Ultimate Behavior of Stud Connections within Haunches
Publication: Journal of Bridge Engineering
Volume 24, Issue 1
Abstract
Mechanical fasteners are used in composite structures to physically connect steel and concrete components. Composite action is developed primarily by transferring horizontal shear forces through dowel-type connections. Welded headed studs are a conventional dowel-type product for cast-in-place construction. For this reason, the shear response of these types of fasteners has been extensively studied. In some cases, the tensile strength of a stud connection needs careful consideration, such as when evaluating the ultimate capacity of a composite bridge suffering girder damage. Observations from a detailed testing program demonstrated the importance of accurately characterizing the tensile response of a stud connection in determining when the onset of collapse will occur. In this paper, the response of a stud connection within a haunch configuration is characterized under tensile loads to provide essential data for determining the ultimate capacity of a composite bridge having steel girders and a reinforced concrete deck. Empirically derived equations to estimate the tensile strength of a stud connection and its corresponding displacement are proposed based on a data regression analysis. In addition, a method to account for strength reduction due to combined shear and tension forces is introduced using an interaction equation.
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Journal of Bridge Engineering
Volume 24 • Issue 1 • January 2019
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Received: Jul 5, 2017
Accepted: Jul 16, 2018
Published online: Nov 12, 2018
Published in print: Jan 1, 2019
Discussion open until: Apr 12, 2019
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