Loading capacity calculation of integrated precast slab and column panel using cold-formed steel

In the current study, the precast panel using a cold-formed steel section integrated with a cold-formed steel section integrated with self-compacting concrete was connected to the precast column panel. A T-shaped plate was used as a joint connector. Point loading applied onto the free-side of the slab panel. The material used to form a composite slab panel was C12524-type of cold-formed steel section as the reinforcements and it was integrated with self-compacting concrete. The connection in this research was divided into two-part. It was the side part and the middle part. The quality of cold-formed steel was fy = 530 MPa and fu = 590 MPa, the quality of the T-shaped plate connector grade was S355. The bolt diameter was variated with 10 mm, 12 mm, 14 mm, and 16 mm. The bolt quality was grade 8.8 (fy = 800 MPa). The calculation was the moment joint capacity of the connection and the stiffness. The moment joint capacity was increased within the bolt diameter increased. The side part of the specimen had the highest stiffness value; the bolts that could be used were M10, M12, and M14. To use the M16 bolt, configure the bolt spacing to be compatible with the standard BS EN 1-8:2005 [1]