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FLOORS REINFORCEMENT

Shear Stud Connector

for steel- concrete
composite structures
cold applied by pins

HIGH-PERFORMANCE FLOORS
COMPOSITE STEEL AND CONCRETE STRUCTURES:
STATIC AND ECONOMIC ADVANTAGES

The construction of composite steel/concrete structures

offers remarkable static and economic advantages.
The load-bearing steel structure and the overlying
concrete cast, suitably tied to each other by means of
connectors, guarantee the static unity of the two different
materials while enabling them to express their individual
characteristics.
The most evident advantages are the reduced weight of the steel structures, the
lower total height of the floors, greater flexural rigidity and higher fire resistance.
The "Nelson" type headed stud, welded to the beam, is the commonly adopted
solution for the shear connection in composite steel/concrete structures.

A NEW FASTENING SYSTEM

In order to overcome the application
difficulties associated with the welding of
the studs, TECNARIA has developed a new
system that consists of cold fastening the
connectors using special nails. The connector
consists of a headed stud inserted in a suitably shaped and
stiffened base plate. Two cold-fastening nails, made of highly
resistant material, passing through the plate, ensure the rigid
fastening of the connector to the steel beam. The nails are
punched in the means of a powder-actuated tool
The TECNARIA connectors, therefore, offer a number of advantages:
- The fastening operation is not affected by the surface treatment of the connected parts (painted or coated) nor by the
presence of the metal deck that lies between the base plate and the beam: these elements, on the contrary, combine
to ensure structural unity.
- Climatic conditions do not affect results (humidity or low temperatures)
- Skilled workers not necessary. The fastening system is safe, reliable, fast and ensures precise high-quality fastening.
- The work can be carried out on site without requiring costly or cumbersome equipment. The operator is fast and mobile.
- The success of the fastening operation can be verified through a simple visual check.
- The galvanized surfaces do not release poisonous fumes.

Main characteristics of the connector

-

Shank diameter 12 mm
Stud height from 40 a 135 mm
Minimum dimension of base plate: 38 mm
Statically the shear stud connector TECNARIA has better
mechanical characteristics and ductility if compared to a
"Nelson" welded stud of the same shank diameter.
Reduced dimensions of the connector (easily positioned on
most profiled metal decking shape).
Reduced deformation values for limited loads and high
deformation values for high loads (ductile behaviour).
The head prevents the detachment of the slab due to
dynamic stress or excessive deformation.
Each connector is zinc plated

APPLICATION
PRACTICAL, QUIK AND SAFE APPLICATION!
The TECNARIA connectors are very simple to install. Once the profiled decking has been positioned over the beam, the two
high-resistance nails supplied with the connector are fastened in. The operation is simple, quick and safe.
The nails are driven using a powder-actuated tool, with a special barrel.

Power actuated tool ITW-SPIT (P 230)

The propulsion power is supplied by the
expanding gas of a powder load inserted
into the tool's magazine.
Loads are supplied in disk, with
various level of power.

Tool with indirect action and low velocity

Weight: 4,1 kg
Length: 410 mm

TECNARIA undertakes to recommend the best application method on a case-by-case basis.

NAIL SELECTION FOR THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF STEEL*:

S 235

S 275

S 355

tensile strength
2
< 510 N\mm

tensile strength
2
< 560 N\mm

tensile strength
2
< 630 N\mm

assembled
pin

assembled
pin

S 235: the connector can be supplied pre-assembled with the nails.

S 275: the connector can be supplied pre-assembled with the nails
S 355: the connector can be supplied separately, not pre-assembled.
The non-assembled connector for rivet gun fastening applications can be used for all types of
steel. The fastening operation is precisely calibrated and highly reliable.

not assembled
pin

*According to EN 10027-1

The TECNARIA stud connector can be fastened with the base plate turned either way. In the fastening phase it can
adapt to a wide variety of steel deck patterns available on the market (base plate minimum dimensions = 38 mm). To get
a correct application the sheet steel must adhere closely to the beam. The base material thickness must be > 8 mm.
Total sheet thickness fastened may not exceed: 2 sheets x 1.0 mm or 1 sheet x 1.5 mm.

Compatible with all commonly

used profiled steel deck.

The connectors can be placed side by

side, depending only on the dimensions.

Examples of possible plan positions.

The drawings are for illustrative purposes

The connectors can be positioned any way.

REHABILITATION OF EXISTING STRUCTURES

Between the end of the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century there was
a frequent use of " double T-shaped" beams with interposed bricks for the slab constructions. The structure was covered with a layer of lean mix for fill, designed to level the surface of the floor and form the bedding for the flooring.

These floors often require structural

consolidation work as they are designed
to carry moderate loads.
A concrete cast, approximately 5 cm
thick, reinforced with a welded wire mesh
and fastened to the load bearing steel
beams using the TECNARIA connectors,
enables the adaptation of these structures
to the actual construction requirements.
The interposition of the connectors between the two elements inhibits slipping
and forms a section where, as a result of
the vertical loads, the steel is tensioned,
while the concrete is compressed. The resulting composite structure exploits the peculiarities of the two materials, enhancing the performance of the floor in terms of strength as well as
rigidity. The process consists of exposing the
beam extrados, fastening the connectors, laying
a suitable wire mesh and casting the concrete.
Shoring the floor before the concrete layer is cast
ensures that the composite section is active both
as regards the weight of the structure itself and of
the subsequently applied loads.

