Push-off tests on pin-connected shear studs with composite steel-concrete beams

• Main Authors: Md. Tahir, Mahmood, Shek, Poi Ngian, Tan, Cher Siang
• Format: Article
• Published: Elsevier BV 2009
• Subjects: TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
• Online Access: http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/13075/; http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2009.04.008
• Institution: Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

A new stud system fastened with high strength pins was investigated experimentally in this paper. This system is reported to be the fastest and the most economical method for installing studs to steel roof and floor decking in composite construction. It is 5-10 times faster than welding, screwing, o...