Behavior and Strength of Simple and Continuous Span Re-Entrant Composite Slabs

This study investigates the further development of the commercially available re-entrant steel deck profile. The effects of various embossments and continuous construction are investigated through three Series of composite slab load tests. The test specimens in this study were constructed to simulate actual field construction of composite slabs as part of reinforced concrete structures. The results of this experimental study are analyzed using methods given in the ASCE Standard for the Structural Design of Composite Slabs. Recommended design procedures for the improved re-entrant profile are given and various future profile modifications are suggested.

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Science

Level thesis:degree_level

masters

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Civil Engineering

Department dc:contributor.department

Civil Engineering

Grantor dc:publisher

Virginia Tech

Year dc:date.issued

2002

Author dc:creator

• Traver, Thomas Mathew

Chair dc:contributor.committeechair

• Easterling, William Samuel

Committee members dc:contributor.committeemember

• Murray, Thomas M.
• Roberts-Wollmann, Carin L.

• composite slabs
• continuous composite slabs
• re-entrant profile

Statement dc:rights

• In Copyright

Licence dc:rights.uri

• http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/

Dc Identifier Other

etd-07302002-134554

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:vtechworks.lib.vt.edu:10919/34256