Shear Connectors – Composite Construction Essentials

Shear connectors are specially designed welded studs to hold concrete slabs to steel beams, allowing both the concrete and the steel beams to act together in unison as a single structural element. This increases load-carrying capacity, stiffness, and safety of the structure which is a major aspect in composite construction for bridges, buildings, highways, and industrial platforms.

Global Fasteners’ shear connectors include low-carbon or alloy steel materials that fully adhere to standards laid down in BS EN ISO 13918 and AWS D1.1. These connectors are usually welded using arc stud welding to steel girders or plates before pouring the concrete. They create a stiff, permanent connection resisting any horizontal shear forces.

Product Specifics

These shear connectors are available in:

1. Nominal Diameter: 13 mm to 25 mm

2. Length: 75 mm to 200 mm

3. Material: Low carbon steel / alloy steel (heat treated)

4. Finishes: Bright, galvanized, or plain black

5. Base for welding: Option for flat or domed ferrule

6. Standard: BS EN ISO 13918, AWS D1.1, EN 10025

Each batch is tested for both tensile strength, bend performance, and for weld integrity before it is delivered with all Material Test Certificates (MTC) certification that supports compliance in civil engineering and infrastructure.

Applications

A shear connection is useful in:

1. Bridge deck construction (steel girder to concrete slab bonding)

2. Multistory steel structures with composite floors

3. Highway and flyovers

4. Offshore platforms and refineries

5. Precast and cast-in-situ systems

6. Industrial floors and mezzanine structures

Such applications are seen in almost every project in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and broader GCC-regions, ensuring structural efficiency, long-lasting durability, and easy installation with stud welding machines.

Why Global Fasteners?

As a foremost shear connector supplier in UAE, we facilitate contractors, EPC firms, and infrastructure-size projects with:

1. Bulk and custom sizes

2. Total adherence to international welding codes

3. Timely delivery to strategic construction points in UAE and the Gulf

4. OEM assistance including welding accessories as per demand

5. Technical advice for civil and structural applications

Supplying Across:

🇶🇦 Qatar | 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | 🇮🇶 Iraq | 🇮🇷 Iran | 🌍 GCC | 🇧🇭 Bahrain