Proposed calculation formula of shear connectors in UHPFRC-NSC composite structure

Shear connectors are usually used to connect two different structural materials and to transfer longitudinal shear forces across the materials interface in composite structures. This paper presents an experimental study on the behavior of shear connectors in UHPFRC-NSC composite structure. A new experimental installation (The NSC block is laid on the supporting deck, and the higher UHPFRC block is cantilever, meanwhile the top side of the NSC block is constrained.) is applied. A modified formula that it is proposed to calculate the load carrying capacity of shear connector is given. The experimental results are in good agreement with the calculated results.