Composite Action Between Cold-Formed Steel Beams and Wood-Based Floorboards
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Author(s)
Kyvelou, P
Gardner, L
Nethercot, DA
Type
Journal Article
Abstract
An experimental investigation has been conducted into the degree of shear interaction between cold-formed steel floor joists and wood-based flooring panels and the resulting benefits derived in terms of composite action. A series of four-point bending tests have been carried out to evaluate the overall system behavior, while material tests have been performed to accurately define the material properties of each component of the examined system. Two different shear transfer mechanisms were examined: self-drilling screws with varying spacing and structural adhesive. The bare system was also tested to provide a reference response, against which the stiffness and capacity of the composite system could be bench-marked. The experiments showed that significant benefit could be derived as a result of composite action with as much as a 100% increase in bending capacity and 42% increase in stiffness.
Date Issued
2015-04-27
Date Acceptance
2015-03-23
Citation
International Journal of Structural Stability and Dynamics, 2015, 15 (8)
ISSN
1793-6764
Publisher
World Scientific Publishing
Journal / Book Title
International Journal of Structural Stability and Dynamics
Volume
15
Issue
8
Copyright Statement
© 2015 World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
Subjects
Science & Technology
Technology
Engineering, Civil
Engineering, Mechanical
Mechanics
Engineering
Flooring systems
composite action
cold-formed steel
wood-based floorboard
degree of interaction
shear transfer mechanism
BEHAVIOR
SECTIONS
DESIGN
JOISTS
0905 Civil Engineering
0913 Mechanical Engineering
Publication Status
Published
Article Number
1540029