Shear Stud

This section defines shear stud connectors for composite deck action.

Navigation: Superstructure > Connections > Shear Stud

For detailed parameter explanations, see the Shear Stud Reference.

Steps

Navigate to Connections > Shear Stud in the tree view.

Select the girders on which shear studs will be placed.

Enter the name and Start & End Stations for shear stud placement.

Modify the Shear Stud tab to adjust stud dimensions and spacing.

Edit the Show Bolts (Detailing) parameter to enable or disable stud visualization.

Quick Tip: Skewed Supports

For skewed insertion points, adjust shear stud Start and End Stations by multiplying with the sine of the skew angle.

The completed shear studs are shown below.

Last updated 8 months ago