As members of Project Team SC4.T5, the authors this paper present main outcomes from work that is intended for implementation within second generation Eurocode 4. General design and application rules composite precast concrete elements will be presented, with a particular focus on: effective width flanges using shear lag; resistance to longitudinal shear; headed stud connectors in presence holl...

A research study was undertaken to assess performance of flat plate systems constructed with slab shear reinforcement under dynamic loads. The research program consisted of shake table tests and accompanying analytical studies of two, approximately one-third scale, two-story, two-bay, slab-column frames. One specimen was constructed with reinforced concrete (RC) slab, whereas the other specimen...

The welding of shear stud connectors to structural steel in construction requires a prolonged stooped posture that exposes ironworkers to biomechanical and welding fume hazards. In this study, biomechanical and welding fume exposures during stud welding using conventional methods were compared to exposures associated with use of a prototype system that allowed participants to weld from an uprig...

Abstract This paper focuses on the experimental study of shear testing 15.2 mm, 25 t capacity seven wire cables at zero, 30° and 45° angles using two different facilities University Wollongong (UOW) Southern Queensland (USQ) in Toowoomba. A circular double-shear rig MK-IV was used for cable perpendicular to sheared joint faces (zero angle orientation), while carried out a larger-size rectangula...

In this study, push – out test specimen is proposed to explore the behavior of shear connectors in timber–concrete composite beams. Since there are no standard shapes and dimensions for determining strength connectors, push–out specimens such as those used steel-concrete beams suggested study timber concrete Four tested. Two these with one connector per side. The other two load slip recorded du...