ABSTRACT
As mentioned in the introduction to Chapter 8, composite construction for slabs and beams has now become widespread, although some use is still made of pre-cast slabs which whether supported on the top flange of the beam grid or on shelf angles do not act compositely with the supporting beams (although they will provide lateral torsional restraint to the beam). To ensure composite action between the beam and the concrete slab, the twomust have adequate shear coupling. In general this is achievedby throughdeck stud welding.
