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The test parameters investigated in this study include: standoff screw height, quantity of standoff screws per deck rib, standoff screw position, slab depth, base angle thickness, deck type, and amount of transverse reinforcement. Test results gathered in this study are used in conjunction with selected test data from research performed by Alander (1998). This combined test data is used in determining the validity of existing predictive equations for the shear strength of the 5/16 in. diameter Elco Grade 8 standoff screw. The influence of various independent variables on shear strength is investigated for all screw densities tested. The performance of the 5/16 in. diameter Elco Grade 8 standoff screw in solid slab applications is also investigated. 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Test results gathered in this study are used in conjunction with selected test data from research performed by Alander (1998). This combined test data is used in determining the validity of existing predictive equations for the shear strength of the 5/16 in. diameter Elco Grade 8 standoff screw. The influence of various independent variables on shear strength is investigated for all screw densities tested. The performance of the 5/16 in. diameter Elco Grade 8 standoff screw in solid slab applications is also investigated. 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