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DCA3: Designing fire-rated I-joist assemblies

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When DCA3 was first published, it is likely many I-joists did indeed satisfy all these requirements but, over the years, manufacturers have improved their technologies and found ways to get better performance out of less material. Fiberglass insulation, whether blown-in or blanket, is perhaps the most used material for this application.

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This is T-SLAB — the future of precast concrete floor systems

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By leveraging multiple concrete types and the time-tested principles of Roman arch design, T-SLAB is capable of delivering all the advantages of the industry’s most effective building materials in a single, cost-effective, and 100 percent precast solution. Solid zones. ? Impact isolation class (IIC) rating: 33. Dapped bearing.

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Introducing T-SLAB—the latest revolution in precast concrete flooring systems

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By leveraging multiple concrete types and the time-tested principles of Roman arch design, T-SLAB is capable of delivering all the advantages of the industry’s most effective building materials in a single, cost-effective, and 100 percent precast solution. solid zones; ? Impact insulation class (IIC) rating: 33. Solid zones.