Shear Load Connectors

DGC's Shear Connectors are used as an essential component in steel-concrete composite structures, beam design and construction. The use of shear connectors allows for composite construction on a large scale. The Shear Connectors act as reinforcing members, locking the support structure to the concrete floor. Shear Connectors transfer horizontal shear from slab to beam, causing the two elements to act as a unit. Strength and stiffness of the stud welded Shear Connector section can be increased wi

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