6.8 - Alternative Shear Connectors
In some instances, the on-site welding of thru-deck welded shear studs may not be practical (i.e. due to restricted access, fire hazard or galvanised beams). In these cases the beams should be designed as Non-Composite or, where a shear connection is essential, one alternative is the use of Hilti X-HVB Shear Connectors, fixed to the beam with shot-fired fixings using a DX750 or DX76 cartridge tool (refer 6.7a and 6.7b).
It should be noted that these Hilti X-HVB Connectors do not provide the same capacity as welded shear studs and where this alternative connector is specified, the structural steel designer shall advise the quantity and type required for the composite beam design.
For further information on Hilti X-HVB Shear Connectors contact Hilti (UK) Technical Support
Refer to Hilti Product Literature on X-HVB Shear Connectors for more information
Hilti provide an online software which allows you to run calculations on HVB's, click here: https://shearconnectordesign.hilti.com/
Hilti Software Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZ6toOZt7SY
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