MASON Shear Connectors / Shear Studs

Headed studs (automatically welded) are used as shear connectors/shear studs. Automatically welded headed studs are the only type of shear connector that can be attached through profiled steel sheeting.

The composite beam application consists of three elements including a steel beam, MASON shear connectors/shear studs welded to the beam through the deck with an Automatic Stud Welder, and a concrete slab.

The interconnection between the steel beam and concrete slab of a composite beam enables the two components to act together as a single structural member, and it is broadly referred to as the “shear connection”. “Shear Connection” comprises the shear connectors, slab concrete, and longitudinal shear reinforcement. MASON Shear Connectors / Shear studs transfer horizontal shear from slab to beam, causing the two elements to act as a unit, thereby increasing the strength and stiffness of the stud welded shear connector section without using more steel. The decking also minimises deflection, which reduces the amount of concrete required.

Composite design enables savings in steel tonnage by up to 20%, reduces building height, and saves on materials with the light beams resulting in shallower floor sections. Larger rooms can be constructed with fewer obstructions using longer beams. By facilitating faster building and reduced fabrication costs, MASON shear connectors help achieve significant time and labor costs.

MASON shear connectors comply with the EN ISO 13918 Standard and come with BCA BC1:2012 FPC Certification.