Is a shear stud the same as a shear connector?
Is a shear stud the same as a shear connector? Technically no. The connector is the broad category, and the stud is the specific, headed component that dominates modern composite beam construction.
This guide clarifies the distinction and details the necessity of ISO 13918 materials and proper drawn arc welding for structural safety. The headed design ensures superior uplift resistance.
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