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Essam Hasan

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Week 6 – March 26, 2026

26 - 01 Apr 2026

Composite Action – Shear Transfer
Estimated Time: 1–2 min | Difficulty: Beginner

Question
Which component ensures that a steel girder and deck slab act compositely in resisting live load bending?

  1. Diaphragms
  2. Bearing plates
  3. Shear studs
  4. Wearing surface
Explanation

Explanation:
Shear studs transfer longitudinal interface shear between slab and girder, allowing the two materials to act together in flexure as a composite section.

 

Learning Resources:

  • CSA S6:19, Clause 10.11.8.3 (Shear Connector Resistance)