title: Shear Capacity of C-Shaped and L-Shaped Angle Shear Connectors.
abstract: This paper investigates the behaviour of C-shaped and L-shaped angle shear connectors embedded in solid concrete slabs. An effective finite element model is proposed to simulate the push out tests of these shear connectors that encompass nonlinear material behaviour, large displacement and damage plasticity. The finite element models are validated against test results. Parametric studies using this nonlinear model are performed to investigate the variations in concrete strength and connector dimensions. The finite element analyses also confirm the test results that increasing the length of shear connector increases their shear strength proportionately. It is observed that the maximum stress in L-shaped angle connectors takes place in the weld attachment to the beam, whereas in the C-shaped angle connectors, it is in the attached leg. The location of maximum concrete compressive damage is rendered in each case. Finally, a new equation for prediction of the shear capacity of C-shaped angle connectors is proposed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Civil Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran.
authors.forename: Farzad
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Tahmasbi
authors.affiliation: Department of Civil Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran.
authors.forename: Shervin
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Maleki
authors.affiliation: Department of Civil Engineering, University of Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
authors.forename: Mahdi
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Shariati
authors.affiliation: Department of Civil Engineering, University of Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
authors.forename: N H
authors.initials: NH
authors.lastname: Ramli Sulong
authors.affiliation: UTM Construction Research Centre, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Institute for Smart Infrastructure and Innovative Construction, UTM, 81310, Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia.
authors.forename: M M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Tahir
mesh_terms: D020342:Finite Element Analysis; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D013314:Stress, Mechanical; D013718:Tensile Strength