Welding Stud Connector Aws D1.1

Welding Stud Connector Aws D1.1 Purpose is to provide a structural connection between the poured in place concrete slab and the structural steel. This structural connection distributes any shear forces that the structure may incur. Without the shear studs in place, there is a slip plane between the concrete slab, the metal deck and the structural steel framework of the project. The structural engineer will determine, which beams will have the shear studs, the size of the studs as well as the number of studs to be installed. There are specialized subcontractors that will install the Welding Stud Connector Aws D1.1. The test for the Welding Stud Connector Aws D1.1 integrity is simply striking the side of the Welding Stud Connector Aws D1.1 with an iron mallet. This will ensure that the stud has been properly welded to the beam, if not, the stud will simply break off at the point of intersection with the steel beam. The stud will have failed due to a shear force .