Adding new studs to existing composite steel beams.
Adding new studs to existing composite steel beams.
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I'm currently working on an existing composite concrete and metal deck floor structure which is supported by steel beams with headed studs welded to the beams top flange. My client wants to increase the loading capacity of the floor. In order to increase the capacity, my analysis program indicates that additional studs will have to be added to the beams. The majority of the beams have the studs spaced evenly along the length of the beams top flange. If say an additional four studs need to be added....where should the studs be added on the beam?






RE: Adding new studs to existing composite steel beams.
RE: Adding new studs to existing composite steel beams.
You should definately check your connection capacity of the beam. Sometimes this controls.
RE: Adding new studs to existing composite steel beams.
RE: Adding new studs to existing composite steel beams.
RE: Adding new studs to existing composite steel beams.
Adding a plate to the bottom flange seems easier if it can be done, in fact, if it is preheated then quickly pushed up to the beam flange and then quickly welded sufficiently at the ends, it can be pre-loaded as it cools; it shrinks and takes on tension loading.
Michael.
Timing has a lot to do with the outcome of a rain dance.