectional

joint is achieved


Whilst Studwelders Composite Floor DecksLimited have taken every care to ensure theaccuracy of the information, data or advicecontained in this brochure, no liability inrespect of such information or advicewhether given negligently or not, can beaccepted by the company.Studwelders Composite Floor Decks Limitedretain the right to amend the technicalspecifications of any range of profileswithout prior notice.

Copyright 2009 Studwelders Limited

Designed by Plum Design & Advertising Ltd. Photographs: Conder Structures,Rowecord Engineering and Electra Studios

www.studwelders.co.uk

Studwelders Composite Floor Decks LimitedMillennium HouseSevernlink Distribution CentreNewhouse Farm Industrial EstateMathern, ChepstowMonmouthshire NP16 6UNT 01291 626048F 01291 629979e-mail [email protected]

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