A lot of push-out tests of shear studs embedded in normal strength concrete were conducted. So cur- rent design code methods of the shear studs are based on the test results of studs embedded in normal strength con- crete. It…
A lot of push-out tests of shear studs embedded in normal strength concrete were conducted. So cur- rent design code methods of the shear studs are based on the test results of studs embedded in normal strength con- crete. It also appeared that the strength of connector and the concrete strength are the main factors affecting the be- havior of shear connections. But push-out test data of studs embedded in high strength concrete is insufficient until currently. So it is necessary to evaluate the load-slip behavior and the shear capacity of studs embedded in high strength concrete for the appropriate design code. In this paper, it was performed push-out tests of shear studs em- bedded in high strength concrete and fiber reinforced concrete used widely in high-rise building. Experimental push- out tests were used to evaluate both the shear stud capacity and the load-slip curve of the connector. And the results of the finite element model are compared with push-out tests and the values given in current codes of practice.