Example of arched floor slab

The chemical composition of the existing iron

beams makes it difficult, if not impossible the
welding of common connectors, because of
the chemical composition of the steel and
the presence of rust and mortar layers: the
cold fastening with the TECNARIA connector
efficaciously solves the problem, since the
nails penetrate directly into the steel.

Connector's resistance in case of renovation

Connector Height

Slab Thickness

Pd*

Behaviour

Design shear resistance

40 mm

50-60 mm

22.5 kN

Stiff (not ductil)

Shear Stud Connector

base plate 38 X 50 mm

Data Sheet

diameter x connector height

38

Code
CTF 12/40
CTF 12/60
CTF 12/70
CTF 12/80
CTF 12/90
CTF 12/105
CTF 12/125
CTF 12/135

The shear stud connector TECNARIA consist of:

A) a round steel bar 12 mm diameter, with 18 mm head, obtained
by cold heading from a steel bar.
B) a rectangular base plate 4x38x50 mm. The steel bar and the
base plate are cold riveted together.
C) Two high-resistance nails, passing through 2 holes made in the
plate.
Nails length 22.5 mm, shank diameter 4.6 mm.
All the components are zinc plated (8 m thickness) correspondant
to 2 "Kesternich" cycls resistance

12 X 40 mm
12 X 60 mm
12 X 70 mm
12 X 80 mm
12 X 90 mm
12 X105 mm
12 X125 mm
12 X135 mm

Different length: upon request.

50

Specifications: Zinc plated steel shear stud connector, 12

mm shank diameter with head, riveted to a 35 x 50 x 4 mm
base plate, fastened into the steel structure by the means
of 2 high resistance pins.

Push-out tests at Universiy of Padua (Italy)

Laboratory Tests
The connector's resistance to loading and the efficiency of the nailed (riveted) connection to the steel beam
have been experimentally tested according to Eurocode 4 EN 1994-1-1 "Design of composite steel and
concrete structures - Part 1.1: General rules and rules for builidings".

Push-out tests required for design have been carried out as described in Annex B of Eurocode.
Besides load tests on simply supported composite beam have been conducted, including both beams
connected to solid slab and beams with profiled steel sheeting. The stud's bending tests have been
successfully carried out up to a 90 bending angle. The tests proved the optimum performance of the
connector and of its single parts. Its high deformation capacity justifies the assumption of ideal plastic behaviour of the shear
connection and allows redistribution of shear along the beam.
The tests have been all carried out at the 'Laboratories of the Department of Structural and Transportation Engineering,
University of Padua' (Italy).

Shear resistance
Following design shear resistances have been determined by push tests in accordance with requirements in Annex B of Eurocode 4.

Connector's
height

Shear
resistance Pd

Ductility

Solid slab
height 5-6 cm

40 mm

22.5 kN

Not - ductile

Steel sheeting
# Hi-Bond 55 105 mm of total
slab thickness

90 mm

18.2 kN

Ductile

Steel sheeting
# Hi-Bond 55 115 mm of total
slab thickness

105 mm

26.6 kN

Ductile

Steel sheeting
# Hi-Bond 55 135 mm of total
slab thickness

125 mm

30.6 kN

Ductile

Application

Slab

Rehabilitation

New structure

New structure

New structure

Example

Technical support: Prof. Eng. Romaro (Padua) Italy

The results are not affected by

the direction of the connector's
base plate.

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
TECNARIA connector's shear resistance with solid slabs
Shear resistance of Tecnaria connector with solid slab is not variable with concrete strength class
(for classes higher than C20/25).

Application

Slab

Example

Solid slab

slab thickness 15 cm

Connector's
height

Shear
resistance Pd

Ductility

125 mm

30.6 kN

Ductile

solid slab

TECNARIA connector's shear resistance with profiled decking

transverse to the supporting beam
Shear resistance depends on concrete class, on dimensions of ribs, and on connector's height.
The resistance should be taken as the resistance in a solid slab multiplied by the reduction factor kt
With hp < 85 mm e hp < b0

profiled decking

kt = 0,7

hp

Nr

b0
hp

h
hp

1 <1

Where:
Nr is the number of stud connectors in one rib at a beam intersection, (not to exceed 2 in
computations) and other symbols are as defined in figure.

b0

DESIGN SOTFWARE:

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It is advised to choose:
- connectors as high as possible (compatible with the cover over connector required);
- profiled steel sheeting with ribs with high ratio width / height;
- class concrete not lower than C25/30

a valuable tool

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Tecnaria offers to the designers an useful

application: a software for quick dimensioning
composite steel concrete beams with Tecnaria
connectors.

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The software con be downloaded for free

at www.tecnaria.com

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The software allows to design

no-standard beams.

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OTHER TECNARIA PRODUCTS

Shear connector for timber-concrete beams.

Stud connector with plate for reinforced concrete beams.

TECNARIA S.p.A. Viale Pecori Giraldi 55 - Bassano del Grappa (VI) - Italy - Tel. +39. 0424 502029
Fax +39.0424.502386 - E-mail: info@tecnaria.com - http://www.tecnaria.com

TECNARIA reserves the right to modify its product without any prior notice

steel deck barycentric axis