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Oct 1, 2004

Investigation of Notched Composite Wood–Concrete Connections

Publication: Journal of Structural Engineering
Volume 130, Issue 10

Abstract

An initial stage of research on the feasibility of a composite concrete–wood commercial floors system is described. The floors are comprised of concrete placed atop a solid layer of dimension lumber. A notched shear key/anchor detail is used for interlayer connection. This connection detail transfers interlayer force by bearing adjacent materials in the notch. The anchor serves to tighten the layers after curing of the concrete. Initial testing included pull-out tests on the anchor and interlayer slip tests to define the geometry of the connection detail. Test results indicated the structural merit of the connection concept compared to the use of ordinary mechanical connectors.

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Journal of Structural Engineering
Volume 130Issue 10October 2004
Pages: 1553 - 1561

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Richard M. Gutkowski
Professor, Dept. of Civil Engineering, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523.
Kevin Brown
Formerly, Graduate Assistant, Dept. of Civil Engineering, Colorado State Univ., Fort Collins, CO 80523.
Abdalla Shigidi
Former Graduate Assistant, Dept. of Civil Engineering, Colorado State Univ., Fort Collins, CO 80523.
Julius Natterer
Professor and Chair, Institute for Wood Construction, Swiss Federal Inst. of Technology, Laussanne CH1015, Switzerland.

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