Extension of the research on the layout of shear studs on a steel-concrete composite beam

Abstract

Appropriate placement of shear studs on the steel-concrete beam can provide their better use. A denser placement is advisable for supports where the shear force is higher. In practice, only two or three different spacings are most often used. The aim of this research was to investigate whether more different spacings of coupling elements would still have a significant effect on the quantity and effective use of studs and the possibly finding the ideal location to make these spacing changes.