Shear connectors enable load transfer between concrete and steel, enhancing structural integrity.
Composite structures combine two different materials in a way that enhances overall strength beyond the sum of their individual strengths. This design optimally utilizes the properties of each material. In steel and concrete composite beams, concrete primarily handles compression while steel manages tension. To ensure rigidity and strength, the two materials must be securely bonded. In these composite beams, headed shear connectors are used to firmly join the steel and concrete.
