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  1. blueace

    Shear Studs Per AASHTO?

    Thanks HgTX ... No we have not yet looked at design guides. The metal pan is perpendicular to the steel beam. One the shear stud is placed in each rib of the pan. The ribs have a ridge at the center of the rib which prevents the shear stud from being placed in the center of the rib. AISC...
  2. blueace

    Shear Studs Per AASHTO?

    HgTx thanks for the reply. Yes we are talking about bridges for we engineered a simple span composite beam girder bridge. You bring up a good point regarding the welding requirement per AWS. We are concerned that if the metal pan is continuous over the girder than the placement of the shear...
  3. blueace

    Shear Studs Per AASHTO?

    Can anyone tell me if AASHTO has any provisions for welding shear studs through a metal pan for a composite beam? We understand that welding shear stud through the metal pan is common practice but can not find any provisions in AASHTO that address the practice. AISC allows the practice. Thanks

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