This paper investigates the behaviour of C-shaped and L-shaped angle shear connectors embedded in solid concrete slabs. An effective finite element model is proposed to simulate the push out tests of these shear connectors that encompass nonlinear material behaviour, large displacement and damage plasticity. The finite element models are validated against test results. Parametric studies using ...

The application of trapezoidal corrugated plate as the web for girders, thanks to a number favorable features, modernizes manufacture steel-concrete composite and hybrid structures provides an alternative, competitive structure small, medium large span beams. However, traditional headed stud shear connectors on top flange can be considered obsolete in many ways. By embedding steel concrete slab...

Steel-concrete composite beams have been used in bridge construction for decades. Novel demountable bolted shear connectors, that allow disassembly and offer high level of prefabrication, are proposed the connection deck with steel beams, as an alternative to conventional headed studs. In terms sustainability, connectors facilitate replacement deteriorating components therefore extend design li...

Many bolted connectors were proposed for use in steel-concrete composite structures over the past few decades. This is because using could make assembly and disassembly of more convenient reusing dismantled structural components also improve sustainability. Lots static fatigue experimental tests on conducted but detailed finite element simulations including fracture rarely reported. paper prese...