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