Evaluation of deck fasteners functioning as shear connectors for composite steel joists

The use of deck fasteners as shear connectors for composite open web steel joists is studied. Results of thirty-six push-off tests are evaluated in terms of strength and behavior. Six types of deck fasteners are considered. They are: 1. #12-24 Teks/5 self-drilling, self-tapping screws. 2. 1/4-14...

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Main Author: Strocchia, Leonard D.
Other Authors: Civil Engineering
Format: Others
Language:en
Published: Virginia Tech 2014
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10919/42213
http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/theses/available/etd-04252009-040637/