Title:
Concrete Q&A: Placement of Headed Shear Stud Reinforcement
Author(s):
Publication:
Concrete International
Volume:
44
Issue:
1
Appears on pages(s):
60
Keywords:
assembly, height, upside-down, base rail
DOI:
10.14359/51734419
Date:
1/1/2022
Abstract:
This month’s Q&A discusses requirements of ACI 318-19 on placement of headed shear stud reinforcement and stud assemblies. It focuses on so called “upside-down” shear stud reinforcement and the required overall height of the stud assembly.
Related References:
1. ACI Committee 318, “Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete (ACI 318-19) and Commentary (ACI 318R-19),” American Concrete Institute, Farmington Hills, MI, 2019, 623 pp.
2. ACI Committee 421, “Guide for Shear Reinforcement for Slabs (ACI 421.1R-20),” American Concrete Institute, Farmington Hills, MI, 2020, 27 pp.
3. ASTM A1044/A1044M-16a, “Standard Specification for Steel Stud Assemblies for Shear Reinforcement of Concrete,” ASTM International, West Conshohocken, PA, 2016, 5 pp.