Why is partial shear connection different from insisting on full composite bending strength?
Choices
- (A) Partial interaction yields slip-dependent neutral axis shifts altering deflection envelopes
- (B) Stud welding density never influences degree of shear transfer
- (C) Partial composite action matches full composite inertia automatically
- (D) Slip modulus is imaginary in LRFD provisions
Correct answer: (A)
Partial interaction yields slip-dependent neutral axis shifts altering deflection envelopes
Explanation
Partial shear connection tracks stud slip versus full interaction assumptions.