Headed stud edge cover
Headed stud edge cover
(OP)
I have a composite girder (W18x40 6" flange) that was installed with a screed angle 1.5" from the edge of the beam, ie only 4.5" of the beam is covered in concrete.
This puts the shear studs 1.5" from the edge of slab. I have found a line in AISC that a minimum of 1" lateral cover is required except for connectors installed in the ribs of formed steel decks.
It does not look right to me, but do i have a problem?
This puts the shear studs 1.5" from the edge of slab. I have found a line in AISC that a minimum of 1" lateral cover is required except for connectors installed in the ribs of formed steel decks.
It does not look right to me, but do i have a problem?






RE: Headed stud edge cover
Was the beam designed for composite concrete flange on both sides?
If the beam is analyzed as edge beam with composite concrete flange on one side, what is it's capacity?
Is the joint detailed with dowels. If so, is there sufficient capacity to transfer the force in the flange from one slab to the other?
RE: Headed stud edge cover
According to the code since the cover would be understood factual to edge you may be not complying with it, depending of the dimensions of the studs and their head.