CE591 Lecture 10: Composite Beams; Shear Connectors; Metal Decking Examples Construction Metal Deck Shear Studs

uds and Metal Deck

Modifications

to Qn Limits on Spacing, etc.

Calculation of Positive Design Flexural Strength

Metal Deck

Thickness 16 to 22 gage (~0.064 to ~0.034)

Puddle welds

AISC I3.2c steel deck shall be anchored to all supporting members at a spacing not to exceed 18 (can be from combination of shear studs and puddle welds)

Deck manufacturers will often specify placement

Button-punching deck

Shear studs and ferrules

Placing shear studs

Welded wire fabric (WWF)

Welded wire fabric

diameter of wire, 10 gage, d ~ 1/8

W1.4 x 1.4 6x6

Spacing (inches)

May add reinforcement across girders AISC C-I3.1 where longitudinal cracking detrimental to serviceability is likely to occur, slab should be reinforced..

Ar 0.002 Ac

Shear Studs and Metal Deck

Ribs parallel to axis of beam

Ribs perpendicular to axis of beam

wr

Hs
Hs =length of stud after welding
Hs hr + 1-1/2

hr

Strength of stud connectors for composite beams

Eq. (I3-3)

Qn

0.5 Asc f ' cEc

RgRpAscFu

No metal deck?

Rg 1.0 Rp 1.0

(Easterling, 2007)

From AISC-LRFD 3rd edition

Experimental Stud Strength, Qe

AISC Predicted Strength, QN

(Easterling, 2007)

(Easterling, 2007)

(Easterling, 2007)

*0.85 if thru deck and

wr hr

1 .5

; 1.0 if

wr hr

1 .5

emid-ht = distance from edge of stud shank to steel deck web, measured at mid-height of the deck rib, and in the load bearing direction (i.e. direction of max moment for simply supported beam

emid ht 2 in
Rp= 0.75

emid ht 2 in
Rp= 0.6

AISC [16.1-87]

(Easterling, 2007)

Limits
wr 2 2 3

1-1/2 Hs

AISC I3.2c ds (based on test results)

wr 2

For one stud,

+ 4ds for each additional stud

If deck rib split longitudinally and separated to form a concrete haunch and nominal hr 1-1/2
(AISC I3.2c)

Limits, contd.

2 ds (recommended) 4 ds

6 ds (in general)
4 ds
(for ribs perpendicular to beam)

8 ts

and 36
(in any direction)

5 minimum flange width for 2 rows of studs (for stud) 8 minimum flange width for 3 rows of studs (for stud)

Limits, contd.

ds

2.5tf
Unless stud placed over web

Limits, contd.
1/2 reqd, ~1 typ.

AISC I3.2d Lateral cover of 1 for shear connectors, except in ribs of formed steel decks

Calculation of Mn
LRFD I3.2c Concrete below top of deck (in ribs) shall be neglected for section properties and calculation of Ac (strength, etc.)

Ribs perpendicular to axis of beam

Calculation of Mn
LRFD I3.2c Concrete below top of deck (in ribs) MAY be included for section properties (Ix) and SHALL be included in calculation of Ac (strength)

Ribs parallel to axis of beam